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Special Weather Statement, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this special weather statement at Jul 7, 2018, 5:43 PM CDT for Kinney County, Texas. It was in force for 47 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
- Jul 7, 2018, 5:43 PM CDT (22:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 7, 2018, 6:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
County Kinney County, TX
The radar
The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Del Rio, TX (KDLF), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 18 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
- 309 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -81 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1093 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 7, 2:47 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 7, 2:47 PM CDT, 2 hours 56 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 7, 3:18 AM CDT, 14 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 318 AM CDT Sat Jul 7 2018 TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-080830- 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- 318 AM CDT Sat Jul 7 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today And Tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight across south central Texas. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. However, occasional lightning strikes, gusty winds and brief heavy rain will be possible with the thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 7, 4:36 PM CDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
436 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
TXZ183-184-202-203-072200-
Uvalde TX-Kinney TX-Val Verde TX-Edwards TX-
436 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR KINNEY...WESTERN UVALDE...WESTERN
EDWARDS AND NORTHEASTERN VAL VERDE COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT...
At 435 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles northeast of Carta Valley to 10 miles
east of Alamo Village to near Laguna. Movement was southwest at 30
mph.
Small hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and wind gusts up to
50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Brackettville, Loma Alta, Laguna, Amanda, Cline, Standart, Alamo
Village, Carta Valley, Concan, Devils River SNA - Del Norte, Kickapoo
Cavern State Park, Turkey Mountain, Vinegarone and Fort Clark
Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Austin San Antonio.
&&
LAT...LON 3028 10116 3029 10051 2953 10015 2951 9960
2920 9986 2924 10065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 066DEG 24KT 2994 10054 2947 10022 2945 9993
TB3Special weather statement, Jul 7, 4:40 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
440 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
TXZ203-204-219-072230-
Frio TX-Uvalde TX-Medina TX-
440 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN MEDINA...SOUTHEASTERN
UVALDE AND NORTHWESTERN FRIO COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM CDT...
At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Knippa to near Biry.
Movement was southwest at 25 mph.
Very heavy rainfall, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and wind
gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Uvalde, Pearsall, Devine, Sabinal, North Pearsall, Moore, Knippa,
Yancey, Frio Town and Uvalde Estates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Austin San Antonio.
&&
LAT...LON 2901 9941 2909 9942 2909 9962 2919 9989
2944 9967 2916 9886 2887 9906
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 082DEG 22KT 2939 9971 2918 9901
TB3Special weather statement, Jul 7, 4:58 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
458 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
TXZ183-184-202-203-072245-
Uvalde TX-Kinney TX-Val Verde TX-Edwards TX-
458 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL KINNEY...SOUTHWESTERN
UVALDE...SOUTHWESTERN EDWARDS AND NORTHEASTERN VAL VERDE COUNTIES
UNTIL 545 PM CDT...
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Juno to near Alamo
Village to 7 miles northwest of Uvalde. Movement was southwest at 25
mph.
Pea sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning, very heavy
rainfall, and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these
storms.
Locations impacted include...
Brackettville, Loma Alta, Juno, Blewett, Amanda, Cline, Standart,
Alamo Village, Carta Valley, Laughlin AFB, Devils River SNA - Big
Satan, Devils River SNA - Del Norte, Kickapoo Cavern State Park,
Turkey Mountain, Vinegarone and Fort Clark Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Austin San Antonio.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
&&
LAT...LON 3029 10075 2943 10028 2931 9974 2915 9990
2929 10072 3029 10130
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 089DEG 22KT 3031 10094 2939 10044 2928 9989
TB3Special weather statement, Jul 7, 5:18 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
518 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
TXZ203-218-219-072300-
Frio TX-Uvalde TX-Zavala TX-
518 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN UVALDE...NORTHERN
ZAVALA AND WESTERN FRIO COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM CDT...
At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Uvalde Estates to Pearsall. Movement was
southwest at 20 mph.
Small hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and wind gusts up to
50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Uvalde, Pearsall, Dilley, La Pryor, Batesville, North Pearsall,
Moore, Knippa, Derby, Washer, Uvalde Estates, Divot, Bluff, Frio Town
and Three Oaks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Austin San Antonio.
&&
LAT...LON 2901 10003 2934 9973 2921 9941 2907 9941
2907 9909 2901 9894 2864 9921
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 047DEG 18KT 2922 9989 2889 9908
TB3Special weather statement, Jul 7, 5:29 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 529 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018 TXZ205-207-221-072300- Guadalupe TX-Bexar TX-Wilson TX- 529 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN GUADALUPE...NORTH CENTRAL WILSON AND EAST CENTRAL BEXAR COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM CDT... At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Berlin, or 7 miles southwest of Seguin, moving southwest at 20 mph. Small hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Schertz, Cibolo, St. Hedwig, La Vernia, Marion, New Berlin, Zuehl and Friendly Corner. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Austin San Antonio. && LAT...LON 2959 9812 2947 9793 2931 9810 2947 9828 TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 047DEG 18KT 2948 9803 TB3
Special weather statement, Jul 7, 5:43 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
543 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
TXZ183-202-203-217-218-072330-
Maverick TX-Uvalde TX-Kinney TX-Val Verde TX-Zavala TX-
543 PM CDT SAT JUL 7 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN KINNEY...NORTHERN
MAVERICK...SOUTHWESTERN UVALDE...NORTHWESTERN ZAVALA AND SOUTHEASTERN
VAL VERDE COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM CDT...
At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and
outflow boundaries along a line extending from 13 miles north of
Comstock to near Laughlin AFB to near Washer. Movement was
southwest at 30 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be the main concern with these storms
but heavy downpours and frequent cloud to ground lightning will also
be a threat.
Locations impacted include...
Del Rio, Brackettville, Comstock, Spofford, Quemado, Lake View,
Amistad Recreation Area - Diablo East, Amistad Acres, Darling,
Laughlin AFB, Shumla, and Dabney.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Austin San Antonio.
If on or near Lake Amistad, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 2978 10140 2989 10107 2943 10067 2922 9983
2880 10030 2891 10062 2909 10067 2924 10079
2935 10095 2936 10100 2946 10106 2952 10118
2953 10126 2962 10125 2962 10128 2958 10130
2961 10131 2965 10130 2966 10134
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 070DEG 27KT 2987 10111 2933 10083 2905 9995
TB3The office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 39 min |
| Jul 7, 2:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Lee | 29 min |
| Jul 7, 2:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Burnet | 36 min |
| Jul 7, 3:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Travis | 22 min |
| Jul 7, 4:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe | 45 min |
| Jul 7, 4:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney, Uvalde | 24 min |
| Jul 7, 4:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Medina | 50 min |
| Jul 7, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney | 47 min |
| Jul 7, 5:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Caldwell, Hays | 2 hr |
| Jul 7, 5:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Frio | 42 min |
| Jul 7, 5:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Guadalupe | 31 min |
| Jul 7, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Medina | 30 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.