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Tornado Warning 6, NWS San Angelo, TX

April 27, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS San Angelo, TX issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2021, 9:12 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 48 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 27, 2021, 9:12 PM CDT (02:12 UTC)
Expired
Apr 27, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS San Angelo, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Fisher County, TX, Jones County, TX, Nolan County, TX, Taylor County, TX

The radar

The Dyess AFB radar (KDYX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:12 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 27, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 216 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, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 18 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
18 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3768 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

624 
WFUS54 KSJT 280212
TORSJT
TXC151-253-353-441-280300-
/O.NEW.KSJT.TO.W.0006.210428T0212Z-210428T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
912 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Jones County in west central Texas...
  Northeastern Nolan County in west central Texas...
  Southeastern Fisher County in west central Texas...
  Northwestern Taylor County in west central Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.
    
* At 911 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles east of Sweetwater, moving east at 40 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Trent around 925 PM CDT.
  Merkel and Noodle around 935 PM CDT.
  Tye around 945 PM CDT.
  Hawley around 955 PM CDT.
  Abilene around 1000 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Impact, Hodges, Stith, Truby and Lake Sweetwater.

This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 247 and 285.
 
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 3275 9984 3246 9972 3237 10034 3252 10040
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 250DEG 33KT 3247 10027 

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

$$
3 follow-up statements
642 
WWUS54 KSJT 280225
SVSSJT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
925 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC151-253-353-441-280300-
/O.CON.KSJT.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210428T0300Z/
Jones TX-Nolan TX-Fisher TX-Taylor TX-
925 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JONES...NORTHEASTERN NOLAN...SOUTHEASTERN FISHER AND
NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES...
    
At 924 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Trent, or 16 miles east of Sweetwater, moving east
at 40 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Merkel around 930 PM CDT.
  Noodle around 935 PM CDT.
  Hawley around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hodges, Stith and Truby.

This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 256 and 269.
 
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 3254 9975 3242 10019 3258 10026 3275 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 248DEG 33KT 3253 10013 

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

$$
083 
WWUS54 KSJT 280234
SVSSJT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
934 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC151-353-441-280243-
/O.CAN.KSJT.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210428T0300Z/
Nolan TX-Fisher TX-Taylor TX-
934 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NOLAN...SOUTHEASTERN FISHER
AND NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
west central Texas.

LAT...LON 3256 9976 3253 10010 3263 10014 3275 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0233Z 247DEG 34KT 3257 10003 

$$

TXC253-280300-
/O.CON.KSJT.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210428T0300Z/
Jones TX-
934 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JONES COUNTY...
    
At 933 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Noodle, or 15 miles southwest of Anson, 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...
  Hawley around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hodges, Stith and Truby.

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 3256 9976 3253 10010 3263 10014 3275 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0233Z 247DEG 34KT 3257 10003 

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

$$
711 
WWUS54 KSJT 280245
SVSSJT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC253-280300-
/O.CON.KSJT.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210428T0300Z/
Jones TX-
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL JONES COUNTY...
    
At 945 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hawley, or 8 miles south of Anson, moving northeast
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...
  Hawley around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hodges
and Truby.

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 3258 9977 3256 9998 3268 10001 3275 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 247DEG 34KT 3264 9991 

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

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Angelo, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTFisher58 min
Apr 27, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTHaskell65 min
Apr 27, 7:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTHaskell63 min
Apr 27, 7:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTFisher117 min
Apr 27, 8:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Nolan64 min
Apr 27, 8:27 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTFisher33 min
Apr 27, 8:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Jones61 min
Apr 27, 8:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTHaskell41 min
Apr 27, 8:46 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTNolan44 min
Apr 27, 8:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Jones, Nolan, Taylor66 min
Apr 27, 8:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTHaskell64 min
Apr 27, 9:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTJones, Shackelford40 min
Apr 27, 9:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTHaskell, Throckmorton57 min
Apr 27, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Nolan67 min
Apr 27, 10:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTShackelford44 min
Apr 28, 1:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Nolan64 min
Apr 28, 1:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTFisher, Jones, Nolan, Taylor61 min
Apr 28, 2:32 AM CDTTornado WarningSJTJones28 min
Apr 28, 2:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTJones, Shackelford63 min
Apr 28, 3:49 AM CDTTornado WarningSJTShackelford26 min
Apr 28, 3:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTShackelford, Throckmorton24 min
Apr 28, 4:18 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTThrockmorton3 hr
Apr 28, 4:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTCoke, Sterling47 min
Apr 28, 4:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTSterling48 min
Apr 28, 5:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTNolan42 min
Apr 28, 5:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTNolan107 min
Apr 28, 5:34 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTTaylor3 hr
Apr 28, 6:04 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTShackelford41 min
Apr 28, 6:25 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTCallahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor3 hr
Apr 28, 6:39 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCallahan, Shackelford3 hr
Apr 28, 6:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTShackelford28 min
Apr 28, 9:27 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCallahan, Shackelford, Taylor3 hr
Apr 28, 2:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTCoke, Runnels53 min
Apr 28, 2:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTRunnels38 min
Apr 28, 3:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTCallahan, Coleman, Runnels, Taylor44 min
Apr 28, 3:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTCallahan, Coleman38 min
Apr 28, 4:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTBrown36 min
Apr 28, 6:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTBrown50 min

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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.