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2024 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 52
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
132
WFUS54 KFWD 260437
TORFWD
TXC085-147-181-231-260515-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0052.240526T0437Z-240526T0515Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1137 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Hunt County in north central Texas...
Northeastern Collin County in north central Texas...
Southeastern Grayson County in north central Texas...
Southwestern Fannin County in north central Texas...
* Until 1215 AM CDT.
* At 1136 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Melissa, or 9
miles northeast of McKinney, moving east at 50 mph. Anna is in the
path of this tornado.
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...
Anna and Melissa around 1140 PM CDT.
Merit around 1150 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Altoga, Kellogg, Weston, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Floyd,
Kingston, Bailey, and Nobility.
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. 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.
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 9672 3342 9668 3346 9600 3310 9618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 289DEG 45KT 3331 9656
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Prater
261
WWUS54 KFWD 260454
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1154 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
TXC085-147-181-231-260515-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Hunt TX-Collin TX-Grayson TX-Fannin TX-
1154 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HUNT...NORTHEASTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON AND
SOUTHWESTERN FANNIN COUNTIES...
At 1154 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Merit, or 15 miles east of McKinney,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Merit around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Altoga, Kellogg, Weston, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Floyd,
Kingston, Bailey, and Nobility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now! Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3326 9666 3342 9664 3346 9600 3310 9618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0454Z 287DEG 48KT 3328 9640
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Prater
697
WWUS54 KFWD 260504
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
TXC181-260513-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Grayson TX-
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON 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 100 AM CDT for north central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3318 9614 3324 9648 3340 9649 3340 9639
3344 9638 3344 9637 3346 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 272DEG 33KT 3329 9629
$$
TXC085-147-231-260515-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Hunt TX-Collin TX-Fannin TX-
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HUNT...NORTHEASTERN COLLIN AND SOUTHWESTERN FANNIN
COUNTIES...
At 1203 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Celeste, or 16 miles northwest of Greenville, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Celeste around 1210 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Kellogg, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Kingston, Bailey, and
Nobility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3318 9614 3324 9648 3340 9649 3340 9639
3344 9638 3344 9637 3346 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 272DEG 33KT 3329 9629
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Dunn
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132
WFUS54 KFWD 260437
TORFWD
TXC085-147-181-231-260515-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0052.240526T0437Z-240526T0515Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1137 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Hunt County in north central Texas...
Northeastern Collin County in north central Texas...
Southeastern Grayson County in north central Texas...
Southwestern Fannin County in north central Texas...
* Until 1215 AM CDT.
* At 1136 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Melissa, or 9
miles northeast of McKinney, moving east at 50 mph. Anna is in the
path of this tornado.
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...
Anna and Melissa around 1140 PM CDT.
Merit around 1150 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Altoga, Kellogg, Weston, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Floyd,
Kingston, Bailey, and Nobility.
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. 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.
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 9672 3342 9668 3346 9600 3310 9618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0436Z 289DEG 45KT 3331 9656
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Prater
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261
WWUS54 KFWD 260454
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1154 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
TXC085-147-181-231-260515-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Hunt TX-Collin TX-Grayson TX-Fannin TX-
1154 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HUNT...NORTHEASTERN COLLIN...SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON AND
SOUTHWESTERN FANNIN COUNTIES...
At 1154 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Merit, or 15 miles east of McKinney,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Merit around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Altoga, Kellogg, Weston, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Floyd,
Kingston, Bailey, and Nobility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now! Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3326 9666 3342 9664 3346 9600 3310 9618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0454Z 287DEG 48KT 3328 9640
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Prater
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697
WWUS54 KFWD 260504
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
TXC181-260513-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Grayson TX-
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GRAYSON 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 100 AM CDT for north central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3318 9614 3324 9648 3340 9649 3340 9639
3344 9638 3344 9637 3346 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 272DEG 33KT 3329 9629
$$
TXC085-147-231-260515-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-240526T0515Z/
Hunt TX-Collin TX-Fannin TX-
1204 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HUNT...NORTHEASTERN COLLIN AND SOUTHWESTERN FANNIN
COUNTIES...
At 1203 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Celeste, or 16 miles northwest of Greenville, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Celeste around 1210 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Westminster, Kellogg, Frognot, Blue Ridge, Kingston, Bailey, and
Nobility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3318 9614 3324 9648 3340 9649 3340 9639
3344 9638 3344 9637 3346 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 272DEG 33KT 3329 9629
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Dunn
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