Tornado warning for northwestern McLennan, northeast Coryell, and southeastern Bosque counties in Central Texas until 615PM. Radar-indicated tornado is 8 miles northeast of Fort Gates or 8 miles east of Gatesville. This storm is moving north around 35 MPH. Clifton, Valley Mills, and Crawford are in the path. We recommend no travel on Highway 317 or Highway 6 near those towns until this storm moves north.

 

 

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
547 PM CST SUN JAN 15 2017

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern McLennan County in central Texas…
Northeastern Coryell County in central Texas…
Southeastern Bosque County in central Texas…

* Until 615 PM CST

* At 547 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Fort Gates, or 8 miles east of
Gatesville, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

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.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Crawford around 600 PM CST.
Clifton and Valley Mills around 615 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Oglesby, South Mountain and Gholson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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