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2022 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 35

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Storm Based Warning History

669 
WFUS54 KFWD 122224
TORFWD
TXC027-122315-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0035.220412T2224Z-220412T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
524 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Bell County in central Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT.
    
* At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located near Florence, or 15 miles southwest of Harker 
  Heights, moving east at 30 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 includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 277 and 291.
 
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, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3091 9783 3095 9785
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 248DEG 26KT 3089 9780 

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

$$

Dunn
523 
WWUS54 KFWD 122240
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
540 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
540 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
    
At 539 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles northeast of 
Florence, or 10 miles south of Harker Heights, moving east at 30 
mph. This tornado will cross Interstate 35 near Salado soon.

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3090 9776 3100 9776
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 249DEG 25KT 3091 9770 

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

$$

Dunn
138 
WWUS54 KFWD 122245 RRA
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
        
At 544 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 10 miles southwest of Salado, moving east at 30 mph. This 
tornado will cross Interstate 35 near Salado.  Salado is in the path 
of this tornado! Seek shelter now!

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3089 9773 3102 9772
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 248DEG 26KT 3092 9766 

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

$$

Dunn
009 
WWUS54 KFWD 122255
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
555 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
555 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
        
At 554 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Salado, moving east at 30 mph. This tornado will cross 
Interstate 35 near Salado and is headed toward Salado. Seek shelter 
now! 

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 247DEG 25KT 3094 9760 

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

$$

Dunn
122 
WWUS54 KFWD 122306
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
606 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
606 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
    
At 605 PM CDT, a tornado was located near Harker Heights, moving 
north at 30 mph. This tornado will cross FM 2484 west of Salado.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 186DEG 28KT 3099 9762 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Dunn
419 
WWUS54 KFWD 122314 RRA
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
614 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122323-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
614 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BELL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM
CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 248DEG 26KT 3101 9756 

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122224-KFWD-WFUS54-TORFWD
669 
WFUS54 KFWD 122224
TORFWD
TXC027-122315-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0035.220412T2224Z-220412T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
524 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Bell County in central Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT.
    
* At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located near Florence, or 15 miles southwest of Harker 
  Heights, moving east at 30 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 includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 277 and 291.
 
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, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3091 9783 3095 9785
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 248DEG 26KT 3089 9780 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122240-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
523 
WWUS54 KFWD 122240
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
540 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
540 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
    
At 539 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles northeast of 
Florence, or 10 miles south of Harker Heights, moving east at 30 
mph. This tornado will cross Interstate 35 near Salado soon.

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3090 9776 3100 9776
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 249DEG 25KT 3091 9770 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122245-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD-RRA
138 
WWUS54 KFWD 122245 RRA
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
545 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
        
At 544 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 10 miles southwest of Salado, moving east at 30 mph. This 
tornado will cross Interstate 35 near Salado.  Salado is in the path 
of this tornado! Seek shelter now!

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3083 9753 3087 9763 3089 9773 3102 9772
      3116 9748 3083 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 248DEG 26KT 3092 9766 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122255-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
009 
WWUS54 KFWD 122255
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
555 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
555 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
        
At 554 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near Salado, moving east at 30 mph. This tornado will cross 
Interstate 35 near Salado and is headed toward Salado. Seek shelter 
now! 

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an emergency situation. A large and extremely dangerous
tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions now and
head into a small interior room on the lowest floor! Use blankets or
pillows to cover your head.

&&

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 247DEG 25KT 3094 9760 

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

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122306-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD
122 
WWUS54 KFWD 122306
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
606 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
606 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BELL COUNTY...
    
At 605 PM CDT, a tornado was located near Harker Heights, moving 
north at 30 mph. This tornado will cross FM 2484 west of Salado.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 186DEG 28KT 3099 9762 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Dunn
Permalink to 202204122314-KFWD-WWUS54-SVSFWD-RRA
419 
WWUS54 KFWD 122314 RRA
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
614 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

TXC027-122323-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220412T2315Z/
Bell TX-
614 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BELL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM
CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3087 9753 3088 9763 3090 9767 3100 9768
      3116 9748 3088 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 248DEG 26KT 3101 9756 

$$

Dunn

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