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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 30, 2021, 2:31 AM CST for 12 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. 27 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 2:31 AM CST (08:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2021, 2:12 PM CST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
Counties Bailey County, TX, Briscoe County, TX, Castro County, TX, Cochran County, TX, Crosby County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hockley County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Parmer County, TX, Swisher County, TX
The radar
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 8:39 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 9 Wsw Earth, TX | |
| Jan 30, 9:20 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Ne Amherst, TX | |
| Jan 30, 9:22 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 6 Nw White River Lake, TX | |
| Jan 30, 9:22 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 6 Nw White River Lake, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:00 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 2 Nne Floydada, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:00 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Nne Floydada, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:05 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 1 Ene Morton, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:08 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ene South Plains, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:13 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 5 Ene Abernathy, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:13 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Ene Abernathy, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:20 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 6 Ssw Anton, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:20 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 6 Ssw Anton, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:24 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 46 | Reese Center, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:24 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Reese Center, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:30 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 50 | 3 Wsw Aiken, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:49 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 44 | 1 Se Ralls, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:49 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 52 | Reese Center, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:49 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Se Ralls, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:49 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Reese Center, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:51 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 48 | 4 S Levelland, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:51 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 S Levelland, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:53 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 47 | 6 Nne Lubbock, TX | |
| Jan 30, 10:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 Nne Lubbock, TX | |
| Jan 30, 11:00 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 8 Wsw Sundown, TX | |
| Jan 30, 11:00 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 8 Wsw Sundown, TX | |
| Jan 30, 1:00 PM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Happy, TX | |
| Jan 30, 1:17 PM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Vigo Park, TX |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 133 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2698 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
420 WWUS74 KLUB 300831 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-302200- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0001.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ TXZ025-026-031-032-037>042-302200- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza- Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ043-044-302200- /O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ Kent-Stonewall- Including the cities of Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kent and Stonewall Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Sincavage
2 follow-up statements
896 WWUS74 KLUB 301714 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-302200- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton 1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility locally to under a quarter of a mile, especially along open fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are driving and are unable to continue, completely exit the road or highway, remove your foot from the brakes, and turn off your headlights. People are also urged avoid fallen wires. Also, secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ TXZ025-026-031-032-037>044-302200- /O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza- Kent-Stonewall- Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory 1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
118 WWUS74 KLUB 302012 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 TXZ023-024-028>030-033>036-302200- /O.CAN.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.EXA.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ Swisher-Briscoe-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby- Including the cities of Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton 212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Swisher, Briscoe, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock and Crosby Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ021-022-027-302115- /O.CAN.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ Parmer-Castro-Bailey- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, and Muleshoe 212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to gradually diminish late this afternoon. $$ TXZ025-026-031-032-037>044-302200- /O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/ Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza- Kent-Stonewall- Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory 212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2:31 AM CST | Wind Advisory | LUB | Briscoe, Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dickens and 15 more | 15 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.