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2025 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH Extreme Cold (EC) Watch (A) Number 1

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205 
WWUS74 KFWD 161923
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
123 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-171200-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Copperas Cove, Comanche, Denison,
Meridian, Plano, Bridgeport, Burleson, Flower Mound, Gainesville,
Bowie, Sherman, Briar, Arlington, Lewisville, Kaufman, Forney,
Frisco, Weatherford, Cleburne, Waco, Stephenville, McKinney,
Heath, Jacksboro, Graham, Dallas, Breckenridge, Eastland, Sulphur
Springs, Waxahachie, Carrollton, Hamilton, Hillsboro, Nocona,
Ennis, Gorman, Ranger, Valley Mills, Rockwall, Terrell,
Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Gatesville, Clifton, Bonham, Fort
Worth, Allen, Granbury, De Leon, Commerce, Oak Trail Shores,
Hico, Goldthwaite, Dublin, Glen Rose, Lampasas, Decatur, Olney,
Cisco, Denton, Paris, Cooper, and Greenville
123 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Prater
521 
WWUS74 KFWD 171108
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
508 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-172100-
/O.CON.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Eastland, Dublin, Arlington, Fort Worth,
Plano, Mineral Wells, Midlothian, Olney, Waxahachie, Cooper,
Waco, Bridgeport, Sulphur Springs, Lampasas, Lewisville, Hico,
Kaufman, Copperas Cove, Cleburne, Denton, Rockwall, Sherman,
Forney, Clifton, Decatur, Heath, Granbury, Allen, McKinney,
Burleson, Goldthwaite, Valley Mills, Jacksboro, Graham, Bonham,
Bowie, Carrollton, Stephenville, Briar, Gorman, Ennis, Oak Trail
Shores, Meridian, Hillsboro, Paris, Comanche, Flower Mound,
Nocona, Gainesville, Denison, Breckenridge, Terrell, Gatesville,
Weatherford, Dallas, De Leon, Cisco, Hamilton, Commerce, Frisco,
Greenville, Glen Rose, and Ranger
508 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Hernandez
069 
WWUS74 KFWD 171929
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-181200-
/O.UPG.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.W.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Sulphur Springs, Cisco, Gainesville,
Hico, Cooper, Nocona, Weatherford, Gorman, Dublin, Plano, Briar,
Glen Rose, Bonham, Greenville, Allen, Ennis, De Leon, Dallas,
Goldthwaite, Heath, Stephenville, Hillsboro, Waxahachie, Bowie,
Paris, Graham, Hamilton, Fort Worth, Gatesville, Olney,
Jacksboro, Clifton, Bridgeport, Frisco, Denison, Burleson,
Ranger, Commerce, Arlington, Cleburne, Terrell, Midlothian,
Flower Mound, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Granbury, Kaufman,
Eastland, Rockwall, Waco, McKinney, Sherman, Carrollton, Forney,
Comanche, Oak Trail Shores, Denton, Valley Mills, Lampasas,
Meridian, Copperas Cove, Decatur, and Lewisville
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

TXZ146-158-160-161-181200-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.W.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Navarro-Bell-Falls-Limestone-
Including the cities of Killeen, Marlin, Temple, Groesbeck, Fort
Cavazos, Corsicana, and Mexia
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bell, Falls, Limestone, and Navarro Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 above zero could result 
  in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not 
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Prater
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205 
WWUS74 KFWD 161923
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
123 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-171200-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Copperas Cove, Comanche, Denison,
Meridian, Plano, Bridgeport, Burleson, Flower Mound, Gainesville,
Bowie, Sherman, Briar, Arlington, Lewisville, Kaufman, Forney,
Frisco, Weatherford, Cleburne, Waco, Stephenville, McKinney,
Heath, Jacksboro, Graham, Dallas, Breckenridge, Eastland, Sulphur
Springs, Waxahachie, Carrollton, Hamilton, Hillsboro, Nocona,
Ennis, Gorman, Ranger, Valley Mills, Rockwall, Terrell,
Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Gatesville, Clifton, Bonham, Fort
Worth, Allen, Granbury, De Leon, Commerce, Oak Trail Shores,
Hico, Goldthwaite, Dublin, Glen Rose, Lampasas, Decatur, Olney,
Cisco, Denton, Paris, Cooper, and Greenville
123 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Prater
Permalink to 202502171108-KFWD-WWUS74-NPWFWD
521 
WWUS74 KFWD 171108
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
508 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-172100-
/O.CON.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Eastland, Dublin, Arlington, Fort Worth,
Plano, Mineral Wells, Midlothian, Olney, Waxahachie, Cooper,
Waco, Bridgeport, Sulphur Springs, Lampasas, Lewisville, Hico,
Kaufman, Copperas Cove, Cleburne, Denton, Rockwall, Sherman,
Forney, Clifton, Decatur, Heath, Granbury, Allen, McKinney,
Burleson, Goldthwaite, Valley Mills, Jacksboro, Graham, Bonham,
Bowie, Carrollton, Stephenville, Briar, Gorman, Ennis, Oak Trail
Shores, Meridian, Hillsboro, Paris, Comanche, Flower Mound,
Nocona, Gainesville, Denison, Breckenridge, Terrell, Gatesville,
Weatherford, Dallas, De Leon, Cisco, Hamilton, Commerce, Frisco,
Greenville, Glen Rose, and Ranger
508 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Hernandez
Permalink to 202502171929-KFWD-WWUS74-NPWFWD
069 
WWUS74 KFWD 171929
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141>145-156-157-159-181200-
/O.UPG.KFWD.EC.A.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.W.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-Coryell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Sulphur Springs, Cisco, Gainesville,
Hico, Cooper, Nocona, Weatherford, Gorman, Dublin, Plano, Briar,
Glen Rose, Bonham, Greenville, Allen, Ennis, De Leon, Dallas,
Goldthwaite, Heath, Stephenville, Hillsboro, Waxahachie, Bowie,
Paris, Graham, Hamilton, Fort Worth, Gatesville, Olney,
Jacksboro, Clifton, Bridgeport, Frisco, Denison, Burleson,
Ranger, Commerce, Arlington, Cleburne, Terrell, Midlothian,
Flower Mound, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Granbury, Kaufman,
Eastland, Rockwall, Waco, McKinney, Sherman, Carrollton, Forney,
Comanche, Oak Trail Shores, Denton, Valley Mills, Lampasas,
Meridian, Copperas Cove, Decatur, and Lewisville
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero 
  could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

TXZ146-158-160-161-181200-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.W.0001.250219T0300Z-250220T1500Z/
Navarro-Bell-Falls-Limestone-
Including the cities of Killeen, Marlin, Temple, Groesbeck, Fort
Cavazos, Corsicana, and Mexia
129 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bell, Falls, Limestone, and Navarro Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 above zero could result 
  in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not 
  taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. 
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or 
grills inside.

&&

$$

Prater

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