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Weather Preparedness

Sign Up for Weather Alerts Through the NWS Fort Worth Office

The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth covers Tarrant County and issues forecasts, watches, and warnings for tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Fort Worth covers Tarrant County. You can get free weather alerts by signing up at weather.gov/fwd or through a weather app that uses NWS data. The Fort Worth office also posts storm summaries and climate data specific to the county.

For the most reliable alert during a fast-moving storm, a NOAA weather radio is a good tool to have at home. Your cell phone also gets Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) automatically for tornado warnings and flash flood warnings — make sure your phone's emergency alerts are turned on. Do not wait for a big storm to test your alert setup.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth – Fort Worth/Dallas Weather Office

More Tarrant County notes

Property Appraisal

Who Appraises Your Property in Tarrant County

The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) sets the value of your property each year, and that value determines how much tax you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Tarrant County

Homeowners who live in their Tarrant County home can apply for a homestead exemption to lower their property tax bill.

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Appraisal Cap

The 10% Cap on Your Home's Appraised Value in Tarrant County

Once you have a homestead exemption on file, TAD can raise your home's appraised value by no more than 10% per year.

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Tax Protest

How to Protest Your Property Tax Value in Tarrant County

If you think TAD overvalued your property, you can protest — the deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice arrives.

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