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Fort Worth Tornado Outbreak of 2000: Radar Analysis and Track

WFAAApril 7, 20251 min1,553 views
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Radar Analysis of the 2000 Fort Worth Tornado

  • Velocity scan technology from March 28th, 2000, revealed strong rotation indicated by bright blue and red colors close together.
  • 🎯 The hook echo of the supercell in Fort Worth was clearly visible and matched the observed rotation.

Tornado Track and Impact

  • 📍 The tornado first touched down in the River Oaks area on the west-northwest side of downtown Fort Worth.
  • 🏫 It then tracked towards Castleberry High School, where the football field was visible on the radar.
  • 🏙️ After crossing the Trinity River, the tornado turned due east into downtown Fort Worth, causing significant damage.
  • ⏱️ The tornado was on the ground for 10 minutes, covering a four-mile track before lifting just before I-35W.
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