Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
345 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

TXC161-282115-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240428T2115Z/
Freestone TX-
345 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FREESTONE COUNTY...

At 344 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Fairfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.
This tornado is about to cross I-45 south of Fairfield.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size 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...
Fairfield, Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield Lake, Lanely, Dew,
and Red Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3164 9580 3162 9579 3161 9581 3154 9617
      3166 9622 3184 9599 3182 9597 3179 9598
      3175 9588 3174 9587 3174 9588 3172 9587
      3172 9588 3169 9587 3170 9583 3167 9581
      3168 9578
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 234DEG 22KT 3162 9614

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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