Willow Park Emergency Management/Fire Marshal's Office

06/30/2025

As we head into the holiday week, we’d like to remind all residents of Willow Park that the sale, possession, and use of fireworks within the city is AGAINST THE LAW, period. At best, you will be fined if you’re violating the ordinance. At worst, you could be charged with arson if you start a fire. This includes even the “little ones” like sparklers (which get as hot as a blowtorch, by the way).
To report fireworks, please call the NON-EMERGENCY line at (817) 594-8845. To report a fire, call 911.
Make good choices for your neighbors, your property, your community, and your first responders. As always, we will be here if you need us

05/06/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for eastern Parker County through 1:30 p.m.
Be aware of your surroundings and don't drive on flooded roads.

04/17/2025

From our friends at the National Weather Service: keep an eye on conditions this weekend and be prepared if severe weather strikes!

Bottom Line
A couple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected from late Friday night through Sunday morning. The most widespread thunderstorms will occur Saturday and Saturday night. Some severe weather is expected.

Overview
● Thunderstorm chances will begin late Friday evening across parts of Northwest Texas. Some of this activity may spread into the I-35 corridor overnight and early Saturday morning. A few of these storms could be severe.
● Another round of more widespread thunderstorms will develop Saturday afternoon and evening which should move across most of the region overnight into Sunday.
● Damaging wind gusts and hail will be the primary threats. The tornado threat is low.
● Localized heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding, and this would be most likely near or north of I-20 where isolated rainfall amounts of 3-4 inches are possible. Most of the area will see 1-2” of total rainfall this weekend, with perhaps less than an inch in Central Texas.
● Most activity is expected to exit the area to the east on Easter Sunday morning.

03/29/2025

The highest threat for hail and winds is predicted at this time to be south of us, but still a good idea to make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts in case of severe weather.

03/20/2025

Happy first day of Spring, Willow Park! We are loving the blue skies and green grass, but spring also means it's peak storm season! Are you and your family ready?
✔️Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you're at risk for severe weather. Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. Check the Weather-Ready Nation for tips.
✔️Sign Up for Notifications: Outdoor sirens are a great tool for our community's safety, but they are designed to only be heard outdoors. We recommend having multiple ways to receive alerts, including our emergency notification system: https://www.willowparktx.gov/home/urgent-alerts/sign-city-alerts
✔️Create a Communications Plan: Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. Pick a safe room in your home such as a storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. Get more ideas for a plan at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
✔️Practice Your Plan: Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when severe thunderstorm warnings are issued. Don't forget pets if time allows.
✔️Prepare Your Home: Keep trees and branches trimmed near your house. If you have time before severe weather hits, secure loose objects, close windows and doors, and move any valuable objects inside or under a sturdy structure.
✔️Help Your Neighbor: Encourage your loved ones to prepare for severe thunderstorms. Take CPR training so you can help if someone is hurt during severe weather.
Stay safe this spring, and all seasons, Willow Park!

03/17/2025

03/14/2025

Today's word of the day is blustery. High winds and very low humidity will make for dangerous fire conditions. Please act accordingly and make good choices.

03/13/2025

A two-fer tomorrow: we are not only under a High Wind Warning from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., we are also under a Fire Weather Warning from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fire conditions will be EXTREMELY dangerous, so please consider this advice:

PREPARING FOR HIGH WINDS
In advance of any high winds, be sure your property is secure. Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures, loose roofing materials and objects in yards, patios, roofs or balconies that could blow away. If a wind warning is issued consider the following:
Tune in to local weather forecasts and bulletins issued by the National Weather Service on the web, NOAA Weather Radio or local TV and radio stations.
Ensure windows and doors are secure. Check shutters and other exterior features.
Bring in unsecured objects from patios and balconies and secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture or garbage cans that could blow away and cause damage or injury.
Charge batteries of all essential items such as cell phones, booster packs and weather radios.
WHAT TO DO DURING A FIRE WEATHER WARNING
Avoid outdoor burning. Check with the Parker County Office of Emergency Services for burn status.
Don’t throw cigarette butts out of the car windows or on the ground.
Secure tow chains and make sure nothing is dragging on vehicles/trailers.
Call 911 immediately if you see a fire.
Use common sense and be a good neighbor.

03/12/2025

We are now officially under a "Fire Weather Watch" through Friday. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Things that are extra important right now:
- avoid burning or welding
- don't throw cigarette butts outside
- be safe when grilling or other outdoor activities
- don't drag chains or anything else behind your trailers
- call 911 immediately if you see a fire
- use common sense and be a good neighbor.
If you see smoke or a fire, report it to 911 as quickly as you can.
Stay safe, Willow Park.

03/05/2025

Today at 1 p.m., Parker County Emergency Services District 1 will conduct a test of the outdoor warning system. Here's a few fun facts about the sirens:
1. The sirens are typically tested on the first Wednesday of every month - weather permitting. No tests are run when there is a threat of bad weather.
2. The sirens are only meant to be heard OUTDOORS. Can't hear them inside your house? That's why we recommend having a weather app or some other way to get alerts. More than one is best.
3. Sirens are for more than just tornados – they also activate for winds that reach at least 70 mph, hail that’s at least 1.5 inches across, and sometimes they can be activated for other emergencies such as hazardous materials in the atmosphere or a dam failure.
If you hear the sirens during a non-test time, it always means SEEK SHELTER NOW. For more information on preparing for spring storms and other emergencies, visit https://knowhat2do.com/severe-weather/

03/03/2025

With the possibility of severe weather overnight, we'd like to take a moment to let folks know about the National Weather Service's difference between a watch/warning, including their new term "tornado emergency." As usual, we are using tacos as a plain-language example.

👀Watch: all the ingredients for tacos are present.

🚨Warning: we are having tacos. Like right now.

🌪 Emergency: a violent taco is on the ground in the watch area. Threats to life and property are present. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

Obviously, tornados - unlike tacos - are no laughing matter, and we encourage everyone to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts as we move into spring storm season, and have a plan for when severe weather strikes. Stay safe, Willow Park!

01/21/2025

The 2025 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Office located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Parker County on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, from 6-8 PM at the Weatherford College WORK Building, Room 301-303. Officially known as the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class, the program will be held in partnership with Parker County Emergency Management. There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Parker County to attend.
This class is for established storm spotters and/or anyone who is interested in learning more about severe weather threats in North and Central Texas and how to be prepared. The class will feature an in-depth review and study of the various threats posed by severe thunderstorms. The program will also explore thunderstorm characteristics and features associated with severe and non-severe storms. Additionally, the program highlights severe weather safety and how you can report severe weather information to the NWS Fort Worth Office and local public safety officials.
The Parker County Severe Weather Education class is part of NWS Fort Worth’s annual severe weather preparedness campaign and is one of several severe weather training programs the NWS Fort Worth Office will conduct around the region between January and March 2025. Other classes across the region can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap.