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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Fort Worth, TX

April 6, 201825 counties in Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 6, 2018, 4:17 AM CDT for 25 counties in Texas. It took effect at Apr 6, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2018, 4:17 AM CDT (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2018, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
All 25 counties

Bosque County, TX, Collin County, TX, Comanche County, TX, Cooke County, TX, Dallas County, TX, Denton County, TX, Eastland County, TX, Ellis County, TX, Erath County, TX, Grayson County, TX, Hamilton County, TX, Hill County, TX, Hood County, TX, Jack County, TX, Johnson County, TX, Mills County, TX, Montague County, TX, Palo Pinto County, TX, Parker County, TX, Rockwall County, TX, Somervell County, TX, Stephens County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, Wise County, TX, Young County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 41 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 2018-04-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 29 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-04-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 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
29 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-304 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1397 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
313 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

571 
WWUS74 KFWD 060917
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
417 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong Winds and unseasonably cold conditions expected across 
parts of North and Central Texas...


TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-061815-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.180407T0000Z-180407T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.FZ.A.0001.180407T0900Z-180407T1500Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
417 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Saturday. A Freeze Watch has also been issued and is in effect 
from late tonight through Saturday morning. 

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM
  Friday evening. The onset of freezing and sub-freezing 
  temperatures is between 6 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts in
  the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* TEMPERATURE...Near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures are
  expected between 6 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with the cold conditions will
  result in wind chill temperatures in the teens and twenties. In
  addition, the sub-freezing air could be damage or kill 
  sensitive outdoor vegetation.

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.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>132-141-061815-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.180407T0000Z-180407T1200Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Comanche, 
and De Leon
417 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Saturday. 

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM
  Friday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts in
  the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with cold conditions will result
  in wind chill values in the twenties. 

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.

&&

$$

24
5 follow-up statements
675 
WWUS74 KFWD 061741
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1241 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds and unseasonably cold conditions expected across 
parts of North and Central Texas...

TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-070300-
/O.UPG.KFWD.FZ.A.0001.180407T0900Z-180407T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.FZ.W.0001.180407T0900Z-180407T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.180407T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
1241 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM
  Friday evening. Freezing and sub-freezing temperatures are
  possible between 4 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts 
  in the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* TEMPERATURE...Near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures are 
  expected between 6 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with the cold conditions will
  result in wind chill temperatures in the teens and twenties. In
  addition, the sub-freezing air could damage or kill sensitive 
  outdoor vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations should be made now to protect susceptible
pipes...plants...or other vegetation sensitive to the cold.
Persons with outdoor pets should make sure that they have a warm
place to stay.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ133-134-142>145-070300-
/O.EXB.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.180407T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Johnson-Ellis-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, 
Midlothian, Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, 
Valley Mills, and Hillsboro
1241 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to noon CDT
Saturday. 

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM 
  Friday evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts 
  in the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with cold conditions will 
  result in wind chill values in the twenties. 

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.

&&

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>132-141-070300-
/O.EXT.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.180407T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Comanche, 
and De Leon
1241 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM 
  Friday evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts 
  in the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with cold conditions will 
  result in wind chill values in the twenties. 

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.

&&

$$
907 
WWUS74 KFWD 070211
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
911 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Strong winds and unseasonably cold conditions expected across
parts of North and Central Texas...

TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-071015-
/O.CON.KFWD.FZ.W.0001.180407T0900Z-180407T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
911 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM 
  Friday evening. Freezing and sub-freezing temperatures are 
  possible between 4 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts 
  in the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* TEMPERATURE...Near freezing or sub-freezing temperatures are 
  expected between 6 AM and 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with the cold conditions will 
  result in wind chill temperatures in the teens and twenties. 
  In addition, the sub-freezing air could damage or kill 
  sensitive outdoor vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations should be made now to protect susceptible pipes...
plants...or other vegetation sensitive to the cold. Persons with
outdoor pets should make sure that they have a warm place to
stay.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>134-141>145-071015-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Cleburne, 
Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Comanche, De Leon, 
Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, 
and Hillsboro
911 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Onset of strong winds is expected between 7 and 9 PM 
  Friday evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts 
  in the 40 to 45 MPH range. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with cold conditions will 
  result in wind chill values in the twenties. 

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.

