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2021 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

700 
WFUS54 KFWD 040017
TORFWD
TXC217-251-040100-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0011.210504T0017Z-210504T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
717 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Johnson County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Hill County in central Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.
    
* At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located over Blum, or 15 miles south of Cleburne, 
  moving northeast at 20 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Covington around 745 PM CDT.
  Grandview around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rio
Vista.

This includes Interstate 35W between mile markers 16 and 18.
 
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 or in a vehicle,
move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from
flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3209 9745 3218 9746 3231 9738 3231 9717
      3214 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 241DEG 17KT 3215 9741 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Dunn
685 
WWUS54 KFWD 040024
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
724 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
724 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 723 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northwest of 
Blum, or 10 miles south of Cleburne, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rio 
Vista.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE 
COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy 
building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, 
move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from 
flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3218 9746 3231 9738 3231 9717 3216 9717
      3212 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 237DEG 15KT 3216 9743 

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

$$

Dunn
004 
WWUS54 KFWD 040033
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
733 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
733 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located between Blum and Rio Vista, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3231 9738 3231 9717 3216 9717 3214 9742
      3220 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 236DEG 12KT 3218 9737 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Dunn
111 
WWUS54 KFWD 040046
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
746 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
746 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Covington, or 10 miles southeast of Cleburne, 
moving northeast at 20 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3231 9733 3231 9717 3216 9717 3215 9734
      3223 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 240DEG 19KT 3223 9727 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202105040017-KFWD-WFUS54-TORFWD
700 
WFUS54 KFWD 040017
TORFWD
TXC217-251-040100-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0011.210504T0017Z-210504T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
717 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Johnson County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Hill County in central Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.
    
* At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located over Blum, or 15 miles south of Cleburne, 
  moving northeast at 20 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Covington around 745 PM CDT.
  Grandview around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rio
Vista.

This includes Interstate 35W between mile markers 16 and 18.
 
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 or in a vehicle,
move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from
flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3209 9745 3218 9746 3231 9738 3231 9717
      3214 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 241DEG 17KT 3215 9741 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202105040024-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
685 
WWUS54 KFWD 040024
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
724 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
724 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 723 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northwest of 
Blum, or 10 miles south of Cleburne, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rio 
Vista.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE 
COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy 
building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, 
move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from 
flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3218 9746 3231 9738 3231 9717 3216 9717
      3212 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 237DEG 15KT 3216 9743 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202105040033-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
004 
WWUS54 KFWD 040033
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
733 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
733 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located between Blum and Rio Vista, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3231 9738 3231 9717 3216 9717 3214 9742
      3220 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 236DEG 12KT 3218 9737 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202105040046-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
111 
WWUS54 KFWD 040046
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
746 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC217-251-040100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210504T0100Z/
Johnson TX-Hill TX-
746 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHWESTERN HILL COUNTIES...
    
At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located near Covington, or 10 miles southeast of Cleburne, 
moving northeast at 20 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3231 9733 3231 9717 3216 9717 3215 9734
      3223 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 240DEG 19KT 3223 9727 

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

$$

Dunn

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