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Flash Flood Warning 17, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 28, 20174 counties in Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this flash flood warning at May 28, 2017, 5:33 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 28, 2017, 5:33 PM CDT (22:33 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2017, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Edwards County, TX, Kerr County, TX, Real County, TX, Uvalde County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:36 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Del Rio, TX (KDLF), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 131 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Del Rio, TX at 12:00Z on 2017-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3017 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Del Rio, TX at 12:00Z on 2017-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
3017 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-339 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1097 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

112 
WGUS54 KEWX 282233
FFWEWX
TXC137-265-385-463-290200-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FF.W.0017.170528T2233Z-170529T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
533 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West central Kerr County in south central Texas...
  North central Uvalde County in south central Texas...
  South central Edwards County in south central Texas...
  Real County in south central Texas...

* Until 900 PM CDT

* At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain from west of Hunt to northeast of Barksdale and Camp 
  Wood. Up to four inches of rain have already fallen. Flash 
  flooding is expected to begin shortly. This will impacts the 
  numerous forks of the upper Guadalupe River, and upper reaches of 
  the Frio and Nueces Rivers. Highway 83 and numerous rural roads 
  will also be impacted.  

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Leakey, Camp Wood, Garner State Park, Tuff, Barksdale, Rio Frio,
  Vance, Kerr Wildlife Management Area and Prade Ranch.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 9937 2997 9936 2991 9954 2990 9960
      2978 9960 2956 9972 2956 10003 2995 10007
      3010 9966

$$

CP
3 follow-up statements
971 
WGUS74 KEWX 282331
FFSEWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
631 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

TXC137-265-385-463-290200-
/O.CON.KEWX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170529T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kerr TX-Uvalde TX-Edwards TX-Real TX-
631 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL KERR...NORTH CENTRAL UVALDE...SOUTH CENTRAL EDWARDS AND
REAL COUNTIES...

At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Up to four inches inches of rain have 
fallen throughout the afternoon across the warned area. Localized 
flash flooding is possibly ongoing especially north of Leaky across 
central Real County. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leakey, Camp Wood, Garner State Park, Tuff, Barksdale, Rio Frio,
Vance, Kerr Wildlife Management Area and Prade Ranch.

Additional rainfall amounts of about an inch are possible in the 
warned area as light to moderate rain continues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 9937 2997 9936 2991 9954 2990 9960
      2978 9960 2956 9972 2956 10003 2995 10007
      3010 9966

$$

AAT
575 
WGUS74 KEWX 290019
FFSEWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
719 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

TXC137-265-385-463-290200-
/O.CON.KEWX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170529T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kerr TX-Uvalde TX-Edwards TX-Real TX-
719 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL KERR...NORTH CENTRAL UVALDE...SOUTH CENTRAL EDWARDS AND
REAL COUNTIES...

At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated only light rain across the 
warned area. Up to 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash 
flooding will continue across the area. This will impact the upper 
reaches of the Guadalupe, Frio and Nueces Rivers. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leakey, Camp Wood, Garner State Park, Tuff, Barksdale, Rio Frio,
Vance, Kerr Wildlife Management Area and Prade Ranch.

Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1/4 inch are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 9937 2997 9936 2991 9954 2990 9960
      2978 9960 2956 9972 2956 10003 2995 10007
      3010 9966

$$

CP
822 
WGUS74 KEWX 290153
FFSEWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
853 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

TXC137-265-385-463-290202-
/O.EXP.KEWX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170529T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kerr TX-Uvalde TX-Edwards TX-Real TX-
853 PM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL KERR...NORTH CENTRAL
UVALDE...SOUTH CENTRAL EDWARDS AND REAL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 900
PM CDT...

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to 
pose a threat. However, the Frio river may reach bankfull over the 
next few hours due to earlier heavy rains. Please continue to heed 
any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3014 9937 2997 9936 2991 9954 2990 9960
      2978 9960 2956 9972 2956 10003 2995 10007
      3010 9966

$$

CP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 12:05 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet40 min
May 28, 2:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal47 min
May 28, 2:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Real82 min
May 28, 3:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Val Verde77 min
May 28, 3:25 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Real, Val Verde4 hr
May 28, 3:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKerr78 min
May 28, 4:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGillespie48 min
May 28, 4:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Real78 min
May 28, 4:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Val Verde74 min
May 28, 4:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet42 min
May 28, 4:51 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXKerr, Real3 hr
May 28, 4:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie47 min
May 28, 4:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBurnet, Williamson46 min
May 28, 5:05 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie3 hr
May 28, 5:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBurnet, Williamson3 hr
May 28, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Real31 min
May 28, 5:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Val Verde80 min
May 28, 5:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Val Verde79 min
May 28, 5:42 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kerr4 hr
May 28, 5:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXKinney, Val Verde3 hr
May 28, 5:59 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXEdwards, Val Verde3 hr
May 28, 6:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKerr51 min
May 28, 6:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXTravis, Williamson48 min
May 28, 6:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr62 min
May 28, 6:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala69 min
May 28, 6:44 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Val Verde4 hr
May 28, 6:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit47 min

Nearby

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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.