Severe Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Fort Stockton as Hail and High Winds Expected

A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for the region near Fort Stockton as meteorologists predict a storm front heading in from the west. The National Weather Service warns residents to stay indoors and away from windows as the storm approaches.

The storm, currently located near Fort Stockton, is moving northeast at a speed of 15 miles per hour. It is expected to bring with it destructive winds of up to 60 miles per hour and hail stones as large as half-dollar coins.

Local authorities have urged residents in the area to take necessary precautions and seek shelter immediately. The storm front is forecasted to impact towns and communities along its path, posing a risk to infrastructure and personal safety.

This severe weather system is part of a larger pattern affecting the region, with multiple counties under the threat of severe thunderstorms. Emergency services are on high alert and monitoring the situation closely.