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2019 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 14

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Storm Based Warning History

787 
WFUS54 KFWD 131642
TORFWD
TXC289-395-131730-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0014.190413T1642Z-190413T1730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1142 AM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Robertson County in central Texas...
  Western Leon County in central Texas...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1140 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 12 miles northeast of Franklin, or 24 miles northeast 
  of Hearne, moving northeast at 40 mph. Tornado has already 
  produced significant damage. 

  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...
  Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Marquez and Leona. 

This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 157 and 180.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3122 9582 3103 9633 3123 9644 3135 9634
      3136 9632 3137 9632 3138 9631 3152 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 233DEG 33KT 3114 9632 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Hernandez
440 
WWUS54 KFWD 131707
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

TXC395-131715-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190413T1730Z/
Robertson TX-
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for
central Texas.

LAT...LON 3110 9615 3139 9629 3152 9600 3122 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 233DEG 33KT 3128 9610 

$$

TXC289-131730-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190413T1730Z/
Leon TX-
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LEON COUNTY...
    
At 1205 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Centerville, or 25 miles northwest of 
Madisonville, moving northeast at 40 mph. This thunderstorm has a 
history of producing confirmed tornadoes. 

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett and Leona. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3110 9615 3139 9629 3152 9600 3122 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 233DEG 33KT 3128 9610 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Hernandez
Permalink to 201904131642-KFWD-WFUS54-TORFWD
787 
WFUS54 KFWD 131642
TORFWD
TXC289-395-131730-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0014.190413T1642Z-190413T1730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1142 AM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Robertson County in central Texas...
  Western Leon County in central Texas...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 1140 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 12 miles northeast of Franklin, or 24 miles northeast 
  of Hearne, moving northeast at 40 mph. Tornado has already 
  produced significant damage. 

  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...
  Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Marquez and Leona. 

This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 157 and 180.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3122 9582 3103 9633 3123 9644 3135 9634
      3136 9632 3137 9632 3138 9631 3152 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 233DEG 33KT 3114 9632 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Hernandez
Permalink to 201904131707-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
440 
WWUS54 KFWD 131707
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

TXC395-131715-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190413T1730Z/
Robertson TX-
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for
central Texas.

LAT...LON 3110 9615 3139 9629 3152 9600 3122 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 233DEG 33KT 3128 9610 

$$

TXC289-131730-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190413T1730Z/
Leon TX-
1207 PM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LEON COUNTY...
    
At 1205 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Centerville, or 25 miles northwest of 
Madisonville, moving northeast at 40 mph. This thunderstorm has a 
history of producing confirmed tornadoes. 

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett and Leona. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3110 9615 3139 9629 3152 9600 3122 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 233DEG 33KT 3128 9610 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Hernandez

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