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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5, NWS Lubbock, TX

March 12, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 12, 2021, 6:42 PM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 63 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Mar 12, 2021, 6:42 PM CST (00:42 UTC)
Expired: Mar 12, 2021, 7:45 PM CST
In force: 63 min
Issued by: NWS Lubbock, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Possible
Hail: 2.0 in
Wind: 70.0 mph

Counties Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Motley County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:44 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.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 12, 6:57 PM CST	TSTM WND GST 64	3 Nnw Mcadoo, TX
Mar 12, 7:19 PM CST	TSTM WND DMG	2 W Afton, TX	POWER LINES DOWN AND POWER POLES SNAPPED

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Mar 12, 3:24 PM CST	Tornado Watch	SPC	5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 166 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 384 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 512 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.5

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

936 
WUUS54 KLUB 130042
SVRLUB
TXC107-125-153-345-130145-
/O.NEW.KLUB.SV.W.0005.210313T0042Z-210313T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
642 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Dickens County in northwestern Texas...
  Southeastern Floyd County in northwestern Texas...
  Northeastern Crosby County in northwestern Texas...
  Southwestern Motley County in northwestern Texas...

* Until 745 PM CST.

* At 642 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
  Dougherty, or 15 miles northeast of Crosbyton, moving east at 35
  mph.

  HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Matador, Dougherty, Afton, Mcadoo and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10117 3389 10124 3417 10088 3400 10064
      3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 250DEG 28KT 3384 10111 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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5 follow-up statements

903 
WWUS54 KLUB 130052
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
652 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC107-125-153-345-130145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Dickens TX-Floyd TX-Crosby TX-Motley TX-
652 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR NORTHERN DICKENS...SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD...NORTHEASTERN CROSBY AND
SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY COUNTIES...

At 652 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of
Dougherty, or 15 miles southwest of Matador, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Matador, Dougherty, Afton, Mcadoo and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10111 3392 10120 3417 10088 3400 10064
      3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 250DEG 28KT 3387 10102 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

26

185 
WWUS54 KLUB 130104
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
704 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC107-130114-
/O.CAN.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Crosby TX-
704 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CROSBY 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 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

LAT...LON 3372 10104 3383 10104 3386 10108 3400 10110
      3417 10088 3400 10064 3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0104Z 256DEG 32KT 3388 10088 

$$

TXC125-153-345-130145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Dickens TX-Floyd TX-Motley TX-
704 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR NORTHERN DICKENS...SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY
COUNTIES...

At 704 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Afton, or 10 miles south of Matador, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Matador, Dougherty, Afton, Mcadoo and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10104 3383 10104 3386 10108 3400 10110
      3417 10088 3400 10064 3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0104Z 256DEG 32KT 3388 10088 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

26

677 
WWUS54 KLUB 130111
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
711 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC153-130120-
/O.CAN.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Floyd TX-
711 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD 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 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

LAT...LON 3372 10104 3396 10104 3410 10078 3400 10064
      3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 265DEG 22KT 3382 10092 

$$

TXC125-345-130145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Dickens TX-Motley TX-
711 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR NORTHERN DICKENS AND SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY COUNTIES...

At 710 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of
Afton, or 14 miles north of Dickens, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Matador, Afton, Mcadoo and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10104 3396 10104 3410 10078 3400 10064
      3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 265DEG 22KT 3382 10092 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

26

777 
WWUS54 KLUB 130125
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
725 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC125-345-130145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Dickens TX-Motley TX-
725 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR NORTHERN DICKENS AND SOUTHWESTERN MOTLEY COUNTIES...

At 722 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles north of 
Afton, or 13 miles south of Matador, moving east at 30 mph.  At 
657 PM, this storm produced a wind gust to 64 mph at McAdoo.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
         considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
         mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Matador, Afton and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10097 3390 10098 3402 10092 3410 10078
      3400 10064 3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 262DEG 24KT 3383 10082 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

26

249 
WWUS54 KLUB 130133
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
733 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC125-345-130145-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T0145Z/
Dickens TX-Motley TX-
733 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CST
FOR NORTHEASTERN DICKENS AND SOUTH CENTRAL MOTLEY COUNTIES...

At 732 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of
Afton, or 13 miles south of Matador, moving east at 30 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Matador, Afton and Roaring Springs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Texas.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3372 10091 3389 10093 3401 10084 3401 10071
      3400 10064 3373 10062
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 253DEG 25KT 3382 10077 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 12, 6:00 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Floyd	45 min
Mar 12, 6:06 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Floyd, Hale	39 min
Mar 12, 6:07 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LUB	Lubbock	86 min
Mar 12, 6:19 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Motley	26 min
Mar 12, 7:20 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Dickens, Motley	25 min
Mar 12, 7:34 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Garza	26 min
Mar 12, 7:42 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Cottle, Dickens, King, Motley	78 min
Mar 12, 7:47 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Cottle, Dickens, King, Motley	28 min
Mar 12, 7:58 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Garza	46 min
Mar 12, 8:58 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Cottle	32 min
Mar 12, 9:12 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LUB	Cottle	2 hr
Mar 12, 9:29 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LUB	Lubbock	2 hr
Mar 12, 9:52 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LUB	Lubbock	113 min
Mar 12, 10:01 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Floyd, Lubbock	59 min
Mar 12, 10:55 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Motley	25 min
Mar 13, 1:05 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	LUB	Childress	25 min
Mar 13, 2:10 AM CST	Wind Advisory	LUB	Bailey, Castro, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Parmer and 2 more	17 hr
Mar 13, 2:07 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Castro, Lamb	38 min
Mar 13, 2:37 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Castro, Swisher	23 min
Mar 13, 2:56 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LUB	Castro, Swisher	19 min
Mar 13, 3:01 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Castro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher	29 min
Mar 13, 3:15 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Castro, Swisher	15 min
Mar 13, 3:28 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Castro, Swisher	32 min
Mar 13, 3:43 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Castro, Swisher	32 min
Mar 13, 3:57 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Swisher	18 min
Mar 13, 4:07 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Castro, Swisher	20 min
Mar 13, 4:28 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LUB	Briscoe, Floyd, Hale, Swisher	32 min
Mar 13, 4:35 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Crosby, Floyd	25 min
Mar 13, 4:43 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Garza, Lynn	32 min
Mar 13, 4:51 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Floyd	24 min
Mar 13, 4:55 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Briscoe	35 min
Mar 13, 4:56 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby	34 min
Mar 13, 5:11 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Floyd, Motley	34 min
Mar 13, 5:14 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Garza, Lynn	46 min
Mar 13, 5:20 PM CST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	LUB	Briscoe	25 min
Mar 13, 5:26 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Garza	34 min
Mar 13, 5:30 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Dickens	45 min
Mar 13, 5:39 PM CST	Tornado Warning	LUB	Floyd, Motley	36 min
Mar 13, 5:54 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LUB	Crosby, Dickens, Motley	36 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.