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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 12, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 21, 2022, 8:49 PM CDT for Hays County, Travis County, Texas. It was in force for 21 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2022, 8:49 PM CDT (01:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 21, 2022, 9:10 PM CDT
- In force
- 21 min
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Hays County, TX, Travis County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:50 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.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 3:14 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 280 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
- 1720 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -300 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 252 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Mar 21, 8:43 PM CDT, 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 21, 8:43 PM CDT, 6 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 21, 3:12 AM CDT, 17 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 312 AM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022 TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-221000- Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera- Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde- Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala- Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit- 312 AM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today And Tonight. Severe thunderstorms with primary threats of large hail and tornadoes are possibly this afternoon into early evening. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains this afternoon. A Wind Advisory is in effect this afternoon for Val Verde and Edwards Counties. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue through Saturday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Tuesday afternoon for the Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains. Red Flag Warnings for critical fire weather conditions may be needed on additional days. Take care to prevent the start of wildfires. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please report any severe weather to the NWS.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 21, 7:32 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
732 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0731 PM HAIL 4 SE FENTRESS 29.72N 97.73W
03/21/2022 E0.88 INCH CALDWELL TX PUBLIC
NICKEL SIZED HAIL IN STAIRTOWN.
&&
AQSpecial weather statement, Mar 21, 7:55 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
755 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXZ173-192-220145-
Williamson TX-Travis TX-
755 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Williamson
and northern Travis Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jarrell to near Georgetown to Hudson Bend.
Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Taylor,
Granger, Anderson Mill, Serenada, Windemere, Leander, Hutto, Lakeway,
Lago Vista, Hudson Bend, Bartlett, The Hills, Jarrell, Weir and
Georgetown Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3086 9760 3074 9727 3039 9752 3034 9805
3062 9780 3088 9765
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 237DEG 34KT 3087 9761 3063 9770 3043 9794
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
BRADYSpecial weather statement, Mar 21, 8:00 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
800 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXZ173-192>194-220145-
Williamson TX-Bastrop TX-Lee TX-Travis TX-
800 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Williamson, southeastern Travis, central Bastrop and northwestern Lee
Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wyldwood, or 7 miles west of Bastrop, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elgin, Bastrop, Lexington, Thrall, Circle D-KC Estates, Cedar Creek,
Tanglewood, Camp Swift, Coupland, Wyldwood, Webberville, Knobb
Springs, Phelan, Laneport, Blue, Beyarsville, McDade, Cedar Hills,
Hare and Noack.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3073 9727 3046 9715 3056 9697 3054 9692
3052 9691 2998 9736 3008 9759 3074 9728
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 208DEG 46KT 3012 9744
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
BRADYLocal storm report, Mar 21, 8:03 PM CDT, 46 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
803 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0802 PM HAIL 2 SSE LEANDER 30.55N 97.85W
03/21/2022 E0.88 INCH WILLIAMSON TX TRAINED SPOTTER
SPOTTER REPORTS NICKEL SIZE HAIL 2 SSE OF
LEANDER.
&&
AQLocal storm report, Mar 21, 8:05 PM CDT, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
805 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0731 PM TORNADO 2 SSW GIDDINGS 30.16N 96.95W
03/21/2022 UF0 LEE TX TRAINED SPOTTER
PRELIMINARY SPOTTER REPORT OF A RAIN-WRAPPED
TORNADO 2 SSW OF GIDDINGS.
&&
AQSpecial weather statement, Mar 21, 8:21 PM CDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
TXZ191-192-206-220145-
Comal TX-Hays TX-Travis TX-
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Hays, central Travis
and Comal Counties through 845 PM CDT...
At 821 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mansfield Dam to near Bulverde. Movement was
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Austin, New Braunfels, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley,
Tanglewood Forest, Canyon Lake Dam, Canyon Lake, Lakeway, Manor, Bee
Cave, Bulverde, West Lake Hills, The Hills, Woodcreek, Rollingwood,
Bear Creek, Smithson Valley and Barton Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3039 9752 2974 9816 2970 9830 2971 9834
2973 9835 2973 9837 2974 9840 2975 9841
2974 9842 2979 9854 2996 9839 3004 9830
3008 9828 3034 9805
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 286DEG 9KT 3040 9788 2982 9844
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BRADYThe office that day
Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 7:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell | 51 min |
| Mar 21, 7:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe | 38 min |
| Mar 21, 7:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 46 min |
| Mar 21, 7:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Lee | 15 min |
| Mar 21, 7:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bastrop | 40 min |
| Mar 21, 7:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | EWX | Lee | 25 min |
| Mar 21, 7:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 50 min |
| Mar 21, 8:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bastrop | 45 min |
| Mar 21, 8:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal, Hays, Travis | 24 min |
| Mar 21, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Williamson | 23 min |
| Mar 21, 8:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Travis, Williamson | 46 min |
| Mar 21, 8:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Comal, Hays | 39 min |
| Mar 21, 9:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Williamson | 28 min |
| Mar 21, 9:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Williamson | 47 min |
| Mar 21, 11:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Bastrop, Travis | 61 min |
| Mar 21, 11:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Atascosa, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson | 66 min |
| Mar 21, 11:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Atascosa, Bexar | 60 min |
| Mar 21, 11:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bexar, Guadalupe | 65 min |
| Mar 21, 11:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe | 62 min |
| Mar 22, 12:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | EWX | Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Frio and 7 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 22, 12:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Williamson | 64 min |
| Mar 22, 12:45 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | EWX | Bastrop, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Hays, Lee, Travis and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Mar 22, 1:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Wilson | 54 min |
| Mar 22, 1:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | Fayette, Lee | 50 min |
| Mar 22, 2:24 AM CDT | Red Flag Warning | EWX | Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, Maverick, Real and 3 more | 17 hr |
| Mar 22, 3:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | DeWitt | 42 min |
| Mar 22, 4:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | DeWitt, Lavaca | 48 min |
| Mar 22, 4:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | EWX | DeWitt, Lavaca | 27 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.