Tropical Storm Lorena's remnants, a late-summer cold front, and an upper-level trough collectively contributed to significant thunderstorm activity across North Texas during the afternoon and evening of September 5th and into the morning of September 6th. Several of these storms generated damaging wind gusts and hail, while frequent cloud-to-ground lightning resulted in multiple residential fires.
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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.
Tropical Storm Lorena's remnants, a late-summer cold front, and an upper-level trough collectively contributed to significant thunderstorm activity across North Texas during the afternoon and evening of September 5th and into the morning of September 6th. Several of these storms generated damaging wind gusts and hail, while frequent cloud-to-ground lightning resulted in multiple residential fires.
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 Sep 5, 12:53 PM CST, 4 hours 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 153 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025 ...New Long Term... .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered thunderstorms may impact Friday evening/night sporting events across North Texas. Lightning and downburst winds will be the main threats. - Cooler weather and rain chances continue through Monday behind a cold front. Average total rainfall amounts over the four day period are expected to be around .75 inch or less. - Hotter and drier weather will return mid to late next week. && .SHORT TERM... /Issued 135 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025/ /Through Saturday Night/ A hot afternoon is still in store for much of the region with temperatures rising into the mid to upper 90s. An active period will begin later this afternoon through tonight as a cold front continues to slowly move across North Texas. Scattered showers and storms are still expected to develop near/along the front with the support of a weak mid/upper level trough and daytime mixing. Based on the latest CAMs, the onset of storms should be after 3-4pm as the front aligns west-to-east north of I-20. The coverage of precipitation should increase in the evening hours, but some locations may miss the rain entirely. The threat for a few strong to marginally severe storms will exist for areas generally north of I-20 through the evening with damaging winds and small hail. Those with outdoor activities this evening should pay close attention to the weather due to the lightning threat with any storm. The rain/storms will continue to spread into Central Texas overnight as the front moves south but the severe threat is expected to diminish by then. Post frontal rain will persist into Saturday morning as continued tropical moisture gets transported into our region. The front should be south of our area by Saturday afternoon, but low rain/storm chances will persist for areas in Central/East Texas. The more exciting news continues to be the cooler weather expected tomorrow with highs staying in the 70s/80s area wide with the exception of the far southern zones where the front may linger longer keeping the highs in the mid/upper 80s. Sanchez && .LONG TERM... /NEW/ /Sunday and Next Week/ The long-term forecast features rain chances and below normal temperatures on Sunday followed by a warming trend next week. Areas across Central Texas will have the best rain/storm chances (50-60%) on Sunday where the rest of the region stays in the 20-40% range. A mid level wave will travel across Central Texas on Sunday keeping the highest coverage in that area. Guidance continue to trend lower with the rainfall totals through the weekend with average totals less than 1". A few locations could see between 1-2 inches, but the probabilities are still around 10%. A mid level ridge will take control of the weather pattern Tuesday through the rest of the week which will bring back the rain-free weather and warmer temperatures. We're looking at widespread highs in the low 90s Wednesday through Friday. Sanchez && .AVIATION... /Issued 135 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025/ /18Z TAFs/ Concerns...Potential for scattered storms late afternoon into the evening with FROPA. VFR with a mix of mid/high level clouds will continue the rest of the day. A cold front will continue to slowly move across North Texas late this afternoon into the evening. Scattered showers and storms are still expected to develop along and just behind the front. Confidence for TSRA to impact any of the DFW Metroplex sites is still too low to mention any TEMPO at this time, but the best timing for storms to be in the vicinity of most sites will be between 23Z through 05Z. Outside of the lightning threat, a few isolated storms could become strong to marginally severe with a threat for damaging winds and hail. This risk (including lightning) will decrease overnight as the front continues to push across Central Texas, but lingering light rain/showers will persist through Saturday morning. The combination of light rain and weak winds may result in MVFR ceilings Saturday morning, but should lift by 18Z Saturday. North winds will prevail behind the front, becoming breezy with FROPA this evening but eventually decreasing to less than 10 kt through tomorrow. Sanchez && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Limited spotter activation may be requested late this afternoon and evening for areas generally along and north of I-20. 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 97 67 81 69 84 / 20 40 30 10 20 Waco 98 72 80 70 84 / 0 20 30 20 50 Paris 92 67 78 64 82 / 20 60 40 10 10 Denton 96 64 81 65 84 / 30 40 30 10 20 McKinney 95 66 80 66 84 / 20 50 30 10 20 Dallas 97 68 81 69 85 / 10 40 30 20 20 Terrell 94 69 80 67 83 / 10 50 40 20 20 Corsicana 96 72 81 70 84 / 0 30 30 20 40 Temple 97 72 83 68 84 / 0 10 20 20 50 Mineral Wells 98 64 80 65 83 / 20 40 30 10 30 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. &&
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
306 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
TXZ101-102-052030-
Wise TX-Jack TX-
306 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Wise
and northeastern Jack Counties through 330 PM CDT...
At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacksboro, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Wise
and northeastern Jack Counties, including the following locations...
Lost Creek Reservoir, Cundiff, Wizard Wells, Crafton, and Vineyard.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3344 9798 3343 9783 3316 9797 3313 9811
3318 9816 3347 9811 3347 9798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 201DEG 20KT 3323 9804
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PraterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
327 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
TXZ091-101-102-052100-
Montague TX-Wise TX-Jack TX-
327 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Montague, northwestern Wise and northeastern Jack Counties through
400 PM CDT...
At 326 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newport, or 13 miles southwest of Bowie, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Amon G Carter around 330 PM CDT.
