The first Heat Advisory of the summer was issued for the Wednesday through Friday (June 19-21) time frame for a good portion of North and Central Texas. Seasonably hot conditions continued into the weekend.
Every event with a place to put it; 44 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS FWD wrote it up.
The first Heat Advisory of the summer was issued for the Wednesday through Friday (June 19-21) time frame for a good portion of North and Central Texas. Seasonably hot conditions continued into the weekend. Unfortunately 2 heat-related fatalities occurred, both young children.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fort Worth, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 18, 11:02 PM CST, 58 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1202 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019 .AVIATION... /06Z TAFs/ Turbulent zonal flow will maintain periodic thunderstorm chances. Aided by an impulse embedded in this flow, convection proliferated along a West Texas dryline, then made steady progress east during the evening. The westerly upper flow and advancing outflows will maintain this forward motion during the early morning hours. Although the activity in western portions of North Texas are outflow-dominant and the available instability will steadily diminish as these convective elements attempt to approach the I-35 corridor. While this activity may reach the Metroplex TAF sites, a decline in intensity is expected, and any remaining thunderstorms would impact the Metroplex during the nocturnal minimum for airport operations. A brief wind shift to the northwest may occur, but the convective activity early this morning is unlikely to have any lasting impact on the winds. A more significant player for our thunderstorm potential Wednesday afternoon/evening will be an approaching cold front. While the convective activity along the boundary may affect the I-35 corridor late in the day, a permanent wind shift is unlikely. 25 && .SHORT TERM... /Issued 334 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019/ Difficult forecast tonight into tomorrow morning related to convection...both in timing and location. The GFS tends to be the most bullish in developing storms out in W TX this evening and maintaining them somewhat as they move towards the Metroplex around midnight tonight. Several of the meso models hint at the same scenario, but differ widely on location and timing...as well as intensity of what's able to make it's way towards the I-35 corridor. Nonetheless, the best potential for any severe storms, which would mainly be a damaging wind and hail threat, will remain over our NW counties late this evening. As the remaining storms approach the metroplex and in areas along and south of I-20, they should be dissipating due to more stable air in place. The other factor for early Wednesday morning that we'll have to keep an eye on is the complex expected to develop over OK later tonight. As these storms shift east and slowly southward, we could see a few remaining storms make their way into the Red River Valley, generally east of Sherman, early tomorrow morning. Don't think we'll have to worry about any severe weather with these in the early morning, but will definitely be a key factor for storms the rest of the day. && .LONG TERM... /Issued 334 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019/ /Wednesday and beyond/ Summary: Unsettled weather will continue in the long term forecast. There will be a risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening, and there remains uncertainty on the location of thunderstorm development. A day of rain-free weather is expected on Thursday and most of Friday, but low storm chances will return this weekend and early next week. Heat will also be a concern on Wednesday and Thursday. There may be a few lingering showers and isolated storms across parts of the region Wednesday morning, but an overall downward trend is expected through mid morning. Across the Central Plains, another cluster of thunderstorms associated with a shortwave will continue to track southeastward. This will send a weak cold front/outflow boundary south towards North Texas during the day, and will be an area of focus for thunderstorm development Wednesday afternoon and evening. As the boundary approaches during the day, warm and humid conditions are expected across the region. Afternoon temperatures will be in the 90s and dewpoints will approach the low to mid 70s. Heat index values across the region may be near or above the century mark. Decided to hold off on issuing a Heat Advisory for several reasons: (1) possible cloud cover from overnight convection, (2) how far south the boundary tracks, and (3) if thunderstorms develop earlier, cloud cover may keep high temperatures below the forecast. In regards to the severe weather potential for Wednesday afternoon and evening, there remains uncertainty on exactly where thunderstorms will initially develop. This will be highly dependent on the overnight convection and the location of the southward moving boundary. While most guidance keeps the boundary across North Texas, mainly near the DFW Metroplex and areas northeast, overnight convection may push the initiating boundary further south towards Central Texas. Regardless, the environment across North and Central Texas will be favorable for severe weather, with surface based CAPE upwards of 3500 J/kg, little to no CIN, EBWD values upwards of 30-40 knots, and steep mid level lapse rates upwards of 7.5 C/km. This would support a discrete supercellular mode along the boundary initially, with all modes of severe weather possible. Modest mid level flow and dry air entrainment would support a strong cold pool/outflow boundary from these cells, which could support additional thunderstorm development. There is a possibility the discrete cells may organize into a cluster of thunderstorms, and this would result in primarily a damaging wind and large hail threat. Given the uncertainty, all of North and Central Texas should stay weather aware and be prepared. Thursday will feature rain-free, hot, and humid conditions across the region, and areas mainly west of I-35 may approach the century mark. Heat index values may reach Heat Advisory criteria, and we'll continue to monitor whether an advisory is necessary. Dryline convection across the west may approach the far western counties Friday afternoon/evening, and continued a mention of low PoPs to account for this. Unsettled weather is expected through the weekend as a few disturbances track eastward. Most of the scattered activity is expected to be diurnally driven through the weekend. There will be better storm chances on Sunday as a shortwave moves across the Central Plains. We'll continue to monitor in the coming days. Garcia && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Dallas-Ft. Worth 75 95 75 97 77 / 40 30 30 5 10 Waco 75 95 77 99 77 / 20 20 20 5 5 Paris 71 87 71 91 75 / 40 50 50 5 10 Denton 73 94 72 97 76 / 40 20 30 5 10 McKinney 74 93 73 95 76 / 40 30 40 5 10 Dallas 76 96 75 97 77 / 40 30 30 5 10 Terrell 74 93 75 97 76 / 30 40 40 5 10 Corsicana 74 93 75 95 75 / 20 20 30 5 5 Temple 74 96 77 98 76 / 10 20 10 0 5 Mineral Wells 70 95 71 99 74 / 40 20 20 5 10 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && 25/30
