Tornado Warning 27, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Issued

Oct 27, 2021, 8:16 AM CDT (13:16 UTC)

Expired

Oct 27, 2021, 8:45 AM CDT

In force

29 min

Issued by

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Harris County, TX

The Houston radar (KHGX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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791 
WFUS54 KHGX 271316
TORHGX
TXC201-271345-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0027.211027T1316Z-211027T1345Z/

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

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 845 AM CDT.
    
* At 815 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Cypress, or 7 miles northwest of Addicks Park Ten,
  moving east at 40 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...
  Jersey Village and northeastern Addicks Park Ten around 825 AM 
  CDT.
  Spring Branch West, Carverdale, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing, 
  Westbranch and Willowbrook around 830 AM CDT.
  Spring Branch North, Spring Valley, Greater Inwood, Spring Branch 
  East and Spring Branch Central around 835 AM CDT.
  Hunters Creek Village, Greater Greenspoint, Hilshire Village, 
  Central Northwest, Langwood, Lazybrook / Timbergrove and Greater 
  Uptown around 840 AM CDT.
  Northside / Northline, Aldine, Near Northside Houston, Greater 
  Heights, Memorial Park, Downtown Houston, Neartown / Montrose, 
  Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area, Fourth Ward and Greater Fifth Ward 
  around 845 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Discovery Green, Compass Stadium and Minute Maid Park.

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 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 2987 9576 2994 9576 2999 9527 2972 9530
TIME...MOT...LOC 1315Z 276DEG 33KT 2990 9571 

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

$$

901 
WWUS54 KHGX 271330
SVSHGX

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

TXC201-271345-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-211027T1345Z/
Harris TX-
830 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HARRIS COUNTY...
    
At 829 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Jersey Village, moving east at 40 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...
  Greater Inwood, Langwood and Spring Branch East around 835 AM CDT.
  Greater Greenspoint, Central Northwest and Lazybrook / Timbergrove 
  around 840 AM CDT.
  Northside / Northline, Acres Home, Independence Heights and Hidden 
  Valley around 845 AM CDT.
  Near Northside Houston, Aldine, northern Greater Heights and 
  Eastex / Jensen Area around 850 AM CDT.
  Greater Fifth Ward, Houston Gardens, Settegast, East Little York / 
  Homestead, Kashmere Gardens and Denver Harbor / Port Houston 
  around 855 AM CDT.
  East Houston around 900 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 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 2984 9561 2995 9561 2999 9527 2978 9529
TIME...MOT...LOC 1329Z 276DEG 33KT 2989 9556 

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

$$
Cady

767 
WWUS54 KHGX 271340
SVSHGX

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

TXC201-271350-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-211027T1345Z/
Harris TX-
840 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 845
AM 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 400 PM CDT for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2984 9561 2995 9561 2999 9527 2978 9529
TIME...MOT...LOC 1340Z 276DEG 33KT 2988 9545 

$$

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