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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this tornado warning at Mar 13, 2021, 3:28 PM CST for Castro County, Swisher County, Texas. It was in force for 32 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
- Mar 13, 2021, 3:28 PM CST (21:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Castro County, TX, Swisher County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 13, 12:36 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 74 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
- 188 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -140 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 540 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 162 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 216 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS54 KLUB 132128
TORLUB
TXC069-437-132200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.TO.W.0008.210313T2128Z-210313T2200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
328 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Castro County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Northwestern Swisher County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 400 PM CST.
* At 327 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northeast of Hart, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Happy.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Lubbock Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3446 10194 3452 10208 3475 10195 3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 213DEG 34KT 3453 10200
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
SINCAVAGE5 follow-up statements
517
WWUS54 KLUB 132141
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
341 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC069-132151-
/O.CAN.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Castro TX-
341 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CASTRO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for the Panhandle
of Texas.
LAT...LON 3452 10188 3456 10200 3466 10200 3475 10195
3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 213DEG 34KT 3464 10191
$$
TXC437-132200-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Swisher TX-
341 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTY...
At 341 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Happy, or 10 miles northwest of
Tulia, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Happy.
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.
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 3452 10188 3456 10200 3466 10200 3475 10195
3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 213DEG 34KT 3464 10191
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
SINCAVAGE269
WWUS54 KLUB 132147
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
347 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC437-132200-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Swisher TX-
347 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTY...
At 347 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Happy, or 11 miles northwest of Tulia, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Happy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3456 10184 3459 10198 3466 10200 3475 10195
3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 213DEG 34KT 3469 10187
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
SINCAVAGE674
WWUS54 KLUB 132151
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
351 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC437-132200-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Swisher TX-
351 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTY...
At 351 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Happy, or 13 miles north of Tulia, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Happy.
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.
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 3456 10184 3462 10196 3475 10195 3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 213DEG 34KT 3473 10184
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
SINCAVAGE899
WWUS54 KLUB 132154
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
354 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC437-132200-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Swisher TX-
354 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTY...
At 354 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Happy, or 15 miles north of Tulia, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Happy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3460 10180 3464 10193 3475 10193 3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 213DEG 34KT 3475 10182
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
SINCAVAGE916
WWUS54 KLUB 132159
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
359 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC437-132207-
/O.EXP.KLUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210313T2200Z/
Swisher TX-
359 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN SWISHER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
400 PM CST...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for northern Swisher County and is in effect until 415 PM CST.
Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather
information. However hail and gusty winds are still possible with
this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for the Panhandle
of Texas.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for northern
Swisher County until 415 PM CST.
LAT...LON 3460 10180 3464 10193 3475 10193 3475 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 213DEG 34KT 3477 10180
$$
SINCAVAGEThe 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, 6:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LUB | Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Motley | 63 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 | 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, 3:43 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 | 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 | 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.