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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Fort Worth, TX
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.
- 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
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. 58 && .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. 58 && .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.
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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
05The office that day
Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Cooke | 49 min |
| Apr 6, 3:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Grayson | 45 min |
| Apr 6, 4:17 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | FWD | Cooke, Eastland, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto and 3 more | 8 hr |
| Apr 6, 4:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Grayson | 40 min |
| Apr 6, 5:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Lamar | 37 min |
| Apr 6, 12:41 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | FWD | Cooke, Eastland, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto and 3 more | 23 hr |
| Apr 6, 3:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Lamar | 65 min |
| Apr 6, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Grayson | 67 min |
| Apr 6, 4:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Lamar | 35 min |
| Apr 6, 4:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Cooke, Denton, Grayson | 64 min |
| Apr 6, 4:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Dallas, Tarrant | 66 min |
| Apr 6, 4:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Grayson | 35 min |
| Apr 6, 4:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Franklin | 31 min |
| Apr 6, 5:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Parker | 39 min |
| Apr 6, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hopkins | 42 min |
| Apr 6, 5:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Parker, Wise | 41 min |
| Apr 6, 5:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Fannin, Grayson | 63 min |
| Apr 6, 5:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Denton | 67 min |
| Apr 6, 5:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Collin | 38 min |
| Apr 6, 5:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Dallas, Tarrant | 77 min |
| Apr 6, 6:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Lampasas | 78 min |
| Apr 6, 6:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall | 77 min |
| Apr 6, 6:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Coryell, Lampasas | 60 min |
| Apr 6, 6:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Delta | 26 min |
| Apr 6, 6:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Bosque, Coryell, Hamilton, McLennan | 63 min |
| Apr 6, 6:39 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Collin | 2 hr |
| Apr 6, 6:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Kaufman | 66 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.