&&

$$
150 
WWUS74 KFWD 070859
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
359 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Strong winds and unseasonably cold conditions expected across
parts of North and Central Texas This Morning...

TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-071600-
/O.CON.KFWD.FZ.W.0001.180407T0900Z-180407T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
359 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Temperatures around, or slightly below freezing are
  possible between through 10 AM. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to, or
  in excess of 35 mph. 

* TEMPERATURE...Temperatures around, or just below freezing are
  possible through 10 AM. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will combine with the cold temperatures
  for wind chill readings in the upper teens and lower twenties.
  In addition, sub-freezing air could damage or kill sensitive 
  outdoor vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations should be made now to protect susceptible pipes...
plants...or other vegetation sensitive to the cold. Persons with
outdoor pets should make sure that they have a warm place to
stay.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>134-141>145-071600-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Cleburne, 
Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Comanche, De Leon, 
Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, 
and Hillsboro
359 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* TIMING...Through midday. 

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 20 to 25 with gusts to, or in 
  excess of 35 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with cold conditions will result
  in wind chill values in the twenties this morning. 

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.

&&

$$
955 
WWUS74 KFWD 071442 AAA
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
942 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Strong winds and unseasonably cold conditions expected across
parts of North and Central Texas this morning...

TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-071700-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
942 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* TIMING...Temperatures will climb above freezing by midday.
  Sustained wind speeds are expected to be below 25 mph this
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts in
  excess of 30 mph. 

* TEMPERATURE...Temperatures near of just below freezing will
  continue much of the morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will combine with the cold temperatures
  for wind chill readings in the lower 20s. The sub-freezing air
  could damage or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation. In addition,
  light freezing drizzle may result in glaze on elevated objects,
  but yesterday's warm temperatures and the strong winds should
  prevent any ice accumulation on roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations should be made now to protect susceptible pipes...
plants...or other vegetation sensitive to the cold. Persons with
outdoor pets should make sure that they have a warm place to
stay.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>134-141>145-071700-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Cleburne, 
Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Comanche, De Leon, 
Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, 
and Hillsboro
942 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* TIMING...Through midday.

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 20 to 25 with gusts in excess
  of 30 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will combine with unseasonably cold
  temperatures to result in wind chill values in the 20s this 
  morning.

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.

&&

$$
870 
WWUS74 KFWD 071702
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1202 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...FREEZE WARNING AND WIND ADVISORY HAVE EXPIRED...

TXZ091>093-100>102-115-116-129-071815-
/O.EXP.KFWD.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
/O.EXP.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
1202 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...FREEZE WARNING EXPIRED AT NOON CDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY EXPIRED AT NOON CDT TODAY...

Some locations remain below freezing, but temperatures will
eventually climb above freezing this afternoon. Breezy conditions
will continue, but sustained wind speeds will be below advisory 
criteria.

$$

TXZ103-104-117>120-130>134-141>145-071815-
/O.EXP.KFWD.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180407T1700Z/
Denton-Collin-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, 
Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Stephenville, 
Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, Cleburne, 
Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Comanche, De Leon, 
Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, 
and Hillsboro
1202 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY EXPIRED NOON CDT TODAY...

Breezy conditions will continue this afternoon, but sustained wind
speeds will be below advisory criteria.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fort Worth, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 5, 11:31 PM CDT, 4 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 11:31 PM CDT, 4 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1131 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

.AVIATION...
There is not much change in forecast thinking from the 00z TAF
issuance. Southerly winds at 15 to 20 knots will persist at the
TAF sites until a cold front approaches late Friday afternoon and
evening. MVFR ceilings had already spread north through Waco and
was starting to move into the Metroplex as of 0430z.

Waco...Ceilings were already below 2000 feet at KACT as of 0430z
and are expected to fall into the IFR category by 09z. Ceilings
should then improve to MVFR 15-16Z and with deeper mixing during
the afternoon, up to VFR. Though not mentioned in the TAF, some
scattered warm advection showers will be possible Friday morning.
Expect a chance of thunderstorms by 00z Saturday in advance of a
fast-moving cold front. Winds will shift to the north at 15-20
knots with gusts up to 30 knots as the cold front moves through
KACT around 02z Saturday. Ceilings will lower back into the MVFR
category behind the front. Chances of showers and thunderstorms
will continue through 06z Saturday.

