Tornado Warning 21, NWS Fort Worth, TX

Issued

Apr 29, 2017, 4:47 PM CDT (21:47 UTC)

Expired

Apr 29, 2017, 5:30 PM CDT

In force

43 min

Issued by

NWS Fort Worth, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.25 in

County Van Zandt County, TX

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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426 
WFUS54 KFWD 292147
TORFWD
TXC467-292230-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0021.170429T2147Z-170429T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
447 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Purtis Creek State Park, or 10 miles south of
  Canton, moving north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Canton and Purtis Creek State Park. 

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 520 and 535.
 
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 3236 9580 3236 9601 3264 9595 3264 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 199DEG 20KT 3241 9591 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Hernandez

160 
WWUS54 KFWD 292205
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
505 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

TXC467-292230-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170429T2230Z/
Van Zandt TX-
505 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT COUNTY...
    
At 505 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Canton, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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. 

Locations impacted include...
Canton and Purtis Creek State Park. 

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3236 9580 3236 9601 3264 9595 3264 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 197DEG 25KT 3253 9585 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

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