Tornado Warning 22, NWS Fort Worth, TX

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WWUS54 KFWD 282259
SVSFWD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
559 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TXC367-282315-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260428T2315Z/
Parker TX-
559 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PARKER COUNTY...

At 559 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Annetta, or 9 miles southeast of Weatherford, 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...
Aledo, Annetta, Cresson, Annetta South, and Annetta North.

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 3273 9755 3256 9755 3255 9762 3256 9766
      3262 9779 3268 9778
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 305DEG 21KT 3264 9770 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Shamburger

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
227 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...New LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Scattered severe storms are expected along a sagging cold front
  late this afternoon and evening. Very large hail (>3-3.5") and
  damaging winds will be the main threats although a tornado or
  two will also be possible.

- Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected late Thursday
  and Friday with some potential for heavy rainfall resulting in
  flash flooding.

- Dry and seasonably cooler weather is forecast over the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Through Wednesday night)
Issued at 149 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

We're still looking at a very active afternoon and evening as the
severe weather risk increases across much of North Texas. Latest
satellite imagery and surface observations show a well defined
dryline to our west (west of Abilene) and a nearly stationary
cold front along the Red River. The environment in the warm
sector (our area) remains very unstable and supportive of severe
storms to develop near and along the front as it pushes across
North Texas this afternoon and evening. The timing of the severe
storms hasn't changed much from previous forecast. We're still
looking at storms developing near/along the Red River from now
until ~5pm, pushing through the I-20 corridor between 5and 9pm,
and finally across our southern Central Texas counties through 1am.
Much of North Texas (including the DFW Metroplex) has the
greatest threat to see very large hail and damaging winds. While
the tornado threat is lower, we could still see a couple of
tornadoes especially in the evening hours as the low level winds
strengthen. That being said, we still want to reiterate that the
environment is very conducive for very large hail with a potential
to see hail greater than baseball size (potentially >3.5"). Make
sure to pay attention to the weather this evening and have
multiple ways to receive warnings. In addition to the severe risk,
areas of heavy rain may also result in flash flooding due to high
PWs and very efficient rainfall rates.

As the main cluster of storms move southeast tonight, northerly
winds will follow on the wake of the front with clouds spreading
overnight into Wednesday morning. Scattered showers and storms
are expected to develop tomorrow, mainly across Central Texas
where the front will slow down and become nearly stationary. We
can't rule out a few strong to marginally severe storms with hail
and isolated damaging wind gusts. Additionally, pockets of heavy
rain may also result in isolated flash flooding. A few
showers/storms may clip into portions of North Texas, but the
chances are lower (20-30%). Otherwise, expect cooler weather
tomorrow with highs generally in the 70s to low 80s across Central
TX.

Sanchez

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through next Monday)
Issued at 227 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The weather pattern will remain fairly active through the end of
the week as multiple rounds of showers and storms spread across
the region. Upper level disturbances on top of a very moist
environment will bring widespread showers and a few thunderstorms
starting Thursday night through the day Friday. The severe
weather risk remains low with this activity but the risk for
flash flooding will increase across the region given the saturated
soils. PW values are forecast to be between 1.5-1.8" which will
promote efficient rain producing showers and storms. Additional
average rainfall totals between 1.5 to 3 inches are forecast
during this period with isolated higher amounts possible. At this
time, areas across Central Texas currently have the best potential
to see these higher amounts, but even small changes to the axis
of heavy rain will change where those totals occur. Continue to
check back for forecast updates.

In addition to the widespread rain, we will be noticeably cooler
on Friday with highs only in the 50s/60s. A warming trend is
expected over the weekend but will still be well below normal
with highs in the 70s. The good news is that dry weather is
expected over the weekend as high pressure moves overhead and
pushes the moisture out of our area. The dry weather is expected
to continue into early next week with temperatures returning to
the 80s region wide.

Sanchez

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1237 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

Concerns...Thunderstorms including the potential for severe
weather later this afternoon into the evening. Low ceilings
return overnight.

Ceilings should continue to lift to VFR early this afternoon
ahead of an approaching cold front. Scattered to numerous
thunderstorms are still expected to develop near and along the
front as it moves through the area. Not a lot of changes were
made to the timing of the storms impacting the DFW Metroplex
sites, with VCTS starting at 22Z and a TEMPO of TSRA between
23-01Z this evening. While some isolated activity may develop
before the broken line of storms, confidence in timing and
coverage is too low to include it in the TAF. In addition to the
lightning threat, some of the storms will be capable of producing
very large hail (greater than baseball size) and damaging winds.
This activity should be south of D10 after 03Z with northerly
winds expected through the night. While the potential for TS to
impact Waco is lower, we can't rule out some VCTS between 03-06Z.
Another round of MVFR ceilings will develop overnight into much
of the day Wednesday. We could also see some light precipitation
impacting some of the sites during the day Wednesday.

Sanchez

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Issued at 149 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

Spotter activation may be requested across North Texas. Even if
activation is not locally requested, any reports of hazardous
weather to the National Weather Service are appreciated.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth    89  60  71  61 /  60  60  20  20
Waco                92  66  74  63 /  20  30  50  40
Paris               81  58  71  57 /  70  60  30  20
Denton              88  56  69  57 /  60  40  10  20
McKinney            87  58  70  60 /  70  50  20  20
Dallas              90  61  73  62 /  60  60  20  20
Terrell             87  62  72  61 /  60  70  30  30
Corsicana           91  66  76  64 /  40  60  50  40
Temple              92  68  78  63 /  10  20  50  40
Mineral Wells       93  57  70  57 /  30  10  10  20

&&

.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
443 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0432 PM     Hail             1 W Decatur             33.23N 97.61W
04/28/2026  E1.25 Inch       Wise               TX   Public

            Report from mPING of 1.25 inch hail near
            Decatur.

&&

Prater

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
517 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0508 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 W Cool                32.80N 98.04W
04/28/2026                   Parker             TX   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reported a swath of tree
            damage near Mineral Wells Highway and Maddux
            Road.

&&

Prater

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
521 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 SSE Mineral Wells     32.78N 98.06W
04/28/2026  M59 MPH          Parker             TX   ASOS

            KMWL gusted to 59 mph.

&&

Prater

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
531 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0504 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Mineral Wells       32.82N 98.06W
04/28/2026                   Palo Pinto         TX   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reported multiple homes and
            structures damaged on Lee Rd to the east of
            Mineral Wells.

&&

Prater

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
537 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0524 PM     Hail             6 W Millsap             32.74N 98.10W
04/28/2026  E2.00 Inch       Palo Pinto         TX   Amateur Radio

            Amateur radio operator reported 2 inch hail
            southwest of KMWL.

&&

Prater

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
542 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0526 PM     Hail             Keller                  32.93N 97.23W
04/28/2026  E1.00 Inch       Tarrant            TX   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency manager reported multiple 1 inch
            hailstones around Keller, including Rufe
            Snow Dr and Bear Creek Pkwy, and 1709 and
            Keller Smithfield Rd.

&&

Prater