Special Weather Statement, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
819 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017

.UPDATE...
The forecast has been updated to include the expansion of Tornado
Watch #108 to cover areas from Zavala county eastward into the
coastal plains. We have also increased rain chances across the I-35
and Highway 57 corridors to the southwest of San Antonio.

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.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 725 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017/

AVIATION.../12Z TAFS/
A severe line of showers and thunderstorms with hail up to 2 inches
will move into SAT/SSF around 1330Z, so have TSRA there until 1630Z
with IFR-MVFR ceilings and visibilities. Severe wind gusts have not
been confirmed as of yet, but gusts may increase as this line matures
and daytime heating commences. Although we have not added in wind
shear or stronger gusts at the current moment, we will amend as
necessary and gusts of at least 30-40 knots seem reasonable with the
line passage. The line is not expected to arrive at AUS until closer
to 15Z and ending around 17Z, but the showers currently going on
around AUS may transition to deep thunderstorms ahead of the line.
Thus, we have included the mention of TSRA by 14Z to account for this
possibility along with the potential for the line to accelerate a
bit as a bowing segment to the west of ERV moves in the direction of
AUS. Gusts with this line at AUS may be a bit stronger closer towards
40-50 knots given another hour or so of daytime heating. A tornado
is possible with these storms, particularly any cells that develop
ahead of the line. VCTS is mentioned through 18-19Z at the I-35 TAF
sites to account for uncertainty.

Dry air moving into the midlevels should gradually end the more
severe shower and thunderstorm threat by early afternoon for the I-35
corridor. Models are trending towards not having additional showers
and thunderstorms later tonight, but there is still a low chance some
elevated storms may redevelop as the upper level disturbance passes
to our north near the OK/TX border. We will continue to monitor this,
but for now have left this out of the TAFs based on trends and are
just highlighting gusty westerly winds up to 25 knots at all sites.
DRT should become VFR later around 16Z, whereas the I-35 corridor
should become VFR by early or mid-afternoon.

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 643 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017/

UPDATE...
We have updated the forecast to include the mention of Tornado Watch
#108, which is in effect for the Hill Country and portions of the
I-35 corridor until 1 PM today.

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 541 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017/

SHORT TERM (Today through Monday)...
A busy weather pattern is already underway and will continue into the
afternoon hours today. Currently, an upper level low pressure system
centered over north central Mexico can be seen on water vapor
imagery. To the east of this feature, convection continues to develop
over the Rio Grande plains and southern Edwards Plateau. Convection
is also being enhanced by a surface low just south of Del Rio and
cold front edging into the western Hill Country.

Severe weather concerns for today include damaging winds, large hail
and tornadoes, especially across the Hill Country and I-35 corridor.
We currently have an ongoing area of severe storms across portions of
the southern Edwards plateau, Rio Grande plains and western Hill
Country. With continued warm/moist advection in the low-levels along
with increasing lift in the mid and upper levels, the active weather
will spread eastward today. In addition, we are already seeing some
surface-based development in the warm sector and expect this trend to
continue with additional daytime heating. Based on the above, we
should see a gradual increase in the severe weather threat across
south central Texas today. In addition, concerns are also increasing
for heavy rainfall across the Hill Country and portions of the I-35
corridor. We have already seen some impressive totals at Del Rio
(almost 5") today and given impressive moist air advection in the
low-levels and a very efficient rainfall setup, we have issued a
Flash Flood Watch for portions of the Rio Grande plains, southern
Edwards Plateau, Hill Country and I-35 corridor today.

We should see a decrease in the active weather from west to east by
late afternoon. Still, can't rule out some showers and storms across
the Hill Country and I-35 corridor north of San Antonio as the center
of the upper low passes across the mentioned areas.

