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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this tornado warning at Jun 3, 2007, 12:12 AM CDT for Gaines County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2007, 12:12 AM CDT (05:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 3, 2007, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Gaines County, TX
The radar
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 12:23 AM CDT | HAIL 2.75 | Loop, TX | BASEBALL SIZE HAIL IN LOOP. |
| Jun 3, 12:40 AM CDT | TORNADO | 5 Sse Loop, TX | TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR INTERSECTION OF CR 116 AND CR 131. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 10:36 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 97 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1245 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -98 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1986 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000
WFUS54 KMAF 030511
TORMAF
TXC165-030600-
/O.NEW.KMAF.TO.W.0045.070603T0512Z-070603T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1212 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN GAINES COUNTY IN WEST TEXAS...
* UNTIL 100 AM CDT
* AT 1209 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR ASHMORE...
OR 16 MILES EAST OF SEAGRAVES...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 20 MPH.
* THE TORNADO WILL AFFECT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
ASHMORE...
CEDAR LAKE...
A TORNADO MAY FORM AT ANY TIME... TAKE COVER NOW. ABANDON MOBILE
HOMES AND VEHICLES FOR MORE SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. AVOID WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT SUNDAY MORNING FOR
WEST TEXAS.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER ONLY... CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE IN MIDLAND AT 1 800 597 3220.
LAT...LON 3289 10220 3262 10222 3266 10240 3294 10243
3294 10223
$$3 follow-up statements
000
WWUS54 KMAF 030524
SVSMAF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1224 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
TXC165-030600-
/O.CON.KMAF.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-070603T0600Z/
GAINES TX-
1224 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GAINES COUNTY...
AT 1221 AM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BASEBALL SIZE HAIL IN LOOP.
THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR ASHMORE...OR ABOUT 18 MILES EAST OF
SEAGRAVES...MOVING SOUTH AT 25 MPH.
A TORNADO MAY FORM AT ANY TIME... TAKE COVER NOW. ABANDON MOBILE
HOMES AND VEHICLES FOR MORE SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. AVOID WINDOWS.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT SUNDAY MORNING FOR
WEST TEXAS.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER ONLY... CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE IN MIDLAND AT 1 800 597 3220.
LAT...LON 3289 10220 3262 10222 3266 10240 3294 10243
3294 10223
$$000
WWUS54 KMAF 030539
SVSMAF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1238 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
TXC165-030600-
/O.CON.KMAF.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-070603T0600Z/
GAINES TX-
1238 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GAINES COUNTY...
AT 1234 AM CDT...LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO
NEAR CR116 AND EAST OF FM1429. THIS STORM WAS MOVING SOUTH AT 25 MPH.
SOME LOCATIONS AFFECTED BY THE TORNADO INCLUDE...EAST CENTRAL GAINES
COUNTY.
IN ADDITION TO THE TORNADO... THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
LARGE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. SEEK SAFE SHELTER
NOW.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT SUNDAY MORNING FOR
WEST TEXAS.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER ONLY... CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE IN MIDLAND AT 1 800 597 3220.
LAT...LON 3289 10220 3262 10222 3266 10240 3294 10243
3294 10223
$$000
WWUS54 KMAF 030551
SVSMAF
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1249 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
TXC165-030600-
/O.CON.KMAF.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-070603T0600Z/
GAINES TX-
1249 AM CDT SUN JUN 3 2007
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GAINES COUNTY...
AT 1246 AM CDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A FUNNEL AT CEDAR LAKE.
QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS ALSO REPORTED AT LOOP FROM A NEW STORM MOVING INTO
NORTHERN GAINES COUNTY. THESE STORMS WERE MOVING SOUTH AT 25 MPH.
SOME LOCATIONS AFFECTED BY THE TORNADO INCLUDE...EXTREME EAST CENTRAL
GAINES COUNTY AND EAST CENTRAL GAINES COUNTY.
IN ADDITION TO A TORNADO... THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
LARGE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. SEEK SAFE SHELTER
NOW.
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM CDT SUNDAY MORNING FOR
WEST TEXAS.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER ONLY... CALL THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE IN MIDLAND AT 1 800 597 3220.
LAT...LON 3289 10220 3262 10222 3266 10240 3294 10243
3294 10223
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 10:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden | 59 min |
| Jun 2, 11:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Borden | 39 min |
| Jun 2, 11:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Scurry | 58 min |
| Jun 2, 11:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Borden | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 12:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Mitchell | 58 min |
| Jun 3, 12:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden | 61 min |
| Jun 3, 12:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Dawson | 58 min |
| Jun 3, 12:59 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Gaines | 46 min |
| Jun 3, 1:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Mitchell | 59 min |
| Jun 3, 1:28 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Dawson | 47 min |
| Jun 3, 1:30 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Gaines | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 1:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Martin | 66 min |
| Jun 3, 1:54 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Gaines | 18 min |
| Jun 3, 2:01 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Andrews | 29 min |
| Jun 3, 2:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Howard | 53 min |
| Jun 3, 2:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Martin | 29 min |
| Jun 3, 3:00 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Glasscock | 60 min |
| Jun 3, 3:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Midland | 36 min |
| Jun 3, 1:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Gaines | 63 min |
| Jun 3, 2:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 65 min |
| Jun 3, 2:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Andrews | 62 min |
| Jun 3, 3:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 65 min |
| Jun 3, 3:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Presidio | 67 min |
| Jun 3, 3:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Loving, Winkler | 54 min |
| Jun 3, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Brewster, Pecos | 67 min |
| Jun 3, 3:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Midland | 66 min |
| Jun 3, 3:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Brewster | 61 min |
| Jun 3, 3:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 66 min |
| Jun 3, 4:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Brewster | 50 min |
| Jun 3, 4:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Winkler | 50 min |
| Jun 3, 4:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Glasscock | 61 min |
| Jun 3, 4:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Presidio | 60 min |
| Jun 3, 4:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 61 min |
| Jun 3, 4:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Ector | 57 min |
| Jun 3, 4:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Culberson | 54 min |
| Jun 3, 4:52 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Brewster | 38 min |
| Jun 3, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Reagan | 65 min |
| Jun 3, 5:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Brewster | 52 min |
| Jun 3, 5:35 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Ector | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 5:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane | 38 min |
| Jun 3, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Culberson | 50 min |
| Jun 3, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 31 min |
| Jun 3, 5:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Upton | 58 min |
| Jun 3, 6:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Reeves | 58 min |
| Jun 3, 6:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Brewster | 52 min |
| Jun 3, 6:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 56 min |
| Jun 3, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 64 min |
| Jun 3, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ward | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 6:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Loving | 29 min |
| Jun 3, 6:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MAF | Jeff Davis | 41 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.