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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 68, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

June 4, 2017Aransas County, Refugio County, San Patricio County, Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 4, 2017, 6:24 PM CDT for Aransas County, Refugio County, San Patricio County, Texas. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 4, 2017, 6:24 PM CDT (23:24 UTC)
Expired: Jun 4, 2017, 6:54 PM CDT
In force: 30 min
Issued by: NWS Corpus Christi, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Aransas County, TX, Refugio County, TX, San Patricio County, TX

The radar

The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 35 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1740 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -64 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 863 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

852 
WUUS54 KCRP 042324
SVRCRP
TXC007-391-409-050015-
/O.NEW.KCRP.SV.W.0068.170604T2324Z-170605T0015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
624 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Aransas County in south central Texas...
  Northeastern San Patricio County in south central Texas...
  Southwestern Refugio County in south central Texas...

* Until 715 PM CDT

* At 624 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sinton,
  moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Rockport, Sinton, Taft, St. Paul, Bayside, Palm Harbor, Bonnie
  View, Copano Village, Fulton and Taft Southwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 2794 9755 2812 9758 2823 9707 2797 9703
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 261DEG 23KT 2805 9748 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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1 follow-up statement

274 
WWUS54 KCRP 042354
SVSCRP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
654 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

TXC007-391-409-050003-
/O.CAN.KCRP.SV.W.0068.000000T0000Z-170605T0015Z/
Aransas TX-San Patricio TX-Refugio TX-
654 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ARANSAS...
NORTHEASTERN SAN PATRICIO AND SOUTHWESTERN REFUGIO COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.  However small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 2794 9755 2812 9758 2823 9707 2797 9703
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 261DEG 23KT 2808 9727 

$$

TE

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Corpus Christi, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 4, 4:18 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 4:18 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
418 PM CDT Sun Jun 4 2017

.SHORT TERM (Tonight through Monday Night)...

You get a boundary, everyone gets a boundary. Boundaries galore
across the region as storms develop along them from the northeast
zones, to offshore and in between. Basically we are targeting the
eastern half of the CWA/MSA for tonight where the best moisture axis
and continued outflow boundary influences will remain. A majority of
the convection is sub-severe and expected to remain that way since
there is very little in the way of shear for more organization and
better updraft/downdraft separation. Some small hail, heavier rain,
and gusts to 50 mph are possible but being pulse convection, they
won't last long.

Another vort max pushes into the region from the northwest as the
mid-level low/trough moves by to our north. Again we favor the
eastern half of the region as PWATs continue to climb towards 2.0",
well above average, with boundaries hanging around. Activity should
begin to wane by late evening tomorrow with most activity over the
open gulf waters.

&&

.LONG TERM (Tuesday through Saturday)...

Rain chances will be winding down as the extended period opens as a
longwave pattern change gets underway. Just a small chance for
leftover showers on Tuesday as an upper trough clears the area, then
drier air begins to push into the region. One more weak disturbance
moves through on Wednesday, but by then we should be too dry for
rain.

After that ridging builds into South Texas, bringing dry weather and
gradually warming temperatures the rest of the week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Corpus Christi    73  91  74  91  73  /  40  60  40  30  10
Victoria          72  91  71  91  71  /  40  60  30  30  10
Laredo            74  99  76  97  74  /  10  10  10  10  10
Alice             71  95  73  94  71  /  30  60  20  20  10
Rockport          78  90  76  90  75  /  50  60  40  30  10
Cotulla           73  97  75  95  72  /  20  30  10  10  10
Kingsville        73  94  75  94  72  /  30  60  20  20  10
Navy Corpus       77  91  78  90  76  /  40  50  50  30  10

&&

.CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
GM...None.

&&

GH/77...SHORT TERM
JV/71...LONG TERM

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 4, 5:08 AM CDT, 13 hours 16 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
508 AM CDT Sun Jun 4 2017

GMZ230-235-250-255-270-275-TXZ229>234-239>247-051015-
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Bee-Goliad-Victoria-Webb-Duval-
Jim Wells-Kleberg-Nueces-San Patricio-Aransas-Refugio-Calhoun-
508 AM CDT Sun Jun 4 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Texas and the Middle
Texas Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected today. Severe
weather is not anticipated, however a few storms may become strong
with small hail and gusty winds. Some storms could produce locally
heavy rainfall.

Moderate Risk of Dangerous Rip Currents along the gulf-facing
beaches of South Texas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday.
Some storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. Isolated to
scattered thunderstorms will remain possible over much of South
Texas Monday night into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

CB/TMT

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 4, 4:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
447 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

TXZ243-244-042230-
Nueces-San Patricio-
447 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN NUECES AND
SOUTHEASTERN SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES...

