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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Fort Worth, TX

May 1, 2019Bosque County, Coryell County, Hamilton County, Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this tornado warning at May 1, 2019, 8:27 PM CDT for Bosque County, Coryell County, Hamilton County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 1, 2019, 8:27 PM CDT (01:27 UTC)
Expired: May 1, 2019, 9:15 PM CDT
In force: 48 min
Issued by: NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Bosque County, TX, Coryell County, TX, Hamilton County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:25 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
May 1, 5:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 131 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 2332 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 775 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 239 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 270 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 2.7
Supercell composite: 14.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

979 
WFUS54 KFWD 020127
TORFWD
TXC035-099-193-020215-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0021.190502T0127Z-190502T0215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
827 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Hamilton County in central Texas...
  North central Coryell County in central Texas...
  Southwestern Bosque County in central Texas...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 826 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles northwest
  of Gatesville, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Observed tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Cranfills Gap around 915 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3193 9786 3196 9756 3167 9745 3159 9760
      3158 9760 3147 9779 3155 9800
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 202DEG 15KT 3157 9786 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Bain

3 follow-up statements

613 
WWUS54 KFWD 020139
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
839 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

TXC035-099-193-020215-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190502T0215Z/
Hamilton TX-Coryell TX-Bosque TX-
839 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL HAMILTON...NORTH CENTRAL CORYELL AND SOUTHWESTERN BOSQUE
COUNTIES...
    
At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Cranfills Gap, or 13 miles northwest of
Gatesville, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Cranfills Gap around 915 PM CDT.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3193 9786 3196 9756 3167 9745 3159 9760
      3158 9760 3156 9775 3165 9796
TIME...MOT...LOC 0139Z 202DEG 15KT 3162 9784 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

JLDunn

454 
WWUS54 KFWD 020158
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
858 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

TXC099-020207-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190502T0215Z/
Coryell TX-
858 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CORYELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area....therefore, the warning has been cancelled for 
Coryell County.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central Texas.

LAT...LON 3193 9786 3196 9756 3173 9763 3169 9767
      3171 9769 3167 9777 3171 9792
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 199DEG 16KT 3173 9782 

$$

TXC035-193-020215-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190502T0215Z/
Hamilton TX-Bosque TX-
858 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL HAMILTON AND CENTRAL BOSQUE COUNTIES...
    
At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cranfills Gap, or 14 miles west of Clifton, moving
north at 20 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Cranfills Gap around 905 PM CDT.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3193 9786 3196 9756 3173 9763 3169 9767
      3171 9769 3167 9777 3171 9792
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 199DEG 16KT 3173 9782 

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

$$

Bain

954 
WWUS54 KFWD 020210
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
910 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

TXC035-193-020219-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190502T0215Z/
Hamilton TX-Bosque TX-
910 PM CDT Wed May 1 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL HAMILTON AND CENTRAL BOSQUE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM CDT...
                
The rotation associated with the storm that prompted the Tornado
Warning has weakened, and no longer appears capable of producing a
tornado....therefore the Tornado Warning will be allowed to expire.
However...gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central Texas.

LAT...LON 3193 9786 3196 9756 3173 9763 3169 9767
      3171 9769 3167 9777 3171 9792
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 202DEG 15KT 3178 9780 

$$

Bain

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 1, 7:06 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Denton, Jack, Wise	114 min
May 1, 7:09 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Cooke, Grayson, Montague	36 min
May 1, 7:27 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Coryell	33 min
May 1, 7:43 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FWD	Jack, Montague, Wise	6 hr
May 1, 7:45 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Fannin, Grayson, Lamar	60 min
May 1, 7:48 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Bosque, Coryell, Hamilton	57 min
May 1, 7:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Young	24 min
May 1, 7:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Jack, Young	67 min
May 1, 7:55 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Grayson	35 min
May 1, 8:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Hamilton	51 min
May 1, 8:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Jack, Montague, Wise	64 min
May 1, 8:32 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Young	3 hr
May 1, 8:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Collin, Hunt, Rockwall	54 min
May 1, 9:01 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Hopkins	29 min
May 1, 9:03 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FWD	Collin	5 hr
May 1, 9:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Rains	69 min
May 1, 9:21 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Rains	3 hr
May 1, 9:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Wise	47 min
May 1, 9:36 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, Stephens, Wise, Young	3 hr
May 1, 9:43 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Denton	3 hr
May 1, 9:49 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Dallas	3 hr
May 1, 9:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Parker	37 min
May 1, 10:03 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FWD	Denton	3 hr
May 1, 10:13 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Wise	46 hr
May 1, 10:13 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Jack	22 hr
May 1, 10:30 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Parker, Tarrant	3 hr
May 1, 11:18 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Rains, Van Zandt	42 min
May 1, 11:25 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FWD	Parker, Tarrant	2 hr
May 1, 11:42 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	FWD	Cooke, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Wise	3 hr
May 1, 11:57 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell	3 hr
May 2, 12:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Tarrant	3 hr
May 2, 12:23 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman, Navarro, Van Zandt	3 hr
May 2, 12:30 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Hopkins, Hunt, Rains	3 hr
May 2, 12:32 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Stephens	58 min
May 2, 12:52 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Ellis, Hill, Navarro	53 min
May 2, 1:46 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Freestone, Limestone, McLennan	59 min
May 2, 2:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Wise	21 days
May 2, 2:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Denton	23 hr
May 2, 2:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Denton	3 days
May 2, 6:10 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Collin	33 hr
May 2, 9:17 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FWD	Ellis, Kaufman	59 hr
May 2, 10:26 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Ellis	3 hr
May 2, 12:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Eastland	61 min
May 2, 12:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Comanche, Eastland	54 min
May 2, 1:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Comanche, Erath	53 min
May 2, 2:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FWD	Hamilton, Mills	40 min
May 2, 2:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Somervell	28 min
May 2, 3:43 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Bell	32 min
May 2, 3:59 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	McLennan	31 min
May 2, 4:47 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	McLennan	3 hr
May 2, 5:00 PM CDT	High Wind Warning	FWD	Tarrant	33 min
May 2, 5:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Dallas	51 min
May 2, 5:26 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Milam, Robertson	64 min
May 2, 5:57 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Milam	3 hr
May 2, 6:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Leon	64 min
May 2, 6:36 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FWD	Leon, Robertson	3 hr
May 2, 6:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FWD	Ellis	30 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.