Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montague County Through 9:30 PM

Montague County, Texas — The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montague County in north central Texas, in effect until 9:30 PM CST Monday.

What is happening: A severe thunderstorm was located near Bellevue, about 13 miles southeast of Henrietta, and moving east at 50 mph. The storm is expected to reach the Nocona area around 9:10 PM CST, with other Montague County communities in its path. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Texas until 11:00 PM CST.

Local impacts: The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail of that size can damage vehicles, and strong winds can damage roofs, siding, and trees. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

What to do:

- Get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

- Move indoors immediately and stay there until the storm passes.

- If you are driving, pull off the road safely and wait out the storm.

- Remember that tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, so stay alert to changing conditions.

Source: National Weather Service, Fort Worth, November 2, 2026.