The tornado changed direction and is headed back towards Robert Lee, TX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
501 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
TXC081-451-032215-
/O.CON.KSJT.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240503T2215Z/
Coke TX-Tom Green TX-
501 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL COKE AND NORTH CENTRAL TOM GREEN COUNTIES...
At 500 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662, or
near Robert Lee, moving northeast at 15 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
Locations impacted include...
Robert Lee, Orient, and The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch
Road 2662.
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!
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
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LAT...LON 3188 10069 3194 10048 3164 10031 3162 10063
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 238DEG 16KT 3184 10043
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
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