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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Lubbock, TX

June 8, 202022 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this wind advisory at Jun 8, 2020, 1:47 PM CDT for 22 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jun 9, 2020, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 8, 2020, 1:47 PM CDT (18:47 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 9, 2020, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 9, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX
All 22 counties

Bailey County, TX, Briscoe County, TX, Castro County, TX, Childress County, TX, Cochran County, TX, Cottle County, TX, Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Garza County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hall County, TX, Hockley County, TX, King County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Lynn County, TX, Motley County, TX, Parmer County, TX, Swisher County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:44 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 147 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 2020-06-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 394 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 2020-06-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 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
394 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-393 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1488 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
219 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

830 
WWUS74 KLUB 081847
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
147 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

TXZ040>042-090200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200609T0100Z/
Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, 
New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
147 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures around 105
  degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...The southern South Plains.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
  Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and loft areas
  of blowing dust. A few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young 
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles 
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening and take frequent rest breaks in shade or air conditioned
environments. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when 
possible. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and 
shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TXZ021>039-090200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Yoakum-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, 
Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock,
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, and Plains
147 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The South Plains, southern Texas Panhandle and northern
  Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  loft areas of blowing dust. A few power outages are possible. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
554 
WWUS74 KLUB 090102
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
802 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

TXZ040>042-091100-
/O.EXP.KLUB.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200609T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, 
New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
802 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TXZ021>039-091100-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Yoakum-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, 
Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock,
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, and Plains
802 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
664 
WWUS74 KLUB 090203
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
903 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

TXZ021>042-091100-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, 
Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock,
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
903 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
636 
WWUS74 KLUB 090858
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
358 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

TXZ021>042-091700-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.200609T0900Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, 
Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock,
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
358 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The South Plains and all but the far southern Rolling
  Plains.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will decrease later this
  morning ahead of a second stronger front that will arrive around
  Noon. Strong winds will then develop again this afternoon across
  the advisory area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
380 
WWUS74 KLUB 091656
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1156 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

TXZ021>042-100000-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, 
Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock,
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, 
Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, 
Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
1156 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The South Plains and all but the far southern Rolling 
  Plains.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
409 
WWUS74 KLUB 092045
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
345 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

TXZ021-027-033-034-039>042-092145-
/O.CAN.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200610T0000Z/
Parmer-Bailey-Cochran-Hockley-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Muleshoe, 
Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Denver City, Plains, 
Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, 
and Lake Alan Henry
345 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below advisory levels across the far western
South Plains and southern South Plains. Therefore, the advisory
was cancelled.

$$

TXZ022>026-028>032-035>038-100000-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200610T0000Z/
Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-
Cottle-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Including the cities of Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, 
Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Littlefield, 
Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, 
Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Lubbock, Wolfforth, 
Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, and Guthrie
345 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...The Central South Plains, extreme southern Texas
  Panhandle and northern Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 4:05 AM CDTRed Flag WarningLUBBailey, Castro, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Parmer and 2 more17 hr

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.