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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Lubbock, TX
NWS Lubbock, TX issued this tornado warning at Mar 13, 2021, 3:43 PM CST for Castro County, Swisher County, Texas. It was in force for 32 min. 3 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 13, 2021, 3:43 PM CST (21:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2021, 4:15 PM CST
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Lubbock, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Castro County, TX, Swisher County, TX
The radar
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:48 PM CST | FUNNEL CLOUD | 1 N Hart, TX | |
| Mar 13, 3:55 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 87 | 3 N Hart, TX | LIKELY ASSOCIATED WITH PASSING TORNADO. |
| Mar 13, 3:56 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 N Hart, TX |
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 13, 12:36 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 132143
TORLUB
TXC069-437-132215-
/O.NEW.KLUB.TO.W.0009.210313T2143Z-210313T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
343 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Castro County in the Panhandle of Texas...
West central Swisher County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 415 PM CST.
* At 343 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hart, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Hart.
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 3447 10184 3431 10211 3431 10212 3435 10222
3457 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 218DEG 27KT 3436 10215
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
SINCAVAGE4 follow-up statements
293
WWUS54 KLUB 132147 RRA
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
347 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC069-437-132215-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210313T2215Z/
Castro TX-Swisher TX-
347 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASTRO AND WEST CENTRAL SWISHER COUNTIES...
At 347 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hart, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hart.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3434 10206 3438 10220 3457 10207 3447 10184
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 218DEG 27KT 3439 10212
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
SINCAVAGE215
WWUS54 KLUB 132150
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
350 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC069-437-132215-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210313T2215Z/
Castro TX-Swisher TX-
350 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CASTRO AND WEST CENTRAL SWISHER COUNTIES...
At 350 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hart, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Castro and west central Swisher Counties.
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 3438 10206 3441 10218 3457 10207 3447 10184
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 218DEG 27KT 3441 10210
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
SINCAVAGE141
WWUS54 KLUB 132200
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
400 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC069-437-132215-
/O.CON.KLUB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210313T2215Z/
Castro TX-Swisher TX-
400 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL CASTRO AND WEST CENTRAL SWISHER COUNTIES...
At 400 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles northeast of
Hart, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Castro and west central Swisher Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3440 10204 3444 10216 3457 10207 3447 10184
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 218DEG 27KT 3447 10204
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
SINCAVAGE924
WWUS54 KLUB 132209
SVSLUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
409 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
TXC069-437-132219-
/O.EXP.KLUB.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210313T2215Z/
Castro TX-Swisher TX-
409 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CASTRO AND WEST CENTRAL
SWISHER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for the Panhandle
of Texas.
LAT...LON 3440 10204 3444 10216 3457 10207 3447 10184
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 218DEG 27KT 3452 10199
$$
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, 3:28 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.