Another complex of thunderstorms moved southeast through North and Central Texas during the day on May 30, producing scattered wind damage and severe hail along with some flash flooding. A second round of storms initiated along the dryline Thursday evening, producing more severe weather and flash flooding overnight into the early morning hours of May 31.
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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.
Another complex of thunderstorms moved southeast through North and Central Texas during the day on May 30, producing scattered wind damage and severe hail along with some flash flooding. A second round of storms initiated along the dryline Thursday evening, producing more severe weather and flash flooding overnight into the early morning hours of May 31. After above normal rainfall throughout the month, grounds were so saturated that it didn't take much to cause flash flooding or knock down trees.
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 May 30, 3:58 AM CST, 6 hours 32 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 458 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024 ...New Short Term, Aviation... .SHORT TERM... /NEW/ Update: No changes. Thank you, NWS for a great career and letting me realize my dream. Keep doing what you do and protecting life and property. We make a difference! God Bless. 05/Marty Previous Discussion: /End of The Week/ The unsettled pattern with a round of storms and locally heavy rainfall primarily for North Texas this afternoon, possibly into early evening NE counties. A brief reprieve occurs before another MCS in northwest flow arrives overnight with similar impacts. The third round you ask? Possibly late Friday morning or afternoon, though this certainly looks more uncertain than the others. Highs will be confined in the 70s/80s (which we'll take this time of year) with lows in the 60s to lower 70s. ------------------------------------------------------------ Now for the solemn, but also happy part... With that said, this will be my final forecast discussion after 30 years in the NWS, 25 years of those a lead meteorologist. I will always love love meteorology, forecasting, and the science. That will never change! What I won't miss is the 3 decades of rotating, weekly shifts, some 6-7 days long. You throw in all the OT for hazardous weather and it can take it's toll on just about anyone. I've especially enjoyed the outreach through the years as well meeting and working along with so many great partners, especially the EM community both young and old that I was honored to meet through school talks, SKYWARN, and of course my favorite, StormReady which I can't understate the importance of these events. However, it is time for me to gallop off into the sunset and to new pastures in life and see where it takes me. I had the honor of working in at 5 NWS offices(Brownsville TX, Goodland KS, Spokane WA, Jackson MS, and here in Fort Worth the past 22 years) and in 3 NWS regions(Southern, Central, and Western). I've had many mentors through the years, some that are no longer with us and have made so many connections and lifetime friendships with colleagues throughout (you all know who you are) through those offices, training workshops in Boulder CO, Kansas City MO, and Atlanta GA, as well as region offices. I write this with mixed emotions as I remember the first day in Brownsville TX May 24th, 1994(happens to be my wife of 29 years birthday as well). Throw in all the historic winter, tropical, and tornadic/severe weather events I've part of with awesome colleagues and meteorologists will always remain vivid in my mind and NEVER fade and last my entire lifetime! I will miss you all, you can bet on that. I wish you all the best in the future and hope your memories of me are good ones! Have a great Summer and rest of 2024 and beyond! Sincerely, 05/Marty && .LONG TERM... /Issued 305 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024/ /Friday Night Onward/ Showers and thunderstorms will shift south and east of the region Friday night as the shortwave responsible for our late week convection heads for the Mississippi Valley. A remnant surface front will still linger near the Red River, however, providing a focus for isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. These storms will be mainly along and north of the Highway 380 corridor, though one or two could drift south to near I-20 before dissipating Saturday evening. Large hail and damaging winds would be possible with any of these storms given the strong instability and decent amounts of deep layer shear available. Additional thunderstorms will be possible Saturday night into Sunday associated with dryline convection to our west. A weak shortwave will help initiate thunderstorms across the TX South Plains and western Concho Valley Saturday late afternoon and evening in the vicinity of the dryline. Eastward propagation would bring these storms into western portions of North and Central Texas after midnight Saturday night, then through the I-35 corridor early Sunday morning. The highest severe weather threat would be across the western zones where better instability will exist, though a damaging wind concern may continue overnight if a decent cold pool develops. Showers and storms will weaken with the loss of the low level jet Sunday morning, but should redevelop east of I-35 Sunday afternoon as instability increases. All activity should