Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Navarro County

Apr. 26—The National Weather Service in fort worth has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas until 4:30 p.m. (CDT):

Central Hill County in Central Texas

Central Ellis County in North Central Texas

Central Navarro County in North Central Texas

At 3:33 p.m. (CDT), a severe thunderstorm was located near Carl's Corner, or 10 miles northeast of Hillsboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Source: Radar indicated.

Impact: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will be near:

Italy around 3:40 p.m. (CDT)

Bardwell and Bardwell Lake around 3:55 p.m. (CDT)

Ennis around 4:00 p.m. (CDT)

Alma around : p.m. (CDT)

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Malone, Oak Valley, Dresden, Avalon, Irene, Corbet, Mildred, Howard, Retreat, and Navarro Mills.

This includes the following highways: Interstate 45 between mile markers 222 and 255.

Precautionary/Preparedness actions: For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

For regular weather updates, visit navarrocountyoem.org or on social media at @NavarroCountyOEM.