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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this high wind watch at Mar 16, 2021, 2:42 PM CDT for 18 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2021, 2:42 PM CDT (19:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 17, 2021, 6:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 3:35 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
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, Hale County, TX, Hall County, TX, Hockley County, TX, King County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Motley County, TX, Parmer County, TX, Swisher County, TX
The radar
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 3067 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
926 WWUS74 KLUB 161942 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 TXZ027-028-033-034-171200- /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.210316T2100Z-210317T0400Z/ Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley- Including the cities of Sundown, Littlefield, Olton, Muleshoe, Levelland, Whiteface, Morton, and Amherst 242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ039-040-170400- /O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.210316T2100Z-210317T0400Z/ Yoakum-Terry- Including the cities of Plains, Brownfield, Wellman, Meadow, and Denver City 242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Terry and Yoakum Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ021>026-029>032-035>038-171200- /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Hale-Floyd-Motley- Cottle-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King- Including the cities of Turkey, Tulia, Guthrie, Silverton, Lubbock, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, Matador, Kirkland, Happy, Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, Slaton, Friona, Hale Center, Dumont, Memphis, Farwell, Childress, Paducah, Plainview, Dimmitt, Roaring Springs, Crosbyton, Bovina, Floydada, Ralls, and Hart 242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and northern South Plains and Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ Sincavage
3 follow-up statements
731 WWUS74 KLUB 170249 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 TXZ029-035-171100- /O.EXB.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Hale-Lubbock- Including the cities of Plainview, Hale Center, Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Slaton 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Hale and Lubbock Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TXZ041-170600- /O.EXB.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ Lynn- Including the cities of Tahoka, New Home, and ODonnell 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lynn County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ027-028-033-034-171100- /O.EXT.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley- Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, and Sundown 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ039-040-170600- /O.EXT.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ Yoakum-Terry- Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, and Wellman 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Terry and Yoakum Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ021>026-030>032-036>038-171100- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Floyd-Motley-Cottle- Crosby-Dickens-King- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, and Guthrie 949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and northern South Plains and Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$
222 WWUS74 KLUB 170604 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 TXZ027>029-033>035-171415- /O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock- Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Slaton 104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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...Areas of blowing dust may cause low 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. && $$ TXZ039>041-170715- /O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/ Yoakum-Terry-Lynn- Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, and ODonnell 104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished, although winds are expected to increase from the northwest after sunrise this morning behind a strong cold front. $$ TXZ021>026-030>032-036>038-171415- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Floyd-Motley-Cottle- Crosby-Dickens-King- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, and Guthrie 104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and northern South Plains and Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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...Areas of blowing dust may cause low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$
649 WWUS74 KLUB 170835 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 TXZ021>026-028>032-035>037-180000- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0002.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Lamb-Hale-Floyd- Motley-Cottle-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens- Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, and Dickens 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The extreme southern Panhandle, the northeastern South Plains, and the northern Rolling Plains. * WHEN...This morning to early evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust will cause low visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ TXZ027-033-034-038-180000- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0008.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Bailey-Cochran-Hockley-King- Including the cities of Muleshoe, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Dumont, and Guthrie 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern and western South Plains and the southern Rolling Plains. * WHEN...This morning to early evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust will cause low visibility at times.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ039>044-180000- /O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0008.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/ Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall- Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory 335 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The southern and western South Plains and the southern Rolling Plains. * WHEN...This morning to early evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust will cause low visibility at times.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 3:19 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | LUB | Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock and 3 more | 22 hr |
| Mar 16, 6:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Hall | 31 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.