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Tornado Warning 21, NWS San Angelo, TX

May 3, 2024Coke County, Runnels County, Tom Green County, Texas

NWS San Angelo, TX issued this tornado warning at May 3, 2024, 4:47 PM CDT for Coke County, Runnels County, Tom Green County, Texas. It was in force for 43 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 3, 2024, 4:47 PM CDT (21:47 UTC)
Expired
May 3, 2024, 5:30 PM CDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS San Angelo, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
2.5 in

Counties Coke County, TX, Runnels County, TX, Tom Green County, TX

The radar

The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:50 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 3, 4:53 PM CDTTORNADO4 S Robert Lee, TXVery large tornado.
May 3, 5:02 PM CDTHAIL 2.757 Ssw Bronte, TX
May 3, 5:24 PM CDTHAIL 1.754 Nnw Orient, TX

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 3, 2:14 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 170 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-05-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1108 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-05-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
1108 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-177 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1714 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
15 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

549 
WFUS54 KSJT 032147
TORSJT
TXC081-399-451-032230-
/O.NEW.KSJT.TO.W.0021.240503T2147Z-240503T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
447 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Coke County in west central Texas...
  Northern Tom Green County in west central Texas...
  West central Runnels County in west central Texas...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 446 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road
  2662, or near Robert Lee, moving east at 20 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Bronte around 450 PM CDT.
  Tennyson around 500 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3175 10055 3193 10051 3191 10019 3164 10027
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 280DEG 16KT 3183 10045 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$
2 follow-up statements
358 
WWUS54 KSJT 032157
SVSSJT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
457 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024

TXC081-399-451-032230-
/O.CON.KSJT.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240503T2230Z/
Coke TX-Tom Green TX-Runnels TX-
457 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COKE...NORTHERN TOM GREEN AND WEST CENTRAL RUNNELS
COUNTIES...

At 455 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662, or
near Robert Lee, moving east at 10 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Significant damage has 
         been reported with this large tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Bronte around 500 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3175 10054 3192 10050 3191 10019 3164 10027
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 281DEG 8KT 3183 10044 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$
717 
WWUS54 KSJT 032206 CCA
SVSSJT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
506 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024

TXC081-399-451-032245-
/O.COR.KSJT.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240503T2230Z/
Coke TX-Tom Green TX-Runnels TX-
506 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COKE...NORTHERN TOM GREEN AND WEST CENTRAL RUNNELS
COUNTIES...

At 505 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Robert Lee, moving northwest at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Take Cover in Robert 
         Lee Now!

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Robert Lee around 510 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3175 10054 3192 10050 3191 10019 3164 10027
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 134DEG 15KT 3183 10044 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Angelo, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 2, 7:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTKimble, Menard, Sutton39 min
May 2, 7:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTBrown, Coleman, Concho, McCulloch, San Saba62 min
May 2, 7:14 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatSJTCallahan, Jones, Taylor46 min
May 2, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTHaskell, Jones58 min
May 2, 7:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTConcho, McCulloch, Runnels42 min
May 2, 7:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTHaskell, Shackelford, Throckmorton58 min
May 2, 7:58 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTCallahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor47 min
May 2, 8:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTBrown, Coleman, McCulloch, Mason, San Saba59 min
May 2, 8:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTConcho, McCulloch, Mason, Menard54 min
May 2, 8:23 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCallahan, Jones, Taylor112 min
May 2, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTKimble52 min
May 2, 8:25 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTShackelford35 min
May 2, 8:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCallahan, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor60 min
May 2, 8:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTColeman, Runnels38 min
May 2, 9:02 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTColeman, McCulloch, San Saba118 min
May 2, 9:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTMason35 min
May 2, 9:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTSan Saba32 min
May 2, 9:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTKimble25 min
May 2, 9:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTBrown, Coleman113 min
May 2, 9:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTBrown37 min
May 2, 9:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTSan Saba44 min
May 2, 10:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTColeman36 min
May 3, 3:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCoke, Nolan44 min
May 3, 3:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTConcho, Runnels, Tom Green52 min
May 3, 3:44 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTCoke46 min
May 3, 3:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCoke, Nolan61 min
May 3, 4:07 PM CDTTornado Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCoke38 min
May 3, 4:24 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatSJTCoke, Tom Green51 min
May 3, 4:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Nolan, Sterling3 hr
May 3, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTCoke, Nolan37 min
May 3, 5:10 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatSJTCoke23 min
May 3, 5:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTColeman, Concho, Runnels, Tom Green44 min
May 3, 5:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCoke, Runnels, Tom Green61 min
May 3, 5:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Runnels3 hr
May 3, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSJTConcho, Runnels, Schleicher, Tom Green62 min
May 3, 5:52 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTConcho38 min
May 3, 6:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Concho, Runnels, Tom Green3 hr
May 3, 6:12 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTTom Green22 min
May 3, 6:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTCrockett47 min
May 3, 6:42 PM CDTTornado WarningSJTConcho, Menard, Schleicher, Tom Green48 min
May 3, 6:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatSJTConcho, McCulloch, Menard, Tom Green57 min
May 3, 6:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTConcho, Menard, Schleicher, Tom Green3 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.