dissipate while exiting to the east Monday night. The persistent mid level ridge centered over Mexico will expand north through he southern Rockies during the first half of next week, veering winds aloft to the northwest and eventually to the north by Wednesday. This pattern will alternate the region between hot and humid conditions associated with the ridge and rain cooled air associated with thunderstorms dropping south from the Plains into North and Central Texas. Timing is a bit uncertain, but the latest guidance indicates one storm complex arriving MOnday night, with another sometime on Wednesday. Damaging winds would likely be the primary threat in each case. The ridge will expand east after Wednesday, possibly shutting down convective weather and heating things up for the latter half of next week. 30 && .AVIATION... /NEW/ Update: /12z TAFs/ MVFR cigs now moving into the eastern D10 and near Waco as well, so no real changes there. The only change below will be to bring first round of VCTS in 2-3 hours sooner, as NW TX activity appears to be "cold pooling" again with CAMs catching on to that, so more likely a 16z-17z start instead of 20z. My last aviation shift, so to all my colleagues, thanks for the collaboration through the years. 05/ Previous Discussion: /06z TAFs/ The primary challenges remain timing of morning MVFR/IFR conditions, then timing a couple rounds of strong to severe TSRA. One round will be around 21z, with the other arriving near 06z. VFR cigs may not return until just before the first round of storms by/after 18z. Otherwise, SE winds around 10 kts will prevail. 05/Marty && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Dallas-Ft. Worth 86 69 80 71 85 / 60 80 70 40 40 Waco 84 70 80 71 85 / 50 70 80 30 40 Paris 83 66 80 68 83 / 60 70 80 50 40 Denton 83 67 79 68 85 / 70 80 70 30 40 McKinney 84 67 79 70 84 / 70 70 80 40 40 Dallas 85 69 80 71 86 / 60 80 70 40 40 Terrell 83 68 79 70 83 / 60 70 80 40 40 Corsicana 84 71 79 71 85 / 60 60 80 40 40 Temple 85 71 81 71 85 / 40 70 70 30 30 Mineral Wells 82 68 78 69 85 / 50 70 70 30 20 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 304 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024 TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-310815- 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- 304 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Thunderstorms will move through the region today, with another round expected tonight. Some may be severe with large hail and damaging winds, and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rain may also produce flooding in some areas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Periodic storm chances are expected Friday through the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed today and again tonight.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
801 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
TXZ100-101-115-116-301330-
Palo Pinto TX-Stephens TX-Young TX-Jack TX-
801 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Young, Jack,
northeastern Stephens and northern Palo Pinto Counties through 830 AM
CDT...
At 800 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Jacksboro, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Jacksboro around 805 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Jermyn, Lost Creek
Reservoir, Cundiff, Newcastle, Jean, Murray, Loving, Gibtown, Joplin,
and Eliasville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 9895 3340 9842 3347 9842 3347 9798
3344 9798 3343 9792 3300 9792 3300 9805
3271 9806 3275 9896
TIME...MOT...LOC 1300Z 268DEG 32KT 3329 9829
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
SanchezSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
837 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
TXZ091-092-101-102-115>117-301415-
Palo Pinto TX-Parker TX-Stephens TX-Cooke TX-Montague TX-Wise TX-
Jack TX-
837 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Montague, Wise,
eastern Jack, western Parker, east central Stephens, Palo Pinto and
western Cooke Counties through 915 AM CDT...
At 836 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Terral to 6 miles east of Jacksboro to
near Caddo. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gust of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Bowie, Nocona, Graford, Lake Bridgeport, and Lake Amon G Carter
around 840 AM CDT.
Palo Pinto around 845 AM CDT.
Chico, Lake Nocona, and Sunset around 850 AM CDT.
Bridgeport around 855 AM CDT.
Mineral Wells, Alvord, and Lake Palo Pinto around 900 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Adell, Cundiff,
Rosston, Cottondale, Dennis, Bulcher, Park Springs, Capps Corner,
Crafton, and Nocona Hills.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 387 and 406.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3393 9759 3390 9756 3392 9749 3389 9745
3383 9746 3382 9738 3388 9733 3386 9733
3389 9731 3315 9754 3259 9789 3266 9869
3324 9811 3347 9804 3347 9798 3363 9798
3386 9791 3386 9783 3393 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 1336Z 281DEG 26KT 3386 9784 3324 9804 3271 9857
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
SanchezSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1010 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
TXZ092-093-103-301545-
Denton TX-Grayson TX-Cooke TX-
1010 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Denton, southern Cooke and western Grayson Counties through 1045 AM
CDT...