Bowie around 340 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Cundiff, Fruitland,
and Crafton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3358 9770 3328 9792 3334 9809 3347 9804
3347 9798 3365 9798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 206DEG 29KT 3339 9796
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PraterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
516 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
TXZ091-102-052245-
Montague TX-Wise TX-
516 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Montague and northeastern Wise Counties through 545 PM CDT...
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alvord, or 7 miles northwest of Decatur, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Alvord around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3318 9772 3335 9780 3354 9759 3332 9741
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 230DEG 14KT 3330 9769
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
PraterSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
548 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
TXZ102-103-052315-
Denton TX-Wise TX-
548 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Wise
and northwestern Denton Counties through 615 PM CDT...
At 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Fairview, or 8 miles east of Decatur, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Wise
and northwestern Denton Counties, including the following
locations... Stony, Ponder, Dish, Greenwood, and Slidell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3343 9729 3342 9729 3309 9727 3311 9759
3326 9761 3343 9758
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 266DEG 19KT 3321 9745
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PraterThe Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 72 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:05 UTC.
22 thunderstorm wind, 6 hail, 5 lightning, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A public report indicated damage to an outdoor metal building 6 miles east-southeast of Decatur. Some of the walls were collapsed and portions of the roof were destroyed.
The Automated Surface Observation System at Denton Enterprise Airport measured a 63 mph wind gust with strong winds behind the outflow boundary of a severe storm.
Social media pictures showed that trees and large tree limbs were blown down across the city of Denton.
A home weather station in Robson Ranch just west of Argyle recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
A public report indicated dime sized hail in Krum.
Denton Enterprise Airport recorded a 75 mph wind gust at 6:36 pm. Minor damage was reported to a hanger, and a number of small planes were damaged. Several trees were blown down on roads near the airport.
A trained spotter reported trees down in Lakewood Village.
A public report indicated that a tree fell through a fence, and flagpole was blown down on Coronado Trail in Frisco.
A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail midway between Denton and Prosper.
A trained spotter reported widespread tree damage in Aubrey.
A public report indicated quarter sized hail 2 miles east of Lincoln Park.
Mesonet station TWB73 Mustang Special Utility District on FM 2931 just east of Aubrey measured a 77 MPH wind gust.
A trained spotter reported considerable wind damage along FM 1385 into the Sutton Fields subdivision in Prosper. Construction trailers and equipment were tipped over, large trees and street signs were blown down, and outbuildings were damaged.
A public report indicated that much of the western portion of the Bethel Baptist Church roof on CR 128 was blown off.
A public report indicated that the roof covering and wood boards were partially torn off the side of a house in North Preston Lakes, north of Celina.
A public report indicated that an RV was blown over at Good Shephard RV Park just south of Gunter.
A broadcast media report indicated that Preston Trail Farms along Hwy 289 south of Gunter had a barn destroyed and roof damage to their feed store, with 3 goats killed.
A public report indicated half-dollar sized hail 4 miles west of Celina.
Gunter Volunteer Fire Department measured a wind gust of 74 mph. A survey from local officials indicated shingle and large tree limb damage in Gunter, along with outbuildings destroyed and barn doors damaged. The damage was consistent with strong straight line winds likely associated with a microburst.
A social media report indicated that the roof of a horse barn collapsed along Massey Road to the east of Gunter.
A public report indicated that several trees and power lines were blown down in and around Van Alstyne, with widespread power outages reported. A FEMA employee reported 12 inch or larger diameter trees were snapped just south of Van Alstyne.
Emergency management reported that street signs, tree limbs and trees were blown down across the city of Anna. An RV was also blown over on Highway 75 near the Anna/Van Alstyne line.
Local officials reported numerous trees and power lines down in and around Whitewright, along with with widespread power outages. One transmission line was also blown down.
Fannin Electric COOP reported numerous downed power lines, broken power poles, and downed trees across Fannin County, mostly concentrated in the Leonard, Trenton, Ector, and Telephone areas. A total of 8,000 power outages were also reported. Residents of Leonard reported some of the trees fell on cars and homes.
A 58 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Surface Observation System at Denton Enterprise Airport.
Amateur radio reported a 60 MPH wind gust measured at Guinn Hall of Texas Women's University.
A public report indicated quarter sized hail 3 miles east of Lincoln Park.
Dimed sized hail was reported in Arlington.
A home on Wynfield Drive near Analea Lane in Little Elm was struck by lightning and heavily damaged by the resulting fire.
A home on Jefferson Trail in Denton was struck by lightning and damaged by the resulting fire.
A large two story home on Glacier Point Court in the city of Prosper was struck by lightning and destroyed by resulting fire.
A home on Normandy Dr in Carrollton was reportedly struck by lightning and damaged by the resulting fire.
A home on Talbot Drive in Sunnyvale was struck by lightning and damaged by resulting fire.
A social media photo showed CR 142 flooded and impassable near Pidcoke.
A social media photo showed Bee House Creek had completely flooded CR 142 west of Pidcoke with several feet of water.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, September 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1293708, 1293724, 1293709, 1293725, 1293707, 1293723, 1293710, 1293711, 1293717, 1293730, 1293718, 1293720, 1293731, 1293732, 1293734, 1293735, 1293736, 1293719, 1293726, 1293738, 1293741, 1293742, 1293745, 1294882, 1294880, 1294881, 1294877, 1294879, 1294883, 1294884, 1294885, 1294887, 1294888, 1294417, 1294418.