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2023 [KHGX] HOUSTON/GALVESTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 7

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Storm Based Warning History

449 
WFUS54 KHGX 242010
TORHGX
TXC039-201-242030-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0007.230124T2010Z-230124T2030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
210 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
  Southeastern Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 230 PM CST.

* At 210 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over southern
  Pearland, moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Northern Friendswood, Greater Hobby Area and Edgebrook Area around 
  220 PM CST.
  Webster, South Belt / Ellington and Ellington Field around 225 PM 
  CST.
  Southwestern Pasadena, western Seabrook, Clear Lake, Nassau Bay, 
  Taylor Lake Village, El Lago and The Johnson Space Center around 
  230 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2956 9507 2953 9508 2952 9518 2954 9520
      2955 9520 2956 9519 2956 9521 2955 9522
      2952 9522 2950 9535 2957 9539 2969 9511
      2956 9504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 250DEG 41KT 2954 9533 

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

$$
756 
WWUS54 KHGX 242018
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
218 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXC039-201-242030-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Brazoria TX-Harris TX-
218 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BRAZORIA AND SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTIES...
    
At 218 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over northeastern Pearland, moving east at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Clear Lake, Taylor Lake Village, El Lago and The Johnson Space 
  Center around 230 PM CST.
  Southwestern Pasadena and western Seabrook around 235 PM CST.

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 2956 9524 2962 9528 2969 9511 2956 9504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 250DEG 41KT 2957 9523 

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

$$
386 
WWUS54 KHGX 242021
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXC039-242030-
/O.CAN.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Brazoria TX-
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAZORIA 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 600 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2958 9522 2963 9525 2969 9511 2959 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 250DEG 41KT 2958 9520 

$$

TXC201-242030-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Harris TX-
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTY...
        
At 220 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over southeastern South Belt / Ellington, moving east at 45
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...
  Northern Clear Lake around 230 PM CST.
  Western Pasadena around 235 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2958 9522 2963 9525 2969 9511 2959 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 250DEG 41KT 2958 9520 

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

$$
Permalink to 202301242010-KHGX-WFUS54-TORHGX
449 
WFUS54 KHGX 242010
TORHGX
TXC039-201-242030-
/O.NEW.KHGX.TO.W.0007.230124T2010Z-230124T2030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
210 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
  Southeastern Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 230 PM CST.

* At 210 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over southern
  Pearland, moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Northern Friendswood, Greater Hobby Area and Edgebrook Area around 
  220 PM CST.
  Webster, South Belt / Ellington and Ellington Field around 225 PM 
  CST.
  Southwestern Pasadena, western Seabrook, Clear Lake, Nassau Bay, 
  Taylor Lake Village, El Lago and The Johnson Space Center around 
  230 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2956 9507 2953 9508 2952 9518 2954 9520
      2955 9520 2956 9519 2956 9521 2955 9522
      2952 9522 2950 9535 2957 9539 2969 9511
      2956 9504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 250DEG 41KT 2954 9533 

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

$$
Permalink to 202301242018-KHGX-WWUS54-SVSHGX
756 
WWUS54 KHGX 242018
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
218 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXC039-201-242030-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Brazoria TX-Harris TX-
218 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BRAZORIA AND SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTIES...
    
At 218 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over northeastern Pearland, moving east at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Clear Lake, Taylor Lake Village, El Lago and The Johnson Space 
  Center around 230 PM CST.
  Southwestern Pasadena and western Seabrook around 235 PM CST.

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 2956 9524 2962 9528 2969 9511 2956 9504
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 250DEG 41KT 2957 9523 

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

$$
Permalink to 202301242021-KHGX-WWUS54-SVSHGX
386 
WWUS54 KHGX 242021
SVSHGX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXC039-242030-
/O.CAN.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Brazoria TX-
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAZORIA 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 600 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2958 9522 2963 9525 2969 9511 2959 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 250DEG 41KT 2958 9520 

$$

TXC201-242030-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T2030Z/
Harris TX-
221 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTY...
        
At 220 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over southeastern South Belt / Ellington, moving east at 45
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...
  Northern Clear Lake around 230 PM CST.
  Western Pasadena around 235 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2958 9522 2963 9525 2969 9511 2959 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 250DEG 41KT 2958 9520 

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

$$

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