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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Fort Worth, TX
NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this tornado warning at Apr 28, 2026, 4:57 PM CDT for Palo Pinto County, Parker County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. 11 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 28, 2026, 4:57 PM CDT (21:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2026, 5:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Fort Worth, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Palo Pinto County, TX, Parker County, TX
The radar
The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 5:03 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Mineral Wells, TX | Trained spotter reported snapped trees northeast of Mineral Wells. Video and pictures via X. |
| Apr 28, 5:04 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Mineral Wells, TX | Trained spotter reported multiple homes and structures damaged on Lee Rd to the east of Mineral Wells. |
| Apr 28, 5:05 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 N Mineral Wells, TX | *** 5 INJ *** An EF-3 tornado moved through areas just east of Mineral Wells the evening of Tuesday, April 28th. This tornado caused tree damage, as well as significant damage to homes and businesses. 5 injuries were reported with this tornado. Maximum wind sp |
| Apr 28, 5:08 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Cool, TX | Trained spotter reported a swath of tree damage near Mineral Wells Highway and Maddux Road. |
| Apr 28, 5:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Sse Mineral Wells, TX | KMWL gusted to 59 mph. |
| Apr 28, 5:17 PM CDT | HAIL 1.25 | 4 W Mineral Wells, TX | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Apr 28, 5:43 PM CDT | HAIL 2 | 9 Se Millsap, TX | Amateur radio operator reported 2 inch hail southwest of Weatherford, near Dennis Road and FM 1189. |
| Apr 28, 5:47 PM CDT | HAIL 2.5 | 6 Se Millsap, TX | Facebook photos showed hail up to tennis ball size fell in Brock. |
| Apr 28, 5:49 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 6 Se Millsap, TX | Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Brock. |
| Apr 28, 5:50 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 6 Wsw Weatherford, TX | Amateur radio operator reports 1 inch hail near mile marker 403 on I-20 southwest of Weatherford. |
| Apr 28, 5:52 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 9 Nne Oak Trail Shores, TX | Amateur radio operator reported 1 inch hail in Tin Top. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1:09 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 3408 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -81 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 691 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
874
WFUS54 KFWD 282157
TORFWD
TXC363-367-282245-
/O.NEW.KFWD.TO.W.0021.260428T2157Z-260428T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
457 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Parker County in north central Texas...
East central Palo Pinto County in north central Texas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 456 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 4 miles north of Mineral Wells, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail plus 70 mph winds.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Weatherford, Mineral Wells, Willow Park, Aledo, Brock, Hudson Oaks,
Western Lake, Annetta, Cool, Lake Mineral Wells, Lake Weatherford,
Annetta South, Annetta North, Millsap, Salesville, Brock Junction,
Authon, Garner, Tin Top, and Peadenville.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 396 and 417.
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 3283 9821 3294 9810 3275 9760 3256 9779
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 304DEG 29KT 3285 9808
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Shamburger3 follow-up statements
343
WWUS54 KFWD 282211
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
511 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
TXC363-282220-
/O.CAN.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260428T2245Z/
Palo Pinto TX-
511 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PALO PINTO COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3286 9806 3272 9763 3256 9779 3274 9806
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 314DEG 20KT 3280 9803
$$
TXC367-282245-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260428T2245Z/
Parker TX-
511 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
PARKER COUNTY...
At 510 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located along Highway 180
just west of Cool, or 3 miles east of Mineral Wells, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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.
Locations impacted include...
Weatherford, Mineral Wells, Brock, Hudson Oaks, Western Lake,
Annetta, Cool, Lake Mineral Wells, Annetta South, Annetta North,
Millsap, Brock Junction, Garner, Tin Top, and Bennett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3286 9806 3272 9763 3256 9779 3274 9806
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 314DEG 20KT 3280 9803
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Shamburger100
WWUS54 KFWD 282219
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
519 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
TXC367-282245-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260428T2245Z/
Parker TX-
519 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
PARKER COUNTY...
At 517 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 2 miles southeast of Cool, or 4 miles northeast of
Millsap, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 515 PM CDT...a tornado was
reported near Cool with this storm. Although that tornado
has since lifted...another tornado could form at any
time.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Weatherford, Brock, Hudson Oaks, Western Lake, Annetta, Cool, Annetta
South, Annetta North, Millsap, Brock Junction, and Tin Top.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now! Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.
&&
LAT...LON 3282 9800 3272 9763 3256 9779 3274 9804
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 307DEG 26KT 3277 9797
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Shamburger926
WWUS54 KFWD 282232
SVSFWD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
532 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
TXC367-282245-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260428T2245Z/
Parker TX-
532 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
PARKER COUNTY...
At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located in western Weatherford near I-20 at US 80, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.
Locations impacted include...
Weatherford, Brock, Western Lake, Annetta, Annetta South, Annetta
North, and Tin Top.
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 3278 9793 3272 9763 3256 9779 3272 9796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 303DEG 24KT 3272 9788
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
ShamburgerThe office that day
Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 7:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Dallas, Rockwall | 54 min |
| Apr 27, 7:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Delta, Fannin, Hunt, Lamar | 13 min |
| Apr 27, 7:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hunt | 58 min |
| Apr 27, 7:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Dallas, Rockwall | 64 min |
| Apr 27, 7:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin | 36 min |
| Apr 27, 7:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FWD | Dallas | 27 min |
| Apr 27, 7:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Delta, Hopkins, Hunt | 68 min |
| Apr 27, 8:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Delta, Fannin, Hunt, Lamar | 57 min |
| Apr 27, 8:10 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FWD | Dallas | 116 min |
| Apr 27, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Collin, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt | 62 min |
| Apr 27, 8:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hopkins | 19 min |
| Apr 27, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hopkins, Hunt, Rains, Van Zandt | 29 min |
| Apr 28, 8:31 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Cooke, Montague | 59 min |
| Apr 28, 9:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Cooke, Grayson, Montague | 64 min |
| Apr 28, 10:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Grayson | 33 min |
| Apr 28, 1:40 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FWD | Hunt, Rockwall | 38 hr |
| Apr 28, 1:40 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FWD | Hunt | 36 hr |
| Apr 28, 2:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FWD | Jack | 54 min |
| Apr 28, 2:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Jack, Montague, Wise | 73 min |
| Apr 28, 2:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Montague, Wise | 25 min |
| Apr 28, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Jack, Young | 67 min |
| Apr 28, 3:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Cooke, Montague, Wise | 23 min |
| Apr 28, 3:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Jack | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 3:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Jack | 24 min |
| Apr 28, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Jack, Palo Pinto, Young | 67 min |
| Apr 28, 3:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Jack, Wise | 65 min |
| Apr 28, 4:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Parker, Wise | 30 min |
| Apr 28, 4:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, Stephens, Wise, Young | 53 min |
| Apr 28, 4:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Denton, Parker, Tarrant, Wise | 72 min |
| Apr 28, 5:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Parker | 46 min |
| Apr 28, 5:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker | 27 min |
| Apr 28, 5:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Parker | 31 min |
| Apr 28, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Dallas, Tarrant | 30 min |
| Apr 28, 6:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant | 56 min |
| Apr 28, 6:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Erath, Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker | 42 min |
| Apr 28, 6:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Johnson | 25 min |
| Apr 28, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FWD | Johnson | 45 min |
| Apr 28, 6:53 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FWD | Johnson | 26 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.