A fast-moving cold front served as a focus for thunderstorm development across North and Central Texas, as an upper level storm system swept across the Plains the afternoon of November 4. Large hail and damaging wind gusts accompanied several of these storms, and a total of 5 tornadoes occurred.
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The episode as NWS FWD wrote it up.
A fast-moving cold front served as a focus for thunderstorm development across North and Central Texas, as an upper level storm system swept across the Plains the afternoon of November 4. Large hail and damaging wind gusts accompanied several of these storms, and a total of 5 tornadoes occurred. The hardest-hit area was Lamar County, where an EF-4 tornado occurred.
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 Nov 4, 10:48 AM CST, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1148 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 ...New Short Term, Aviation... .SHORT TERM... /NEW/ /This afternoon through Saturday/ Highlights: * Storms developing around 18Z * Storm organization near or just west of the I-35/I-35W corridor * Discrete storms possible ahead of the main line * Damaging winds and hail primary threats with tornadoes possible, especially east of I-35/I-35W * Fast moving storms ending from west to east during the afternoon and evening * Cooler and drier tonight/Saturday Strong low level warm air advection is ongoing late this morning ahead of a deep low pressure system approaching rapidly from the west. A strong cap of warm air remains in place just above 850 mb per the 12Z and 15Z FWD sounding. Plenty of mid level instability and moisture will result in elevated showers and a few thunderstorms until the cap can break. Latest high res guidance suggest the cap will break between 18Z and 19Z with storms developing just ahead of a strong cold front, likely just west of the I-35/I-35W corridor. Storms will become more organized along the cold front as it moves steadily east through the afternoon with the threat for more discrete storms also shifting east ahead of the front. We still anticipate all modes of severe weather possible with damaging wind and hail being the primary threats. Shear profiles will also support some tornadoes, especially across the eastern zones. The only good news is that the front will be fast moving so storms will end quickly from west to east this evening. The upper low will lift quickly northeast tonight while much cooler and drier air moves in from the north. Lows tonight will drop into the upper 30s across the northeast with mainly 40s elsewhere. A breezy northwest wind will make it feel even cooler. Wind speeds will decrease Saturday once surface high pressure builds over the Southern Plains. Plenty of sun will allow temperatures to warm into the 60s, except for lower 70s in the west. 79 && .LONG TERM... /Issued 310 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022/ /Saturday Night and Beyond/ The upper level pattern will be somewhat progressive late weekend through next week, as the trough responsible for today's convection heads for the North Atlantic and an upper low begins to deepen over the West Coast. Return flow will already be in place at the start of the period as a lee-side trough strengthens ahead of the West Coast low. This evening's cold front will eventually return north as a warm front Sunday night into Monday, bringing a surge of Gulf moisture with it. Isentropic lift near and north of the front will generate scattered showers and perhaps a few elevated storms after midnight Sunday night through the day on Monday, making for a dreary start to the work week. Precipitation should shut-down Monday night as the warm front lifts north of the Red River. The upper low will meanwhile advance east across the Desert Southwest on Tuesday, and Four Corners area on Wednesday, eventually transitioning to an open trough as it enters the Texas Panhandle on Thursday. Another active period of convection is expected across the Plains Thursday and Thursday night as a line of thunderstorms develops ahead of the advancing upper trough, with activity being focused along an attendant Pacific front. In contrast to today's expected weather system, however, the strongest forcing for ascent will remain north of the region, and North and Central Texas will be on the southern edge of this convection. There could be a severe storm or two near the Red River, but at this time severe weather appears unlikely for the majority of the region. Pops will remain fairly low at this time due to the meager lift and modest convective parameters expected with the system. The front, the upper trough, and what will likely be a band of scattered showers and isolated storms should clear the area sometime Thursday night. Clearing skies and subsidence in the wake of the departing system should bring more nice weather in time for next weekend. 30 && .AVIATION... /NEW/ /18Z TAFs/ The primary aviation weather concern today will be timing thunderstorms. Some warm air advection showers are ongoing across the Metroplex TAF sites and these should continue until about the start of the TAF valid time. It does appear that 18Z until 23Z will be the best window for all TAF sites to have thunderstorms with storms exiting quickly to the east after 23Z to 00Z. MVFR ceilings and visibility will also linger through the afternoon until the front moves through, then ceilings will lift and scatter this evening/overnight. VFR is expected Saturday with a mostly clear sky. A south to southeast wind in the 12 to 15 knot range along with some gusts around 25 knots will turn to the northwest around 00Z, remaining northwest overnight. Wind speeds will decrease overnight/Saturday morning while becoming more westerly. Surface high pressure will move quickly east of the region on Saturday, allowing southerly winds to return. 79 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Dallas-Ft. Worth 78 48 70 53 79 / 100 20 0 0 0 Waco 81 45 73 50 83 / 90 40 0 0 0 Paris 75 45 65 48 74 / 100 90 0 0 5 Denton 75 43 70 50 79 / 100 10 0 0 0 McKinney 76 45 67 49 78 / 100 40 0 0 0 Dallas 78 49 69 54 79 / 100 30 0 0 0 Terrell 78 46 69 50 78 / 100 70 0 0 0 Corsicana 80 49 71 53 80 / 100 70 0 0 0 Temple 81 46 74 49 82 / 90 50 0 0 0 Mineral Wells 77 41 73 50 84 / 70 5 0 0 0 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1105 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-051130- 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- 1105 AM CDT Fri Nov 4 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Numerous thunderstorms are expected across much of the region this afternoon and evening. Some storms may become severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. The best chances for storms and highest severe weather threat will be along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor. Heavy rain may also occur at times and could cause localized flooding issues. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. There is a slight chance of storms on Monday and again on Thursday, but severe weather appears unlikely at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is likely this afternoon primarily for locations along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor..
