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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Fort Worth, TX

January 14, 202146 counties in Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2021, 5:57 PM CST for 46 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 5:57 PM CST (23:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
All 46 counties

Anderson County, TX, Bell County, TX, Bosque County, TX, Collin County, TX, Comanche County, TX, Cooke County, TX, Coryell County, TX, Dallas County, TX, Delta County, TX, Denton County, TX, Eastland County, TX, Ellis County, TX, Erath County, TX, Falls County, TX, Fannin County, TX, Freestone County, TX, Grayson County, TX, Hamilton County, TX, Henderson County, TX, Hill County, TX, Hood County, TX, Hopkins County, TX, Hunt County, TX, Jack County, TX, Johnson County, TX, Kaufman County, TX, Lamar County, TX, Lampasas County, TX, Leon County, TX, Limestone County, TX, McLennan County, TX, Milam County, TX, Mills County, TX, Montague County, TX, Navarro County, TX, Palo Pinto County, TX, Parker County, TX, Rains County, TX, Robertson County, TX, Rockwall County, TX, Somervell County, TX, Stephens County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, Van Zandt County, TX, Wise County, TX, Young County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:56 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 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 51 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-01-14Temperature 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 271 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2704 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
271 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
279 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

943 
WWUS74 KFWD 142357
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
557 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

TXZ091>093-100>104-115>119-129>134-141>145-156>159-150800-
/O.EXP.KFWD.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0002.210115T1500Z-210116T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Stephens-
Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Lampasas-
Coryell-Bell-McLennan-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, 
Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, 
Allen, Frisco, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Briar, 
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, Gorman, 
Stephenville, Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, 
Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Comanche, 
De Leon, Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, Clifton, Meridian, 
Valley Mills, Hillsboro, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, 
Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, and Waco
557 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the
  wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially
  for high-profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ094-095-105>107-120>123-135-146>148-160>162-174-175-150800-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0002.210115T1500Z-210116T0000Z/
Fannin-Lamar-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-
Henderson-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Falls-Limestone-Leon-Milam-
Robertson-
Including the cities of Bonham, Paris, Greenville, Commerce, 
Cooper, Sulphur Springs, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman, 
Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, 
East Tawakoni, Point, Athens, Gun Barrel City, Corsicana, Teague,
Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, Marlin, Mexia, Groesbeck, Buffalo,
Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, Cameron, Rockdale, 
Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
557 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the 
  wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, 
  especially for high-profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
348 
WWUS74 KFWD 150746
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
146 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-151815-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0002.210115T1500Z-210116T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Bonham, Paris, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, 
Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman,
Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, 
East Tawakoni, Point, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, Gorman, 
Stephenville, Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, 
Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, 
Gun Barrel City, Comanche, De Leon, Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, 
Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, 
Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, 
Gatesville, Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, 
Groesbeck, Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, 
Cameron, Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
146 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the 
  wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, 
  especially for high-profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
292 
WWUS74 KFWD 151805 AAA
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1205 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-160000-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Bonham, Paris, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, 
Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman,
Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, 
East Tawakoni, Point, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, Gorman, 
Stephenville, Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, 
Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, 
Gun Barrel City, Comanche, De Leon, Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, 
Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, 
Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, 
Gatesville, Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, 
Groesbeck, Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, 
Cameron, Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
1205 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 50 mph
  are forecast to occur...especially near and west of I-35 this
  afternoon. These winds will make driving difficult for all 
  vehicles. Boaters should stay off area lakes as waters will 
  become very rough. Weak trees may be blown over and some minor 
  structural damage is also possible. Residents should take action
  to ensure all lightweight outdoor objects are secured.

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.


&&

$$

Bain
063 
WWUS74 KFWD 152359
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
559 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-160100-
/O.EXP.KFWD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, 
Denison, Bonham, Paris, Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Decatur, 
Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, 
McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, 
Sulphur Springs, Breckenridge, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Briar,
Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman,
Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, 
East Tawakoni, Point, Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, Gorman, 
Stephenville, Dublin, Granbury, Oak Trail Shores, Glen Rose, 
Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Athens, 
Gun Barrel City, Comanche, De Leon, Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Hico, 
Clifton, Meridian, Valley Mills, Hillsboro, Corsicana, Teague, 
Fairfield, Wortham, Palestine, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, 
Gatesville, Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, Waco, Marlin, Mexia, 
Groesbeck, Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, Oakwood, 
Cameron, Rockdale, Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
559 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Northwest wind speeds have fallen below advisory criteria to
between 15-25 mph with occasional gusts in excess of 30 mph.

The wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 PM CST.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 4:09 AM CSTWind AdvisoryFWDBell, Bosque, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell and 22 more14 hr

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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.