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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this high wind watch at Jan 29, 2021, 3:09 AM CST for 22 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2021, 3:09 AM CST (09:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2021, 2:31 AM CST
- In force
- 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 09:08 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 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2600 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
884 WWUS74 KLUB 290909 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 309 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 TXZ021>042-292100- /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ 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 309 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains and northern and central South Plains. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
3 follow-up statements
979 WWUS74 KLUB 290910 CCA NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Lubbock TX 310 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 TXZ021>042-292100- /O.COR.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale- Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King- Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry 310 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains and northern and central Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
863 WWUS74 KLUB 292032 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 232 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 TXZ021>042-301200- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ 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 232 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
420 WWUS74 KLUB 300831 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-302200- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0001.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton 231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ 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
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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.