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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 92, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 9, 2019, 7:47 PM CDT for Colorado County, Wharton County, Texas. It was in force for 43 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, 7:47 PM CDT (00:47 UTC)
- Expired
- May 9, 2019, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.75 in
- Wind
- 50.0 mph
Counties Colorado County, TX, Wharton County, TX
The radar
The Houston radar (KHGX), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:48 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 6:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 213 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 Houston/Galveston, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 9, 2:48 PM CDT, 4 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 9, 2:48 PM CDT, 4 hours 59 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313- 335>338-101230- Austin-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Coastal Brazoria- Coastal Galveston-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson- Coastal Matagorda-Colorado-Fort Bend-Grimes-Houston- Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Inland Harris-Inland Jackson- Inland Matagorda-Madison-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Polk- San Jacinto-Southern Liberty-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington- Wharton- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 PM today through 7 PM Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms should develop today along a stalled frontal boundary by this afternoon. Heavy rainfall will be possible and could result in flash flooding and additional rises on rivers and bayous. Damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 7 PM Saturday. Strong storms are possible through the weekend. A series of upper level disturbances coupled with a stalled front and abundant moisture will create a favorable environment for heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed today. Emergency managers should also prepare for activation at various times through the remainder of the week. TXZ436>438-101230- Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula- Matagorda Islands- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 PM today through 7 PM Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms should develop today along a stalled frontal boundary by this afternoon. Heavy rainfall will be possible and could result in flash flooding and additional rises on rivers and bayous. Damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. Elevated tide levels will approach 3.5 feet this morning. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, potentially impacting vulnerable locations such as Highway 87 and 124. A coastal flood advisory may be needed. Strong rip currents will also be possible along Gulf facing beaches. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Elevated tide levels near 3.5 feet will continue through the end of the week. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, potentially impacting vulnerable locations such as Highway 87 and 124. Strong rip currents will also be possible along Gulf facing beaches. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 7 PM Saturday. Strong storms are possible through the weekend. A series of upper level disturbances coupled with a stalled front and abundant moisture will create a favorable environment for heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed today. Emergency managers should also prepare for activation at various times through the remainder of the week. GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-101230- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Galveston Bay-Matagorda Bay- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 730 AM CDT Thu May 9 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Some showers and thunderstorms will be possible today, and could produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A series of upper level disturbances will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms through the remainder of the week. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds, hail and periods of heavy rain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will be needed.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 9, 6:27 PM CDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 7:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Colorado | 44 min |
| May 9, 7:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Austin, Harris, Waller, Washington | 36 min |
| May 9, 7:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 44 min |
| May 9, 7:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Austin, Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Washington | 118 min |
| May 9, 7:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto | 2 hr |
| May 9, 7:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Fort Bend, Harris, Waller | 118 min |
| May 9, 7:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Polk, San Jacinto | 51 min |
| May 9, 7:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery, Waller | 48 min |
| May 9, 7:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Austin, Harris, Waller, Washington | 46 min |
| May 9, 7:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 36 min |
| May 9, 8:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Waller | 118 min |
| May 9, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity | 37 min |
| May 9, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Fort Bend, Harris | 47 min |
| May 9, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 32 min |
| May 9, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Austin, Fort Bend, Wharton | 45 min |
| May 9, 8:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Polk, Trinity | 43 min |
| May 9, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity | 44 min |
| May 9, 8:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Colorado, Jackson, Wharton | 40 min |
| May 9, 8:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery | 64 min |
| May 9, 9:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Wharton | 41 min |
| May 9, 9:06 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 21 days |
| May 9, 9:06 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 21 days |
| May 9, 9:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Austin, Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton | 51 min |
| May 9, 9:11 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery | 2 hr |
| May 9, 9:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller, Wharton | 2 hr |
| May 9, 9:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Fort Bend, Wharton | 34 min |
| May 9, 9:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery | 3 hr |
| May 9, 9:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 42 min |
| May 9, 9:55 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 95 min | |
| May 9, 10:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Chambers, Harris, Liberty | 33 min |
| May 9, 10:29 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 21 days |
| May 9, 10:34 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and 2 more | 3 hr |
| May 9, 10:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty | 47 min |
| May 9, 11:02 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 118 min | |
| May 9, 11:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Chambers, Galveston | 42 min |
| May 9, 11:08 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty | 3 hr |
| May 9, 11:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty | 50 min |
| May 9, 11:11 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 2 hr | |
| May 9, 11:20 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | HGX | 12 hr | |
| May 9, 11:22 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 38 min | |
| May 9, 11:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Galveston | 23 min |
| May 9, 11:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Chambers, Galveston | 24 min |
| May 9, 11:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Wharton | 36 min |
| May 9, 11:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Jackson, Matagorda, Wharton | 44 min |
| May 9, 11:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston | 49 min |
| May 10, 12:10 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 34 hr |
| May 10, 12:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 15 hr |
| May 10, 12:24 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 8 hr |
| May 10, 12:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HGX | Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery | 4 hr |
| May 10, 12:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda | 30 min |
| May 10, 12:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 113 min | |
| May 10, 1:16 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Galveston, Harris | 21 days |
| May 10, 2:02 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 88 min | |
| May 10, 2:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris | 21 days |
| May 10, 2:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Galveston, Harris | 21 days |
| May 10, 2:50 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Galveston, Harris | 31 hr |
| May 10, 3:49 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery | 30 hr |
| May 10, 4:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Harris | 21 days |
| May 10, 4:35 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery | 6 hr |
| May 10, 4:42 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 93 min | |
| May 10, 4:48 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 57 min | |
| May 10, 4:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Matagorda, Wharton | 29 hr |
| May 10, 5:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Brazoria, Harris | 21 days |
| May 10, 5:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HGX | Galveston | 3 hr |
| May 10, 7:05 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 85 min | |
| May 10, 8:10 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto | 4 days |
| May 10, 9:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery | 24 hr |
| May 10, 11:49 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | HGX | 7 hr | |
| May 10, 3:13 PM CDT | Rip Current Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston | 10 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.