Hazardous Weather Outlook for Kirk, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
701 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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701 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms continue this evening, mainly across Central
Texas. Widespread thunderstorms are then expected tonight across all
of North and Central Texas. Damaging wind gusts and flash flooding
are the main threats, with a lower threat of large hail and
tornadoes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Daily storm chances will continue through the weekend. The highest
severe threat during this timeframe will be Thursday evening into
Thursday night across Western North Texas. Heavy rainfall will likely
accompany this activity and could lead to localized flash flooding
concerns, especially over areas that are saturated from recent
rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Timely reports of severe weather and flooding tonight will be
greatly appreciated.
Flash Flood Warning for Kirk, Texas
Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
944 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Freestone County in central Texas...
Northeastern Limestone County in central Texas...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 944 PM CDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms continuing to
produce heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are possible. Flash flooding is already occurring. Emergency
management has reported several areas of flooding including
bridges closed along Highway 84 due to high water, flooding within
the city of Mexia, and other locations within Limestone and
Freestone Counties. People located within the warning area will
need to monitor for additional heavy rainfall through the
overnight that could worsen flooding conditions.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mexia, Groesbeck, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Lake Limestone, Fort
Parker State Park, Lake Mexia, Tehuacana, Kirvin, Fallon, Cotton
Gin, Freestone, Shiloh, Farrar, Donie, Box Church, Dew and Lanely.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Dangerous flash flooding is occurring or is imminent. Do not attempt
to travel unless you are fleeing flood waters. If you are in an area
subject to flooding, move to higher ground now.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
LAT...LON 3155 9595 3153 9598 3152 9600 3147 9612
3146 9613 3142 9622 3141 9624 3141 9625
3138 9632 3137 9632 3137 9633 3145 9659
3178 9662 3181 9630
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Warning for Kirk, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
822 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Navasota River Above Groesbeck affecting Limestone County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/fwd.
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822 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Navasota River above Groesbeck.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor out of bank flow will occur along the
left bank of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:10 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 8.1 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
LAT...LON 3166 9652 3154 9641 3151 9652 3162 9663
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kirk, Texas
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 173
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
745 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 173 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDERSON AUSTIN BASTROP
BELL BLANCO BRAZOS
BURLESON BURNET CALDWELL
COLORADO COMAL FALLS
FAYETTE FREESTONE GILLESPIE
GRIMES HAYS HOUSTON
KENDALL LEE LEON
LIMESTONE LLANO MADISON
MILAM MONTGOMERY POLK
ROBERTSON SAN JACINTO TRAVIS
TRINITY WALKER WALLER
WASHINGTON WILLIAMSON
Flood Watch for Kirk, Texas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1248 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
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Including the cities of Midlothian, Goldthwaite, Jewett,
Fairfield, Groesbeck, Teague, Hearne, Meridian, Grand Saline,
Ennis, Mexia, Oakwood, Hico, Lampasas, Van, Kaufman, Franklin,
Palestine, Gun Barrel City, Terrell, Clifton, Waco, Calvert,
Copperas Cove, Hamilton, Buffalo, Canton, Forney, Valley Mills,
Fort Cavazos, Waxahachie, Gatesville, Centerville, Cameron,
Hillsboro, Temple, Marlin, Killeen, Edgewood, Wills Point,
Corsicana, Wortham, Athens, Rockdale, and Normangee
1248 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas, including the
following counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Ellis, Falls,
Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Kaufman, Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan,
Mills, Navarro, Anderson, Henderson, Leon, Van Zandt, Milam and
Robertson.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor-drainage and urban areas. Creeks and
streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher
amounts up to 5 inches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.