STORM2K

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:36 pm**

(The name of one of my fave Billy Joel songs...among other things)

WFUS54 KHGX 172229
TORHOU
TXC167-172300-

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
428 PM CST MON NOV 17 2003

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
NORTHERN GALVESTON COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

* UNTIL 500 PM CST

* AT 426 PM CST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR
DICKINSON...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM INCLUDE...
DICKINSON...LEAGUE CITY...SANTA FE
KEMAH...BACLIFF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO IN SANTA FE AT 425 PM.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN THE INTERIOR HALLWAY OR
A ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET ON THE LOWEST LEVEL OF A STURDY BUILDING. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.

IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A
SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE
NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

LAT...LON 2954 9521 2934 9511 2945 9498 2955 9502
2950 9510

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:38 pm**

A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CST MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

Isn't that a bit outdated now? :-?

Anyway stay safe Duck.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:40 pm**

Nope, it was just issued at 4:28 CST...just a few minutes ago. This is the first Tornado Warning for Galveston County.

LOL! But I do see what you mean about the rest of that warning. Not sure what they meant to say there. Maybe it was a typo on the time.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:42 pm**

Yeah that 1:00 PM CST was like almost 4 hrs ago now. :lol:

Keep us updated as long as you can. Looks like a long night ahead for your area.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:43 pm**

Stay safe Duck!

I can't believe that stuff is headed MY way :eek:

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:02 pm**

At 1:00pm, the tornado watch was extended until 6:00pm for here. I'm sure it'll be extended again.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2003 8:32 pm**

As you know, Kelly... the Tornado Watch for southeastern Texas was yet again extended to Midnight Central Time.

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