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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS San Angelo, TX
NWS San Angelo, TX issued this wind chill warning at Feb 14, 2021, 4:22 AM CST for 24 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 30 hr. 52 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2021, 4:22 AM CST (10:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Angelo, TX
All 24 counties
Brown County, TX, Callahan County, TX, Coke County, TX, Coleman County, TX, Concho County, TX, Crockett County, TX, Fisher County, TX, Haskell County, TX, Irion County, TX, Jones County, TX, Kimble County, TX, Mason County, TX, McCulloch County, TX, Menard County, TX, Nolan County, TX, Runnels County, TX, San Saba County, TX, Schleicher County, TX, Shackelford County, TX, Sterling County, TX, Sutton County, TX, Taylor County, TX, Throckmorton County, TX, Tom Green County, TX
The radar
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Rotan, TX | |
| Feb 14, 3:46 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 4 Wsw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Abilene, TX | 8 INCHES REPORTED IN SOUTH ABILENE. |
| Feb 14, 4:07 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Rotan, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:09 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 5 Wnw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:09 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | Throckmorton, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:10 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | Albany, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:10 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | Potosi, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:12 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Roby, TX | THERE WAS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW ACROSS FISHER COUNTY. |
| Feb 14, 4:14 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Brownwood, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:20 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.5 | Baird, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:24 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | Buffalo Gap, TX | SNOW IS STILL FALLING. |
| Feb 14, 4:28 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 5 S Sweetwater, TX | TWO TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED. |
| Feb 14, 4:33 PM CST | SNOW 3 | 5 Nnw Coleman, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:37 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Elbert, TX | THERE WAS 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW IN ELBERT. |
| Feb 14, 4:39 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | 1 Ssw View, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:41 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Eden, TX | THERE WAS 3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW IN EDEN. HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW STILL BEING REPORTED. |
| Feb 14, 4:41 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 2 Ssw Abilene, TX | THERE WAS 8 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ABILENE. |
| Feb 14, 4:47 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.3 | 1 Ssw Haskell, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:52 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 3 E Clyde, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:56 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 3 Sw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 4:57 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | 4 Wsw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Baird, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | Tuscola, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:04 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 3 Sw Carlsbad, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:36 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 3 Nw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:45 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 4 Wsw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 5:51 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 1 Ne San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 3 Sw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 4 Se Dyess Afb, TX | SNOW IS CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED. |
| Feb 14, 6:08 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | May, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:15 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Rotan, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:31 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 11 | Potosi, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:42 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 4 N San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:45 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.5 | Moran, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:47 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | 4 Wsw San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:48 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 3 Nnw Brownwood, TX | |
| Feb 14, 6:52 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9.5 | 3 Sse Abilene, TX | SNOW DRIFTS 16 TO 18 INCHES. NEAR THE ABILENE REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Feb 14, 7:15 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | 2 Ssw Impact, TX | |
| Feb 14, 7:16 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | 1 Nw Carlsbad, TX | |
| Feb 14, 7:21 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Clyde, TX | |
| Feb 14, 7:57 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Ballinger, TX | |
| Feb 14, 9:00 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | 2 Se San Angelo, TX | |
| Feb 14, 9:25 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Christoval, TX | |
| Feb 15, 10:14 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Brady, TX | MCCULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 3-4 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 10:16 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Menard, TX | MENARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 2-3 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 10:16 AM CST | SNOW 4 | San Saba, TX | SAN SABA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 4 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 10:24 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Ballinger, TX | RUNNELS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 4-6 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 10:26 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | Bronte, TX | |
| Feb 15, 10:27 AM CST | SNOW 4 | Anson, TX | JONES COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 4 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 10:27 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 10 | Mertzon, TX | IRION COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTS 8-10 INCHES OF SNOW. |
