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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 41, NWS Fort Worth, TX

March 24, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 24, 2021, 8:40 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 65 min. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 8:40 PM CDT (01:40 UTC)
Expired
Mar 24, 2021, 9:45 PM CDT
In force
65 min
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.25 in
Wind
50.0 mph

Counties Denton County, TX, Parker County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, Wise County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:42 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 24, 8:52 PM CDTHAIL 23 N Saginaw, TXDELAYED REPORT...2 INCH HAIL STONES MEASURED A FEW MILES NORTH OF SAGINAW.
Mar 24, 8:55 PM CDTHAIL 2.52 Ssw Haslet, TXTIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
Mar 24, 8:55 PM CDTHAIL 33 Sw Haslet, TXPICTURE SENT FROM NEAR WAGLEY ROBERTSON RD AND W BONDS RANCH ROAD.
Mar 24, 8:56 PM CDTHAIL 3Haslet, TXIMAGE VIA TWITTER. MEASURED 3 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
Mar 24, 8:57 PM CDTHAIL 1.252 S Haslet, TXREPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:02 PM CDTHAIL 1.752 E Haslet, TX
Mar 24, 9:02 PM CDTHAIL 22 Ene Haslet, TXSOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE OF 2 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
Mar 24, 9:09 PM CDTHAIL 12 S Roanoke, TXREPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:09 PM CDTHAIL 1.253 Wsw Roanoke, TXREPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:12 PM CDTHAIL 1.252 W Roanoke, TXREPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:15 PM CDTHAIL 22 Ssw Haslet, TXIMAGE ON TWITTER OF 2 INCH HAIL.
Mar 24, 9:17 PM CDTHAIL 1.52 Wnw Roanoke, TXREPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:34 PM CDTHAIL 22 Ssw Northlake, TX
Mar 24, 9:36 PM CDTHAIL 11 E Marshall Creek, TXREPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
Mar 24, 9:45 PM CDTHAIL 12 Nw Copper Canyon, TXREPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 24, 4:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 255 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, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature 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, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
353 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

258 
WUUS54 KFWD 250140
SVRFWD
TXC121-367-439-497-250245-
/O.NEW.KFWD.SV.W.0041.210325T0140Z-210325T0245Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
840 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Wise County in north central Texas...
  Southern Denton County in north central Texas...
  Eastern Parker County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Tarrant County in north central Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 839 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms was located from 
  southwest of Aledo to Azle to Haslet, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Haltom City, Keller, Southlake,
  Weatherford, Watauga, Benbrook, Corinth, Saginaw, White Settlement,
  Highland Village, Azle, Trophy Club, River Oaks, Lake Dallas,
  Sansom Park, Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 9690 3287 9726 3266 9746 3256 9765
      3256 9794 3328 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0139Z 213DEG 33KT 3290 9740 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...<50MPH
$$

Dunn
3 follow-up statements
973 
WWUS54 KFWD 250158
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
858 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

TXC121-367-439-497-250245-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210325T0245Z/
Wise TX-Denton TX-Parker TX-Tarrant TX-
858 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN WISE...SOUTHERN DENTON...EASTERN PARKER AND
NORTHWESTERN TARRANT COUNTIES...

At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Haslet, or 
near Keller, moving northeast at 30 mph.  Two inch hail was reported 
just south of Highway 287 and Blue Mound Road.  Another severe 
thunderstorm is located just north of Aledo.

HAZARD...Two inch hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage 
         to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Haltom City, Keller, Southlake,
Weatherford, Watauga, Benbrook, Corinth, Saginaw, White Settlement,
Highland Village, Azle, Trophy Club, River Oaks, Lake Dallas, Sansom
Park, Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection stay inside a sturdy structure and keep away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 9690 3287 9726 3266 9746 3256 9765
      3256 9794 3328 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 216DEG 27KT 3295 9733 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

Dunn
741 
WWUS54 KFWD 250211
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
911 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

TXC497-250220-
/O.CAN.KFWD.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210325T0245Z/
Wise TX-
911 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WISE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Texas.

