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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 45, NWS Corpus Christi, TX
NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 9, 2019, 10:20 PM CDT for 5 counties in Texas. It was in force for 55 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 9, 2019, 10:20 PM CDT (03:20 UTC)
- Expired
- May 9, 2019, 11:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 55 min
- Issued by
- NWS Corpus Christi, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Aransas County, TX, Bee County, TX, Goliad County, TX, Refugio County, TX, San Patricio County, TX
The radar
The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:18 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
| May 9, 9:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 62 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
- 2875 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -74 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 794 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.3
- Supercell composite
- -1.8
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Corpus Christi, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 9, 10:03 PM CDT, 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 9, 10:03 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, May 9, 3:22 PM CDT, 6 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 322 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ229>234-239>247-342>347-442-443-447-102030- La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Bee-Goliad-Victoria-Webb-Duval- Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Inland San Patricio- Coastal Aransas-Inland Refugio-Inland Calhoun-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces-Coastal San Patricio-Aransas Islands- Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands- Calhoun Islands- 322 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for South Texas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Storms will be strong to severe with the initial threat this afternoon and early evening being large hail. The threat will transition to damaging winds as the storms congeal into a squall line. Heavy rainfall will also be expected with these storms, and therefore a Flash Flood Watch will be in effect starting today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected Thursday through Tuesday. Some storms could be strong to severe, especially Thursday night. The primary threats with these storms will be flooding, gusty winds, and small hail. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to relay reports of severe weather and flooding. Use hashtags #ccspotter and #txwx GMZ230-235-250-255-270-275-102030- Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas- Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM-Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM- 322 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for the Middle Texas Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected tonight. Some storms could be strong to severe with high wind gusts being the main threat. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Weak to moderate onshore flow is expected Friday through Sunday. Otherwise, stormy conditions will persist through the weekend, with some storms being strong to severe. The primary threats with these storms will be heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and small hail. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Mariners are encouraged to relay reports of hazardous marine conditions. Use hashtags #ccspotter and #txwx 87/99
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 9, 6:43 PM CDT, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
643 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019
TXZ229-239-100030-
Webb-La Salle-
643 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL WEBB AND
SOUTHWESTERN LA SALLE COUNTIES...
At 642 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near La Esperanza
Ranch Airport, or 16 miles northwest of Encinal, moving northeast at
15 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
La Esperanza Ranch Airport and Chaparral Wildlife Management Area.
LAT...LON 2820 9968 2820 9940 2837 9939 2812 9921
2800 9963 2817 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 237DEG 13KT 2814 9960
JMSpecial weather statement, May 9, 7:49 PM CDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 749 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ229-230-100115- McMullen-La Salle- 749 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN LA SALLE AND NORTHWESTERN MCMULLEN COUNTIES... At 749 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Fowlerton, or 17 miles west of Tilden, moving northeast at 25 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Cotulla, Gardendale, Woodward, Zella, Fowlerton, Millett and Los Angeles. LAT...LON 2863 9862 2839 9872 2831 9926 2864 9931 TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 202DEG 21KT 2847 9884 JM
Special weather statement, May 9, 8:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
829 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019
TXZ231-232-100215-
Live Oak-Bee-
829 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN LIVE OAK AND
NORTHWESTERN BEE COUNTIES...
At 829 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Esseville, or
11 miles southeast of Campbellton, moving northeast at 25 mph but
building to the south.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Three Rivers, Choke Canyon, Nell, Ray Point, Whitsett, Esseville and
Pawnee.
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.
LAT...LON 2849 9804 2845 9833 2861 9833 2871 9820
2872 9803
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 207DEG 24KT 2863 9817
PHSpecial weather statement, May 9, 8:48 PM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 848 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ239-240-100230- Webb-Duval- 848 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN DUVAL AND EAST CENTRAL WEBB COUNTIES... At 847 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of Freer, moving northeast at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Freer and Seven Sisters. LAT...LON 2765 9883 2788 9889 2805 9854 2775 9845 TIME...MOT...LOC 0147Z 246DEG 21KT 2780 9875 CB
Special weather statement, May 9, 8:59 PM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 859 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ230-231-100245- Live Oak-McMullen- 859 PM CDT Thu May 9 2019 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MCMULLEN AND SOUTHWESTERN LIVE OAK COUNTIES... At 859 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Clegg, or 18 miles southwest of George West, moving northeast at 15 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern McMullen and southwestern Live Oak Counties. 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. LAT...LON 2807 9840 2818 9852 2842 9837 2827 9812 TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 219DEG 14KT 2820 9838 CB
Local storm report, May 9, 10:06 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Duval, Webb | 64 min |
| May 9, 7:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | La Salle | 26 min |
| May 9, 7:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | La Salle, McMullen | 47 min |
| May 9, 8:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Live Oak | 46 min |
| May 9, 8:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CRP | La Salle, McMullen | 118 min |
| May 9, 8:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Bee, Live Oak | 37 min |
| May 9, 8:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Live Oak, McMullen | 45 min |
| May 9, 8:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Duval | 42 min |
| May 9, 8:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | La Salle, McMullen | 3 hr |
| May 9, 8:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Live Oak | 46 min |
| May 9, 9:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Bee, Goliad, Live Oak, McMullen | 49 min |
| May 9, 9:16 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CRP | Bee, Live Oak | 119 min |
| May 9, 9:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | Bee, Live Oak | 3 hr |
| May 9, 9:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Bee, Goliad, Live Oak | 51 min |
| May 9, 10:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Webb | 26 min |
| May 9, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Goliad, Refugio, Victoria | 45 min |
| May 9, 10:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CRP | Bee, Goliad, Live Oak | 84 min |
| May 9, 10:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Goliad, Refugio, Victoria | 49 min |
| May 9, 11:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CRP | Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Refugio, San Patricio and 1 more | 2 hr |
| May 9, 11:14 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 91 min | |
| May 9, 11:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Refugio | 24 min |
| May 9, 11:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Refugio, Victoria | 49 min |
| May 10, 12:41 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 94 min | |
| May 10, 2:10 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 80 min | |
| May 10, 2:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | San Patricio | 24 min |
| May 10, 3:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Refugio | 48 min |
| May 10, 3:13 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces | 25 hr |
| May 10, 3:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 50 min | |
| May 10, 3:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Kleberg | 33 min |
| May 10, 4:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, San Patricio | 3 hr |
| May 10, 4:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Aransas | 24 min |
| May 10, 4:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Jim Wells | 35 min |
| May 10, 4:33 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 57 min | |
| May 10, 4:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Nueces | 34 min |
| May 10, 4:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Nueces | 35 min |
| May 10, 4:59 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | Nueces | 2 hr |
| May 10, 5:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Kleberg | 40 min |
| May 10, 5:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 95 min | |
| May 10, 5:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | Kleberg | 90 min |
| May 10, 5:46 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | CRP | Kleberg | 29 min |
| May 10, 6:01 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | CRP | Kleberg, Nueces | 104 min |
| May 10, 6:13 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 92 min | |
| May 10, 6:29 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CRP | Kleberg, Nueces | 16 hr |
| May 10, 6:36 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 84 min | |
| May 10, 6:58 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | CRP | Nueces | 62 min |
| May 10, 7:27 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | CRP | 93 min | |
| May 10, 9:55 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | CRP | 9 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.