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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Fort Worth, TX
NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this tornado warning at Mar 21, 2022, 8:27 PM CDT for Freestone County, Limestone County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. 1 report 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 21, 2022, 8:27 PM CDT (01:27 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 21, 2022, 9:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Fort Worth, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Freestone County, TX, Limestone County, TX
The radar
The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 8:44 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Teague, TX | GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN TEAGUE. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 3:14 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 230 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -175 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 833 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 438 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 723 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.9
The text
As transmitted.
738
WFUS54 KFWD 220127
TORFWD
TXC161-293-220215-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0021.220322T0127Z-220322T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
827 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Freestone County in central Texas...
Northeastern Limestone County in central Texas...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Groesbeck, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Teague around 840 PM CDT.
Fairfield around 850 PM CDT.
Fairfield Lake State Park around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kirvin.
This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 187 and 209.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3138 9640 3158 9653 3194 9621 3201 9605
3198 9606 3196 9604 3196 9606 3195 9604
3196 9602 3191 9600 3188 9603 3187 9598
3184 9600 3182 9597 3179 9598 3177 9590
3176 9590 3174 9587 3174 9588 3172 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 232DEG 44KT 3149 9637
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Dunn3 follow-up statements
193
WWUS54 KFWD 220138
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
838 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXC161-293-220215-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T0215Z/
Freestone TX-Limestone TX-
838 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR FREESTONE
AND NORTHEASTERN LIMESTONE COUNTIES...
At 838 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a
tornado was located near Teague, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Fairfield around 855 PM CDT.
Fairfield Lake State Park around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kirvin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now! Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3144 9631 3161 9650 3194 9621 3201 9605
3198 9606 3196 9604 3196 9606 3195 9604
3196 9602 3191 9600 3188 9603 3187 9598
3184 9600 3182 9597 3179 9598 3177 9590
3176 9590 3174 9587 3174 9588 3172 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 230DEG 43KT 3158 9626
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Gordon858
WWUS54 KFWD 220147
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
847 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXC293-220157-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T0215Z/
Limestone TX-
847 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LIMESTONE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic 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 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Texas.
LAT...LON 3150 9622 3165 9633 3182 9632 3194 9622
3201 9605 3198 9606 3196 9604 3196 9606
3195 9604 3196 9602 3191 9600 3188 9603
3187 9598 3184 9600 3182 9597 3179 9598
3177 9590 3172 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 231DEG 44KT 3165 9616
$$
TXC161-220215-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T0215Z/
Freestone TX-
847 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
FREESTONE COUNTY...
At 847 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fairfield, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Fairfield around 855 PM CDT.
Fairfield Lake State Park around 900 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now! Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3150 9622 3165 9633 3182 9632 3194 9622
3201 9605 3198 9606 3196 9604 3196 9606
3195 9604 3196 9602 3191 9600 3188 9603
3187 9598 3184 9600 3182 9597 3179 9598
3177 9590 3172 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 231DEG 44KT 3165 9616
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Hernandez580
WWUS54 KFWD 220213
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
913 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXC161-220223-
/O.EXP.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220322T0215Z/
Freestone TX-
913 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL FREESTONE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
915 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
north central Texas.
LAT...LON 3150 9622 3165 9633 3182 9632 3194 9622
3201 9605 3198 9606 3196 9604 3196 9606
3195 9604 3196 9602 3191 9600 3188 9603
3187 9598 3184 9600 3182 9597 3179 9598
3177 9590 3172 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 232DEG 44KT 3184 9587
$$
HernandezThe office that day
Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 7:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Bell, Falls, Milam | 50 min |
| Mar 21, 7:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt | 43 min |
| Mar 21, 7:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Hill, Limestone, McLennan | 50 min |
| Mar 21, 7:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Milam | 50 min |
| Mar 21, 7:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Falls, Limestone | 50 min |
| Mar 21, 8:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Bell | 39 min |
| Mar 21, 8:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Collin | 3 hr |
| Mar 21, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Bell, Falls, Milam, Robertson | 44 min |
| Mar 21, 8:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Anderson, Henderson | 39 min |
| Mar 21, 8:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Lamar | 31 min |
| Mar 21, 9:01 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FWD | Dallas | 2 hr |
| Mar 21, 9:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Rains, Van Zandt | 41 min |
| Mar 21, 9:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Anderson, Freestone | 38 min |
| Mar 21, 9:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Henderson, Van Zandt | 22 min |
| Mar 21, 9:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Henderson | 34 min |
| Mar 21, 9:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Bell, Falls, Milam | 3 hr |
| Mar 21, 9:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Leon | 38 min |
| Mar 21, 10:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Falls, Freestone, Limestone | 67 min |
| Mar 21, 10:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Freestone, Limestone | 3 hr |
| Mar 21, 10:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Anderson | 22 min |
| Mar 21, 11:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Milam, Robertson | 3 hr |
| Mar 22, 1:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Leon, Robertson | 3 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.