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2019 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 43

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Storm Based Warning History

336 
WFUS54 KFWD 210223
TORFWD
TXC085-113-210300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0043.191021T0223Z-191021T0300Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Collin County in north central Texas...
  Northeastern Dallas County in north central Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 922 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richardson, 
  moving northeast 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...
  Garland around 930 PM CDT.
  Sachse around 940 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 945 PM CDT.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3286 9675 3301 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0222Z 243DEG 23KT 3293 9672 

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

$$

Dunn
754 
WWUS54 KFWD 210227
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
927 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
        
At 926 PM CDT, a confirmed large tornado was located over 
Richardson, moving northeast at 25 mph.  This tornado has produced 
damage on I-635.

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 930 PM CDT.
  Sachse around 940 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 945 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 950 PM CDT.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3286 9675 3301 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 243DEG 23KT 3294 9669 

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

$$

Dunn
879 
WWUS54 KFWD 210235
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
935 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
        
At 935 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richardson,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Sachse around 945 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 950 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Paul.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3288 9670 3303 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 242DEG 22KT 3296 9666 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Dunn
585 
WWUS54 KFWD 210240
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
940 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
    
At 940 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sachse, moving northeast 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...
  Sachse around 945 PM CDT.
  Rowlett and Lucas around 950 PM CDT.
  Wylie around 1000 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Paul.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3291 9670 3295 9669 3300 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 243DEG 23KT 3298 9662 

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

$$

Dunn
461 
WWUS54 KFWD 210253
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210302-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN
DALLAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1000 PM CDT...
                
The rotation associated with the storm that prompted the Tornado
Warning has weakened, and no longer appears capable of producing a 
tornado at this time. Therefore the Tornado Warning will be allowed 
to expire.  This storm is still severe and could produce additional 
tornadoes if it becomes better organized.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3291 9670 3295 9669 3300 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 243DEG 23KT 3300 9656 

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210223-KFWD-WFUS54-TORFWD
336 
WFUS54 KFWD 210223
TORFWD
TXC085-113-210300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0043.191021T0223Z-191021T0300Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Collin County in north central Texas...
  Northeastern Dallas County in north central Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 922 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richardson, 
  moving northeast 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...
  Garland around 930 PM CDT.
  Sachse around 940 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 945 PM CDT.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3286 9675 3301 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0222Z 243DEG 23KT 3293 9672 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210227-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
754 
WWUS54 KFWD 210227
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
927 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
        
At 926 PM CDT, a confirmed large tornado was located over 
Richardson, moving northeast at 25 mph.  This tornado has produced 
damage on I-635.

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 930 PM CDT.
  Sachse around 940 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 945 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 950 PM CDT.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3286 9675 3301 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 243DEG 23KT 3294 9669 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210235-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
879 
WWUS54 KFWD 210235
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
935 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
        
At 935 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Richardson,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Sachse around 945 PM CDT.
  Murphy, Lucas and Parker around 950 PM CDT.
  Rowlett around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Paul.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3288 9670 3303 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 242DEG 22KT 3296 9666 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210240-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
585 
WWUS54 KFWD 210240
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
940 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES...
    
At 940 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sachse, moving northeast 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...
  Sachse around 945 PM CDT.
  Rowlett and Lucas around 950 PM CDT.
  Wylie around 1000 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Paul.

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 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3291 9670 3295 9669 3300 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 243DEG 23KT 3298 9662 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 201910210253-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
461 
WWUS54 KFWD 210253
SVSFWD

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

TXC085-113-210302-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-191021T0300Z/
Collin TX-Dallas TX-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN
DALLAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1000 PM CDT...
                
The rotation associated with the storm that prompted the Tornado
Warning has weakened, and no longer appears capable of producing a 
tornado at this time. Therefore the Tornado Warning will be allowed 
to expire.  This storm is still severe and could produce additional 
tornadoes if it becomes better organized.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3313 9646 3298 9647 3298 9651 3295 9652
      3291 9670 3295 9669 3300 9669
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 243DEG 23KT 3300 9656 

$$

Dunn

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