At 446 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Taft, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Corpus Christi, Portland, Port Aransas, Taft, Ingleside, Aransas
Pass, Gregory, Ingleside On The Bay, Corpus Christi North Beach, Cole
Park, Mustang Island State Park, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi,
Downtown Corpus Christi, Taft Southwest and Corpus Christi Naval Air
Station.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 2786 9752 2801 9743 2790 9714 2790 9713
      2789 9709 2788 9706 2787 9706 2786 9707
      2785 9707 2786 9708 2785 9708 2784 9707
      2787 9703 2785 9705 2784 9705 2761 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 299DEG 13KT 2790 9741

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Special weather statement, Jun 4, 5:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
513 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

TXZ240>244-042315-
Jim Wells-Kleberg-Nueces-Duval-San Patricio-
513 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN DUVAL...
WESTERN NUECES...SOUTHWESTERN SAN PATRICIO...NORTHERN JIM WELLS AND
NORTHWESTERN KLEBERG COUNTIES...

At 513 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Alice Acres,
or near Alice, moving east at 55 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Kingsville, Alice, Robstown, San Diego, Benavides, Driscoll, Bishop,
Orange Grove, San Patricio, Banquete, San Jose, Tecalote, Calallen,
Kingsville Naval Air Station, Rosita, Alfred-South La Paloma,
Bluntzer, Ben Bolt, Palito Blanco and Alice Acres.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 2755 9851 2769 9858 2794 9845 2796 9760
      2747 9765
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 263DEG 49KT 2774 9812

TE

Local storm report, Jun 4, 5:27 PM CDT, 57 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CORPUS CHRISTI TX
527 PM CDT SUN JUN 04 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0523 PM     HAIL             CORPUS CHRISTI          27.75N  97.42W
06/04/2017  E0.88 INCH       NUECES             TX   LAW ENFORCEMENT

0523 PM     TSTM WND GST     CORPUS CHRISTI          27.75N  97.42W
06/04/2017  E60 MPH          NUECES             TX   LAW ENFORCEMENT

&&

EVENT NUMBER CRP1700200
EVENT NUMBER CRP1700201

DSV

Special weather statement, Jun 4, 5:28 PM CDT, 56 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
528 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

TXZ232-233-042315-
Bee-Goliad-
528 PM CDT SUN JUN 4 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN GOLIAD AND EAST
CENTRAL BEE COUNTIES...

At 528 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Berclair, or 12
miles east of Beeville, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Goliad, Fannin and Berclair.

LAT...LON 2864 9718 2861 9718 2859 9716 2858 9717
      2857 9716 2835 9755 2849 9767 2880 9732
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 231DEG 21KT 2847 9755

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Local storm report, Jun 4, 6:12 PM CDT, 12 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CORPUS CHRISTI TX
612 PM CDT SUN JUN 04 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0606 PM     HAIL             CORPUS CHRISTI          27.75N  97.42W
06/04/2017  M1.00 INCH       NUECES             TX   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NEAR ALAMEDA AND EVERHART STREET

&&

EVENT NUMBER CRP1700202

DSV

Local storm report, Jun 4, 6:14 PM CDT, 10 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CORPUS CHRISTI TX
614 PM CDT SUN JUN 04 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0606 PM     HAIL             CORPUS CHRISTI          27.75N  97.42W
06/04/2017  M1.75 INCH       NUECES             TX   PUBLIC

            ALAMEDA AND AIRLINE INTERSECTION

&&

EVENT NUMBER CRP1700203

DSV

The office that day

Everything else NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 4, 1:28 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Karnes	47 min
Jun 4, 1:49 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Bee	26 min
Jun 4, 1:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Goliad	31 min
Jun 4, 3:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Calhoun	47 min
Jun 4, 4:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	San Patricio	43 min
Jun 4, 4:47 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Nueces	43 min
Jun 4, 5:02 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Nueces, San Patricio	43 min
Jun 4, 5:04 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	CRP		56 min
Jun 4, 5:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Duval, Jim Wells	62 min
Jun 4, 5:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Goliad	47 min
Jun 4, 5:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Jim Wells, Nueces, San Patricio	41 min
Jun 4, 5:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Nueces	49 min
Jun 4, 5:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Bee, Goliad	48 min
Jun 4, 6:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Nueces	41 min
Jun 4, 6:12 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	CRP		63 min
Jun 4, 6:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Goliad, Victoria	50 min
Jun 4, 6:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Kleberg, Nueces	48 min
Jun 4, 6:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CRP	Nueces, San Patricio	117 min
Jun 4, 6:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Bee, Live Oak	55 min
Jun 4, 6:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Aransas, Refugio	29 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.