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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this tornado warning at May 17, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT for Hockley County, Lubbock County, Texas. It was in force for 50 min. 12 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
- May 17, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT (00:40 UTC)
- Expired
- May 17, 2021, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.5 in
Counties Hockley County, TX, Lubbock County, TX
The radar
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:42 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 7:48 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Lubbock, TX | QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT 108TH ST AND INDIANA AVE |
| May 17, 7:50 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 7 N Ropesville, TX | PHOTO OF FUNNEL CLOUD RECEIVED VIA TWITTER. |
| May 17, 7:50 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 W Wolfforth, TX | VIDEO RECEIVED VIA TWITTER OF BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN OPEN FIELD. |
| May 17, 8:10 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 4 Ssw Lubbock, TX | FUNNEL CLOUD OBSERVED VIA NWS LUBBOCK TOWERCAM. |
| May 17, 8:19 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 Ene Wolfforth, TX | |
| May 17, 8:23 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Ssw Lubbock, TX | NWS EMPLOYEE MEASURES QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT NWS LUBBOCK OFFICE. |
| May 17, 8:25 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | Wolfforth, TX | PHOTO RECEIVED VIA TWITTER. |
| May 17, 8:31 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Ese Lubbock South Pla, TX | QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT KLBK STUDIOS. |
| May 17, 8:31 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Ssw Lubbock, TX | QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT KLBK STUDIOS. |
| May 17, 8:32 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 1 W Lubbock South Plai, TX | |
| May 17, 8:32 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Lubbock, TX | QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT 63RD AND ELKHART. |
| May 17, 8:38 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 7 S Lubbock, TX | FUNNEL CLOUD REPORTED AT FM 1585 AND I-27. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 3:04 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 953 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -44 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1920 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted.
926
WFUS54 KLUB 180040
TORLUB
TXC219-303-180130-
/O.NEW.KLUB.TO.W.0027.210518T0040Z-210518T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
740 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Lubbock County in northwestern Texas...
Southeastern Hockley County in northwestern Texas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Wolfforth, or 13 miles east of
Levelland, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Lubbock International Airport,
Texas Tech University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall,
Woodrow, Reese Center, New Deal, Smyer and Lubbock Science
Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3346 10222 3362 10223 3373 10181 3340 10177
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 267DEG 26KT 3352 10214
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
554 follow-up statements
988
WWUS54 KLUB 180051
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
751 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC219-303-180130-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210518T0130Z/
Lubbock TX-Hockley TX-
751 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LUBBOCK AND EAST CENTRAL HOCKLEY COUNTIES...
At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wolfforth, or 10 miles west of Lubbock, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Lubbock International Airport, Texas
Tech University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall,
Woodrow, Reese Center, New Deal, Smyer and Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3348 10218 3363 10219 3373 10181 3340 10177
TIME...MOT...LOC 0051Z 267DEG 26KT 3352 10206
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
55605
WWUS54 KLUB 180056
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
756 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC219-303-180130-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210518T0130Z/
Lubbock TX-Hockley TX-
756 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LUBBOCK AND EAST CENTRAL HOCKLEY COUNTIES...
At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wolfforth, or 11 miles west of Lubbock, moving east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Lubbock International Airport, Texas
Tech University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Reese
Center, New Deal and Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3350 10215 3365 10213 3373 10181 3346 10178
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 268DEG 30KT 3353 10207
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
55069
WWUS54 KLUB 180103 RRA
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
803 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC219-303-180130-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210518T0130Z/
Lubbock TX-Hockley TX-
803 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LUBBOCK AND EAST CENTRAL HOCKLEY COUNTIES...
At 803 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wolfforth, or 8 miles west of Lubbock, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Lubbock International Airport, Texas
Tech University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Reese
Center, New Deal and Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3350 10212 3366 10208 3373 10181 3346 10178
TIME...MOT...LOC 0103Z 267DEG 23KT 3353 10203
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
55729
WWUS54 KLUB 180114 RRA
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
814 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
TXC219-180124-
/O.CAN.KLUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210518T0130Z/
Hockley TX-
814 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL HOCKLEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic 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 northwestern
Texas.
LAT...LON 3350 10208 3360 10205 3362 10199 3367 10199
3373 10181 3346 10178
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 278DEG 13KT 3353 10200
$$
TXC303-180130-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210518T0130Z/
Lubbock TX-
814 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LUBBOCK COUNTY...
At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wolfforth, or 7 miles west of Lubbock, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Lubbock International Airport, Texas Tech
University, Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Reese
Center, New Deal and Lubbock Science Spectrum.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3350 10208 3360 10205 3362 10199 3367 10199
3373 10181 3346 10178
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 278DEG 13KT 3353 10200
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
55The office that day
Everything else NWS Lubbock, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 7:01 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LUB | King, Stonewall | 26 min |
| May 17, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 67 min |
| May 17, 7:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Garza, Lynn | 46 min |
| May 17, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Stonewall | 22 min |
| May 17, 7:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hockley, Lubbock | 54 min |
| May 17, 7:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Childress, Cottle, Hall, Motley | 53 min |
| May 17, 7:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Lubbock, Lynn | 79 min |
| May 17, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Swisher | 49 min |
| May 17, 7:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Lynn | 59 min |
| May 17, 7:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Bailey, Castro, Lamb | 55 min |
| May 17, 7:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Garza | 49 min |
| May 17, 7:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 63 min |
| May 17, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Lynn | 12 min |
| May 17, 8:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 53 min |
| May 17, 8:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Garza, Kent | 23 min |
| May 17, 8:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Lynn | 54 min |
| May 17, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Childress, Hall | 35 min |
| May 17, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Castro, Floyd, Hale, Lamb, Swisher | 62 min |
| May 17, 8:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LUB | Lubbock | 32 min |
| May 17, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale | 53 min |
| May 17, 8:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Lynn | 36 min |
| May 17, 8:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LUB | Briscoe, Hale, Hall, Swisher | 117 min |
| May 17, 8:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Crosby, Lubbock | 39 min |
| May 17, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Hall | 28 min |
| May 17, 9:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Garza, Lynn | 30 min |
| May 17, 9:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Hall | 42 min |
| May 17, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Floyd, Motley | 41 min |
| May 17, 9:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Hall, Motley | 26 min |
| May 17, 9:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Garza | 26 min |
| May 17, 10:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Cottle, Motley | 32 min |
| May 17, 10:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Childress, Hall | 26 min |
| May 17, 10:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Childress | 29 min |
| May 18, 4:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LUB | Cochran | 42 min |
| May 18, 5:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Castro, Hale, Lamb, Swisher | 44 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.