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2025 [KFWD] DALLAS/FORT_WORTH High Wind (HW) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

796 
WWUS74 KFWD 130614
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-131415-
/O.NEW.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Midlothian, Dublin, Fort Worth,
Stephenville, Clifton, Nocona, Jacksboro, Lewisville, Plano,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Olney, Meridian, Cisco, Heath, Hillsboro,
Sherman, Gainesville, Weatherford, Flower Mound, Gorman,
Comanche, Carrollton, Bowie, Rockwall, Ennis, Mineral Wells,
Frisco, Hamilton, Eastland, Denison, Bridgeport, Cleburne,
Ranger, Burleson, McKinney, Oak Trail Shores, Briar, Allen, Glen
Rose, Goldthwaite, Arlington, Valley Mills, Graham, Denton, Hico,
Waxahachie, De Leon, Decatur, and Dallas
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Western portions of north central Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, power lines, and 
  damage property. Power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location, and 
remove weak tree branches that could damage property, prior to the 
onset of strong winds.

&&

$$

Hernandez
164 
WWUS74 KFWD 131039
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
539 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-131900-
/O.CON.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Midlothian, Dublin, Fort Worth,
Stephenville, Clifton, Nocona, Jacksboro, Lewisville, Plano,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Olney, Meridian, Cisco, Heath, Hillsboro,
Sherman, Gainesville, Weatherford, Flower Mound, Gorman,
Comanche, Carrollton, Bowie, Rockwall, Ennis, Mineral Wells,
Frisco, Hamilton, Eastland, Denison, Bridgeport, Cleburne,
Ranger, Burleson, McKinney, Oak Trail Shores, Briar, Allen, Glen
Rose, Goldthwaite, Arlington, Valley Mills, Graham, Denton, Hico,
Waxahachie, De Leon, Decatur, and Dallas
539 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Western portions of north central Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, power lines, and 
  damage property. Power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location, and 
remove weak tree branches that could damage property, prior to the 
onset of strong winds.

&&

$$

Hernandez
211 
WWUS74 KFWD 131907
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-140700-
/O.UPG.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.HW.W.0002.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Nocona, Ranger, Rockwall, Briar, Hico,
Sherman, Flower Mound, Midlothian, Clifton, Comanche, Oak Trail
Shores, Plano, Allen, Dallas, Dublin, Meridian, Arlington,
Stephenville, Carrollton, Denison, Ennis, Decatur, Olney,
Weatherford, Denton, Bowie, Burleson, Valley Mills, Lewisville,
Fort Worth, Heath, Cisco, De Leon, McKinney, Jacksboro,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Frisco, Hillsboro, Eastland, Bridgeport,
Waxahachie, Gainesville, Gorman, Goldthwaite, Glen Rose, Mineral
Wells, Cleburne, Hamilton, and Graham
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and damage property. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ094-095-105>107-121>123-135-146>148-156>162-174-175-140700-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Fannin-Lamar-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Henderson-
Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Commerce, Edgewood, Marlin, Fort Cavazos,
Bonham, Groesbeck, Calvert, Palestine, Rockdale, Greenville, Gun
Barrel City, Oakwood, Normangee, Franklin, Terrell, Kaufman,
Cooper, Killeen, Jewett, Copperas Cove, Paris, Cameron, Buffalo,
Wills Point, Forney, Temple, Teague, Canton, Point, Hearne,
Corsicana, East Tawakoni, Emory, Fairfield, Grand Saline,
Lampasas, Athens, Waco, Wortham, Mexia, Van, Sulphur Springs,
Gatesville, and Centerville
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern North Texas and portions of Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. 
  Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph 
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra 
caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish to take 
action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight 
outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.

