North Texas Supercell Unleashes 90 MPH Winds and Baseball Hail Between Poolville and Springtown Northwest of Fort Worth
NORTH TEXAS — A dangerous supercell thunderstorm is producing 90-plus mph wind gusts and baseball-sized hail between Poolville and Springtown, approximately 30 miles northwest of Fort Worth, as surging cold air wraparound on the back side of the storm drives a life-threatening combination of wind and hail across the area.
Seek Shelter Immediately
This is an extremely dangerous and fast-moving situation. Wind-driven baseball hail at 90-plus mph will shatter windows and cause severe siding damage to any structure in its path. Anyone outdoors or in a vehicle in the affected area must get inside a sturdy structure immediately.
What the Radar Is Showing
The radar image shows an intense supercell core with deep reds, magentas, and purples indicating the highest reflectivity values — a signature consistent with extremely large hail and violent winds within the storm. The circled area between Poolville and Springtown along Highway 199 marks the location of the most dangerous activity at the time of this image.
The storm is tracking through a corridor that includes Bridgeport, Paradise, Boyd, Runaway Bay, and surrounding communities northwest of Fort Worth, with the primary impact zone currently focused on the Poolville to Springtown corridor.
Primary Threats Right Now
- Wind gusts exceeding 90 mph — capable of structural damage and downed trees and power lines
- Baseball-sized hail — will shatter windows, destroy vehicles, and cause severe property damage
- Wind-driven hail — particularly dangerous as hail is being hurled horizontally into structures
Communities in the Immediate Path
Residents across Poolville, Springtown, Paradise, Boyd, Bridgeport, and surrounding areas of Parker and Wise counties northwest of Fort Worth are in the direct impact zone and must be sheltered now.
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