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High Wind Watch 5, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this high wind watch at Dec 23, 2021, 3:30 AM CST for 15 counties in Texas. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2021, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2021, 3:09 AM CST
- In force
- 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, Lynn County, TX, Parmer County, TX, Swisher County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX
The radar
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:31 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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 153 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
- 4053 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
705 WWUS74 KLUB 230930 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 330 AM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-039>041-232000- /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn- Including the cities of Tulia, Silverton, Lubbock, Plains, Muleshoe, Whiteface, Denver City, Happy, Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New Home, Friona, Olton, Hale Center, Crosbyton, Amherst, Farwell, Slaton, Littlefield, Wellman, Plainview, Dimmitt, Hart, Meadow, Brownfield, Bovina, Floydada, Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and Morton 330 AM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The South Plains and portions of the extreme southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday morning through 7 PM Friday 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 result in visibility reductions, especially in areas adjacent to open fields or construction zones. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ DWK
3 follow-up statements
831 WWUS74 KLUB 231914 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 114 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-039>041-240315- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn- Including the cities of Tulia, Silverton, Lubbock, Plains, Muleshoe, Whiteface, Denver City, Happy, Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New Home, Friona, Olton, Hale Center, Crosbyton, Amherst, Farwell, Slaton, Littlefield, Wellman, Plainview, Dimmitt, Hart, Meadow, Brownfield, Bovina, Floydada, Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and Morton 114 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ GKendrick
081 WWUS74 KLUB 240235 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 835 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-039>041-241315- /O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/ Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran- Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn- Including the cities of Tulia, Silverton, Lubbock, Plains, Muleshoe, Whiteface, Denver City, Happy, Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, ODonnell, New Home, Friona, Olton, Hale Center, Crosbyton, Amherst, Farwell, Slaton, Littlefield, Wellman, Plainview, Dimmitt, Hart, Meadow, Brownfield, Bovina, Floydada, Tahoka, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown, and Morton 835 PM CST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwesterly winds at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The central and western portions of the extreme southern Texas Panhandle, and the South Plains. * WHEN...10 AM to 7 PM CST. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce visibility, particularly across the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle and northwestern South Plains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Sincavage
250 WWUS74 KLUB 240909 NPWLUB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 TXZ021-022-027-242100- /O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0005.211224T1600Z-211225T0100Z/ Parmer-Castro-Bailey- Including the cities of Farwell, Bovina, Friona, Muleshoe, Dimmitt, and Hart 309 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Castro and Parmer Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing dust is also expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1:02 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | LUB | Bailey, Briscoe, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Cottle and 18 more | 29 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.