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Severe Weather Expected for Portions of the Midwest; Excessive Heat for the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe storms capable of producing severe winds, large hail, tornadoes and heavy rainfall are expected through this evening across portions of the Midwest. A Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of Severe Storms and Excessive Rainfall is in effect. Excessive heat will continue to impact the Central and Eastern U.S. this week. Read More >

Fort Worth CWSU

Center Weather Service Unit

ZFW Controller Training

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One of the services provided by the Fort Worth Center Weather Center Service (CWSU) is to provide twice-per-year refresher training on both warm season convective (thunderstorm) hazards and winter weather hazards. Links to the training presentations provided by the Fort Worth CWSU can be found below both in a recorded video format and as slides in PDF format.

Training Series Video Slides
Warm Season: thunderstorms, gust fronts, density altitude, etc. (updated Feb. 2024) MP4 File (24.1 MB) PDF File (3.5 MB)
Cold Season: icing, turbulence, winter weather, low ceilings/visibility, etc. Coming soon! Coming soon!