EF3 Tornado — Coleman, Texas

2019-05-18 · near Glen Cove, Coleman, Texas

7.8 mi

Path length

300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

This tornado also remained mostly in rural areas. However, it destroyed a cabin, a recreational vehicle, outbuildings and numerous trees. The tornado completely removed the upstairs story of a well built two story residence and caused two exterior walls to collapse. The roof of a church was also damaged. This tornado was observed by a trained spotter and videotaped by a member of the public.

Wider weather episode

A highly sheared environment coupled with a very unstable airmass resulted in the development of strong tornadoes during the early morning hours of May 18. At least seven of the eight tornadoes damaged or destroyed several hundred homes across portions of West Central Texas. One of the supercells produced four long track strong tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 827376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.