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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 152, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 28, 2024Dimmit County, Zavala County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 28, 2024, 8:38 PM CDT for Dimmit County, Zavala County, Texas. It was in force for 52 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: May 28, 2024, 8:38 PM CDT (01:38 UTC)
Expired: May 28, 2024, 9:30 PM CDT
In force: 52 min
Issued by: NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Dimmit County, TX, Zavala County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:39 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
May 28, 8:10 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 258 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 3033 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -90 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 877 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 131 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: -0.6
Supercell composite: -4.8

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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 May 28, 8:17 PM CDT, 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 28, 8:17 PM CDT, 21 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, May 28, 3:53 AM CDT, 16 hours 45 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
353 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-290900-
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-
353 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..

.DAY ONE...Today And Tonight.

Dangerous heat will be expected this afternoon with heat indices
as high as 110 degrees across our southern most counties. Heat
Advisory in effect from Noon through 7 PM CDT across these
locations.

There is a level 2 to 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms
across all of South Central Texas from this evening into tonight.
Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. Isolated
tornado possible as well.

There is a level 1 to 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall
across most of our area. A corridor of heavy rainfall where 1 to
3 inches could fall with locally higher amounts, is possible
across our northern/northeastern most counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The potential for strong to severe storms and locally heavy rains
mainly during the afternoon into evening hours will continue for
the remainder of the week into next weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to submit reports from any storms during
this evening through tonight, and in the week ahead.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 28, 6:59 PM CDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
659 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ183-290045-
Val Verde TX-
659 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Val Verde County
through 745 PM CDT...

At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Shumla, or 15 miles east of Langtry, moving east
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Del Rio, Comstock, Juno, Loma Alta, Langtry, Lake View, Pandale,
Amistad Acres, Laughlin AFB, Shumla, Cienegas Terrace, Amistad
Village, Black Brush Point, Pumpville, Seminole Canyon State Park,
Box Canyon, Val Verde Park, Diablo East, Governors Landing, and Long
Point.

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3029 10176 3029 10070 2942 10070 2924 10076
      2936 10100 2946 10106 2952 10125 2962 10125
      2963 10126 2957 10129 2965 10130 2965 10136
      2975 10142 2977 10140 2975 10144 2979 10147
      2976 10154 2981 10154 2976 10164 2978 10176
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 289DEG 30KT 2987 10132

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

MM

Local storm report, May 28, 7:05 PM CDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
705 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

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

0653 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 WNW Del Rio           29.38N 100.93W
05/28/2024  M62 MPH          Val Verde          TX   ASOS

            ASOS station KDRT Del Rio Intl Airport.

&&

EH

Special weather statement, May 28, 7:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
713 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ217-290100-
Maverick TX-
713 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Maverick County
through 800 PM CDT...

At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Quemado to near Eagle Pass to
14 miles southwest of El Indio. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Eagle Pass, Quemado, El Indio, Chula Vista, Paloma, Darling, Radar
Base, Normandy, Rosita, Fabrica, Las Quintas Fronterizas, Siesta
Acres, Eidson Road, Farias Lake, Elm Creek, and Seco Mines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2823 10022 2828 10029 2831 10028 2840 10035
      2845 10034 2848 10037 2850 10033 2852 10039
      2855 10041 2858 10040 2861 10045 2864 10045
      2866 10050 2880 10053 2894 10065 2902 10065
      2908 10036 2883 10011 2820 10011 2820 10021
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 267DEG 31KT 2895 10075 2867 10047 2834 10045

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

MM

Special weather statement, May 28, 7:59 PM CDT, 39 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
759 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ204-290145-
Medina TX-
759 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Medina
County through 845 PM CDT...

At 758 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hondo, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hondo, Devine, Biry, Noonan, New Fountain, Quihi, Dunlay, Bader, and
D'Hanis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2917 9927 2947 9927 2953 9892 2914 9887
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 265DEG 12KT 2936 9916

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MM

Special weather statement, May 28, 8:01 PM CDT, 37 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
801 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

TXZ184-185-290145-
Edwards TX-Real TX-
801 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Edwards
and northwestern Real Counties through 845 PM CDT...

At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Rocksprings, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Rocksprings, Us-377 Near The Kimble-
Edwards County Line, and Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3029 9988 2998 9988 2994 10037 3029 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 000DEG 15KT 3026 10019

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 28, 7:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Maverick	47 min
May 28, 7:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Dimmit, Maverick, Zavala	53 min
May 28, 7:59 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Medina	46 min
May 28, 8:01 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Edwards	44 min
May 28, 8:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Edwards, Real	45 min
May 28, 8:42 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Medina	48 min
May 28, 8:50 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	EWX	Edwards	2 hr
May 28, 8:55 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Kerr, Real	50 min
May 28, 9:20 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Bandera, Kerr	40 min
May 28, 9:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr	46 min
May 28, 9:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr	46 min
May 28, 10:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Bandera	45 min
May 28, 10:14 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	EWX	Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall	46 min
May 28, 10:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Comal, Guadalupe	39 min
May 28, 11:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson	47 min
May 29, 12:08 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee and 2 more	67 min
May 29, 12:33 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	EWX	Val Verde	14 hr
May 29, 1:37 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	EWX	Bastrop, Caldwell, DeWitt, Gonzales, Travis, Williamson	53 min
May 29, 1:47 AM CDT	High Wind Warning	EWX	Williamson	73 min
May 29, 2:35 AM CDT	High Wind Warning	EWX	Bastrop, Lee	35 min
May 29, 3:10 AM CDT	Wind Advisory	EWX	Bastrop, Fayette, Lavaca, Lee	3 hr

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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.