Tornado Warning 20, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Issued

May 28, 2021, 8:28 PM CDT (01:28 UTC)

Expired

May 28, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT

In force

32 min

Issued by

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Fayette County, TX

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WFUS54 KEWX 290128
TOREWX
TXC149-290200-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0020.210529T0128Z-210529T0200Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Fayette County in south central Texas...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 828 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  La Grange, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
  La Grange, Fayetteville, Rutersville, Warrenton, O'Quinn, Rabbs
  Prairie, Ellinger, Plum, Walhalla, Willow Springs, Rek Hill, West
  Point, Mullins Prairie and Holman.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2980 9671 2978 9702 2996 9706 3007 9663
      3004 9662 2996 9657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0128Z 259DEG 30KT 2989 9696 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

CP

482 
WWUS54 KEWX 290201
SVSEWX

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

TXC149-290210-
/O.EXP.KEWX.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210529T0200Z/
Fayette TX-
901 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.  However small
hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
Fayette county until 930 pm.

LAT...LON 2980 9671 2978 9702 2996 9706 3007 9663
      3004 9662 2996 9657
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 259DEG 30KT 2993 9671 

$$

CP

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