5月17日，沃思堡国家气象局（NWS Fort Worth）发出警报，本周六下午3-10点，北德州及达福地区（Dallas-Fort Worth）可能有大风天气，伴随有破坏性大风和冰雹，部分地区有龙卷风可能。
“A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Texas until 10 PM. We are already beginning to see a few attempts at storm development just outside of our forecast area. Storms will initially be scattered but will increase in coverage through the rest of the afternoon.”
警告包括大风、冰雹，部分地区会出现龙卷风。
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