Alert archive / Texas / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 23, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at Jun 9, 2019, 5:38 PM CDT for Burnet County, Williamson County, Texas. It was in force for 52 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
- Jun 9, 2019, 5:38 PM CDT (22:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 9, 2019, 6:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Burnet County, TX, Williamson County, TX
The radar
The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 224 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
- 464 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -473 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1273 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 234 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KEWX 092238
TOREWX
TXC053-491-092330-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0023.190609T2238Z-190609T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
538 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Williamson County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Burnet County in south central Texas...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just northwest of
Copperas Cove, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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...
Georgetown, Bertram, Serenada, Liberty Hill, Florence, Georgetown
Dam, Watson, Briggs, Sun City, Mahomet, Joppa, Andice and Seward
Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3095 9785 3091 9783 3090 9776 3065 9768
3063 9805 3103 9805 3103 9791
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 352DEG 30KT 3106 9794
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MO4 follow-up statements
374
WWUS54 KEWX 092247
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
547 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
TXC053-491-092330-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190609T2330Z/
Williamson TX-Burnet TX-
547 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHEASTERN BURNET COUNTIES...
At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Briggs, or 13 miles south of Copperas Cove, moving
south at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Bertram, Serenada, Liberty Hill, Florence, Georgetown
Dam, Watson, Briggs, Sun City, Mahomet, Joppa, Andice and Seward
Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3095 9785 3091 9783 3090 9776 3065 9768
3063 9805 3103 9805 3103 9791
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 345DEG 40KT 3092 9789
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
MO030
WWUS54 KEWX 092304
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
604 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
TXC053-491-092330-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190609T2330Z/
Williamson TX-Burnet TX-
604 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND NORTHEASTERN BURNET COUNTIES...
At 603 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mahomet, or 12 miles northeast of Bertram, moving
south at 20 mph. Florence Fire Dept. officials reported a funnel
cloud at County Road 223 between Briggs and Florence at 6:00 pm CDT.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Georgetown, Serenada, Liberty Hill, Florence, Mahomet, Georgetown
Dam, Andice, Briggs, Sun City and Seward Junction.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3095 9785 3091 9783 3090 9776 3065 9768
3063 9805 3090 9799 3097 9787
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 354DEG 16KT 3085 9788
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
MO877
WWUS54 KEWX 092312
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
612 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
TXC053-491-092330-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190609T2330Z/
Williamson TX-Burnet TX-
612 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND EAST CENTRAL BURNET COUNTIES...
At 610 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mahomet, or 9 miles east of Bertram, moving south at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud at 6 pm between
Briggs and Florence.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Mahomet, Andice and Seward Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3084 9782 3065 9773 3063 9805 3084 9800
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 008DEG 20KT 3079 9791
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
MO702
WWUS54 KEWX 092320
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
620 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
TXC053-491-092330-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190609T2330Z/
Williamson TX-Burnet TX-
620 PM CDT Sun Jun 9 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON AND EAST CENTRAL BURNET COUNTIES...
At 619 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Liberty Hill, or 8 miles east of Bertram, moving
south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...A funnel cloud reported by the general public at 618 pm
CDT.
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...
Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Andice and Seward Junction.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 9782 3065 9773 3063 9805 3080 9801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 356DEG 29KT 3070 9792
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
MOThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 4:01 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | EWX | Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt and 17 more | 16 hr |
| Jun 9, 5:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Burnet, Llano | 65 min |
| Jun 9, 5:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Burnet, Williamson | 45 min |
| Jun 9, 6:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Llano | 53 min |
| Jun 9, 6:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Burnet, Williamson | 64 min |
| Jun 9, 6:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Williamson | 35 min |
| Jun 9, 6:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Burnet, Travis, Williamson | 36 min |
| Jun 9, 6:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Blanco, Gillespie, Llano | 42 min |
| Jun 9, 6:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 61 min |
| Jun 9, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis | 45 min |
| Jun 9, 6:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Llano | 3 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.