Tornado Warning 2, NWS Brownsville, TX

Issued

Apr 23, 2023, 1:35 PM CDT (18:35 UTC)

Expired

Apr 23, 2023, 2:00 PM CDT

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS Brownsville, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Cameron County, TX

The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS54 KBRO 231835
TORBRO
TXC061-231900-
/O.NEW.KBRO.TO.W.0002.230423T1835Z-230423T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
135 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Cameron County in Deep South Texas...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 135 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Port Of Brownsville, moving southeast at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southeastern Cameron County, including the following locations...
  Pedro Benevides County Park and Loma Alta Lake.

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 2600 9744 2608 9732 2596 9720 2596 9723
      2595 9725 2596 9728 2595 9729 2594 9728
      2594 9730 2593 9731 2593 9732 2592 9733
      2593 9735 2591 9737 2589 9736 2588 9737
      2587 9736 2586 9737 2585 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 327DEG 31KT 2599 9735 

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

$$

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127 
WWUS54 KBRO 231843
SVSBRO

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
143 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023

TXC061-231900-
/O.CON.KBRO.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230423T1900Z/
Cameron TX-
143 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CAMERON COUNTY...

At 143 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Port Of Brownsville, moving southeast at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Port Of Brownsville, Brownsville and Pedro Benevides County 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, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 2598 9743 2600 9736 2596 9728 2595 9729
      2594 9728 2594 9730 2593 9731 2593 9732
      2592 9733 2593 9735 2591 9737 2589 9736
      2588 9737 2587 9736 2586 9737 2585 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 327DEG 31KT 2593 9731 

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

$$

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567 
WWUS54 KBRO 231851
SVSBRO

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
151 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023

TXC061-231901-
/O.EXP.KBRO.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230423T1900Z/
Cameron TX-
151 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CAMERON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
200 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
Deep South Texas.

LAT...LON 2598 9743 2600 9736 2596 9728 2595 9729
      2594 9728 2594 9730 2593 9731 2593 9732
      2592 9733 2593 9735 2591 9737 2589 9736
      2588 9737 2587 9736 2586 9737 2585 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 327DEG 31KT 2588 9728 

$$

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