03 May 2024 | 12:40 AM UTC
US: Tornado warning in effect for Abilene, Texas, and surrounding areas until at least 20:00 May 2
FLASH: Tornado warning in effect for Abilene, Texas, US, and surrounding areas until at least 20:00 May 2. Take cover.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Callahan County, southeastern Jones County, and northeastern Taylor County in west-central Texas on May 2. The tornado warning notably covers Abilene and is in effect until at least 20:00. The weather warning could be extended or expanded on short notice.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.
