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2024 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 49

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Storm Based Warning History

810 
WFUS54 KFWD 260256
TORFWD
TXC097-260400-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0049.240526T0256Z-240526T0400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
956 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Cooke County in north central Texas...

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 956 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 11 miles east of Sunset, or 15 miles east of Bowie,
  moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Cooke County, including the following locations...
  Prairie Point, Rosston, Era, Valley View, Leo, Lois, Hood, Myra,
  and Lake Ray Roberts.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 482 and 502.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9711 3342 9711 3344 9749 3363 9749
      3372 9714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 274DEG 31KT 3350 9758 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
972 
WWUS54 KFWD 260321
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1021 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1021 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN COOKE COUNTY...

At 1020 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles south of Muenster, or 15 miles northwest of 
Sanger, moving east at 25 mph. Era and Valley View are in the 
immediate path. A strong tornado could develop at any moment.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Gainesville, Muenster, Lindsay, Valley View, Prairie Point, Leo,
Rosston, Era, Lois, Hood, Myra, and Lake Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9711 3342 9711 3344 9749 3363 9749
      3372 9714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0320Z 281DEG 20KT 3348 9741 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
704 
WWUS54 KFWD 260333
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1033 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1033 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN COOKE COUNTY...

At 1033 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 7 miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 40 mph. This 
will cross I 35 just south of Valley View.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Gainesville, Lindsay, Valley View, Era, Lois, Hood, Myra, and Lake
Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3368 9711 3342 9711 3343 9739 3360 9740
      3366 9718
TIME...MOT...LOC 0333Z 282DEG 35KT 3345 9726 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
909 
WWUS54 KFWD 260348
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1048 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1048 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COOKE COUNTY...

At 1048 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Ray Roberts 
Park Johnson Branch, or near Sanger, moving east 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...
Valley View, Lois, and Lake Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3350 9711 3342 9711 3343 9725 3350 9723
TIME...MOT...LOC 0348Z 279DEG 30KT 3343 9711 

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

$$

Prater
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810 
WFUS54 KFWD 260256
TORFWD
TXC097-260400-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0049.240526T0256Z-240526T0400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
956 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Cooke County in north central Texas...

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 956 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 11 miles east of Sunset, or 15 miles east of Bowie,
  moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Cooke County, including the following locations...
  Prairie Point, Rosston, Era, Valley View, Leo, Lois, Hood, Myra,
  and Lake Ray Roberts.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 482 and 502.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9711 3342 9711 3344 9749 3363 9749
      3372 9714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 274DEG 31KT 3350 9758 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
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972 
WWUS54 KFWD 260321
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1021 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1021 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN COOKE COUNTY...

At 1020 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles south of Muenster, or 15 miles northwest of 
Sanger, moving east at 25 mph. Era and Valley View are in the 
immediate path. A strong tornado could develop at any moment.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Gainesville, Muenster, Lindsay, Valley View, Prairie Point, Leo,
Rosston, Era, Lois, Hood, Myra, and Lake Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3372 9711 3342 9711 3344 9749 3363 9749
      3372 9714
TIME...MOT...LOC 0320Z 281DEG 20KT 3348 9741 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
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704 
WWUS54 KFWD 260333
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1033 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1033 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN COOKE COUNTY...

At 1033 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 7 miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 40 mph. This 
will cross I 35 just south of Valley View.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Gainesville, Lindsay, Valley View, Era, Lois, Hood, Myra, and Lake
Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3368 9711 3342 9711 3343 9739 3360 9740
      3366 9718
TIME...MOT...LOC 0333Z 282DEG 35KT 3345 9726 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
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909 
WWUS54 KFWD 260348
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1048 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-260400-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240526T0400Z/
Cooke TX-
1048 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COOKE COUNTY...

At 1048 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Ray Roberts 
Park Johnson Branch, or near Sanger, moving east 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...
Valley View, Lois, and Lake Ray Roberts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3350 9711 3342 9711 3343 9725 3350 9723
TIME...MOT...LOC 0348Z 279DEG 30KT 3343 9711 

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

$$

Prater

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