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2024 [KHGX] HOUSTON/GALVESTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 47

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

845 
WFUS54 KHGX 262145
TORHGX
TXC291-373-407-262215-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0047.241226T2145Z-241226T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
345 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas...
  Northwestern Liberty County in southeastern Texas...
  South central Polk County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 415 PM CST.

* At 345 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 10 miles north of Dayton Lakes, or 12 miles east of
  Cleveland, moving northeast 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 San Jacinto, northwestern Liberty and south central
  Polk Counties, including the following locations... Moss Hill,
  Romayor, Tarkington Prairie, Segno, and Rye.

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 3049 9473 3022 9464 3013 9497 3023 9505
      3064 9474 3049 9461
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 238DEG 32KT 3030 9488 

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

$$

Adams
899 
WWUS54 KHGX 262152
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

TXC407-262201-
/O.CAN.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
San Jacinto TX-
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN JACINTO 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 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3023 9488 3029 9494 3063 9474 3060 9470
      3049 9461 3049 9473 3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 239DEG 31KT 3032 9482 

$$

TXC291-373-262215-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
Liberty TX-Polk TX-
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LIBERTY AND SOUTH CENTRAL POLK COUNTIES...

At 351 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southwest of Votaw, or 12 miles southwest of
Thicket, moving northeast 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...
Romayor, Segno, and Rye.

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 3023 9488 3029 9494 3063 9474 3060 9470
      3049 9461 3049 9473 3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 239DEG 31KT 3032 9482 

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

$$

Adams
336 
WWUS54 KHGX 262157
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
357 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

TXC291-373-262215-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
Liberty TX-Polk TX-
357 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LIBERTY AND SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTIES...

At 357 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7
miles southwest of Votaw, or 8 miles west of Thicket, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Rye.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3025 9483 3031 9490 3049 9474 3049 9473
      3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 238DEG 32KT 3035 9476 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Cady
Permalink to 202412262145-KHGX-WFUS54-TORHGX
845 
WFUS54 KHGX 262145
TORHGX
TXC291-373-407-262215-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0047.241226T2145Z-241226T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
345 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern San Jacinto County in southeastern Texas...
  Northwestern Liberty County in southeastern Texas...
  South central Polk County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 415 PM CST.

* At 345 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 10 miles north of Dayton Lakes, or 12 miles east of
  Cleveland, moving northeast 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 San Jacinto, northwestern Liberty and south central
  Polk Counties, including the following locations... Moss Hill,
  Romayor, Tarkington Prairie, Segno, and Rye.

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 3049 9473 3022 9464 3013 9497 3023 9505
      3064 9474 3049 9461
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 238DEG 32KT 3030 9488 

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

$$

Adams
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899 
WWUS54 KHGX 262152
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

TXC407-262201-
/O.CAN.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
San Jacinto TX-
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN JACINTO 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 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3023 9488 3029 9494 3063 9474 3060 9470
      3049 9461 3049 9473 3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 239DEG 31KT 3032 9482 

$$

TXC291-373-262215-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
Liberty TX-Polk TX-
352 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LIBERTY AND SOUTH CENTRAL POLK COUNTIES...

At 351 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southwest of Votaw, or 12 miles southwest of
Thicket, moving northeast 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...
Romayor, Segno, and Rye.

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 3023 9488 3029 9494 3063 9474 3060 9470
      3049 9461 3049 9473 3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 239DEG 31KT 3032 9482 

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

$$

Adams
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336 
WWUS54 KHGX 262157
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
357 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

TXC291-373-262215-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-241226T2215Z/
Liberty TX-Polk TX-
357 PM CST Thu Dec 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL LIBERTY AND SOUTHEASTERN POLK COUNTIES...

At 357 PM CST, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7
miles southwest of Votaw, or 8 miles west of Thicket, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Rye.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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!

&&

LAT...LON 3025 9483 3031 9490 3049 9474 3049 9473
      3029 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 238DEG 32KT 3035 9476 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Cady

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