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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Lubbock, TX

May 7, 2019Briscoe County, Swisher County, Texas

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 7, 5:59 PM CDTTORNADO10 Ne Tulia, TXRAIN WRAPPED TORNADO
May 7, 6:14 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 805 Nw Vigo Park, TXNUMEROUS POWER LINES SNAPPED. POSSIBLE TORNADO CROSSED ROAD.
May 7, 6:20 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 69Vigo 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 7, 3:00 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2019-05-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 334 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2019-05-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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The text

As transmitted.

401 
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

$$

PAZOS
6 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

$$

PAZOS
110 
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

$$

PAZOS
838 
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

$$

PAZOS
405 
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

$$

PAZOS
869 
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

$$

PAZOS
710 
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

$$

PAZOS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 6, 9:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBParmer35 min
May 6, 9:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBParmer31 min
May 6, 10:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBParmer32 min
May 6, 10:38 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBParmer2 hr
May 6, 10:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBParmer49 min
May 6, 11:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Parmer58 min
May 6, 11:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Parmer41 min
May 7, 2:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lamb, Lubbock24 min
May 7, 2:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Hale, Hockley, Lamb61 min
May 7, 3:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher66 min
May 7, 4:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBCastro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher116 min
May 7, 4:23 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBCastro, Hale, Swisher37 min
May 7, 4:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock, Terry35 min
May 7, 5:00 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBCastro, Swisher30 min
May 7, 5:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Swisher54 min
May 7, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBLynn, Terry37 min
May 7, 5:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock35 min
May 7, 5:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry25 min
May 7, 5:27 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLUBSwisher33 min
May 7, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock, Terry31 min
May 7, 5:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBLynn, Terry18 min
May 7, 6:00 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLUBCastro, Swisher2 hr
May 7, 6:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHale, Lubbock36 min
May 7, 6:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Terry32 min
May 7, 6:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCochran30 min

Nearby

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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.