Metroplex TAF sites...Mostly MVFR ceilings are expected through
21z Friday, but ceilings may lower into the IFR category for
several hours before and just after daybreak as indicated by a
TEMPO 5SM -RA BKN009. As deeper mixing occurs Friday afternoon,
ceilings should briefly improve to VFR by 21z. A cold front is
expected to move through the Metroplex TAF sites around 23z with a
wind shift to the north at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to/over 30
knots likely. Ceilings will lower back into at least the MVFR
category behind the front and may fall into the IFR category. For
now have placed OVC020 at 23z and SCT008 OVC010 by 04z Saturday.
There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms as the cold
front approaches and for a few hours behind the front. By 04z
Saturday expect mainly showers as noted by the VCSH.

58

&&

.SHORT TERM... /Issued 353 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018/
/Through tonight/
Low clouds managed to hang in across most areas east of I-35 this
afternoon with mostly sunny skies to the west. Temperatures rose
in to the mid 70s to lower 80s across the west while clouds
enshrouded areas to the east only reached the 60s to lower 70s.
As the pressure gradient tightened, south winds increased to 15
to 25 mph this afternoon along and west of the I-35 corridor with
some gusts to around 30 mph at a few sites. Areas to the east had
east to to southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Low clouds will be on the increase tonight across all of the
region on a 30-35 knot low level jet. Some warm advection showers
are possible overnight and there will be a chance of thunderstorms
mainly northeast of a Jacksboro to Canton line as another
shortwave ripples across the Central and Southern Plains. With the
combination of the cloud cover and increased southerly winds,
temperatures will be higher tonight, with lows expected to range
from the mid 50s northeast to the mid 60s across Central Texas.

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&&

.LONG TERM... /Issued 353 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018/
A stronger shortwave will move across the Plains Friday and
Friday night. As thee feature moves east, a dryline should push
into the western counties Friday afternoon. A strong cap will be
in place, but if we can get thunderstorms to develop, they will
have the potential to become severe. Large hail and damaging
winds will be possible. The cap will break as a cold front sweeps
south in to the North Texas late Friday afternoon. This front
should move to near a Paris to DFW to Comanche line before sunset
Friday and through the rest of the forecast area overnight Friday
night. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph ahead of the front will shift
to the north at 20 to 25 mph with some gusts to 35 mph possible.
There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms area wide
Friday night with the highest coverage being along and east of
I-35. Some strong to severe storms are expected with large hail
and damaging winds possible.

Most of the models indicate that the rain will come an end by
daybreak Saturday. There may be a brief window between 4 am and 7
am across the far northern zones, when temperatures fall to
freezing with lingering light precipitation. For now have just
included slight chance of light rain/light freezing rain across
parts of Cooke and Grayson Counties. Lows Saturday morning are
expected to be in the 30-32 degree range across areas along and
northwest of a Graham to Sherman line. The NAM is the outlier in
keeping precipitation going through mid-morning Saturday which
would mean a chance of freezing light rain a little farther to the
west. Northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph Saturday morning will
decrease to 10 to 15 mph by late afternoon. Highs will be mostly
in the 50s.

As the next shortwave approaches, winds will quickly come back
around to the southeast Saturday night and become gusty out of the
south on Sunday. Lows Saturday night will be in the mid 30s
northeast to the mid 40s across Central Texas. Highs on Sunday
will be in the mid 60s northeast to the lower 80s west.

Low chances of showers and thunderstorms will return Sunday night
northeast of a Bowie to Canton line as another shortwave and cold
front move across the region. Winds will shift to the northeast
behind the front. Lows Sunday night will be in the upper 40s
northwest to around 60 degrees across Central Texas.

Dry weather is then expected Monday through Wednesday with near
to slightly above normal temperatures. Chances of showers and
thunderstorms will return across areas along and east of the I-35
corridor Thursday.

