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2019 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 35

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Storm Based Warning History

938 
WFUS54 KFWD 292158
TORFWD
TXC467-292300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0035.190529T2158Z-190529T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
458 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Van Zandt County in north central Texas...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 457 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles southwest 
  of Canton, near the town of Whitton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Canton around 505 PM CDT.
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 518 and 536.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 9560 3247 9593 3250 9600 3258 9605
      3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 244DEG 26KT 3252 9596 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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235 
WWUS54 KFWD 292203
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
503 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
503 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 503 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed large tornado moving towards 
         Canton.

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.

The tornado will be near...
  Fruitvale around 525 PM CDT.
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous 
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and 
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or 
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 9560 3247 9593 3250 9600 3258 9605
      3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 244DEG 26KT 3254 9591 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
580 
WWUS54 KFWD 292220
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
520 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
520 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 519 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northeast of 
Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornado will be near...
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3248 9585 3255 9591 3264 9596 3277 9577
      3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574 3275 9573
      3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564 3268 9559
      3253 9560
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 244DEG 27KT 3259 9581 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
533 
WWUS54 KFWD 292235
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
535 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
535 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTHEAST
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located 3 miles southwest of Grand Saline, or 11 miles 
northeast of Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will track near Jones and Silver Lake in 
rural areas of northeast Van Zandt County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 9579 3258 9584 3268 9590 3277 9577
      3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574 3275 9573
      3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564 3268 9559
      3253 9560
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 244DEG 27KT 3264 9570 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
576 
WWUS54 KFWD 292249
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
549 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
549 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTH
EAST VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located near Golden, or 7 miles west of Mineola, moving 
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will track near Silver Lake and in rural 
areas of northeast Van Zandt County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559 3260 9560 3263 9572 3274 9581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 239DEG 29KT 3269 9562 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
Permalink to 201905292158-KFWD-WFUS54-TORFWD
938 
WFUS54 KFWD 292158
TORFWD
TXC467-292300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0035.190529T2158Z-190529T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
458 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Van Zandt County in north central Texas...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 457 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles southwest 
  of Canton, near the town of Whitton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Canton around 505 PM CDT.
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 518 and 536.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 9560 3247 9593 3250 9600 3258 9605
      3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 244DEG 26KT 3252 9596 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

92
Permalink to 201905292203-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
235 
WWUS54 KFWD 292203
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
503 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
503 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 503 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed large tornado moving towards 
         Canton.

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.

The tornado will be near...
  Fruitvale around 525 PM CDT.
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous 
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and 
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or 
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 9560 3247 9593 3250 9600 3258 9605
      3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 244DEG 26KT 3254 9591 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
Permalink to 201905292220-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
580 
WWUS54 KFWD 292220
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
520 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
520 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 519 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northeast of 
Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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.

This tornado will be near...
  Grand Saline around 535 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3248 9585 3255 9591 3264 9596 3277 9577
      3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574 3275 9573
      3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564 3268 9559
      3253 9560
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 244DEG 27KT 3259 9581 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
Permalink to 201905292235-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
533 
WWUS54 KFWD 292235
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
535 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
535 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTHEAST
VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located 3 miles southwest of Grand Saline, or 11 miles 
northeast of Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will track near Jones and Silver Lake in 
rural areas of northeast Van Zandt County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 9579 3258 9584 3268 9590 3277 9577
      3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574 3275 9573
      3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564 3268 9559
      3253 9560
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 244DEG 27KT 3264 9570 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

69
Permalink to 201905292249-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
576 
WWUS54 KFWD 292249
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
549 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

TXC467-292300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190529T2300Z/
Van Zandt TX-
549 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTH
EAST VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located near Golden, or 7 miles west of Mineola, moving 
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will track near Silver Lake and in rural 
areas of northeast Van Zandt County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3277 9577 3277 9576 3275 9576 3276 9574
      3275 9573 3275 9571 3271 9566 3272 9564
      3268 9559 3260 9560 3263 9572 3274 9581
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 239DEG 29KT 3269 9562 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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