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2024 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 51

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

860 
WFUS54 KFWD 260400
TORFWD
TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0051.240526T0400Z-240526T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1100 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Denton County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Collin County in north central Texas...
  Southeastern Cooke County in north central Texas...
  Southern Grayson County in north central Texas...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1100 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ray Roberts 
  Park Johnson Branch, or 9 miles northeast of 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...
  Pilot Point and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1105 PM CDT.
  Celina around 1115 PM CDT.
  Gunter around 1125 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont,
Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3330 9709 3349 9705 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 276DEG 24KT 3342 9702 

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

$$

Prater
847 
WWUS54 KFWD 260406
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1106 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Collin TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1106 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DENTON...NORTHWESTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND
SOUTHERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1104 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ray Roberts 
Park Isle Du Bois, or 10 miles east of Sanger, moving east at 20 
mph. Pilot Point is in the direct path of this tornado.

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...
  Pilot Point, Aubrey, and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1110 
  PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont,
Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3330 9709 3349 9705 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0404Z 284DEG 16KT 3340 9701 

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

$$

Prater
097 
WWUS54 KFWD 260423
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1123 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Collin TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1123 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DENTON...NORTHWESTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND
SOUTHERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1122 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Celina, or 14 miles northwest of McKinney, moving east
at 35 mph. Weston is in the path of this tornado.

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...
  Celina and Gunter around 1125 PM CDT.
  Anna and Melissa around 1135 PM CDT.
  Van Alstyne around 1140 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont, Lake Ray
Roberts, Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3328 9686 3338 9701 3349 9705 3352 9646
      3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 282DEG 30KT 3338 9678 

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

$$

Prater
601 
WWUS54 KFWD 260431
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-260440-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DENTON AND SOUTHEASTERN COOKE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. 

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3327 9680 3341 9680 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 291DEG 36KT 3334 9668 

$$

TXC085-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Collin TX-Grayson TX-
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN COLLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1130 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Celina, or 9 
miles north of McKinney, moving east at 40 mph. Weston is in the 
path of this tornado.

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...
  McKinney, Anna, and Melissa around 1135 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cannon, Elmont, Weston, Altoga, and Westminster.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3327 9680 3341 9680 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 291DEG 36KT 3334 9668 

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

$$

Prater
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860 
WFUS54 KFWD 260400
TORFWD
TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0051.240526T0400Z-240526T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1100 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Denton County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Collin County in north central Texas...
  Southeastern Cooke County in north central Texas...
  Southern Grayson County in north central Texas...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1100 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ray Roberts 
  Park Johnson Branch, or 9 miles northeast of 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...
  Pilot Point and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1105 PM CDT.
  Celina around 1115 PM CDT.
  Gunter around 1125 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont,
Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3330 9709 3349 9705 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0400Z 276DEG 24KT 3342 9702 

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

$$

Prater
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847 
WWUS54 KFWD 260406
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1106 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Collin TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1106 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DENTON...NORTHWESTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND
SOUTHERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1104 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ray Roberts 
Park Isle Du Bois, or 10 miles east of Sanger, moving east at 20 
mph. Pilot Point is in the direct path of this tornado.

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...
  Pilot Point, Aubrey, and Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois around 1110 
  PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Ray Roberts, Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont,
Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3330 9709 3349 9705 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0404Z 284DEG 16KT 3340 9701 

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

$$

Prater
Permalink to 202405260423-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
097 
WWUS54 KFWD 260423
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1123 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC085-097-121-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Collin TX-Cooke TX-Grayson TX-
1123 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DENTON...NORTHWESTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND
SOUTHERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1122 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Celina, or 14 miles northwest of McKinney, moving east
at 35 mph. Weston is in the path of this tornado.

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...
  Celina and Gunter around 1125 PM CDT.
  Anna and Melissa around 1135 PM CDT.
  Van Alstyne around 1140 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cannon, Weston, Tioga, White Mound, Farmington, Elmont, Lake Ray
Roberts, Altoga, and Westminster.

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 3328 9686 3338 9701 3349 9705 3352 9646
      3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 282DEG 30KT 3338 9678 

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

$$

Prater
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601 
WWUS54 KFWD 260431
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

TXC097-121-260440-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Denton TX-Cooke TX-
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DENTON AND SOUTHEASTERN COOKE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. 

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3327 9680 3341 9680 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 291DEG 36KT 3334 9668 

$$

TXC085-181-260445-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240526T0445Z/
Collin TX-Grayson TX-
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN COLLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES...

At 1130 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Celina, or 9 
miles north of McKinney, moving east at 40 mph. Weston is in the 
path of this tornado.

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...
  McKinney, Anna, and Melissa around 1135 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cannon, Elmont, Weston, Altoga, and Westminster.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3327 9680 3341 9680 3352 9646 3324 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 291DEG 36KT 3334 9668 

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

$$

Prater

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