Tornado Warning 21, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

Issued

Jun 20, 2024, 12:20 AM CDT (05:20 UTC)

Expired

Jun 20, 2024, 12:45 AM CDT

In force

25 min

Issued by

NWS Corpus Christi, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Duval County, TX, Jim Wells County, TX

The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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947 
WFUS54 KCRP 200520
TORCRP
TXC131-249-200545-
/O.NEW.KCRP.TO.W.0021.240620T0520Z-240620T0545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1220 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Duval County in south central Texas...
  Northwestern Jim Wells County in south central Texas...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1219 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Tecalote, or 7 miles north of San Diego,
  moving west 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
  northeastern Duval and northwestern Jim Wells Counties.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Corpus Christi.

&&

LAT...LON 2789 9812 2782 9813 2781 9840 2799 9836
TIME...MOT...LOC 0519Z 098DEG 31KT 2786 9820 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

LS

247 
WWUS54 KCRP 200533
SVSCRP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1233 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

TXC249-200542-
/O.CAN.KCRP.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240620T0545Z/
Jim Wells TX-
1233 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JIM WELLS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for south central
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2790 9825 2783 9826 2784 9839 2792 9838
      2795 9837
TIME...MOT...LOC 0532Z 098DEG 31KT 2788 9833 

$$

TXC131-200545-
/O.CON.KCRP.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240620T0545Z/
Duval TX-
1233 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DUVAL COUNTY...

At 1232 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Rosita, or 9 miles northwest of San
Diego, moving west 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
northeastern Duval County.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2790 9825 2783 9826 2784 9839 2792 9838
      2795 9837
TIME...MOT...LOC 0532Z 098DEG 31KT 2788 9833 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

LS

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