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Tornado Warning 61, NWS Shreveport, LA
NWS Shreveport, LA issued this tornado warning at Apr 4, 2025, 4:37 PM CDT for 6 counties in Texas. It was in force for 53 min. 13 reports 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
- Apr 4, 2025, 4:37 PM CDT (21:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2025, 5:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 53 min
- Issued by
- NWS Shreveport, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Camp County, TX, Marion County, TX, Morris County, TX, Titus County, TX, Upshur County, TX, Wood County, TX
The radar
The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:40 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 4:40 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 N Hawkins, TX | Pictures of damage at a manufacturing plant, coincident with a tornadic debris signature. Time estimated by radar. |
| Apr 4, 4:50 PM CDT | TORNADO | 5 W Gilmer, TX | Horse loafing shed roof and walls damage and trees down on Kelsey Creek Rd and Cox trail, just south of State Hwy 154 in the Kelsey community west of Gilmer. |
| Apr 4, 4:55 PM CDT | TORNADO | 6 W Gilmer, TX | Photo of destroyed residence in the Kelsey community along State Highway 154. |
| Apr 4, 5:00 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 Wnw Gilmer, TX | Damage to bridge road surface on FM Road 852 over Lake Gilmer. |
| Apr 4, 5:02 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Gilmer, TX | Trees uprooted on the south side of Lake Gilmer. Initially reported by public. NWS Survey Team determined this to have been caused by RFD winds. |
| Apr 4, 5:03 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Sw Bettie, TX | Carport lifted and damaged East end of Barber Rd in the Bettie community. |
| Apr 4, 5:05 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wnw Bettie, TX | Structural damage at Union Hill elementary. Possible tornado. |
| Apr 4, 5:05 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Wnw Bettie, TX | Multiple trees down on FM Road 2088, West of US Highway 271, between the Union Hill and Bettie communities. Also, some structure damage from trees. |
| Apr 4, 5:07 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Sw Bettie, TX | An NWS Storm Survey determined that damage across western Upshur County was consistent with that of a short tracked EF-1 tornado. While the tornado was brief, a few hardwoods and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the track. |
| Apr 4, 5:18 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 N Bettie, TX | |
| Apr 4, 5:20 PM CDT | HAIL 0.7 | 3 N Bettie, TX | Reported in the Midway community. |
| Apr 4, 5:32 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Wsw Lone Star, TX | An EF2 tornado began SW of Lone Star and moved NE across Ellison Creek Reservoir and across the north side of Lone Star, dissipating along FM 3421. Most of the damage consisted of snapped and uprooted trees. Dozens of homes in Lone Star sustained damage rangin |
| Apr 4, 5:34 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Lone Star, TX | Trees snapped, overturned cars, and additional damage near the Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 7 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 3 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 12:57 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 126 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
- 1518 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -102 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 679 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 242 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 358 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 11.2
The text
As transmitted.
662
WFUS54 KSHV 042137
TORSHV
TXC063-315-343-449-459-499-042230-
/O.NEW.KSHV.TO.W.0061.250404T2137Z-250404T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Marion County in northeastern Texas...
Southeastern Wood County in northeastern Texas...
Upshur County in northeastern Texas...
Southern Morris County in northeastern Texas...
Southeastern Titus County in northeastern Texas...
Camp County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 436 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Hawkins,
or 15 miles west of Gilmer, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic storm will be near...
Rosewood around 445 PM CDT.
Cason around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Roeder, Rocky Mound, Harvard, Lafayette, Perryville, Center Point,
Holly Springs, Bettie, Midway, and Grice.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or 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 3267 9538 3316 9494 3294 9465 3288 9466
3288 9461 3256 9514 3257 9515 3254 9517
3255 9518 3254 9519 3257 9521 3256 9523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 223DEG 38KT 3267 9521
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
052 follow-up statements
108
WWUS54 KSHV 042146
SVSSHV
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
446 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXC063-315-343-449-459-499-042230-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-250404T2230Z/
Marion TX-Wood TX-Upshur TX-Morris TX-Titus TX-Camp TX-
446 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
MARION...SOUTHEASTERN WOOD...UPSHUR...SOUTHERN MORRIS...SOUTHEASTERN
TITUS AND CAMP COUNTIES...
At 446 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Rosewood, or 10 miles west of Gilmer, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Rosewood around 450 PM CDT.
