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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this tornado warning at May 7, 2019, 5:57 PM CDT for Briscoe County, Swisher County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 7, 2019, 5:57 PM CDT (22:57 UTC)
- Expired
- May 7, 2019, 6:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Briscoe County, TX, Swisher County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 5:59 PM CDT | TORNADO | 10 Ne Tulia, TX | RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO |
| May 7, 6:14 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 80 | 5 Nw Vigo Park, TX | NUMEROUS POWER LINES SNAPPED. POSSIBLE TORNADO CROSSED ROAD. |
| May 7, 6:20 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 69 | Vigo Park, TX |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 3:00 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 66 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 334 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -280 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2060 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KLUB 072257
TORLUB
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.NEW.KLUB.TO.W.0013.190507T2257Z-190507T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
557 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Swisher County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Northwestern Briscoe County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 555 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles southwest
of Wayside, or 11 miles northeast of Tulia, moving northeast at 20
mph. This storm has a history of producing strong tornadoes.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3469 10181 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 231DEG 16KT 3468 10167
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS6 follow-up statements
448
WWUS54 KLUB 072309
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
609 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-Briscoe TX-
609 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SWISHER AND NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 608 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles south of
Wayside, or 14 miles northeast of Tulia, moving northeast at 25 mph.
This storm continues to have the potential to cyclically generate
tornadoes.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3469 10181 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 227DEG 22KT 3467 10158
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS110
WWUS54 KLUB 072315
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
615 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-Briscoe TX-
615 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SWISHER AND NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 614 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles south of
Wayside, or 17 miles northeast of Tulia, moving northeast at 30 mph.
This storm continues to have the potential to cyclically generate
tornadoes.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3467 10168 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 217DEG 24KT 3471 10154
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS838
WWUS54 KLUB 072321
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
621 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-Briscoe TX-
621 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SWISHER AND NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 620 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles southeast of
Wayside, or 21 miles northwest of Silverton, moving northeast at 35
mph. This storm continue to produce a tornado.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3467 10168 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 230DEG 30KT 3474 10148
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS405
WWUS54 KLUB 072324
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
624 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-Briscoe TX-
624 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SWISHER AND NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 623 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles southeast of
Wayside, or 21 miles northwest of Silverton, moving northeast at 35
mph. This storm continues to produce tornadoes and has produced 70
mph wind gusts at Vigo Park.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3467 10168 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 230DEG 30KT 3476 10146
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS869
WWUS54 KLUB 072328
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
628 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC045-437-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-Briscoe TX-
628 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SWISHER AND NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTIES...
At 628 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of
Wayside, or 22 miles north of Silverton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
The tornado has moved in Armstrong county but, the severe threat
continues.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Swisher and northwestern Briscoe Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10128 3454 10167 3467 10168 3475 10169
3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 230DEG 30KT 3478 10142
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOS710
WWUS54 KLUB 072337
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
637 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
TXC437-072346-
/O.CAN.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Swisher TX-
637 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SWISHER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of Texas.
LAT...LON 3468 10130 3463 10147 3475 10147 3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 231DEG 16KT 3480 10138
$$
TXC045-072345-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190507T2345Z/
Briscoe TX-
637 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRISCOE COUNTY...
At 636 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles east of
Wayside, or 21 miles south of Claude, moving northeast at 20 mph.
The tornadic circulation has moved into Armstrong county but, the
severe threat continues.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Briscoe County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3468 10130 3463 10147 3475 10147 3475 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 231DEG 16KT 3480 10138
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
PAZOSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 9:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Parmer | 35 min |
| May 6, 9:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Parmer | 31 min |
| May 6, 10:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Parmer | 32 min |
| May 6, 10:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Parmer | 2 hr |
| May 6, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Parmer | 49 min |
| May 6, 11:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Parmer | 58 min |
| May 6, 11:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Parmer | 41 min |
| May 7, 2:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock | 24 min |
| May 7, 2:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Hale, Hockley, Lamb | 61 min |
| May 7, 3:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher | 66 min |
| May 7, 4:04 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Castro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher | 116 min |
| May 7, 4:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LUB | Castro, Hale, Swisher | 37 min |
| May 7, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lubbock, Terry | 35 min |
| May 7, 5:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LUB | Castro, Swisher | 30 min |
| May 7, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Swisher | 54 min |
| May 7, 5:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Lynn, Terry | 37 min |
| May 7, 5:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lubbock | 35 min |
| May 7, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry | 25 min |
| May 7, 5:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LUB | Swisher | 33 min |
| May 7, 5:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lubbock, Terry | 31 min |
| May 7, 5:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Lynn, Terry | 18 min |
| May 7, 6:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LUB | Castro, Swisher | 2 hr |
| May 7, 6:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hale, Lubbock | 36 min |
| May 7, 6:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Terry | 32 min |
| May 7, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Cochran | 30 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.