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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

December 13, 20184 counties in Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2018, 12:11 PM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Dec 13, 2018, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2018, 12:11 PM CST (18:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 14, 2018, 3:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Counties Dimmit County, TX, Kinney County, TX, Maverick County, TX, Val Verde County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:09 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, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 2018-12-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
995 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

380 
WWUS74 KEWX 131811
NPWEWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1211 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

TXZ183-202-217-228-140300-
/O.UPG.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEWX.HW.W.0001.181213T1811Z-181214T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEWX.WI.Y.0003.181214T0000Z-181214T0600Z/
Val Verde-Kinney-Maverick-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Del Rio, Bracketville, Eagle Pass, 
and Carrizo Springs
1211 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this
evening. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory
is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight. 

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph
  in many areas through the afternoon and early evening.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations, furniture, and trash cans not
  secured will be blown around and damaged. The high winds can
  topple trees, down power lines, and damage some structures.
  Conditions may become hazardous for construction workers working
  on higher floors where wind speeds could be greater. Driving
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts 
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ171>173-184>192-203>207-218>222-140300-
/O.CON.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T0600Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-
Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-
Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-
Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, 
Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, 
San Marcos, Austin, Uvalde, Hondo, San Antonio, New Braunfels, 
Seguin, Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, 
and Karnes City
1211 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 
  mph in many areas. 

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ193-194-208-209-223>225-140300-
/O.CON.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.181213T2100Z-181214T0600Z/
Bastrop-Lee-Caldwell-Fayette-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Bastrop, Giddings, Lockhart, La Grange, 
Gonzales, Cuero, and Halletsville
1211 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
420 
WWUS74 KEWX 132136
NPWEWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
336 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

TXZ183-202-217-228-140600-
/O.EXT.KEWX.WI.Y.0003.181214T0000Z-181214T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181214T0000Z/
Val Verde-Kinney-Maverick-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Del Rio, Bracketville, Eagle Pass, 
and Carrizo Springs
336 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph
  in many areas through the afternoon and early evening.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations, furniture, and trash cans not 
  secured will be blown around and damaged. The high winds can 
  topple trees, down power lines, and damage some structures. 
  Conditions may become hazardous for construction workers 
  working on higher floors where wind speeds could be greater. 
  Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

TXZ171>173-184>194-203>209-218>225-140600-
/O.EXT.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-
Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-
Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-
Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, 
Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, 
San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, Uvalde, Hondo, 
San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, 
Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City, 
Gonzales, Cuero, and Halletsville
336 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$
935 
WWUS74 KEWX 140034
NPWEWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
634 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

TXZ171>173-184>194-203>209-218>225-141200-
/O.CON.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-
Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-
Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-
Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, 
Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, 
San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, Uvalde, Hondo, 
San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, 
Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City, 
Gonzales, Cuero, and Halletsville
634 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ183-202-217-228-141200-
/O.CON.KEWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/
Val Verde-Kinney-Maverick-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Del Rio, Bracketville, Eagle Pass, 
and Carrizo Springs
634 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* Winds...Northwest around 25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$
861 
WWUS74 KEWX 140954
NPWEWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
354 AM CST Fri Dec 14 2018

TXZ171>173-184>194-203>209-219>225-141100-
/O.CAN.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T1200Z/
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-
Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-
Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-
De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, 
Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, 
San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, Uvalde, Hondo, 
San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, 
Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City, Gonzales, Cuero, 
and Halletsville
354 AM CST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has cancelled
the Wind Advisory. 

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria. They will increase
later this morning, but will mostly remain below criteria. Some
places could briefly reach advisory strength later this morning or  
afternoon.

$$

TXZ183-202-217-228-142100-
/O.EXT.KEWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181214T2100Z/
Val Verde-Kinney-Maverick-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Del Rio, Bracketville, Eagle Pass, 
and Carrizo Springs
354 AM CST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...Northwest around 25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$

TXZ218-142100-
/O.EXT.KEWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181214T2100Z/
Zavala-
Including the city of Crystal City
354 AM CST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lawn decorations and trash cans not secured could be 
  blown around and damaged. Small limbs could break. Driving 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Secure
loose objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution while
driving, especially if in a high profile vehicle.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 4:32 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryEWXAtascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards and 12 more5 hr
Dec 13, 12:11 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningEWXDimmit, Kinney, Maverick, Val Verde6 hr
Dec 13, 4:04 PM CSTFire Weather WatchEWXDimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, Maverick, Uvalde and 2 more14 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.