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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 49, NWS Fort Worth, TX

March 24, 2021Kaufman County, Van Zandt County, Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 24, 2021, 11:44 PM CDT for Kaufman County, Van Zandt County, Texas. It was in force for 61 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
Mar 24, 2021, 11:44 PM CDT (04:44 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 12:45 AM CDT
In force
61 min
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Kaufman County, TX, Van Zandt County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Mar 24, 9:52 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 00:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 213 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, Shreveport, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 281 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, Shreveport, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 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
281 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-75 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1372 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

542 
WUUS54 KFWD 250444
SVRFWD
TXC257-467-250545-
/O.NEW.KFWD.SV.W.0049.210325T0444Z-210325T0545Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1144 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Kaufman County in north central Texas...
  Northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1142 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of 
  Kaufman, moving northeast at 25 mph. Ping pong ball size hail was 
  reported in Kaufman with this storm.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Public.

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

* Locations impacted include...
  Kaufman, Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood, Kemp, Fruitvale and Oak
  Ridge.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 505 and 530.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3245 9627 3265 9628 3280 9589 3277 9585
      3277 9579 3252 9578
TIME...MOT...LOC 0442Z 246DEG 20KT 3256 9619 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$

Bonnette
3 follow-up statements
792 
WWUS54 KFWD 250501
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1201 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TXC257-467-250545-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T0545Z/
Kaufman TX-Van Zandt TX-
1201 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL KAUFMAN AND NORTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT COUNTIES...

At 1201 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
of Wills Point, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood and Fruitvale. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3251 9617 3267 9618 3280 9589 3277 9585
      3277 9579 3255 9578
TIME...MOT...LOC 0501Z 249DEG 20KT 3260 9607 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Bonnette
668 
WWUS54 KFWD 250515
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1215 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TXC257-250524-
/O.CAN.KFWD.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T0545Z/
Kaufman TX-
1215 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3259 9578 3256 9607 3272 9607 3280 9589
      3277 9585 3277 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 0514Z 246DEG 19KT 3264 9601 

$$

TXC467-250545-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T0545Z/
Van Zandt TX-
1215 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT COUNTY...

At 1214 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wills Point, 
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. Hail may also accumulate on area 
         roadways making travel hazardous after the storm has passed.

Locations impacted include...
Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood and Fruitvale. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3259 9578 3256 9607 3272 9607 3280 9589
      3277 9585 3277 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 0514Z 246DEG 19KT 3264 9601 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Bonnette
311 
WWUS54 KFWD 250529
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1229 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

TXC467-250545-
/O.CON.KFWD.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210325T0545Z/
Van Zandt TX-
1229 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN VAN ZANDT COUNTY...

At 1229 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Edgewood, or
near Wills Point, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. Hail may also accumulate on area 
         roadways making travel hazardous after the storm has passed.

Locations impacted include...
Wills Point, Edgewood and Fruitvale. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3265 9578 3260 9600 3275 9601 3280 9589
      3277 9585 3277 9579
TIME...MOT...LOC 0529Z 246DEG 16KT 3268 9594 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Bonnette

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, 8:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFWDDenton, Parker, Tarrant, Wise65 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, 11:52 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.