At 1009 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Lindsay, or 7 miles south of Gainesville, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Gainesville around 1015 AM CDT.
Lake Kiowa around 1020 AM CDT.
Whitesboro and Collinsville around 1035 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Dixie, Ethel, Tioga,
Southmayd, Road Runner, Valley View, Lois, Sturgeon, Sadler, and Lake
Ray Roberts.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 480 and 502.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3345 9664 3338 9728 3364 9738 3372 9715
3372 9711 3375 9708 3385 9680
TIME...MOT...LOC 1509Z 247DEG 32KT 3353 9720
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
SanchezSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1027 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
TXZ100-101-301600-
Young TX-Jack TX-
1027 AM CDT Thu May 30 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Young
and northwestern Jack Counties through 1100 AM CDT...
At 1026 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Bryson, or 16 miles east of Olney, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Young
and northwestern Jack Counties, including the following locations...
Antelope, Jermyn, Loving, and Postoak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 9842 3347 9842 3347 9808 3326 9805
3322 9856 3339 9858
TIME...MOT...LOC 1526Z 257DEG 26KT 3335 9848
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
SanchezThe Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 117 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:30 UTC.
22 flash flood, 11 hail, 11 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Emergency management reported that FM 1306 at the Interstate 35 service road was flooded between Gainesville and Valley View.
Broadcast media reported a car stalled in high water.
Texas Department of Transportation reported water blocking 2 lanes and the shoulder on I-35E at Oak Lawn Avenue.
WFAA media reported a closed highway/ramp due to high water at I-35E and Market Center.
Emergency management reported that the road was impassable at US Highway 380 and Dallas North Tollway.
A public report indicated 2-inch diameter hail near the intersection of US Highway 77 and Dart Way in Waxahachie.
Broadcast media reported that Park Central Dr under Highway 635 was flooded and impassable.
Emergency management reported that strong winds blew down a brick side wall of a car wash.
A public report indicated a water rescue in Italy.
Emergency management reported water rescues in Waxahachie.
Various flooded roads were reported in Granbury by the emergency manager.
Emergency management reported that CR 1224 and CR 1121 in Cleburne was closed due to flooding.
A trained spotter reported a water rescue near West Parker Rd and Willow Bend Drive, where a kayaker was reportedly hanging onto a tree to escape flood waters.
Broadcast media reported 15 water rescues across North Dallas, including one requiring a boat near 7600 Greenville Ave.
Emergency management reported large tree limbs down in Coolidge.
Emergency management reported that Jester between 5th and 6th St was flooded in Coolidge.
Fire and rescue reported Ellis St and Yeagua St flooded.
A 60 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Weather Observation System at Hearne Municipal Airport.
A NWS employee reported quarter sized hail in Burleson.
Village Creek at Everman rose 9 feet from 12AM to 2 AM.
Emergency management reported a couple of roads flooded in south Fort Worth.
Emergency management reported that Oak Grove Rd S was closed due to flooding.
TXDOT reported multiple closed roadways across the city due to flooding.
Emergency management reported multiple county road closures due to flooding including CR 4235. Several bridge approaches were washed out.
An amateur radio report indicated a 62 MPH wind gust measured 2 miles north of Evant.
A 61 MPH wind gust was measured at McGregor Municipal Airport in Waco.
A social media video indicated roof damage at the Waco First Assembly of God.
Several public reports were received indicating that trees were blown down and uprooted.
Broadcast media reported a 64 MPH wind gust measured in Woodway.
A public report indicated 3-inch tree limbs and power poles broken.
A public report indicated trees snapped near Franklin and 7th in downtown Waco.
Report from mPING: Street/road flooding; Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.
A public report contained a photo of the roof at the World Finance building in Marlin, TX collapsed.
A trained spotter reported roads and houses flooded in Stephenville.
Broadcast media reported multiple flooded roads throughout Waco.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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