Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Rockwall County in north central Texas... Southwestern Hunt County in north central Texas... Northern Kaufman County in north central Texas... Southeastern Collin County in north central Texas... Eastern Dallas County in north central Texas...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Richardson, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. Numerous reports of wind damage and hail have been received by the National Weather Service. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include... Dallas, Plano, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Wylie, Rockwall, Farmers Branch, Balch Springs, University Park, Sachse, Terrell, Seagoville, Forney, Addison, Highland Park, Kaufman, Hutchins and Murphy. This includes the following highways... Interstate 35E between mile markers 428 and 429, and near mile marker 440. Interstate 20 between mile markers 472 and 505. Interstate 30 between mile markers 46 and 80. Interstate 45 between mile markers 267 and 284.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLLIN, TX ... KAUFMAN, TX ... ROCKWALL, TX ... DALLAS, TX ... HUNT, TX

Instructions:

For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. If on or near area lakes, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. High winds and waves can capsize boats.