| Feb 15, 12:08 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 14.9 | 1 Wnw Abilene, TX | OFFICIAL SNOWFALL OBSERVER AT ABILENE MEASURED A SNOWFALL TOTAL OF 14.9 INCHES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 213 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
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 502 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
728 WWUS44 KSJT 141022 WSWSJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Angelo TX 422 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139- 140-154-155-168>170-142100- /O.UPG.KSJT.WC.Y.0001.210214T1200Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KSJT.WC.W.0001.210214T1200Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KSJT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho- Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford- Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble- Mason- Including the cities of Gannon, Sweetwater, Broome, Sterling City, Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte, Tennyson, Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena, Crews, Winters, Pumphrey, Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, Sherwood, Carlsbad, San Angelo, Wall, Eden, Live Oak, Lowake, Ozona, Eldorado, Sonora, Irby, Haskell, Throckmorton, Woodson, Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby, Tuxedo, Hamlin, Albany, Abilene, Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird, Cross Plains, Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss, Trickham, Brownwood, Indian Creek, Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, Voca, Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville, San Saba, Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, Menard, Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt, Segovia, Telegraph, Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville, Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter 422 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills will drop through through the day and through the night tonight. By daybreak Monday, wind chills expected to be 15 below to 20 below zero. * WHERE...All of west central Texas. * WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Warning are both in effect until Noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Monday. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures in the single digits and colder may burst pipes. Pets and livestock will need extra protection. Use extra caution when using fireplaces, stoves, and space heaters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, blankets, food, water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
2 follow-up statements
766 WWUS44 KSJT 142051 WSWSJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Angelo TX 251 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139- 140-154-155-168>170-151100- /O.CON.KSJT.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KSJT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho- Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford- Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble- Mason- Including the cities of Gannon, Sweetwater, Broome, Sterling City, Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte, Tennyson, Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena, Crews, Winters, Pumphrey, Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, Sherwood, Carlsbad, San Angelo, Wall, Eden, Live Oak, Lowake, Ozona, Eldorado, Sonora, Irby, Haskell, Throckmorton, Woodson, Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby, Tuxedo, Hamlin, Albany, Abilene, Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird, Cross Plains, Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss, Trickham, Brownwood, Indian Creek, Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, Voca, Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville, San Saba, Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, Menard, Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt, Segovia, Telegraph, Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville, Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter 251 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills will drop through through the day and through the night tonight. By daybreak Monday, wind chills expected to be 15 below to 20 below zero. * WHERE...All of west central Texas. * WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Warning are both in effect until Noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely hazardous. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute Monday. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures in the single digits and colder may burst pipes. Pets and livestock will need extra protection. Use extra caution when using fireplaces, stoves, and space heaters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
254 WWUS44 KSJT 151140 WSWSJT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Angelo TX 540 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 TXZ049-054-064>066-071>073-076>078-098-099-113-114-127-128-139- 140-154-155-168>170-151800- /O.CON.KSJT.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KSJT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Fisher-Nolan-Sterling-Coke-Runnels-Irion-Tom Green-Concho- Crockett-Schleicher-Sutton-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford- Taylor-Callahan-Coleman-Brown-McCulloch-San Saba-Menard-Kimble- Mason- Including the cities of Gannon, Sweetwater, Broome, Sterling City, Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte, Tennyson, Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena, Crews, Winters, Pumphrey, Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, Sherwood, Carlsbad, San Angelo, Wall, Eden, Live Oak, Lowake, Ozona, Eldorado, Sonora, Irby, Haskell, Throckmorton, Woodson, Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby, Tuxedo, Hamlin, Albany, Abilene, Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird, Cross Plains, Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss, Trickham, Brownwood, Indian Creek, Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, Voca, Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville, San Saba, Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, Menard, Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt, Segovia, Telegraph, Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville, Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter 540 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow has ended, but driving conditions are very hazardous with snowpacked roads. For the Wind Chill Warning, wind chill values this morning are dangerously cold wind. * WHERE...All of west central Texas. * WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Warning are both in effect until Noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Travel is very hazardous. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures in the single digits to around zero may burst pipes. Pets and livestock will need extra protection. Use extra caution when using fireplaces, stoves, and space heaters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, blankets, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
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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.