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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

April 13, 2019Kinney County, Uvalde County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 13, 2019, 6:23 AM CDT for Kinney County, Uvalde County, Texas. It was in force for 67 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 13, 2019, 6:23 AM CDT (11:23 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2019, 7:30 AM CDT
In force
67 min
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Kinney County, TX, Uvalde County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 13, 1:50 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Del Rio, TX (KDLF), launched 00:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 78 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 2019-04-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 23 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 2019-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 140 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
23 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-155 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2592 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
374 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

924 
WUUS54 KEWX 131123
SVREWX
TXC271-463-131230-
/O.NEW.KEWX.SV.W.0021.190413T1123Z-190413T1230Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
623 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  East central Kinney County in south central Texas...
  Northwestern Uvalde County in south central Texas...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 623 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cline, or 15
  miles east of Brackettville, moving east at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Laguna, Cline, Reagan Wells and Turkey Mountain. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

LAT...LON 2925 10021 2938 10026 2955 9980 2927 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1123Z 259DEG 18KT 2931 10016 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MO
2 follow-up statements
987 
WWUS54 KEWX 131150
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
650 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

TXC271-131200-
/O.CAN.KEWX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190413T1230Z/
Kinney TX-
650 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL KINNEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
Kinney County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

LAT...LON 2926 10009 2942 10011 2955 9980 2927 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1150Z 259DEG 18KT 2934 10001 

$$

TXC463-131230-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190413T1230Z/
Uvalde TX-
650 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN UVALDE COUNTY...

At 650 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cline, or 15
miles northwest of Uvalde, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Cline, Laguna and Reagan Wells. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

&&

LAT...LON 2926 10009 2942 10011 2955 9980 2927 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1150Z 259DEG 18KT 2934 10001 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MO
662 
WWUS54 KEWX 131210
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
710 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

TXC463-131230-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190413T1230Z/
Uvalde TX-
710 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT
FOR CENTRAL UVALDE COUNTY...

At 710 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Uvalde, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Uvalde County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

&&

LAT...LON 2926 9992 2942 9992 2946 9978 2927 9972
TIME...MOT...LOC 1210Z 261DEG 14KT 2932 9982 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 2:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKimble35 min
Apr 13, 3:24 AM CDTWind AdvisoryEWXAtascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Comal and 17 more22 hr
Apr 13, 3:39 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney51 min
Apr 13, 4:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Val Verde50 min
Apr 13, 5:10 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXKinney50 min
Apr 13, 5:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney47 min
Apr 13, 6:50 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXUvalde25 min
Apr 13, 7:17 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney43 min
Apr 13, 7:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXMedina, Uvalde55 min
Apr 13, 7:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Maverick, Val Verde60 min
Apr 13, 8:07 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXMedina23 min
Apr 13, 8:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXMedina63 min
Apr 13, 8:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXTravis55 min
Apr 13, 8:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXReal, Uvalde53 min
Apr 13, 8:51 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXBandera, Medina24 min
Apr 13, 9:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXZavala60 min
Apr 13, 9:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Bexar, Kendall, Medina60 min
Apr 13, 9:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXWilliamson41 min
Apr 13, 9:11 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXTravis, Williamson3 hr
Apr 13, 9:19 AM CDTTornado WarningEWXBexar, Medina26 min
Apr 13, 9:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio, Zavala55 min
Apr 13, 9:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal53 min
Apr 13, 10:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFrio52 min
Apr 13, 10:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBlanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Hays, Kendall and 2 more66 min
Apr 13, 10:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBexar41 min
Apr 13, 10:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXComal, Hays29 min
Apr 13, 10:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXAtascosa, Frio44 min
Apr 13, 10:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Guadalupe, Wilson55 min
Apr 13, 11:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Travis, Williamson64 min
Apr 13, 11:26 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKarnes49 min
Apr 13, 11:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop48 min
Apr 13, 11:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXWilson47 min
Apr 13, 11:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Lee39 min
Apr 13, 12:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee50 min
Apr 13, 12:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee43 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.