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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

April 2, 2017Edwards County, Real County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2017, 3:56 AM CDT for Edwards County, Real County, Texas. It was in force for 34 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
Apr 2, 2017, 3:56 AM CDT (08:56 UTC)
Expired
Apr 2, 2017, 4:30 AM CDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Edwards County, TX, Real County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 1, 10:28 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Del Rio, TX (KDLF), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 100 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 564 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 10 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
564 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-71 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2447 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

276 
WFUS54 KEWX 020856
TOREWX
TXC137-385-020930-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0013.170402T0856Z-170402T0930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
356 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Edwards County in south central Texas...
  Northern Real County in south central Texas...

* Until 430 AM CDT
    
* At 356 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Vance, or 12 miles southeast of Rocksprings,
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Prade Ranch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 2979 10012 2984 10017 3013 9989 2995 9970
TIME...MOT...LOC 0856Z 232DEG 33KT 2986 10009 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

TB3
3 follow-up statements
137 
WWUS54 KEWX 020906
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
406 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXC137-385-020930-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170402T0930Z/
Edwards TX-Real TX-
406 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL EDWARDS AND NORTHERN REAL COUNTIES...
    
At 406 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vance, or 13 miles southeast of Rocksprings, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Prade Ranch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 2982 10005 2990 10011 3013 9989 2995 9970
TIME...MOT...LOC 0906Z 231DEG 23KT 2988 10006 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

TB3
756 
WWUS54 KEWX 020920
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
420 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXC385-020929-
/O.CAN.KEWX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170402T0930Z/
Real TX-
420 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN REAL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3003 9997 3002 9999 2990 10000 2989 10002
      2985 10002 2985 10003 2983 10003 2982 10005
      2990 10011 3004 9997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0919Z 215DEG 15KT 2991 10006 

$$

TXC137-020930-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170402T0930Z/
Edwards TX-
420 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
EDWARDS COUNTY...
    
At 419 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Vance, or 11 miles southeast of
Rocksprings, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Edwards County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3003 9997 3002 9999 2990 10000 2989 10002
      2985 10002 2985 10003 2983 10003 2982 10005
      2990 10011 3004 9997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0919Z 215DEG 15KT 2991 10006 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

TB3
865 
WWUS54 KEWX 020929
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
429 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

TXC137-020939-
/O.EXP.KEWX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170402T0930Z/
Edwards TX-
429 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL EDWARDS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 430
AM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Austin San Antonio.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Edwards County until 445 PM. 

LAT...LON 3003 9997 3002 9999 2990 10000 2989 10002
      2985 10002 2985 10003 2983 10003 2982 10005
      2990 10011 3004 9997
TIME...MOT...LOC 0929Z 232DEG 33KT 2995 9999 

$$

TB3

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 7:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde40 min
Apr 1, 7:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde37 min
Apr 1, 10:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXVal Verde48 min
Apr 1, 10:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXVal Verde47 min
Apr 1, 11:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXVal Verde47 min
Apr 1, 11:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde44 min
Apr 2, 12:21 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXVal Verde3 hr
Apr 2, 12:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXVal Verde49 min
Apr 2, 12:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde47 min
Apr 2, 12:51 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde39 min
Apr 2, 1:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXVal Verde45 min
Apr 2, 1:32 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXKinney, Val Verde6 hr
Apr 2, 2:05 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney40 min
Apr 2, 2:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Val Verde32 min
Apr 2, 2:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney48 min
Apr 2, 3:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXVal Verde19 hr
Apr 2, 3:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Val Verde48 min
Apr 2, 3:20 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXKinney25 min
Apr 2, 3:33 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards42 min
Apr 2, 3:47 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXEdwards18 min
Apr 2, 3:50 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchEWXBandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Edwards, Gillespie and 11 more9 hr
Apr 2, 3:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney51 min
Apr 2, 4:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Real41 min
Apr 2, 4:08 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Maverick37 min
Apr 2, 4:14 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXEdwards17 min
Apr 2, 4:40 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney3 hr
Apr 2, 4:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Maverick49 min
Apr 2, 4:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards, Real47 min
Apr 2, 5:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Uvalde50 min
Apr 2, 5:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet54 min
Apr 2, 5:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal63 min
Apr 2, 5:54 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXBandera, Kerr, Real30 min
Apr 2, 5:57 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXReal3 hr
Apr 2, 6:06 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXKinney, Maverick, Uvalde3 hr
Apr 2, 6:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXUvalde, Zavala55 min
Apr 2, 6:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKerr47 min
Apr 2, 6:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Medina, Uvalde58 min
Apr 2, 6:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Kerr, Real63 min
Apr 2, 6:55 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLlano50 min
Apr 2, 6:58 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXEdwards, Kerr3 hr
Apr 2, 6:59 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXKerr46 min
Apr 2, 7:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXUvalde, Zavala64 min
Apr 2, 7:17 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr58 min
Apr 2, 7:26 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXKendall, Kerr30 min
Apr 2, 7:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Medina45 min
Apr 2, 7:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXMedina48 min
Apr 2, 7:53 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXKendall40 min
Apr 2, 7:54 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney111 min
Apr 2, 7:56 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXDimmit, Zavala19 min
Apr 2, 8:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit44 min
Apr 2, 8:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBlanco, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall37 min
Apr 2, 8:13 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio, Medina, Zavala47 min
Apr 2, 8:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Kendall41 min
Apr 2, 8:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Llano53 min
Apr 2, 8:27 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXBlanco, Comal, Kendall48 min
Apr 2, 8:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio40 min
Apr 2, 8:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Comal, Hays, Travis47 min
Apr 2, 9:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXReal116 min
Apr 2, 9:20 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXKinney, Uvalde115 min
Apr 2, 9:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFrio52 min
Apr 2, 9:24 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXTravis, Williamson20 min
Apr 2, 9:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBexar47 min
Apr 2, 9:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson58 min
Apr 2, 9:48 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBurnet, Travis, Williamson57 min
Apr 2, 9:51 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBurnet, Llano114 min
Apr 2, 10:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop, Lee54 min
Apr 2, 10:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar2 hr
Apr 2, 10:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGuadalupe33 min
Apr 2, 10:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXWilson37 min
Apr 2, 10:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFayette36 min
Apr 2, 10:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee44 min
Apr 2, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFayette50 min
Apr 2, 11:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFayette31 min
Apr 2, 12:09 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXKerr20 hr

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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.