Tornado Warning 16, NWS Fort Worth, TX

Issued

May 3, 2021, 9:13 PM CDT (02:13 UTC)

Expired

May 3, 2021, 9:35 PM CDT

In force

22 min

Issued by

NWS Fort Worth, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Ellis County, TX, Kaufman County, TX

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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225 
WFUS54 KFWD 040213
TORFWD
TXC139-257-040300-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0016.210504T0213Z-210504T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
913 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Kaufman County in north central Texas...
  Northeastern Ellis County in north central Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 913 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Palmer, or 7 miles northwest of Ennis, moving
  northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Palmer around 925 PM CDT.
  Ferris around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rosser.

This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 255 and 264.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3235 9677 3244 9680 3255 9661 3255 9647
      3244 9641
TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 236DEG 22KT 3241 9672 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Bonnette

880 
WWUS54 KFWD 040221
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
921 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC139-257-040300-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210504T0300Z/
Kaufman TX-Ellis TX-
921 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KAUFMAN AND NORTHEASTERN ELLIS COUNTIES...
    
At 920 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Palmer, or 7 miles north of Ennis, moving northeast
at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  Ferris around 930 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rosser.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3237 9671 3240 9675 3246 9676 3255 9661
      3255 9647 3244 9641
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 236DEG 22KT 3244 9667 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Bonnette

505 
WWUS54 KFWD 040235
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
935 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC139-257-040245-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210504T0300Z/
Kaufman TX-Ellis TX-
935 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN KAUFMAN AND NORTHEASTERN
ELLIS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3237 9671 3240 9675 3246 9676 3255 9661
      3255 9647 3244 9641
TIME...MOT...LOC 0233Z 236DEG 22KT 3249 9658 

$$

Bonnette

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