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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at Apr 29, 2021, 12:59 AM CDT for Frio County, Zavala County, Texas. It was in force for 14 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
- Apr 29, 2021, 12:59 AM CDT (05:59 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 29, 2021, 1:13 AM CDT
- In force
- 14 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Frio County, TX, Zavala County, TX
The radar
The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:04 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 10:22 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Del Rio, TX (KDRT), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 152 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
- 133 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -279 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1737 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -173 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -1.2
The text
As transmitted.
639
WFUS54 KEWX 290559
TOREWX
TXC163-507-290630-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0008.210429T0559Z-210429T0630Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1259 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Zavala County in south central Texas...
Northwestern Frio County in south central Texas...
* Until 130 AM CDT.
* At 1259 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 8 miles west of Frio Town, or 10 miles east of
Batesville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Pearsall, North Pearsall, Bluff and Frio Town.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2889 9954 2906 9954 2909 9906 2885 9906
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 273DEG 35KT 2898 9945
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
KCW2 follow-up statements
991
WWUS54 KEWX 290608
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
108 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
TXC507-290618-
/O.CAN.KEWX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210429T0630Z/
Zavala TX-
108 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ZAVALA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central
Texas.
LAT...LON 2888 9938 2907 9934 2909 9906 2885 9906
TIME...MOT...LOC 0608Z 275DEG 42KT 2897 9932
$$
TXC163-290630-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210429T0630Z/
Frio TX-
108 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FRIO COUNTY...
At 108 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Frio Town, or 14 miles west of Pearsall, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Pearsall, North Pearsall, Bluff and Frio Town.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 2888 9938 2907 9934 2909 9906 2885 9906
TIME...MOT...LOC 0608Z 275DEG 42KT 2897 9932
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
KCW350
WWUS54 KEWX 290613
SVSEWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
113 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
TXC163-290623-
/O.CAN.KEWX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210429T0630Z/
Frio TX-
113 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FRIO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic signature which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However small hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central
Texas.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of Medina anf Frio Counties.
LAT...LON 2888 9938 2907 9934 2909 9906 2885 9906
TIME...MOT...LOC 0612Z 273DEG 35KT 2897 9926
$$
KCWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 7:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Medina, Uvalde | 30 min |
| Apr 28, 7:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Medina, Uvalde | 65 min |
| Apr 28, 7:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Maverick | 38 min |
| Apr 28, 7:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bandera, Bexar, Medina | 34 min |
| Apr 28, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Real, Uvalde | 61 min |
| Apr 28, 7:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Uvalde | 50 min |
| Apr 28, 7:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar, Medina | 50 min |
| Apr 28, 7:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Medina and 1 more | 61 min |
| Apr 28, 8:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Maverick, Uvalde, Zavala | 53 min |
| Apr 28, 8:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Medina, Uvalde | 51 min |
| Apr 28, 8:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Medina, Uvalde | 20 min |
| Apr 28, 8:46 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Bexar, Medina | 3 hr |
| Apr 28, 8:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala | 56 min |
| Apr 28, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson | 65 min |
| Apr 28, 9:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Edwards, Kinney, Val Verde | 23 min |
| Apr 28, 9:18 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 3 hr |
| Apr 28, 9:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar | 48 min |
| Apr 28, 9:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe | 30 min |
| Apr 28, 9:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar, Frio, Medina | 42 min |
| Apr 28, 9:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe, Hays | 40 min |
| Apr 28, 9:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Comal, Guadalupe, Hays | 20 min |
| Apr 28, 10:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Edwards, Kerr, Kinney, Real, Uvalde | 63 min |
| Apr 28, 10:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis | 22 min |
| Apr 28, 11:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Uvalde | 43 min |
| Apr 28, 11:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr | 14 min |
| Apr 28, 11:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kinney | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 11:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Maverick | 55 min |
| Apr 28, 11:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Maverick | 44 min |
| Apr 28, 11:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Real, Uvalde | 54 min |
| Apr 28, 11:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr | 49 min |
| Apr 28, 11:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Maverick, Zavala | 47 min |
| Apr 29, 12:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Kinney, Maverick, Uvalde, Zavala | 44 min |
| Apr 29, 12:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Uvalde, Zavala | 46 min |
| Apr 29, 12:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bandera, Kerr, Medina, Uvalde | 63 min |
| Apr 29, 12:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Gillespie | 45 min |
| Apr 29, 12:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Frio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala | 54 min |
| Apr 29, 12:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Dimmit | 42 min |
| Apr 29, 1:03 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Frio, Medina, Uvalde | 27 min |
| Apr 29, 1:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Medina, Uvalde | 53 min |
| Apr 29, 1:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar, Frio, Medina | 53 min |
| Apr 29, 1:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 47 min |
| Apr 29, 1:33 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Medina | 17 min |
| Apr 29, 1:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar, Medina, Wilson | 21 min |
| Apr 29, 2:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Medina, Uvalde | 3 hr |
| Apr 29, 2:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bexar, Guadalupe, Wilson | 51 min |
| Apr 29, 2:18 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Bandera, Kendall, Kerr | 3 hr |
| Apr 29, 3:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Wilson | 36 min |
| Apr 29, 5:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Kendall | 32 min |
| Apr 29, 5:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal | 25 min |
| Apr 29, 2:22 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | EWX | Bexar | 6 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.