Cason around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Roeder, Rocky Mound, Harvard, Lafayette, Perryville, Center Point,
Holly Springs, Bettie, Midway, and Grice.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3267 9538 3316 9494 3294 9465 3288 9466
3288 9461 3256 9514 3257 9515 3254 9517
3255 9518 3254 9519 3257 9521 3256 9523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 223DEG 38KT 3275 9512
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
05471
WWUS54 KSHV 042158
SVSSHV
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
458 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXC063-315-343-449-459-499-042230-
/O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-250404T2230Z/
Marion TX-Wood TX-Upshur TX-Morris TX-Titus TX-Camp TX-
458 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
MARION...EAST CENTRAL WOOD...UPSHUR...SOUTHERN MORRIS...SOUTHEASTERN
TITUS AND CAMP COUNTIES...
At 458 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Rosewood, or near Gilmer, moving northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Gilmer around 505 PM CDT.
Lone Star around 535 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Roeder, Rocky Mound, Harvard, Lafayette, Perryville, Center Point,
Holly Springs, Bettie, Midway, and Grice.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or 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 3278 9528 3316 9494 3294 9465 3288 9466
3288 9461 3262 9505 3262 9509 3264 9511
3265 9514 3267 9516 3271 9521
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 230DEG 27KT 3277 9505
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
05What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 4, 3:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 15 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 3:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
322 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...
.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Saturday Night)
Issued at 244 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
Tornado Watch 113 has been issued through 9 PM tonight, taking in
a good majority of our CWA mostly in western and northern zones
while also adding a few more counties down across lower East TX
over the past hour following the initial watch issuance at 1 PM.
The current regional radar reflects why that decision was made as
thunderstorms have rapidly fired just west of our East TX counties
near Paris southward to Corsicana. These storms will continue to
move into an increasingly volatile environment very conducive for
additional strengthening with supercell structures already evident
at this early stage.
Farther east of the current severe convection, weak capping aloft
continues to inhibit additional development across our region attm
as indicated by our 18Z sounding. However, that is not likely to
last much longer as further cap erosion is expected mid to late
afternoon. Rapid destabilization is being aided by robust heating
at the sfc with decent breaks in the cloud cover east of the cold
front which remains just west of our region. The current batch of
severe and tornado warned storms are generally riding the axis of
instability along and just east of the boundary. Additional severe
storms are likely farther east over the next several hours within
our Tornado Watch area. Aside from the increasing concern of some
high-end and potentially long-track tornadoes, very large hail in
excess of 2 inches along with damaging wind gusts of 70 mph will
be possible with these supercell thunderstorms. This is especially
true within the Moderate Risk area covering much of NE TX, SE OK
and SW Arkansas.
The severe/tornado threat may extend even later into this evening
than the current 9 PM Tornado Watch expiration so cannot rule out
additional time extensions and/or new watch products altogether.
After midnight and into the pre-dawn hours on Saturday morning,
we should finally see a downward trend in convection. However,
that will be short-lived as additional forcing aloft will quickly
fill the void across TX as the upper-level trough ejects into West
TX around or shortly after daybreak. The trough ejection will help
to propel the cold front into our region with strong to severe
convection expected to become more widespread across the entire
region through the day on Saturday. All modes will continue to be
in play throughout the duration of the event late Saturday before
gradually diminishing from west to east through Saturday evening
and overnight into early Sunday morning. This also includes the
threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding, especially within the
current Flood Watch area which runs through early Sunday morning.
Beyond that, our attention will turn to hydrologic response as we
still anticipate some river flooding across many of our northern
river basins in SE OK, SW AR and NE TX. In fact, some moderate to
possibly major flooding could occur within some of these basins
where the heaviest rainfall is expected over the next 24-36 hours.
/19/
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through next Thursday)
Issued at 244 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
Even as the cold front pushes eastward toward the MS River by
sunrise Sunday morning, some lingering light convection will be
possible as the upper-level trough continues to lag behind the
front. However, this should eventually wrap up by the afternoon
with clouds lingering through the remainder of the day Sunday.
Post-frontal temperatures will drop off rapidly with afternoon
highs on Sunday generally ranging through the 50s to lower 60s.
In addition, expect breezy conditions with gusty NW winds in the
wake of the cold front. Suffice it say, this will be in stark
contrast to recent temperatures we have observed throughout this
week.
A dry and pleasant forecast will finally resume for next week,
albeit continued cool with below normal temperatures through at
least Wednesday morning. Overnight lows will range from the mid
30s to mid 40s from early to mid week while afternoon highs will
gradually moderate back into the 60s and lower 70s on Monday and
Tuesday. Beyond that, look for a warming trend to commence from
mid to late week with temperatures returning to near seasonal
averages with dry conditions expected through the remainder of
the week.
