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2024 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 50

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604 
WFUS54 KFWD 260330
TORFWD
TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0050.240526T0330Z-240526T0415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1030 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Denton County in north central Texas...
  Southeastern Cooke County in north central Texas...
  Southwestern Grayson County in north central Texas...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1030 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 9 miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 45
  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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Sanger around 1035 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1045 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1050 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point and Aubrey around 1055 PM CDT.
  Celina around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Era, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois,
Lincoln Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 473 and 487.
 
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 9683 3317 9684 3337 9739 3351 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0330Z 287DEG 38KT 3345 9731 

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

$$

Prater
899 
WWUS54 KFWD 260338
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1038 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240526T0415Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1038 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DENTON...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1038 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Valley View, 
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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...
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1045 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1050 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Era, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois,
Lincoln Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

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 9683 3317 9684 3335 9733 3350 9730
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 279DEG 36KT 3344 9719 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
441 
WWUS54 KFWD 260344
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1044 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240526T0415Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1044 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DENTON...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1044 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sanger, moving 
east at 30 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...
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1050 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1055 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois, Lincoln
Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

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 9683 3317 9684 3333 9728 3350 9723
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 279DEG 25KT 3344 9716 

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

$$

Prater
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604 
WFUS54 KFWD 260330
TORFWD
TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0050.240526T0330Z-240526T0415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1030 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Denton County in north central Texas...
  Southeastern Cooke County in north central Texas...
  Southwestern Grayson County in north central Texas...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1030 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 9 miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 45
  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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Sanger around 1035 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1045 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1050 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point and Aubrey around 1055 PM CDT.
  Celina around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Era, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois,
Lincoln Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 473 and 487.
 
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 9683 3317 9684 3337 9739 3351 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0330Z 287DEG 38KT 3345 9731 

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

$$

Prater
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899 
WWUS54 KFWD 260338
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1038 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240526T0415Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1038 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DENTON...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1038 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Valley View, 
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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...
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1045 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1050 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Era, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois,
Lincoln Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

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 9683 3317 9684 3335 9733 3350 9730
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 279DEG 36KT 3344 9719 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Prater
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441 
WWUS54 KFWD 260344
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1044 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-181-260415-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-240526T0415Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1044 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
DENTON...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1044 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sanger, moving 
east at 30 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...
  Ray Roberts Park Johnson Branch around 1050 PM CDT.
  Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1055 PM CDT.
  Pilot Point around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Tioga, Bolivar, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois, Lincoln
Park, Providence Village, and Lewisville Lake.

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 9683 3317 9684 3333 9728 3350 9723
TIME...MOT...LOC 0344Z 279DEG 25KT 3344 9716 

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

$$

Prater

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