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Tornado Warning 16, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at May 12, 2020, 10:40 AM CDT for Bastrop County, Lee County, Texas. It was in force for 35 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, 10:40 AM CDT (15:40 UTC)
- Expired
- May 12, 2020, 11:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bastrop County, TX, Lee County, TX
The radar
The Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:40 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, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 266 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.
752
WFUS54 KEWX 121540
TOREWX
TXC021-287-121615-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0016.200512T1540Z-200512T1615Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1040 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Bastrop County in south central Texas...
South central Lee County in south central Texas...
* Until 1115 AM CDT.
* At 1040 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 7 miles south of Paige, or 7 miles north of
Smithville, moving northeast at 20 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...
Giddings, Paige, Fedor, Serbin, Northrup, Hills, Manheim, Lincoln,
Buescher State Park, and Bastrop State Park.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Austin San Antonio.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3005 9702 3004 9702 3005 9703 3003 9704
3010 9722 3035 9712 3022 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 1540Z 208DEG 19KT 3011 9711
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
BF1 follow-up statement
718
WWUS54 KEWX 121555
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1055 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
TXC021-287-121615-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200512T1615Z/
Bastrop TX-Lee TX-
1055 AM CDT Tue May 12 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BASTROP AND SOUTH CENTRAL LEE COUNTIES...
At 1054 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Paige, or 8 miles west of Giddings, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Giddings, Paige, Fedor, Serbin, Northrup, Hills, Manheim, and
Lincoln.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3009 9698 3017 9719 3035 9712 3022 9685
TIME...MOT...LOC 1554Z 208DEG 19KT 3018 9707
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
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, 10:19 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bastrop | 26 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, 10:50 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.