Tornado Warning 5, NWS Lubbock, TX

Issued

Mar 13, 2021, 2:56 PM CST (20:56 UTC)

Expired

Mar 13, 2021, 3:15 PM CST

In force

19 min

Issued by

NWS Lubbock, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

1.5 in

Counties Castro County, TX, Swisher County, TX

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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237 
WFUS54 KLUB 132056
TORLUB
TXC069-437-132115-
/O.NEW.KLUB.TO.W.0005.210313T2056Z-210313T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
256 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Castro County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northwestern Swisher County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 315 PM CST.

* At 256 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles east of
  Dimmitt, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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...
  Happy and Nazareth. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3475 10183 3450 10205 3453 10226 3475 10215
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 208DEG 37KT 3457 10212 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

SINCAVAGE

511 
WWUS54 KLUB 132104
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
304 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

TXC069-437-132115-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210313T2115Z/
Castro TX-Swisher TX-
304 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CASTRO AND NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTIES...
    
At 303 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 14 miles southwest of
Happy, or 15 miles northeast of Dimmitt, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Happy and Nazareth. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3475 10183 3450 10205 3452 10220 3475 10215
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 208DEG 37KT 3464 10207 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

SINCAVAGE

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