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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

May 26, 2025Blanco County, Hays County, Texas

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this tornado warning at May 26, 2025, 7:34 PM CDT for Blanco County, Hays County, Texas. It was in force for 41 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 26, 2025, 7:34 PM CDT (00:34 UTC)
Expired
May 26, 2025, 8:15 PM CDT
In force
41 min
Issued by
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
2.0 in

Counties Blanco County, TX, Hays County, TX

The radar

The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 26, 2:34 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Del Rio, TX (KDRT), launched 00:00Z, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 259 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, Del Rio, TX at 00:00Z on 2025-05-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2762 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, Del Rio, TX at 00:00Z on 2025-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -38 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
2762 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-57 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2133 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-3.5

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The text

As transmitted.

685 
WFUS54 KEWX 270034
TOREWX
TXC031-209-270115-
/O.NEW.KEWX.TO.W.0009.250527T0034Z-250527T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
734 PM CDT Mon May 26 2025

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Hays County in south central Texas...
  Southern Blanco County in south central Texas...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 734 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Flugrath, or near Blanco, moving east at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Dripping Springs, Blanco, Henly, Payton, Flugrath, and Mount
  Gainor.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3024 9811 2998 9814 3002 9828 3004 9829
      3003 9831 3010 9854 3017 9854
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 272DEG 22KT 3013 9848 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Brady
2 follow-up statements
919 
WWUS54 KEWX 270051
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
751 PM CDT Mon May 26 2025

TXC031-209-270115-
/O.CON.KEWX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250527T0115Z/
Hays TX-Blanco TX-
751 PM CDT Mon May 26 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN HAYS AND SOUTHEASTERN BLANCO COUNTIES...

At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Payton, or near Blanco, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.

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...
Dripping Springs, Blanco, Henly, Payton, and Mount Gainor.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3024 9811 2998 9814 3002 9828 3004 9829
      3003 9831 3007 9844 3018 9845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0051Z 272DEG 22KT 3013 9836 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

05
799 
WWUS54 KEWX 270114
SVSEWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
814 PM CDT Mon May 26 2025

TXC031-209-270124-
/O.EXP.KEWX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250527T0115Z/
Hays TX-Blanco TX-
814 PM CDT Mon May 26 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN HAYS AND SOUTHEASTERN BLANCO
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 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.  However
small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Texas.

LAT...LON 3024 9811 2998 9814 3002 9828 3004 9829
      3003 9831 3007 9844 3018 9845
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 272DEG 22KT 3013 9820 

$$

05

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 26, 7:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Gillespie, Llano4 hr
May 26, 7:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards68 min
May 26, 7:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano66 min
May 26, 7:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBlanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr58 min
May 26, 7:29 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kendall, Llano4 hr
May 26, 7:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBurnet, Williamson59 min
May 26, 7:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Comal, Kendall, Kerr56 min
May 26, 7:54 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXEdwards, Kerr, Val Verde4 hr
May 26, 8:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBlanco, Burnet, Travis, Williamson45 min
May 26, 8:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBlanco, Comal, Hays, Kendall, Travis33 min
May 26, 8:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Bexar, Comal, Kendall27 min
May 26, 8:21 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBlanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, Williamson4 hr
May 26, 8:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatEWXBastrop, Lee, Travis, Williamson57 min
May 26, 8:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Comal, Hays, Lee, Travis and 1 more68 min
May 26, 8:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Real, Val Verde65 min
May 26, 8:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Medina62 min
May 26, 8:48 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBexar, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Hays, Kendall and 2 more4 hr
May 26, 8:49 PM CDTTornado WarningEWXWilliamson11 min
May 26, 8:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina4 hr
May 26, 9:11 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXCaldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson4 hr
May 26, 9:25 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina5 hr
May 26, 9:31 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXWilliamson4 hr
May 26, 9:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXDimmit, Maverick, Zavala44 min
May 26, 9:33 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays5 hr
May 26, 9:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Guadalupe, Lee, Travis72 min
May 26, 9:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe49 min
May 26, 9:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Medina47 min
May 26, 9:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXBandera, Real22 min
May 26, 9:54 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee and 1 more5 hr
May 26, 9:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards49 min
May 26, 10:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney60 min
May 26, 10:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXZavala38 min
May 26, 10:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXMedina36 min
May 26, 10:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBandera, Edwards, Medina, Real, Uvalde5 hr
May 26, 10:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney39 min
May 26, 10:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Val Verde64 min
May 26, 10:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXUvalde, Zavala48 min
May 26, 10:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Uvalde48 min
May 26, 10:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXFrio, Medina, Uvalde, Zavala46 min
May 26, 11:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXKinney, Uvalde46 min
May 26, 11:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXUvalde48 min
May 26, 11:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXFrio43 min
May 27, 12:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXEdwards57 min
May 27, 12:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXZavala51 min
May 27, 12:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Kinney, Val Verde35 min
May 27, 12:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDeWitt61 min
May 27, 12:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatEWXDimmit, Frio, Zavala55 min
May 27, 12:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit42 min
May 27, 12:58 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatEWXBexar, Guadalupe, Wilson109 min
May 27, 1:02 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXAtascosa, Bexar, DeWitt, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and 1 more4 hr
May 27, 1:05 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXDimmit, Frio, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde and 1 more5 hr
May 27, 1:05 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXEdwards, Val Verde25 min
May 27, 1:21 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney54 min
May 27, 1:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit49 min
May 27, 2:05 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXDimmit55 min
May 27, 2:10 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXDeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, Lavaca, Lee4 hr
May 27, 2:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEWXDimmit39 min
May 27, 2:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXKinney61 min
May 27, 2:47 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Guadalupe, Wilson2 hr
May 27, 2:49 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEWXBexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays2 hr
May 27, 6:21 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit39 min
May 27, 8:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEWXDimmit42 min

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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.