Severe Thunderstorm Warning 8, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
308 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022

.UPDATE...

Have updated PoP and weather grids over the next six hours, as
several convective attempts have occurred across the southern Edwards
Plateau and Rio Grande Plains over the last 45 minutes. Main concern
continues to be east of along/east of US 281, however.

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.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 213 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022/

..New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 203 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022

Continue to monitor the potential for severe thunderstorms this
afternoon. 18Z surface observations indicate surface cyclogenesis is
commencing in the Panhandle of Texas as a high-amplitude shortwave
trough/closed low continues to eject into the Big Bend Region. A
complex surface setup has resulted, with the infant surface low
dragging a dryline that has entered Val Verde County. An elevated
dry slot and attendant region of clearing skies leads the surface
dryline, and has progressed to approximately a Kerrville-Uvalde-
Eagle Pass line. These two regions should continue to march east in
tandem through the coming hours, reaching the US 281 corridor by the
mid afternoon hours. This progression will likely prove critical, as
the differential surface heating occurring on either side of the
retreating cloud line, combined with the dynamic forcing and
steepening lapse rates aloft, will provide an impetus for the
initiation of surface-based convection along/east of US 281. Latest
high-res guidance concurs with this picture, suggesting that
initiation is most likely to occur between 4-5 PM. Storms that do
develop are then expected to push east of the I-35/I-37 corridors
through 8 PM this evening.

With the core of the 850 mb low level jet axis/southeasterly low
level flow currently pivoting to the east of the CWA, the phasing
between the highest directional wind shear and likely initiation
zone appears to be slightly out of sync. Hence, the greatest hazard
of concern continues to be large, potentially damaging hail up to
two inches in diameter. SPC has added a moderate risk to its day one
convective outlook across an area north and east of a Hallettsville-
Gonzales-New Braunfels line in light of this threat, however,
damaging winds and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out as
additional threats given the remaining shear that will be present
across the region. Have a way to receive watches and warnings later
this afternoon as these storms move through the area.

With cyclogenesis continuing over west-central Oklahoma this
evening/early tonight, southerly flow will continue, particularly to
the east of I-35/I-37. This could act to reinforce the surface
dryline/outflow from any early evening convection, helping to
encourage a second round of thunderstorms. Most likely to occur
along and east of US 77, widespread severe weather is not
anticipated with this potential second batch of thunderstorms.

Once convection vacates the far east later tonight, a cold front
will approach the area. Entering from the northwest, expect this
boundary to be through the I-35 corridor by mid-morning tomorrow,
and out of our far southeastern communities by the lunch hour. No
precipitation is expected with the passage. Gusty northwest winds
will follow the front, leading to Near Critical fire weather
conditions tomorrow. Of highest concern across the Rio Grande
Plains, Winter Garden Region and southern Edwards Plateau, a Fire
Weather Watch has been posted accordingly. Subsequent shifts will
monitor this portion of the short term closely, potentially
upgrading to a Red Flag Warning if necessary.

LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through next Sunday)
Issued at 203 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022

The main story for the extended forecast will be elevated to
critical fire weather conditions through at least Sunday. Dry and
breezy northwesterly flow will continue on Wednesday with westerly
flow is expected on Thursday. Breezy southerly flow will return
Friday through Sunday without any appreciable increase in moisture
expected. The most critical time period will be Wednesday and
Thursday as the northwest/west winds will be the strongest with
afternoon humidity values near 10-20 percent. Southerly wind speeds
on Friday will be a bit less with speeds generally at or below 10
mph and only elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are
expected then. Southerly speeds will be in the 15 to 20 mph range
this weekend bringing back near critical to critical fire weather
conditions to mainly areas west of the I35 corridor. Highs Wednesday
will be in the 60s and 70s but will warm back into the 80s to near
90 for the western areas by Friday.

AVIATION...18Z TAF Package

This morning's low cigs and visibilities are beginning to improve at
the I-35 aerodromes. DRT has fully recovered to VFR cats, with only
FEW coverage near FL030 remaining. Biggest attention near-term is on
the gusty winds behind a dryline at DRT this afternoon, and
potential convective activity at the I-35 sites through the late
afternoon/early evening hours. Only noteworthy amendment during this
portion of the forecast was to remove the TEMPO +TSRA at SAT and SSF
and replace with a VCTS, given less aggressive convection forecasts
throughout the AM hours in Bexar County. Have preserved said TEMPO
group at AUS, where convection appears more likely. Thunderstorms
should move east of the I-35 terminals by the mid evening hours.
Continue to watch for potential redevelopment overnight, though any
additional storms will likely remain east of I-35. A cold front will
pass through our aerodromes between 09 and 12Z Friday, bringing gusty
northwest winds in its wake.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Austin Camp Mabry              54  70  44  68  43 /  40   0   0   0   0
Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport  54  71  42  68  40 /  50  -    0   0   0
New Braunfels Muni Airport     52  73  43  71  40 /  40   0   0   0   0
Burnet Muni Airport            48  65  40  66  39 /  20   0   0   0   0
Del Rio Intl Airport           51  72  44  72  43 /   0   0   0   0   0
Georgetown Muni Airport        53  68  42  67  40 /  40   0   0   0   0
Hondo Muni Airport             49  74  40  72  38 /  10   0   0   0   0
San Marcos Muni Airport        53  71  43  69  39 /  40   0   0   0   0
La Grange - Fayette Regional   60  72  44  68  41 /  60  10   0   0   0
San Antonio Intl Airport       54  72  45  70  44 /  20   0   0   0   0
Stinson Muni Airport           54  75  46  73  43 /  20   0   0   0   0

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.EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 8 PM CDT this evening for Dimmit-Edwards-
Frio-Kinney-Maverick-Real-Uvalde-Val Verde-Zavala.

Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening
for Dimmit-Edwards-Frio-Kinney-Maverick-Real-Uvalde-Val Verde-
Zavala.

Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for Edwards-Val Verde.

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Short-Term/Aviation...Quigley
Long-Term...29
Decision Support...KCW

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.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
620 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0619 PM     TORNADO          5 S GRANGER             30.64N 97.44W
03/21/2022                   WILLIAMSON         TX   PUBLIC

            HAM RADIO REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
623 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0622 PM     TORNADO          4 SE FENTRESS           29.72N 97.73W
03/21/2022                   CALDWELL           TX   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT OF TORNADO
            DAMAGE TO A HOME AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY
            80 AND FM671.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
625 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0624 PM     TORNADO          2 E ROUND ROCK          30.52N 97.63W
03/21/2022                   WILLIAMSON         TX   BROADCAST MEDIA

            REPORT OF TORNADO DAMAGE AT THE KALAHARI
            RESORT.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
628 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0627 PM     TORNADO          5 S GRANGER             30.65N 97.43W
03/21/2022                   WILLIAMSON         TX   PUBLIC

            PICTURE OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND RECEIVED
            VIA TWITTER.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
631 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 WNW TAYLOR            30.59N 97.48W
03/21/2022                   WILLIAMSON         TX   PUBLIC

            REPORT OF DAMAGE TO PORTIONS OF THE
            WILLIAMSON COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
635 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0633 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 ESE WEIR              30.64N 97.52W
03/21/2022                   WILLIAMSON         TX   BROADCAST MEDIA

            MEDIA REPORT OF DAMAGE TO BARNS, HOUSES, AND
            A BILLBOARD ALONG HWY 29 EAST OF JONAH.

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