LONG TERM (Monday Night through Saturday)...
The weather pattern for the upcoming work week will be much calmer as
southwest to westerly flow aloft prevails. Above normal high
temperatures are in store on Tuesday, followed by a weak cold front
dropping temperatures down closer to normal on Wednesday and
Thursday. A warming trend takes shape for the latter portion of the
forecast period.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Austin Camp Mabry              77  56  85  58  87 /  90  30   0   0  -
Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport  77  54  84  55  86 /  90  30   0   0  -
New Braunfels Muni Airport     78  54  85  55  87 /  80  10   0   0   0
Burnet Muni Airport            70  52  81  54  84 / 100  30   0   0  -
Del Rio Intl Airport           70  52  86  57  88 /  70   0   0   0   0
Georgetown Muni Airport        76  55  83  55  85 / 100  40   0   0  -
Hondo Muni Airport             79  51  85  54  88 /  70  -    0   0   0
San Marcos Muni Airport        79  54  85  55  87 /  80  10   0   0  -
La Grange - Fayette Regional   80  55  84  57  87 /  80  20   0   0  -
San Antonio Intl Airport       78  54  85  57  88 /  80  -    0   0   0
Stinson Muni Airport           81  54  85  56  88 /  70  -    0   0   0

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.EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch until 4 PM CDT this afternoon for the following
counties: Bandera...Bastrop...Blanco...Burnet...Edwards...
Gillespie...Hays...Kendall...Kerr...Kinney...Lee...Llano...Real...
Travis...Uvalde...Val Verde...Williamson.

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Mesoscale/Aviation...TB3
Synoptic/Grids...24
Public Service/Data Collection...33

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
649 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017

TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-031200-
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-
Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
649 AM CDT Sun Apr 2 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..

.DAY ONE...Today And Tonight.

An active weather pattern is expected across all of south central
Today. Initially, the most active weather will be across the
southern Edwards Plateau as a line of storms begins to organize.
As this line of storms strengthens and moves east across the Hill
Country and I-35 corridor through midday, a combination of large
hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall can be expected.
In addition, an isolated tornado can not be ruled out. As this
line of storms approaches the I-35 corridor Sunday morning, the
threat for tornadoes will increase. In addition, rainfall amounts
of 1 to 3 inches could bring the potential for localized flooding,
especially across those areas that had heavy rains earlier in the
week.

By early Sunday evening, the severe weather concerns should be on
the decrease as the line of storms moves east of the region.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are urged to report severe weather and flooding with the
storm system this weekend.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1012 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXZ207-021545-
Guadalupe TX-
1012 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN GUADALUPE COUNTY
UNTIL 1045 AM CDT...

At 1012 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Geronimo, or near Seguin, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Seguin, Staples, Geronimo, Kingsbury and Redwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 2965 9768 2955 9795 2967 9802 2984 9789
      2976 9780 2975 9780 2973 9777 2972 9777
      2972 9775 2970 9774 2970 9773
TIME...MOT...LOC 1512Z 241DEG 31KT 2963 9794

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1014 AM CDT SUN APR 02 2017

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

0735 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 N CAMP VERDE          29.91N 99.10W
04/02/2017                   KERR               TX   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. ROOF DAMAGE

&&

CVP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1023 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXZ205-220-221-021600-
Bexar TX-Atascosa TX-Wilson TX-
1023 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL ATASCOSA...
NORTHWESTERN WILSON AND SOUTHEASTERN BEXAR COUNTIES UNTIL 1100 AM
CDT...

At 1023 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leming, or 12 miles northeast of Pleasanton, moving northeast at 35
mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Floresville, Elmendorf, Calaveras Lake, Parita, Canada Verde,
Graytown and Braunig Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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LAT...LON 2901 9840 2915 9849 2938 9830 2915 9800
TIME...MOT...LOC 1523Z 227DEG 31KT 2911 9839

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1032 AM CDT SUN APR 02 2017

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

0950 AM     TSTM WND DMG     3 WNW ROUND ROCK        30.53N 97.72W
04/02/2017                   WILLIAMSON         TX   PUBLIC

            LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED ALONG HAIRY MAN ROAD IN ROUND
            ROCK.

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BMW

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1035 AM CDT SUN APR 02 2017

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

1015 AM     TSTM WND GST     2 SW GEORGETOWN         30.63N 97.71W
04/02/2017  E60 MPH          WILLIAMSON         TX   STORM CHASER

&&

CVP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1039 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXZ209-021615-
Fayette TX-
1039 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY UNTIL
1115 AM CDT...

At 1039 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
La Grange, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
La Grange, Round Top, Rabbs Prairie, Warda, Plum, Walhalla,
Rutersville, Warrenton, Nechanitz and Waldeck.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for south central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3001 9664 2986 9696 2992 9704 3007 9694
      3011 9685 3015 9680
TIME...MOT...LOC 1539Z 224DEG 22KT 2991 9698

HAMPSHIRE