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2024 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 40

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Storm Based Warning History

175 
WFUS54 KFWD 240014
TORFWD
TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0040.240524T0014Z-240524T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
714 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Robertson County in central Texas...
  West central Leon County in central Texas...
  Southeastern Limestone County in central Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 714 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 19 miles east of Marlin, moving east at
  15 mph.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Twin Oak Reservoir around 720 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kosse,
Oletha, Seale, Bald Prairie, Ridge, Easterly, and Marquez.

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. 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, abandon
your vehicle and lie down in a low lying area and protect yourself
from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 9660 3123 9660 3133 9667 3142 9631
      3122 9626 3108 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9657 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
680 
WWUS54 KFWD 240021
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
721 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
721 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 721 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Twin Oak Reservoir, or 20 miles south of Groesbeck,
moving east at 20 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Twin Oak Reservoir around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kosse,
Oletha, Seale, Bald Prairie, Ridge, Easterly, and Marquez.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 9660 3123 9660 3133 9667 3142 9631
      3122 9626 3108 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 272DEG 18KT 3123 9649 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
314 
WWUS54 KFWD 240029
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
729 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
729 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 729 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 20 miles south of Groesbeck,
moving east 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Robertson, west central Leon and southeastern Limestone
Counties, including the following locations... Seale, Oletha, Bald
Prairie, Ridge, and Marquez.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3119 9653 3133 9656 3142 9631 3122 9626
      3113 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 270DEG 14KT 3123 9645 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
232 
WWUS54 KFWD 240046
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
746 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
746 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 21 miles southeast of
Groesbeck, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Limestone, Twin Oak Reservoir, Marquez, Oletha, Seale, Ridge,
and Bald Prairie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3118 9647 3135 9651 3142 9631 3122 9626
      3113 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 276DEG 14KT 3124 9638 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
138 
WWUS54 KFWD 240049
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC293-240059-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Limestone TX-
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE COUNTY 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 1100 PM CDT for central
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9644 3130 9644 3135 9632 3136 9632
      3137 9630 3122 9626 3116 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9637 

$$

TXC289-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON AND WEST CENTRAL LEON COUNTIES...

At 749 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Twin Oak Reservoir, or 22 miles southeast
of Groesbeck, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Limestone, Marquez, Seale, and Bald Prairie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9644 3130 9644 3135 9632 3136 9632
      3137 9630 3122 9626 3116 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9637 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
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175 
WFUS54 KFWD 240014
TORFWD
TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0040.240524T0014Z-240524T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
714 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Robertson County in central Texas...
  West central Leon County in central Texas...
  Southeastern Limestone County in central Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 714 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 19 miles east of Marlin, moving east at
  15 mph.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Twin Oak Reservoir around 720 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kosse,
Oletha, Seale, Bald Prairie, Ridge, Easterly, and Marquez.

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. 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, abandon
your vehicle and lie down in a low lying area and protect yourself
from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 9660 3123 9660 3133 9667 3142 9631
      3122 9626 3108 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9657 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
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680 
WWUS54 KFWD 240021
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
721 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
721 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 721 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Twin Oak Reservoir, or 20 miles south of Groesbeck,
moving east at 20 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Twin Oak Reservoir around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kosse,
Oletha, Seale, Bald Prairie, Ridge, Easterly, and Marquez.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 9660 3123 9660 3133 9667 3142 9631
      3122 9626 3108 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 272DEG 18KT 3123 9649 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
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314 
WWUS54 KFWD 240029
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
729 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
729 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 729 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 20 miles south of Groesbeck,
moving east 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Robertson, west central Leon and southeastern Limestone
Counties, including the following locations... Seale, Oletha, Bald
Prairie, Ridge, and Marquez.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3119 9653 3133 9656 3142 9631 3122 9626
      3113 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 270DEG 14KT 3123 9645 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
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232 
WWUS54 KFWD 240046
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
746 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC289-293-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-Limestone TX-
746 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON...WEST CENTRAL LEON AND SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE
COUNTIES...

At 746 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Twin Oak Reservoir, or 21 miles southeast of
Groesbeck, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Limestone, Twin Oak Reservoir, Marquez, Oletha, Seale, Ridge,
and Bald Prairie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3118 9647 3135 9651 3142 9631 3122 9626
      3113 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 276DEG 14KT 3124 9638 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves
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138 
WWUS54 KFWD 240049
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXC293-240059-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Limestone TX-
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LIMESTONE COUNTY 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 1100 PM CDT for central
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9644 3130 9644 3135 9632 3136 9632
      3137 9630 3122 9626 3116 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9637 

$$

TXC289-395-240100-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240524T0100Z/
Robertson TX-Leon TX-
749 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ROBERTSON AND WEST CENTRAL LEON COUNTIES...

At 749 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Twin Oak Reservoir, or 22 miles southeast
of Groesbeck, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Limestone, Marquez, Seale, and Bald Prairie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3121 9644 3130 9644 3135 9632 3136 9632
      3137 9630 3122 9626 3116 9627
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 274DEG 14KT 3124 9637 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reeves

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