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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Fort Worth, TX

April 25, 201729 counties in Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2017, 3:58 AM CDT for 29 counties in Texas. It took effect at Apr 25, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2017, 3:58 AM CDT (08:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 25, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2017, 8:51 PM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
All 29 counties

Anderson County, TX, Bell County, TX, Collin County, TX, Cooke County, TX, Dallas County, TX, Delta County, TX, Denton County, TX, Ellis County, TX, Falls County, TX, Fannin County, TX, Freestone County, TX, Grayson County, TX, Henderson County, TX, Hill County, TX, Hopkins County, TX, Hunt County, TX, Johnson County, TX, Kaufman County, TX, Lamar County, TX, Leon County, TX, Limestone County, TX, McLennan County, TX, Milam County, TX, Navarro County, TX, Rains County, TX, Robertson County, TX, Rockwall County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, Van Zandt County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 88 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-04-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 67 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2094 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
187 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

455 
WWUS74 KFWD 250858
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
358 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF A LINE FROM
GAINESVILLE TO KILLEEN...

.A tightening surface pressure gradient in advance of a cold 
front and an upper level trough will lead to strong and gusty
winds today. A wind advisory is in effect for areas generally 
along and east of the Interstate 35/35W corridor from late morning
through midnight tonight.

TXZ092>095-103>107-118>123-133>135-145>148-158>162-174-175-251700-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0009.170425T1500Z-170426T0500Z/
Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-
Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Johnson-Ellis-
Henderson-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, 
Paris, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, 
Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, Point, Cleburne, Burleson, 
Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, Gun Barrel City, 
Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, 
Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, Groesbeck, 
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, Cameron, 
Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
358 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to midnight
CDT tonight. 

* TIMING...From 10 AM to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...25 MPH with gusts 30 to 40 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight objects such as trash cans and patio
  furniture will be easily blown about by the wind.

* DRIVING...High profile vehicles will be subjected to difficult
  driving conditions, especially while driving east-west, due to
  crosswind conditions.

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.

&&

$$

30
3 follow-up statements
038 
WWUS74 KFWD 251626
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1126 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

TXZ092>095-103>107-118>123-133>135-145>148-158>162-174-175-252300-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170426T0500Z/
Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-
Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Johnson-Ellis-
Henderson-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, 
Paris, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, 
Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, Point, Cleburne, Burleson, 
Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, Gun Barrel City, 
Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, 
Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, Groesbeck, 
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, Cameron, 
Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
1126 AM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Now through midnight. Strongest gusts expected during
  the afternoon hours.

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight objects such as trash cans and patio 
  furniture will be easily blown about by the wind. 

* DRIVING...High profile vehicles will be subjected to difficult 
  driving conditions, especially while driving east-west, due to 
  crosswind conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
522 
WWUS74 KFWD 252230 AAA
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
530 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight cdt tonight...

TXZ092>095-103>107-118>123-133>135-145>148-158>162-174-175-260500-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170426T0500Z/
Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-
Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Johnson-Ellis-
Henderson-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, 
Paris, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, 
Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, Point, Cleburne, Burleson, 
Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, Gun Barrel City, 
Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, 
Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, Groesbeck, 
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, Cameron, 
Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
530 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Now through midnight. 
  

* WINDS...Sustained 20 to 25 mph with some gusts over 30 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight objects such as trash cans and patio 
  furniture will be easily blown about by the wind. 

* DRIVING...High profile vehicles will be subjected to difficult 
  driving conditions, especially while driving east-west, due to 
  crosswind conditions. 

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.

&&

$$
623 
WWUS74 KFWD 260151
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
851 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

.The Wind Advisory that was in effect along and east of the I-35 
corridor has been cancelled. Wind speeds have decreased below
Wind Advisory criterion, thus the Wind Advisory has been
cancelled.

TXZ092>095-103>107-118>123-133>135-145>148-158>162-174-175-260300-
/O.CAN.KFWD.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170426T0500Z/
Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-
Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Johnson-Ellis-
Henderson-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, 
Paris, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, 
Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, Point, Cleburne, Burleson, 
Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, Gun Barrel City, 
Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, 
Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, Groesbeck, 
Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, Cameron, 
Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
851 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Southerly winds have decreased to 15 to 20 mph this evening. Some
gusts up to 30 mph are possible but wind speeds are expected to 
remain below remain wind advisory criterion through midnight.
Thus, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.