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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

October 27, 2021Harris County, Montgomery County, Texas

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this tornado warning at Oct 27, 2021, 8:06 AM CDT for Harris County, Montgomery County, Texas. It was in force for 24 min. 1 report 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
Oct 27, 2021, 8:06 AM CDT (13:06 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT
In force
24 min
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Harris County, TX, Montgomery County, TX

The radar

The Houston radar (KHGX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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
Oct 27, 8:15 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG2 Ese Pinehurst, TXTREES DOWN ON HOME IN PINEHURST.

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
Oct 27, 7:55 AM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 12:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 232 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, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1422 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, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 160 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
1422 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
604 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
255 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.1
Supercell composite
7.1

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The text

As transmitted.

712 
WFUS54 KHGX 271306
TORHGX
TXC201-339-271330-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0026.211027T1306Z-211027T1330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
806 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Texas...
  North central Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 830 AM CDT.
    
* At 805 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Pinehurst, moving east at 35 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...
  Tomball around 815 AM CDT.
  The Woodlands around 820 AM CDT.
  Spring, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Woodloch, The Woodlands 
  Pavillion, Chateau Woods and Splashtown around 830 AM 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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3015 9576 3022 9576 3024 9535 3002 9544
TIME...MOT...LOC 1305Z 279DEG 30KT 3018 9573 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
3 follow-up statements
446 
WWUS54 KHGX 271314
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
814 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

TXC201-339-271330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211027T1330Z/
Montgomery TX-Harris TX-
814 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES...

At 813 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Pinehurst, moving east at 35 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  The Woodlands around 820 AM CDT.
  The Woodlands Pavillion around 830 AM CDT.
  Spring, Oak Ridge North, Shenandoah, Woodloch, Chateau Woods and 
  Splashtown around 835 AM 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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3015 9568 3022 9568 3024 9535 3006 9543
TIME...MOT...LOC 1313Z 274DEG 30KT 3018 9564 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
741 
WWUS54 KHGX 271321
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
821 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

TXC201-339-271330-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211027T1330Z/
Montgomery TX-Harris TX-
821 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES...

At 820 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
The Woodlands, moving east at 35 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  The Woodlands around 825 AM CDT.
  Shenandoah and The Woodlands Pavillion around 830 AM CDT.
  Spring, Oak Ridge North, Chateau Woods and Splashtown around 835 
  AM 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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 9561 3020 9560 3020 9538 3006 9543
TIME...MOT...LOC 1320Z 279DEG 30KT 3017 9556 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$
396 
WWUS54 KHGX 271329
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
829 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

TXC201-339-271338-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211027T1330Z/
Montgomery TX-Harris TX-
829 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL
HARRIS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 830 AM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe 
limits. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, 
this line is still capable of producing more tornadoes, so 
continue to closely monitor the situation.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
League City.

LAT...LON 3014 9561 3020 9560 3020 9538 3006 9543
TIME...MOT...LOC 1328Z 279DEG 30KT 3016 9549 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 10:39 PM CDTRip Current StatementHGXBrazoria, Galveston, Matagorda21 hr
Oct 27, 6:10 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX50 min
Oct 27, 6:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXAustin, Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Washington46 min
Oct 27, 6:56 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX34 min
Oct 27, 6:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX32 min
Oct 27, 7:23 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX37 min
Oct 27, 7:31 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXAustin, Colorado, Grimes, Jackson, Montgomery, Walker and 3 more44 min
Oct 27, 8:09 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX66 min
Oct 27, 8:09 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX66 min
Oct 27, 8:16 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXHarris29 min
Oct 27, 8:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXBrazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery and 4 more92 min
Oct 27, 8:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXHarris37 min
Oct 27, 8:48 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXHarris, Liberty, Montgomery27 min
Oct 27, 8:55 AM CDTTornado WarningHGXHarris, Liberty35 min
Oct 27, 8:57 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX93 min
Oct 27, 9:16 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXHarris29 min
Oct 27, 9:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXChambers, Harris, Liberty37 min
Oct 27, 9:31 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX119 min
Oct 27, 9:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXChambers, Galveston53 min
Oct 27, 9:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningHGXChambers, Liberty32 min
Oct 27, 11:31 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX29 min
Oct 27, 11:51 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningHGX84 min
Oct 27, 3:05 PM CDTWind AdvisoryHGXAustin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado and 17 more28 hr
Oct 27, 3:26 PM CDTGale WarningHGX36 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.