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1004 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019 TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-200315- 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- 1004 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. There will be a risk for thunderstorms tonight, mainly along and north of a Temple to Palestine line. There is a low severe threat this evening, mainly across the far northwestern counties. The main threats would damaging wind and hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday. Given strong instability in place during this time, a threat for severe weather will exist...with the greatest severe risk Wednesday afternoon and evening. Initial discrete thunderstorms may develop, and all modes of severe weather are possible. Into the evening hours, damaging winds will be the main hazard, with hail possible as well. Heavy rain may also result in flooding. Hot conditions are expected on Wednesday and Thursday...especially across Central Texas. Heat index values on these days may climb to near or just above 105 degrees. After a break in storm chances on Friday, more scattered thunderstorms are possible over the upcoming weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Limited spotter activation may be requested tonight along and north of a line from Graham to Decatur.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1042 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019 TXZ100-190415- Young TX- 1042 PM CDT Tue Jun 18 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL YOUNG COUNTY UNTIL 1115 PM CDT... At 1042 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southeast of Elbert, or 14 miles west of Graham, moving east at 25 mph. Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Graham and Newcastle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for north central Texas. LAT...LON 3303 9890 3321 9892 3328 9858 3302 9856 TIME...MOT...LOC 0342Z 264DEG 23KT 3313 9883 30
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1250 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019
TXZ100-101-116-190630-
Palo Pinto TX-Young TX-Jack TX-
1250 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN YOUNG...JACK AND NORTHERN
PALO PINTO COUNTIES UNTIL 130 AM CDT...
At 1249 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles southeast of Windthorst to near Bryson
to 6 miles south of Graham. Movement was east at 35 mph.
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Graham, Jacksboro, Graford, Bryson and Newport.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
north central Texas.
LAT...LON 3339 9859 3340 9842 3347 9842 3347 9798
3344 9798 3343 9792 3302 9792 3300 9795
3300 9805 3292 9806 3283 9819 3302 9879
TIME...MOT...LOC 0549Z 291DEG 31KT 3346 9828 3319 9842 3300 9861
BainThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
43 excessive heat, 1 heat. Local standard time, as filed.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Young County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Anderson County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Henderson County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Navarro County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Lampasas County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Coryell County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Mclennan County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Bell County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Limestone County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Freestone County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Falls County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Milam County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Robertson County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Leon County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Montague County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Jack County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Stephens County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Eastland County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Erath County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Hamilton County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Mills County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Comanche County during the afternoons of June 19 through June 20.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Van Zandt County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Rains County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Hunt County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Fannin County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Grayson County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Cooke County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Wise County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Denton County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Collin County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Palo Pinto County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Parker County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Tarrant County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Dallas County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Rockwall County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Kaufman County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Hood County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Somerville County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Johnson County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Ellis County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019. The medical examiner determined that an 11-month old girl died of hyperthermia after being left in a hot car in the city of Bardwell, TX on the afternoon of the 21st.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Bosque County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
Heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across Hill County during the afternoons of June 20 through June 21, 2019.
The medical examiner determined that a 4 year old boy died of hyperthermia after being found unresponsive in a hot car in the city of Providence Village, TX.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive Heat, Ellis | 2019-06-21 | 1 | Female | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
| Heat, Denton | 2019-06-22 | 4 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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