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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
623 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

TXC201-162345-
/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240516T2345Z/
Harris TX-
623 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
HARRIS COUNTY...

At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Spring Branch North, moving southeast at 40 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...
  Bellaire, West University Place, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker
  Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area,
  Astrodome Area, Neartown / Montrose, Macgregor, and Near Northside
  Houston around 630 PM CDT.
  Lawndale / Wayside, Sunnyside, South Park, Magnolia Park, Houston
  Gardens, Central Southwest, Gulfgate Riverview / Pine Valley, and
  Denver Harbor / Port Houston around 635 PM CDT.
  Settegast, Clinton Park Tri-Community, and Pleasantville Area
  around 640 PM CDT.
  Jacinto City, Northshore, and El Dorado / Oates Prairie around 645
  PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Minute
Maid Park, Discovery Green, TDECU Stadium, Rice Stadium, Shell Energy
Stadium, and Memorial.

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 2978 9558 2990 9549 2982 9521 2960 9542
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 303DEG 33KT 2982 9555

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

$$

Cady