The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 140 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:18 UTC.
10 hail, 7 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near North Texas Regional Airport in Sherman, TX.
A trained spotter reported brief quarter sized hail about 3 miles northwest of Denison, TX.
A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail in Everman, TX.
A trained spotter reported penny sized hail near Little Elm, TX.
A 61 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet site in north Dallas.
A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Farmersville, TX.
A public report indicated 4-inch diameter tree branches down on Foutch Road in Pilot Point, TX.
A public report indicated nickel sized hail in Bedford, TX.
A 63 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Surface Observation System at DFW International Airport.
A trained spotter reported power poles down on Highway 380 just east of Lincoln Park, TX.
A tornado formed near Brookston in western Lamar County and tracked rapidly northeastward, passing to the northwest of Paris, Texas before exiting the northern edge of Lamar County, east of Arthur City. The tornado continued into Choctaw County Oklahoma and additional information about the damage in that county can be found in a separate entry. Several dozen individual homes, businesses and outbuildings were impacted across western and northern Lamar County. Damage consistent with EF-3 intensity tornadic winds of 150-160 mph were identified at several locations west through north of Paris. In particular, several residences along Farm Market Road 1499 northwest of Paris were completely unroofed, with most external and internal walls destroyed. This damage was consistent with tornado intensities of approximately 160 mph. One particular house on CR 33620 revealed EF-4 damage, with estimated winds of at least 170 MPH. EF-3 damage of 145 to 155 mph was also identified with a small number of structures along Farm to Market Road 906 near Mideity, as well as with a residence along Farm to Market Road 2820 west-northwest of Paris. Primary damage to these structures was the total loss of roofs and large-scale interior and exterior wall failure. EF-2 damage, consistent with winds of 111 to 135 mph, was identified with a number of other structures along the tornado's path. Structures with this degree of damage had either all or large portions of their roofs destroyed or significantly damaged, with some wall failures. Widespread EF-1 damage was also apparent all along the track from Brookston to east of Arthur City, as evidenced by trees uprooted, power poles snapped, outbuildings severely damaged, and/or wood frame homes with serious roof damage. Maximum estimated winds were 170 mph.
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Quinlan, TX.
A public report indicated quarter sized hail between Quinlan and West Tawakoni, TX.
A barn was damaged and partially collapsed on J O Junge Rd. Additional tree damage was reported along CR 310a to the northeast of this location.
A trained spotter reported baseball sized hail in Point, TX.
A tornado started in northern Rains County crossing FM 514 near Daugherty. In this area, damage to a carport was noted along with damage to large trees. The tornado moved northeast causing notable tree damage to the Clifton Cemetery. The tornado continued northeast into southern Hopkins County where its track was traced by tree damage. Additional information on the tornado track in Hopkins County can found in a separate entry. Video evidence shows this tornado lifted just east of Hopkins County Road 1159 before the next tornado started. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.
A public report indicated golf ball sized hail in Miller Grove, TX.
This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that started in northern Rains County. The tornado moved northeast causing notable tree damage to the Clifton Cemetery in Rains County. The tornado continued northeast into southern Hopkins County where its track was traced by tree damage. Video evidence shows this tornado lifted just east of Hopkins County Road 1159 before the next tornado started. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.
According to eyewitness and video the second tornado started in a field west of County Road 1164. It moved northeast striking a home at the intersection of CR 3389 and FM 1567. This home sustained EF2 damage when the winds took the roof and attic off the house. The tornado continued NE across open field before striking a few homes off of CR 1181. One home along 1181 sustained EF2 damage and was pushed off its support. Two more homes were damaged on the east side of 1181, and the tornado dissipated soon after. Maximum estimated winds were 120 mph.
The tornado first touched down around 5:35 PM south of Malakoff, hitting a private family property and wedding venue just west of CR 3441. The tornado continued to move northeast and damaged another family home on CR 1208. The tornado made a continuous path northeast, marked by damage to trees and outbuildings. The tornado moved through Athens, damaging additional structures and uprooting/snapping trees. A Dollar General had its windows blown out. The tornado moved over the Athens Steel Building Corporation, causing the most significant damage of the tornado track. Damage included collapse of the southern portion of the structure. The tornado exited the city and dissipated after damaging structures and trees in the Trey Meadows neighborhood, southwest of Murchison around 5:58 PM. Maximum estimated winds were 115 mph.
Trees were reported down near FM 751 between Lake Tawakoni and Wills Point.
A dairy farm on CR 2408 was damaged and several trees were snapped in the same area. Sheets of tin roofing were blown off the buildings on the farm, and a large barn was destroyed.
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