⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Fannin; Lamar – Sunday, July 12, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:52PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Details

At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crockett Lake, or 19 miles northeast of Bonham, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Lamar
and northeastern Fannin Counties, including the following
locations… East Direct, Monkstown, Forest Hill, Globe, Brookston,
Tigertown, Allens Point, and Allens Chapel.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.