Tornado Warning 12, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Issued

May 18, 2021, 7:33 PM CDT (00:33 UTC)

Expired

May 18, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT

In force

27 min

Issued by

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Colorado County, TX

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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649 
WFUS54 KHGX 190033
TORHGX
TXC089-190100-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0012.210519T0033Z-210519T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
733 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Colorado County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.
    
* At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Sublime, or 9 miles southeast of Schulenburg,
  moving northeast at 25 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Columbus around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sheridan and Rock Island.

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
League City.

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

&&

LAT...LON 2967 9683 2980 9659 2969 9649 2953 9646
      2948 9670 2958 9679 2958 9684 2959 9684
      2959 9683 2961 9684 2963 9687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 246DEG 22KT 2957 9682 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

063 
WWUS54 KHGX 190047
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
747 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

TXC089-190100-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210519T0100Z/
Colorado TX-
747 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL COLORADO COUNTY...
    
At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Weimar, or 11 miles southeast of
Schulenburg, moving northeast at 25 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Columbus around 815 PM CDT.

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 2967 9683 2980 9659 2969 9649 2958 9647
      2952 9673 2958 9679 2958 9684 2959 9684
      2959 9683 2961 9684 2963 9687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 246DEG 22KT 2960 9673 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

906 
WWUS54 KHGX 190058
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
758 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

TXC089-190107-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210519T0100Z/
Colorado TX-
758 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL COLORADO COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 800 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2967 9683 2980 9659 2969 9649 2958 9647
      2952 9673 2958 9679 2958 9684 2959 9684
      2959 9683 2961 9684 2963 9687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 246DEG 22KT 2963 9666 

$$

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