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2019 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 41

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Storm Based Warning History

821 
WFUS54 KFWD 210200
TORFWD
TXC113-210230-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0041.191021T0200Z-191021T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
900 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Dallas County in north central Texas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 900 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Dallas Love Field, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Dallas Love Field around 905 PM CDT.
  University Park and Highland Park around 915 PM CDT.
  Garland and Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 9652 3280 9694 3292 9694 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 267DEG 21KT 3287 9688 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Dunn
827 
WWUS54 KFWD 210205
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
905 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

TXC113-210230-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191021T0230Z/
Dallas TX-
905 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 904 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Dallas Love 
Field, moving east at 25 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Highland Park around 910 PM CDT.
  University Park around 915 PM CDT.
  Garland and Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 9652 3280 9694 3292 9694 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0204Z 265DEG 21KT 3288 9685 

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

$$

Dunn
718 
WWUS54 KFWD 210210
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
910 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

TXC113-210230-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191021T0230Z/
Dallas TX-
910 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 909 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just north of 
University Park, moving east at 30 mph.  This tornado may cross I-
635 near the Dallas North Tollway in the next few minutes.

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.

The tornado will be near...
  Garland around 925 PM CDT.
  Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.
  Richardson, Sachse and Sunnyvale around 935 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 940 PM CDT.
  Dallas around 945 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 9652 3281 9688 3293 9688 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 258DEG 28KT 3289 9680 

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

$$

Dunn
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821 
WFUS54 KFWD 210200
TORFWD
TXC113-210230-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0041.191021T0200Z-191021T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
900 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Dallas County in north central Texas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.
    
* At 900 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Dallas Love Field, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Dallas Love Field around 905 PM CDT.
  University Park and Highland Park around 915 PM CDT.
  Garland and Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 9652 3280 9694 3292 9694 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 267DEG 21KT 3287 9688 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210205-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
827 
WWUS54 KFWD 210205
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
905 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

TXC113-210230-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191021T0230Z/
Dallas TX-
905 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 904 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Dallas Love 
Field, moving east at 25 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Highland Park around 910 PM CDT.
  University Park around 915 PM CDT.
  Garland and Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 9652 3280 9694 3292 9694 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0204Z 265DEG 21KT 3288 9685 

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

$$

Dunn
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718 
WWUS54 KFWD 210210
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
910 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

TXC113-210230-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191021T0230Z/
Dallas TX-
910 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTY...
        
At 909 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just north of 
University Park, moving east at 30 mph.  This tornado may cross I-
635 near the Dallas North Tollway in the next few minutes.

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.

The tornado will be near...
  Garland around 925 PM CDT.
  Mesquite around 930 PM CDT.
  Richardson, Sachse and Sunnyvale around 935 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 940 PM CDT.
  Dallas around 945 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Buckingham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3280 9652 3281 9688 3293 9688 3298 9655
      3298 9652
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 258DEG 28KT 3289 9680 

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

$$

Dunn

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