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Tornado Warning 19, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 28, 2021Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Fayette County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at May 28, 2021, 7:44 PM CDT for Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Fayette County, Texas. It was in force for 31 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 28, 2021, 7:44 PM CDT (00:44 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2021, 8:15 PM CDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.5 in

Counties Bastrop County, TX, Caldwell County, TX, Fayette County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:46 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 28, 6:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 242 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 2021-05-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2506 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 2021-05-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2506 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-33 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
712 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.1

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The text

As transmitted.

229 
WFUS54 KEWX 290044
TOREWX
TXC021-055-149-290115-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0019.210529T0044Z-210529T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
744 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Caldwell County in south central Texas...
  Southeastern Bastrop County in south central Texas...
  Southwestern Fayette County in south central Texas...

* Until 815 PM CDT.
    
* At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Rosanky, or 13 miles south of Bastrop, moving east
  at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
  Smithville, Cistern, Rosanky, Muldoon, Upton, Delhi, Togo, Rockne,
  String Prairie, Watterson, Red Rock, Floy, Buescher State Park,
  Kovar, Jeddo, Colony, Kirtley and Hills Prairie.

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 2983 9747 3001 9748 3010 9706 2974 9707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 269DEG 25KT 2993 9739 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

CP
2 follow-up statements
352 
WWUS54 KEWX 290053
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
753 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

TXC055-290102-
/O.CAN.KEWX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210529T0115Z/
Caldwell TX-
753 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CALDWELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic 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 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2984 9738 3000 9742 3010 9706 2974 9707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 269DEG 25KT 2993 9732 

$$

TXC021-149-290115-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210529T0115Z/
Bastrop TX-Fayette TX-
753 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BASTROP AND SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES...
    
At 752 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Rosanky, or 11 miles southwest of Smithville, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Smithville, Cistern, Rosanky, Muldoon, Upton, Floy, Buescher State
Park, Togo, String Prairie, Kovar, Watterson and Kirtley.

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 2984 9738 3000 9742 3010 9706 2974 9707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 269DEG 25KT 2993 9732 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

CP
979 
WWUS54 KEWX 290108
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
808 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

TXC021-290117-
/O.CAN.KEWX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210529T0115Z/
Bastrop TX-
808 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BASTROP COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic 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 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

LAT...LON 2982 9727 2991 9718 2989 9707 2982 9706
      2974 9707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 283DEG 28KT 2983 9715 

$$

TXC149-290115-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210529T0115Z/
Fayette TX-
808 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...
    
At 807 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cistern, or 10 miles north of Flatonia, moving east
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Muldoon, Cistern and Floy. 

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 2982 9727 2991 9718 2989 9707 2982 9706
      2974 9707
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 283DEG 28KT 2983 9715 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

CP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 7:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, Williamson59 min
May 28, 7:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kerr, Real57 min
May 28, 7:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Travis3 hr
May 28, 7:49 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Gillespie3 hr
May 28, 7:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kerr, Real56 min
May 28, 7:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee64 min
May 28, 8:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Gillespie, Kerr3 hr
May 28, 8:24 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBastrop, Travis3 hr
May 28, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXCaldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays30 min
May 28, 8:28 PM CDTTornado WarningEWXFayette32 min
May 28, 8:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFayette, Lavaca, Lee52 min
May 28, 8:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Kerr and 3 more61 min
May 28, 8:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXAtascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr and 1 more3 hr
May 28, 8:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBastrop, Fayette, Lee5 hr
May 28, 8:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGonzales, Guadalupe47 min
May 28, 9:00 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXCaldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays3 hr
May 28, 9:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Caldwell, Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays and 2 more56 min
May 28, 9:42 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe3 hr
May 28, 10:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXAtascosa, Bastrop, Caldwell, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales and 5 more21 min
May 28, 10:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDeWitt, Gonzales, Karnes, Lavaca58 min
May 28, 10:50 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXWilliamson8 hr
May 28, 11:19 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningEWXBlanco7 hr
May 28, 11:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr34 min
May 29, 12:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGillespie, Kerr36 min
May 29, 12:28 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe3 hr
May 29, 12:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr34 min
May 29, 1:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXComal, Kendall49 min
May 29, 1:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXGonzales, Guadalupe57 min
May 29, 2:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXVal Verde49 min
May 29, 2:21 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Val Verde54 min
May 29, 3:16 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Maverick, Val Verde89 min
May 29, 3:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Real, Val Verde70 min
May 29, 4:38 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney, Uvalde52 min
May 29, 4:46 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Medina, Real, Uvalde27 min
May 29, 5:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXMaverick, Zavala48 min
May 29, 5:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXDimmit, Maverick, Zavala55 min
May 29, 5:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXAtascosa, Frio, Medina51 min
May 29, 6:28 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Edwards, Kerr, Real3 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.