Find VTEC Product:

IEM VTEC Product Browser

This application allows easy navigation of National Weather Service issued products with Valid Time Event Coding (VTEC).

13 Nov 2024 Update: The tool was updated to use non-hash link style URLs. A shim is in place to translate the old URLs to the new ones, so nothing should be broken (famous last words). This was done to allow the HTML5 History API to provide a better user experience.

Tab Functionality:
Above this section, you will notice six selectable tabs. Click on the tab to show the information.

  • Help: This page!
  • Event Info: Details of the selected event.
  • Text Data: The raw text product for this event.
  • Interactive Map: An interactive map showing the event and RADAR.
  • Storm Reports: Local Storm Reports.
  • List Events: List all events of the given phenomena, significance, year, and issuing office.

Web Services Used:
This application is fully driven by IEM web services.

2024 [KHGX] HOUSTON/GALVESTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 61

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

452 
WFUS54 KHGX 282047
TORHGX
TXC071-282115-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0061.241228T2047Z-241228T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
247 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Chambers County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 315 PM CST.

* At 246 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 10 miles north
  of Rollover Pass, or 18 miles east of Beach City, moving east at 35
  mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  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 storm will be near...
  Stowell around 255 PM CST.
  Winnie around 305 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 2960 9461 2971 9463 2982 9436 2964 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 251DEG 31KT 2965 9456 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

03
717 
WWUS54 KHGX 282100
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
300 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

TXC071-282115-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-241228T2115Z/
Chambers TX-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL CHAMBERS COUNTY...

At 259 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles southwest of Stowell, or 13 miles southwest of
Hamshire, moving east at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Winnie and Stowell around 305 PM CST.

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!

&&

LAT...LON 2964 9448 2973 9450 2982 9436 2965 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 251DEG 31KT 2969 9443 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

03
169 
WWUS54 KHGX 282112
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
312 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

TXC071-282122-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-241228T2115Z/
Chambers TX-
312 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CHAMBERS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 315 PM CST...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2964 9448 2973 9450 2982 9436 2965 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 251DEG 31KT 2972 9433 

$$

03
Permalink to 202412282047-KHGX-WFUS54-TORHGX
452 
WFUS54 KHGX 282047
TORHGX
TXC071-282115-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0061.241228T2047Z-241228T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
247 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Chambers County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 315 PM CST.

* At 246 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located 10 miles north
  of Rollover Pass, or 18 miles east of Beach City, moving east at 35
  mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

  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 storm will be near...
  Stowell around 255 PM CST.
  Winnie around 305 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 2960 9461 2971 9463 2982 9436 2964 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 251DEG 31KT 2965 9456 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

03
Permalink to 202412282100-KHGX-WWUS54-SVSHGX
717 
WWUS54 KHGX 282100
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
300 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

TXC071-282115-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-241228T2115Z/
Chambers TX-
300 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL CHAMBERS COUNTY...

At 259 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles southwest of Stowell, or 13 miles southwest of
Hamshire, moving east at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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...
  Winnie and Stowell around 305 PM CST.

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!

&&

LAT...LON 2964 9448 2973 9450 2982 9436 2965 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 251DEG 31KT 2969 9443 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

03
Permalink to 202412282112-KHGX-WWUS54-SVSHGX
169 
WWUS54 KHGX 282112
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
312 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

TXC071-282122-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0061.000000T0000Z-241228T2115Z/
Chambers TX-
312 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CHAMBERS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 315 PM CST...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2964 9448 2973 9450 2982 9436 2965 9435
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 251DEG 31KT 2972 9433 

$$

03

All Storm Reports within Event Political Coverage

Storm Reports within Product Polygon

This table lists other events issued by the selected office for the selected year. Click on the row to select that event.