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City of Simonton
Monday January 8th, 2024 :: 03:54 p.m. CST

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 04:30PM

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East central Colorado County in southeastern Texas... North central Wharton County in southeastern Texas... Southeastern Austin County in southeastern Texas... Western Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 430 PM CST.

* At 353 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southwest of Eagle Lake, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near... Eagle Lake around 400 PM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Altair.

* AFFECTED AREAS: AUSTIN, TX ... COLORADO, TX ... FORT BEND, TX ... WHARTON, TX

Instructions:

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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in League City.

Address/Location
City of Simonton
35011 Farm to Market 1093
Simonton, TX 77476

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 281-533-9809

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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