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&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth    64  77  37  54  44 /  20  30  60  10   0
Waco                65  81  42  55  42 /  20  30  50  10  10
Paris               57  71  38  53  37 /  40  60  70  10   0
Denton              62  76  34  52  40 /  20  30  50  10   0
McKinney            61  74  35  52  39 /  20  40  60  10   0
Dallas              64  78  38  55  44 /  20  30  60  10   5
Terrell             63  78  39  56  41 /  20  40  60  10  10
Corsicana           64  78  42  55  43 /  20  30  70  10  10
Temple              66  81  44  57  43 /  20  20  50  10  10
Mineral Wells       63  80  33  53  39 /  10  20  30  10   0

&&

.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

58/91
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 2:54 PM CDT, 13 hours 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
254 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-061215-
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-
Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-
Leon-Milam-Robertson-
254 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible overnight tonight north of a
Jacksboro to Canton line. Severe weather is not expected, but a few
of the stronger storms may produce small hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may linger into Friday
morning...mainly east of a Bowie to Hillsboro to Cameron line. Severe
weather is not expected but a few of the stronger storms may produce
small hail.

Thunderstorm chances will continue into Friday afternoon, although
the coverage of activity is a little uncertain due to a cap in place.
If the cap can be breached, storms that develop Friday afternoon
will likely become severe with large hail and damaging winds being
the primary hazards. Some strong to severe thunderstorms will be
possible Friday night and may linger into Saturday morning.

There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms along and northeast
of Gainesville to Canton line Sunday night and southeast of a
Cameron to Canton line Monday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 6, 2:56 AM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
256 AM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

TXZ092-060845-
Cooke TX-
256 AM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL COOKE COUNTY UNTIL 345 AM
CDT...

At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Burneyville, or 15 miles northwest of Gainesville,
moving east at 20 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm as it moves east north of Highway 82 and along the
immediate Red River.

Locations impacted include...
Northern parts of Gainesville and the Callisburg area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 9694 3362 9695 3371 9743 3382 9742
      3382 9737 3388 9733 3386 9733 3389 9731
      3386 9726 3392 9723 3386 9717 3376 9719
      3372 9711 3380 9710 3382 9705 3385 9709
      3384 9703 3389 9698 3395 9700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0755Z 276DEG 19KT 3380 9733

05/
Special weather statement, Apr 6, 3:30 AM CDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
330 AM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

TXZ092-093-060915-
Grayson TX-Cooke TX-
330 AM CDT FRI APR 6 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN COOKE AND
NORTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES UNTIL 415 AM CDT...

At 329 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Callisburg, or 10 miles northwest of Whitesboro, moving east at 30
mph.

Dime to penny size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Sherman, Denison, Whitesboro, Pottsboro, Callisburg, Knollwood,
Eisenhower State Park, southern Lake Texoma, Southmayd and Sadler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so closely monitor for additional
information or possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

If on or near Lake Texoma, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning. Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3396 9691 3387 9688 3385 9685 3387 9683
      3387 9680 3382 9676 3384 9669 3392 9667
      3390 9659 3385 9663 3382 9653 3361 9653
      3365 9712 3380 9710 3382 9705 3385 9709
      3385 9701 3389 9698 3396 9698 3394 9697
TIME...MOT...LOC 0829Z 270DEG 25KT 3376 9703

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 2:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDCooke49 min
Apr 6, 3:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDGrayson45 min
Apr 6, 4:17 AM CDTFreeze WatchFWDCooke, Eastland, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto and 3 more8 hr
Apr 6, 4:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDGrayson40 min
Apr 6, 5:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDLamar37 min
Apr 6, 12:41 PM CDTFreeze WarningFWDCooke, Eastland, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto and 3 more23 hr
Apr 6, 3:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDLamar65 min
Apr 6, 4:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDGrayson67 min
Apr 6, 4:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDLamar35 min
Apr 6, 4:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCollin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson64 min
Apr 6, 4:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDDallas, Tarrant66 min
Apr 6, 4:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDGrayson35 min
Apr 6, 4:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDFranklin31 min
Apr 6, 5:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDParker39 min
Apr 6, 5:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDHopkins42 min
Apr 6, 5:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDParker, Wise41 min
Apr 6, 5:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDFannin, Grayson63 min
Apr 6, 5:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCollin, Denton67 min
Apr 6, 5:37 PM CDTTornado WarningFWDCollin38 min
Apr 6, 5:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDDallas, Tarrant77 min
Apr 6, 6:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDLampasas78 min
Apr 6, 6:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCollin, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall77 min
Apr 6, 6:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCoryell, Lampasas60 min
Apr 6, 6:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDDelta26 min
Apr 6, 6:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDBosque, Coryell, Hamilton, McLennan63 min
Apr 6, 6:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDCollin2 hr
Apr 6, 6:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDKaufman66 min

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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.