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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Fort Worth, TX

March 16, 202146 counties in Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 16, 2021, 2:56 PM CDT for 46 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2021, 2:56 PM CDT (19:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
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 19:55 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, 7.9 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 2021-03-16Temperature 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 2021-03-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 173 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
1628 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
173 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
186 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

476 
WWUS74 KFWD 161956
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
256 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-170600-
/O.NEW.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.210317T1500Z-210318T0000Z/
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
256 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and south central 
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Dunn
3 follow-up statements
027 
WWUS74 KFWD 170637
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
137 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-171500-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.210317T1500Z-210318T0000Z/
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
137 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and south central 
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
778 
WWUS74 KFWD 171440
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
940 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-180000-
/O.CON.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.210317T1500Z-210318T0000Z/
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
940 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph.

* WHERE...North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is also likely which would
  restrict visibility and make driving conditions hazardous. Gusty
  winds and low humidity will lead to an elevated fire weather
  threat this afternoon, particularly west of I-35.

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.

&&

$$

Bonnette
502 
WWUS74 KFWD 172354
NPWFWD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
654 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-180100-
/O.EXP.KFWD.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210318T0000Z/
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
654 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

After a windy day, winds are beginning to slightly subside below
Wind Advisory criteria. Breezy winds will likely continue through
the night, with sustained winds expected to below 25 mph. 

$$

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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.