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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at May 12, 2020, 10:19 AM CDT for Bastrop County, Texas. It was in force for 26 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
- May 12, 2020, 10:19 AM CDT (15:19 UTC)
- Expired
- May 12, 2020, 10:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Bastrop County, TX
The radar
The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 262 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
- 1021 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 847 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 5.5
The text
As transmitted.
559
WFUS54 KEWX 121519
TOREWX
TXC021-121545-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0014.200512T1519Z-200512T1545Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1019 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Bastrop County in south central Texas...
* Until 1045 AM CDT.
* At 1019 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Cedar Creek, or 7 miles southwest of
Bastrop, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Bastrop, Camp Swift, Circle D-KC Estates, Wyldwood, Phelan, Bastrop
State Park, Hills Prairie, Rockne, Watterson and Cedar Hills.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2996 9738 3004 9752 3031 9737 3021 9717
3005 9726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1519Z 217DEG 13KT 3004 9742
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
AAT2 follow-up statements
997
WWUS54 KEWX 121534 RRA
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1034 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
TXC021-121545-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200512T1545Z/
Bastrop TX-
1034 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BASTROP COUNTY...
At 1034 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bastrop, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bastrop, Camp Swift, Circle D-KC Estates, Wyldwood, Phelan, Bastrop
State Park, Hills Prairie, Rockne, Watterson, and Cedar Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2996 9738 3004 9752 3031 9737 3021 9717
3005 9726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 217DEG 13KT 3008 9738
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
BF207
WWUS54 KEWX 121542
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1042 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
TXC021-121552-
/O.EXP.KEWX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200512T1545Z/
Bastrop TX-
1042 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL BASTROP COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1045
AM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Austin San Antonio.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Bastrop County.
LAT...LON 2996 9738 3004 9752 3031 9737 3021 9717
3005 9726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1542Z 217DEG 13KT 3010 9736
$$
BFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 10:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 30 min |
| May 11, 10:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 49 min |
| May 11, 11:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 44 min |
| May 12, 12:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Maverick | 39 min |
| May 12, 1:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 48 min |
| May 12, 1:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Maverick | 32 min |
| May 12, 1:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 45 min |
| May 12, 2:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 27 min |
| May 12, 2:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Val Verde | 3 hr |
| May 12, 2:51 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Frio | 39 min |
| May 12, 3:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Edwards | 44 min |
| May 12, 3:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Val Verde | 46 min |
| May 12, 3:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Edwards | 43 min |
| May 12, 8:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 51 min |
| May 12, 9:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis | 54 min |
| May 12, 9:08 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell | 37 min |
| May 12, 9:37 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Fayette | 23 min |
| May 12, 9:41 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop | 19 min |
| May 12, 10:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell | 59 min |
| May 12, 10:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 48 min |
| May 12, 10:18 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Fayette, Lee | 27 min |
| May 12, 10:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bexar, Comal | 3 hr |
| May 12, 10:36 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Fayette | 24 min |
| May 12, 10:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 35 min |
| May 12, 10:50 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Kendall | 25 min |
| May 12, 10:53 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 37 min |
| May 12, 11:08 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Comal, Hays, Travis | 3 hr |
| May 12, 11:10 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Lee | 35 min |
| May 12, 11:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Kendall | 61 min |
| May 12, 11:25 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Lee | 35 min |
| May 12, 11:28 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Comal | 3 hr |
| May 12, 11:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Lee | 34 min |
| May 12, 11:52 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Hays, Travis | 3 hr |
| May 12, 11:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Lee | 35 min |
| May 12, 12:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal | 50 min |
| May 12, 12:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Comal, Hays | 19 min |
| May 12, 12:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Lee | 18 min |
| May 12, 12:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays, Lee, Travis | 3 hr |
| May 12, 12:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 42 min |
| May 12, 12:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bastrop | 51 min |
| May 12, 12:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Travis | 7 hr |
| May 12, 1:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 52 min |
| May 12, 1:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 39 min |
| May 12, 2:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gonzales | 50 min |
| May 12, 2:22 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Comal, Hays, Travis | 83 min |
| May 12, 2:36 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gonzales | 39 min |
| May 12, 2:44 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe | 5 hr |
| May 12, 2:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Guadalupe | 33 min |
| May 12, 3:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Gonzales | 20 min |
| May 12, 3:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Fayette, Gonzales, Lavaca | 5 hr |
| May 12, 5:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Lavaca | 38 min |
| May 12, 5:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Guadalupe | 63 min |
| May 12, 5:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal | 48 min |
| May 12, 5:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | DeWitt, Gonzales, Lavaca | 3 hr |
| May 12, 5:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Lavaca | 66 min |
| May 12, 5:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Comal, Kendall | 47 min |
| May 12, 6:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | DeWitt, Wilson | 56 min |
| May 12, 6:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gonzales | 64 min |
| May 12, 6:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | DeWitt | 40 min |
| May 12, 6:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Guadalupe | 48 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.