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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 111, NWS Lubbock, TX

May 17, 2021Bailey County, Castro County, Lamb County, Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 17, 2021, 7:50 PM CDT for Bailey County, Castro County, Lamb County, Texas. It was in force for 55 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2021, 7:50 PM CDT (00:50 UTC)
Expired
May 17, 2021, 8:45 PM CDT
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
2.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Bailey County, TX, Castro County, TX, Lamb County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 17, 3:04 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 145 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 2021-05-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1013 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 13 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1013 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1616 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.3

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The text

As transmitted.

991 
WUUS54 KLUB 180050
SVRLUB
TXC017-069-279-180145-
/O.NEW.KLUB.SV.W.0111.210518T0050Z-210518T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
750 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Bailey County in northwestern Texas...
  South central Castro County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northern Lamb County in northwestern Texas...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 749 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast 
  of Needmore, or 8 miles south of Muleshoe, moving east at 25 mph. 
  A second storm was located between Earth and Amherst, moving east 
  at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Muleshoe, Earth, Sudan, Amherst, Needmore, Fieldton and Springlake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of and northwestern Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3400 10278 3419 10282 3442 10224 3403 10214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 259DEG 23KT 3411 10269 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SINCAVAGE
3 follow-up statements
147 
WWUS54 KLUB 180102
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
802 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

TXC017-069-279-180145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210518T0145Z/
Bailey TX-Castro TX-Lamb TX-
802 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BAILEY...SOUTH CENTRAL CASTRO AND NORTHERN LAMB
COUNTIES...

At 802 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of
Sudan, or 10 miles southeast of Muleshoe, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Muleshoe, Earth, Sudan, Amherst, Fieldton and Springlake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of and northwestern Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3401 10267 3421 10277 3442 10224 3403 10214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 259DEG 23KT 3413 10259 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SINCAVAGE
572 
WWUS54 KLUB 180110
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
810 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

TXC017-180120-
/O.CAN.KLUB.SV.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210518T0145Z/
Bailey TX-
810 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BAILEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of and northwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 3442 10224 3403 10214 3401 10262 3427 10262
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 259DEG 23KT 3414 10253 

$$

TXC069-279-180145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210518T0145Z/
Castro TX-Lamb TX-
810 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CASTRO AND NORTHERN LAMB COUNTIES...

At 810 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of
Sudan, or 9 miles southwest of Earth, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Earth, Sudan, Amherst, Fieldton and Springlake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of and northwestern Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3442 10224 3403 10214 3401 10262 3427 10262
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 259DEG 23KT 3414 10253 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SINCAVAGE
326 
WWUS54 KLUB 180129
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
829 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

TXC069-279-180145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210518T0145Z/
Castro TX-Lamb TX-
829 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CASTRO AND NORTHERN LAMB COUNTIES...

At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Earth, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Earth, Sudan, Amherst, Fieldton and Springlake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of and northwestern Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3442 10224 3403 10214 3401 10252 3430 10251
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 259DEG 23KT 3416 10238 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SINCAVAGE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 7:01 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBKing, Stonewall26 min
May 17, 7:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Hall67 min
May 17, 7:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBGarza, Lynn46 min
May 17, 7:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBStonewall22 min
May 17, 7:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock54 min
May 17, 7:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBChildress, Cottle, Hall, Motley53 min
May 17, 7:38 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLubbock, Lynn79 min
May 17, 7:40 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBHockley, Lubbock50 min
May 17, 7:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBSwisher49 min
May 17, 7:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBLynn59 min
May 17, 7:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBGarza49 min
May 17, 7:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Hall63 min
May 17, 8:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBLynn12 min
May 17, 8:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Hall53 min
May 17, 8:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBGarza, Kent23 min
May 17, 8:21 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLynn54 min
May 17, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Childress, Hall35 min
May 17, 8:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Castro, Floyd, Hale, Lamb, Swisher62 min
May 17, 8:28 PM CDTTornado WarningLUBLubbock32 min
May 17, 8:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCrosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale53 min
May 17, 8:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBLynn36 min
May 17, 8:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBBriscoe, Hale, Hall, Swisher117 min
May 17, 8:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCrosby, Lubbock39 min
May 17, 9:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBHall28 min
May 17, 9:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBGarza, Lynn30 min
May 17, 9:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Hall42 min
May 17, 9:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBFloyd, Motley41 min
May 17, 9:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBBriscoe, Childress, Cottle, Hall, Motley26 min
May 17, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBGarza26 min
May 17, 10:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBCottle, Motley32 min
May 17, 10:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBChildress, Hall26 min
May 17, 10:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBChildress29 min
May 18, 4:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBCochran42 min
May 18, 5:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCastro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher44 min

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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.