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2017 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 23

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Storm Based Warning History

949 
WFUS54 KFWD 292223
TORFWD
TXC213-467-292300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0023.170429T2223Z-170429T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
523 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas...
  North central Henderson County in central Texas...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 523 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located near Eustace, or 7 miles southeast of Gun 
  Barrel City, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
  City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
  Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Fort Worth.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 197DEG 17KT 3227 9603 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

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990 
WWUS54 KFWD 292231
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
531 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
531 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 530 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eustace and 
Caney City, or 8 miles east of Gun Barrel City, moving northeast at 
20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the
closest substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 203DEG 16KT 3229 9600 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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118 
WWUS54 KFWD 292243
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
543 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
543 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 542 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Purtis Creek State Park, or 11 miles east of Gun Barrel 
City, moving northeast at 35 mph. Another possible tornado was 
located near Log Cabin moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the
closest substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 202DEG 30KT 3237 9595 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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472 
WWUS54 KFWD 292253
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
553 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
553 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 552 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eustace, or 8
miles northwest of Athens, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Log Cabin at 5:45 
         P.M. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the lowest floor
of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 213DEG 24KT 3230 9595 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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949 
WFUS54 KFWD 292223
TORFWD
TXC213-467-292300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0023.170429T2223Z-170429T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
523 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas...
  North central Henderson County in central Texas...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 523 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located near Eustace, or 7 miles southeast of Gun 
  Barrel City, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
  City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
  Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Fort Worth.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 197DEG 17KT 3227 9603 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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990 
WWUS54 KFWD 292231
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
531 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
531 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 530 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eustace and 
Caney City, or 8 miles east of Gun Barrel City, moving northeast at 
20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the
closest substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 203DEG 16KT 3229 9600 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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118 
WWUS54 KFWD 292243
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
543 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
543 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
        
At 542 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Purtis Creek State Park, or 11 miles east of Gun Barrel 
City, moving northeast at 35 mph. Another possible tornado was 
located near Log Cabin moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the
closest substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 202DEG 30KT 3237 9595 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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472 
WWUS54 KFWD 292253
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
553 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC213-467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170429T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-Henderson TX-
553 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT AND NORTH CENTRAL HENDERSON COUNTIES...
    
At 552 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eustace, or 8
miles northwest of Athens, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Log Cabin at 5:45 
         P.M. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Malakoff, Eustace, Enchanted Oaks, Caney
City, Purtis Creek State Park, Payne Springs, Log Cabin and Star
Harbor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter now!  Get to an interior room on the lowest floor
of a sturdy building and avoid windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 9576 3217 9598 3221 9614 3236 9612
      3236 9608 3247 9607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 213DEG 24KT 3230 9595 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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