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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Lubbock, TX

December 24, 2021Bailey County, Castro County, Parmer County, Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 24, 2021, 3:09 AM CST for Bailey County, Castro County, Parmer County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 3:09 AM CST (09:09 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 24, 2021, 5:58 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX

Counties Bailey County, TX, Castro County, TX, Parmer County, TX

The radar

The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 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 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 179 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3005 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
179 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

250 
WWUS74 KLUB 240909
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

TXZ021-022-027-242100-
/O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Bailey-
Including the cities of Farwell, Bovina, Friona, Muleshoe,
Dimmitt, and Hart
309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bailey, Castro and Parmer Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing dust is also expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

TXZ023-024-028>030-033>036-039>041-242100-
/O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0023.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/
Swisher-Briscoe-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-
Including the cities of Silverton, Lubbock, Plains, Whiteface,
Denver City, Happy, Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New
Home, Olton, Hale Center, Crosbyton, Amherst, Tulia, Slaton,
Littlefield, Wellman, Plainview, Meadow, Brownfield, Floydada,
Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and Morton
309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Extreme south-central Texas Panhandle, the South Plains.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are also expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TXZ025-031-037-042-242100-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0023.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/
Hall-Motley-Dickens-Garza-
Including the cities of Turkey, Roaring Springs, Memphis, Lake
Alan Henry, Dickens, Post, Spur, and Matador
309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Dickens, Garza, Motley and Hall Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may also develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

07
2 follow-up statements
136 
WWUS74 KLUB 242004
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
204 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

TXZ021-022-027-250100-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Bailey-
Including the cities of Farwell, Bovina, Friona, Muleshoe,
Dimmitt, and Hart
204 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bailey, Castro and Parmer Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing dust is also expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

TXZ023>025-028>031-033>037-039>042-250100-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-
Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Turkey, Denver City, Silverton, Lubbock,
Plains, Spur, Whiteface, Dickens, Matador, Happy, Wolfforth,
Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New Home, Lake Alan Henry, Olton,
Hale Center, Post, Memphis, Amherst, Tulia, Slaton, Littlefield,
Wellman, Plainview, Meadow, Roaring Springs, Crosbyton,
Brownfield, Floydada, Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and
Morton
204 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may also develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

01
929 
WWUS74 KLUB 242358
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
558 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

TXZ021-022-027-250100-
/O.CAN.KLUB.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0024.211224T2358Z-211225T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Bailey-
Including the cities of Farwell, Bovina, Friona, Muleshoe,
Dimmitt, and Hart
558 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Bailey, Castro, and Parmer Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ023>025-028>031-033>037-039>042-250100-
/O.CAN.KLUB.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-
Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Turkey, Denver City, Silverton, Lubbock,
Plains, Spur, Whiteface, Dickens, Matador, Happy, Wolfforth,
Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New Home, Lake Alan Henry, Olton,
Hale Center, Post, Memphis, Amherst, Tulia, Slaton, Littlefield,
Wellman, Plainview, Meadow, Roaring Springs, Crosbyton,
Brownfield, Floydada, Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and
Morton
558 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have diminished below advisory levels.

$$

Sincavage

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 3:09 AM CSTWind AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza and 10 more15 hr
Dec 24, 5:58 PM CSTWind AdvisoryLUBBailey, Castro, Parmer62 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.