&&

$$

Barnes
Permalink to 202503130614-KFWD-WWUS74-NPWFWD
796 
WWUS74 KFWD 130614
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-131415-
/O.NEW.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Midlothian, Dublin, Fort Worth,
Stephenville, Clifton, Nocona, Jacksboro, Lewisville, Plano,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Olney, Meridian, Cisco, Heath, Hillsboro,
Sherman, Gainesville, Weatherford, Flower Mound, Gorman,
Comanche, Carrollton, Bowie, Rockwall, Ennis, Mineral Wells,
Frisco, Hamilton, Eastland, Denison, Bridgeport, Cleburne,
Ranger, Burleson, McKinney, Oak Trail Shores, Briar, Allen, Glen
Rose, Goldthwaite, Arlington, Valley Mills, Graham, Denton, Hico,
Waxahachie, De Leon, Decatur, and Dallas
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Western portions of north central Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, power lines, and 
  damage property. Power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location, and 
remove weak tree branches that could damage property, prior to the 
onset of strong winds.

&&

$$

Hernandez
Permalink to 202503131039-KFWD-WWUS74-NPWFWD
164 
WWUS74 KFWD 131039
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
539 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-131900-
/O.CON.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Midlothian, Dublin, Fort Worth,
Stephenville, Clifton, Nocona, Jacksboro, Lewisville, Plano,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Olney, Meridian, Cisco, Heath, Hillsboro,
Sherman, Gainesville, Weatherford, Flower Mound, Gorman,
Comanche, Carrollton, Bowie, Rockwall, Ennis, Mineral Wells,
Frisco, Hamilton, Eastland, Denison, Bridgeport, Cleburne,
Ranger, Burleson, McKinney, Oak Trail Shores, Briar, Allen, Glen
Rose, Goldthwaite, Arlington, Valley Mills, Graham, Denton, Hico,
Waxahachie, De Leon, Decatur, and Dallas
539 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Western portions of north central Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, power lines, and 
  damage property. Power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location, and 
remove weak tree branches that could damage property, prior to the 
onset of strong winds.

&&

$$

Hernandez
Permalink to 202503131907-KFWD-WWUS74-NPWFWD
211 
WWUS74 KFWD 131907
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>120-129>134-141>145-140700-
/O.UPG.KFWD.HW.A.0001.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.HW.W.0002.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Eastland-Erath-Hood-
Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Nocona, Ranger, Rockwall, Briar, Hico,
Sherman, Flower Mound, Midlothian, Clifton, Comanche, Oak Trail
Shores, Plano, Allen, Dallas, Dublin, Meridian, Arlington,
Stephenville, Carrollton, Denison, Ennis, Decatur, Olney,
Weatherford, Denton, Bowie, Burleson, Valley Mills, Lewisville,
Fort Worth, Heath, Cisco, De Leon, McKinney, Jacksboro,
Breckenridge, Granbury, Frisco, Hillsboro, Eastland, Bridgeport,
Waxahachie, Gainesville, Gorman, Goldthwaite, Glen Rose, Mineral
Wells, Cleburne, Hamilton, and Graham
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and damage property. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

TXZ094-095-105>107-121>123-135-146>148-156>162-174-175-140700-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.250314T1200Z-250315T0000Z/
Fannin-Lamar-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Henderson-
Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Commerce, Edgewood, Marlin, Fort Cavazos,
Bonham, Groesbeck, Calvert, Palestine, Rockdale, Greenville, Gun
Barrel City, Oakwood, Normangee, Franklin, Terrell, Kaufman,
Cooper, Killeen, Jewett, Copperas Cove, Paris, Cameron, Buffalo,
Wills Point, Forney, Temple, Teague, Canton, Point, Hearne,
Corsicana, East Tawakoni, Emory, Fairfield, Grand Saline,
Lampasas, Athens, Waco, Wortham, Mexia, Van, Sulphur Springs,
Gatesville, and Centerville
207 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern North Texas and portions of Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. 
  Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for 
  high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause 
  damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph 
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra 
caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish to take 
action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight 
outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.

&&

$$

Barnes

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