Kinney and Uvalde Counties in Texas Placed Under Observed Tornado Warning Thursday Evening as Rotating Storm Tracked Northwest of Uvalde
UVALDE, TEXAS — A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Kinney and Uvalde counties in Texas on Thursday evening, October 29, 2026, after a tornado was observed with a storm moving through the area northwest of Uvalde.
Residents inside the warning area were urged to seek shelter immediately.
Tornado Warning Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Radar Time | 6:22 p.m. CT |
| Counties | Kinney and Uvalde, Texas |
| Tornado Status | Observed |
| Hail | Under 0.75 inch, penny size |
| Warning Expiration | About 44 minutes after 6:22 p.m. CT, around 7:06 p.m. CT |
Tornado Observed, Not Just Radar-Indicated
This warning was labeled “observed,” meaning a tornado had been confirmed rather than only suggested by radar. Observed tornado warnings carry a higher level of urgency, and people in the path should act right away.
Warning Area Between Brackettville, Camp Wood and Uvalde
The warning box stretched across a rural section of southwest Texas, positioned between several communities:
- Brackettville to the southwest
- Camp Wood to the north
- Uvalde to the southeast
- Knippa farther east, outside the warning area
The storm was located northwest of Uvalde, within the boundaries of Kinney and Uvalde counties.
Radar Shows Rotation Inside the Warning Box
Base velocity data from the KDFX radar near Brackettville showed a tight area of inbound and outbound winds side by side inside the warning area. That pattern indicates rotation within the storm, the kind of signature forecasters watch for when tornadoes develop.
Small Hail Also Reported With the Storm
Along with the tornado threat, the storm was capable of producing penny-size hail, measuring less than 0.75 inch in diameter.
Part of a Stormy Day Across South Texas
The tornado warning came on a day when parts of southern Texas were already dealing with heavy rain and flash flooding concerns. Storms with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour had been possible near the Rio Grande earlier in the afternoon.
What to Do When an Observed Tornado Warning Is Issued
If you are in the path of a tornado warning:
- Go to a basement or storm shelter if available
- If no basement, move to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows
- Cover your head and neck with your arms or a mattress
- Leave mobile homes and vehicles and get to a sturdy building if possible
- Never try to outrun a tornado in a car in rural areas with limited roads
No Damage Reports Released Yet
As of the warning, there were no reports of damage or injuries included. Officials may survey the area later to determine whether a tornado touched down and how strong it was.
Outlook: Stay Alert as Storms Continue
Residents across Kinney, Uvalde and nearby counties should continue to monitor local alerts through the evening, as additional storms could develop or move through the region.
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