The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Central Kleberg County in south central Texas…
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 735 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ricardo, or 8 miles southeast of Kingsville,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Kleberg County, including the following locations… Loyola
Beach.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
