Tornado Warning Issued for Kinney and Val Verde Counties in South Central Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of south central Texas. This is an immediate-action alert based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm capable of producing both a tornado and extremely large hail.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• Northern Kinney County
• Eastern Val Verde County

Specific locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Amanda (12 miles east of Del Rio), Alamo Village, Turkey Mountain, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, and Escondido Estates.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid all windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris. If caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

Expected Conditions

At 5:31 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Amanda, moving east at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

• Tornado: Radar-indicated rotation.
• Hail: Large hail up to three inches in diameter.
• Wind: Severe winds capable of driving large hail.

Impacts include dangerous flying debris, potential destruction of mobile homes, and damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree damage is also likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 5:31 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM CDT on March 10. The storm is expected to be near Alamo Village around 5:55 PM CDT.