/19/
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1243 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
All sites have VFR/MVFR ceilings prevailing for the 18z TAFS.
Winds will be largely southerly and gusty ahead of this continued
stalled boundary. Storms should begin for our northwestern sites
within the next several hours, some of which will be severe. With
some of these severe storms, expect borderline IFR/LIFR ceilings
and dropping visibility on top of thunderstorm wind gusts. These
will continue through most of the day into the overnight hours
before reforming into another line on Saturday. Luckily, the line
will then begin propagating eastward Saturday afternoon and exit
the area Sunday morning.
/57/
&&
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Issued at 229 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
Spotter activation will be needed today and this evening across
East TX, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest AR, and Northwest LA for
the potential for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV 73 80 52 58 / 70 100 70 20
MLU 74 84 55 62 / 20 90 100 20
DEQ 56 64 43 53 / 100 100 80 30
TXK 65 74 49 56 / 90 100 70 20
ELD 69 80 49 57 / 60 100 90 30
TYR 60 69 46 54 / 90 100 40 10
GGG 64 74 47 54 / 80 100 60 10
LFK 70 79 49 57 / 50 100 50 10
&&
.SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for ARZ050-051-059>061-
070>073.
LA...None.
OK...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for OKZ077.
TX...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for TXZ096-097-108>112.
&&
SHORT TERM...19
LONG TERM....19
AVIATION...57In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 4, 2:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
221 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXZ096-108-109-042000-
Red River TX-Franklin TX-Titus TX-
221 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN FRANKLIN...NORTHWESTERN
TITUS AND RED RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM CDT...
At 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sulphur Springs, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Detroit, Clarksville, Talco, Negley, Cuthand, Annona, Woodland,
Hagansport, Silver City, English, Bagwell, Bogata, Manchester,
Johntown, Albion, Bryarly, Deport, and Mount Vernon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma...and northeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3386 9531 3388 9506 3366 9479 3311 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 202DEG 49KT 3314 9554
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
16Local storm report, Apr 4, 4:27 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
427 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0335 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 ESE Millerton 33.97N 94.98W
04/04/2025 McCurtain OK Fire Dept/Rescue
EMS reports damage to trees and powerlines
near the intersection of Snows Arena Road
and US Highway 70.
&&
20Local storm report, Apr 4, 4:30 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
430 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0347 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 SSW Clarksville 33.56N 95.07W
04/04/2025 Red River TX Law Enforcement
Report of a house destroyed on Farm to
Market Rd 909 from local sheriff.
&&
AECLocal storm report, Apr 4, 4:31 PM CDT, 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
431 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0411 PM Hail Lindale 32.51N 95.41W
04/04/2025 M1.00 Inch Smith TX Amateur Radio
Dime to quarter size hail reported by
Amateur Radio operator.
&&
20The office that day
Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 8:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Smith, Wood | 14 days |
| Apr 4, 11:58 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Cass, Marion | 9 days |
| Apr 4, 12:04 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Bowie, Red River | 26 hr |
| Apr 4, 2:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Red River | 39 min |
| Apr 4, 2:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SHV | Franklin, Red River, Titus | 48 min |
| Apr 4, 2:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Franklin, Red River | 44 min |
| Apr 4, 3:04 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SHV | Anderson, Cherokee, Houston | 12 days |
| Apr 4, 3:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Smith, Wood | 62 min |
| Apr 4, 3:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Red River | 40 min |
| Apr 4, 3:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Smith, Wood | 33 min |
| Apr 4, 3:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Red River | 63 min |
| Apr 4, 3:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Franklin, Red River, Titus | 41 min |
| Apr 4, 3:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Bowie, Franklin, Red River, Titus | 52 min |
| Apr 4, 3:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Smith, Upshur, Wood | 49 min |
| Apr 4, 4:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SHV | Franklin, Red River, Titus | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 4:09 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SHV | Smith, Upshur, Wood | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 4:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Bowie, Red River | 55 min |
| Apr 4, 5:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Smith | 44 min |
| Apr 4, 5:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | SHV | Bowie, Camp, Cass, Morris, Red River, Titus and 1 more | 52 min |
| Apr 4, 5:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SHV | Camp, Franklin, Morris, Titus, Upshur, Wood | 3 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SHV | Bowie, Cass | 39 min |
| Apr 4, 6:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SHV | Upshur | 35 min |
| Apr 4, 6:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SHV | Cass, Marion | 41 min |
| Apr 4, 6:37 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SHV | Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Morris, Upshur | 10 hr |
| Apr 4, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SHV | Bowie, Cass | 65 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.