LAT...LON 3287 9726 3266 9746 3265 9775 3283 9773
      3300 9757 3299 9740 3316 9739 3317 9738
      3317 9700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 215DEG 32KT 3302 9724 

$$

TXC121-367-439-250245-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210325T0245Z/
Denton TX-Parker TX-Tarrant TX-
911 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN DENTON...EASTERN PARKER AND NORTHWESTERN TARRANT
COUNTIES...

At 910 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Roanoke, or 
over Trophy Club, moving northeast at 35 mph.  Multiple reports of 
golf ball size hail and larger have been received.

HAZARD...Two inch hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage 
         to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Haltom City, Keller, Southlake,
Weatherford, Watauga, Benbrook, Corinth, Saginaw, White Settlement,
Highland Village, Azle, Trophy Club, River Oaks, Lake Dallas, Sansom
Park, Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection stay inside a sturdy structure and keep away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3287 9726 3266 9746 3265 9775 3283 9773
      3300 9757 3299 9740 3316 9739 3317 9738
      3317 9700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0210Z 215DEG 32KT 3302 9724 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

Dunn
307 
WWUS54 KFWD 250224
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
924 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

TXC367-250234-
/O.CAN.KFWD.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210325T0245Z/
Parker TX-
924 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN PARKER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Texas.

LAT...LON 3317 9700 3287 9726 3266 9746 3266 9755
      3299 9754 3299 9740 3316 9739 3317 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 215DEG 26KT 3302 9720 

$$

TXC121-439-250245-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210325T0245Z/
Denton TX-Tarrant TX-
924 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN DENTON AND NORTHWESTERN TARRANT COUNTIES...

At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Trophy Club,
moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage 
         to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Haltom City, Keller, Southlake,
Watauga, Benbrook, Corinth, Saginaw, White Settlement, Highland
Village, Azle, Trophy Club, River Oaks, Lake Dallas, Sansom Park,
Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain and Briar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection stay inside a sturdy structure and keep away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3317 9700 3287 9726 3266 9746 3266 9755
      3299 9754 3299 9740 3316 9739 3317 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 215DEG 26KT 3302 9720 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

Dunn

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 7:08 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedFWDBosque, Hamilton52 min
Mar 24, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDHopkins40 min
Mar 24, 7:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDComanche57 min
Mar 24, 7:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDBosque, Hill58 min
Mar 24, 7:55 PM CDTTornado WarningFWDBosque, Hill50 min
Mar 24, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDJack, Young40 min
Mar 24, 8:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDEllis, Hill, Johnson66 min
Mar 24, 8:43 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDHunt36 hr
Mar 24, 8:44 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDHunt, Kaufman, Rockwall37 hr
Mar 24, 8:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDJack, Wise42 min
Mar 24, 9:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCooke, Montague51 min
Mar 24, 9:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDDenton61 min
Mar 24, 9:37 PM CDTTornado WarningFWDDenton32 min
Mar 24, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDEllis65 min
Mar 24, 10:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDCollin, Denton, Grayson52 min
Mar 24, 10:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDEllis, Kaufman59 min
Mar 24, 11:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDHamilton, Lampasas, Mills39 min
Mar 24, 11:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDKaufman, Van Zandt61 min
Mar 24, 11:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDBosque53 min
Mar 25, 12:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDMontague48 min
Mar 25, 12:35 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDBosque, Hill3 hr
Mar 25, 12:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDRains48 min
Mar 25, 12:51 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDDelta39 min
Mar 25, 1:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDEllis31 min
Mar 25, 3:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDRockwall28 min
Mar 25, 3:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDVan Zandt48 min
Mar 25, 3:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDBell31 min
Mar 25, 5:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFWDMilam38 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.