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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 97, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 3, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 3, 2021, 8:43 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 62 min. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2021, 8:43 PM CDT (01:43 UTC)
Expired
May 3, 2021, 9:45 PM CDT
In force
62 min
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Bexar County, TX, Gonzales County, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Wilson County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 3, 8:49 PM CDTHAIL 0.75 Nnw Saint Hedwig, TXTWITTER REPORT FM1518 AND I-10.
May 3, 8:57 PM CDTHAIL 15 Se Converse, TXTWITTER REPORT AT GRAYTOWN ROAD JUST NORTHEAST OF FM1604.
May 3, 9:08 PM CDTHAIL 2New Berlin, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM NEW BERLIN. EMAIL REPORT AND PICTURE TO NWS OFFICE.
May 3, 9:12 PM CDTHAIL 2New Berlin, TXEMAIL REPORT AND PICTURE TO NWS OFFICE.
May 3, 9:15 PM CDTHAIL 0.882 E Seguin, TXTWITTER REPORT AT ELMWOOD DR AND 90A/E COURT.
May 3, 9:16 PM CDTHAIL 25 E New Berlin, TXCOCORAHS COORDINATOR PASSED ALONG A REPORT OF HEN EGG SIZED HAIL NEAR MESQUITE PASS.
May 3, 9:20 PM CDTHAIL 1.57 Ese New Berlin, TXPICTURE OF QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL JUST SOUTH OF SEGUIN FROM TRAINED SPOTTER ON JAKES COLONY RD.
May 3, 9:38 PM CDTHAIL 1.255 S Seguin, TXREPORT OF HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL 5 S SEGUIN. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 3, 7:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 182 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, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-05-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1737 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, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-05-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1737 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-372 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1458 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

831 
WUUS54 KEWX 040143
SVREWX
TXC029-177-187-493-040245-
/O.NEW.KEWX.SV.W.0097.210504T0143Z-210504T0245Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
843 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Guadalupe County in south central Texas...
  Southwestern Gonzales County in south central Texas...
  Northern Wilson County in south central Texas...
  East central Bexar County in south central Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 843 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over St. Hedwig,
  or 8 miles south of Randolph AFB, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Public.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Schertz, Seguin, Cibolo, Stockdale, Randolph AFB, McQueeney, Nixon,
  St. Hedwig, La Vernia, China Grove, Marion, Kingsbury, Santa Clara,
  New Berlin, Pandora, Zuehl, Sutherland Springs, Geronimo, Converse
  and Leesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

Large hail, damaging winds, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2916 9762 2917 9768 2922 9773 2919 9777
      2929 9835 2951 9835 2969 9784
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 274DEG 26KT 2940 9825 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

BRADY
4 follow-up statements
525 
WWUS54 KEWX 040209
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
909 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC029-040218-
/O.CAN.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Bexar TX-
909 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2934 9813 2944 9813 2945 9812 2948 9812
      2948 9814 2955 9814 2963 9782 2928 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 271DEG 26KT 2946 9805 

$$

TXC177-187-493-040245-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Guadalupe TX-Gonzales TX-Wilson TX-
909 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUADALUPE...WEST CENTRAL GONZALES AND NORTHEASTERN
WILSON COUNTIES...

At 908 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Berlin, or
10 miles southwest of Seguin, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Seguin, Cibolo, McQueeney, La Vernia, Kingsbury, New Berlin, Zuehl,
Leesville, Nolte and Zipp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2934 9813 2944 9813 2945 9812 2948 9812
      2948 9814 2955 9814 2963 9782 2928 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 271DEG 26KT 2946 9805 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

BRADY
052 
WWUS54 KEWX 040225
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
925 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC493-040235-
/O.CAN.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Wilson TX-
925 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WILSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2941 9803 2957 9806 2963 9782 2939 9772
TIME...MOT...LOC 0225Z 253DEG 33KT 2951 9792 

$$

TXC177-187-040245-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Guadalupe TX-Gonzales TX-
925 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUADALUPE AND WEST CENTRAL GONZALES COUNTIES...

At 925 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Seguin, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Seguin, McQueeney, Kingsbury, Leesville, Nolte and Zipp. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 2941 9803 2957 9806 2963 9782 2939 9772
TIME...MOT...LOC 0225Z 253DEG 33KT 2951 9792 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

BRADY
696 
WWUS54 KEWX 040235
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
935 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC177-040244-
/O.CAN.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Gonzales TX-
935 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL GONZALES COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2946 9777 2943 9787 2959 9797 2960 9796
      2963 9784 2963 9782 2948 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 239DEG 34KT 2956 9785 

$$

TXC187-040245-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Guadalupe TX-
935 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUADALUPE COUNTY...

At 934 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kingsbury, or 7
miles east of Seguin, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

Locations impacted include...
Seguin and Kingsbury. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 2946 9777 2943 9787 2959 9797 2960 9796
      2963 9784 2963 9782 2948 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 239DEG 34KT 2956 9785 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
 
$$

BRADY
105 
WWUS54 KEWX 040241
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
941 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

TXC187-040250-
/O.EXP.KEWX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-210504T0245Z/
Guadalupe TX-
941 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUADALUPE COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 945 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2946 9777 2943 9787 2959 9797 2960 9796
      2963 9784 2963 9782 2948 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 0240Z 274DEG 26KT 2956 9780 

$$

BRADY

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 3, 7:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKendall50 min
May 3, 7:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Medina63 min
May 3, 7:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Bexar, Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr and 1 more61 min
May 3, 7:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Medina3 hr
May 3, 7:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe56 min
May 3, 8:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kendall, Llano48 min
May 3, 8:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Guadalupe, Wilson3 hr
May 3, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Guadalupe, Wilson22 min
May 3, 8:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBurnet52 min
May 3, 8:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Llano, Travis, Williamson62 min
May 3, 9:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBurnet, Llano, Travis, Williamson41 min
May 3, 10:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBurnet, Llano30 min
May 4, 6:33 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXCaldwell42 min
May 4, 6:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis64 min
May 4, 7:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Travis50 min
May 4, 7:37 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Fayette, Lee53 min
May 4, 8:05 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Lee, Travis, Williamson13 min
May 4, 8:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXHays, Travis40 min
May 4, 8:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee38 min
May 4, 8:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee38 min
May 4, 8:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXLee35 min
May 4, 8:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXHays, Travis46 min
May 4, 9:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGuadalupe33 min
May 4, 9:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop27 min
May 4, 9:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXCaldwell47 min
May 4, 10:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Fayette41 min
May 4, 10:38 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop37 min

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.