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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Lubbock, TX

January 30, 202121 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 30, 2021, 2:31 AM CST for 21 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2021, 2:31 AM CST (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX
All 21 counties

Briscoe County, TX, Childress County, TX, Cochran County, TX, Cottle County, TX, Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Garza County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hall County, TX, Hockley County, TX, Kent County, TX, King County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Lynn County, TX, Motley County, TX, Stonewall County, TX, Swisher County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 165 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-01-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-01-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 188 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2698 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
155 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

420 
WWUS74 KLUB 300831
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-302200-
/O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0001.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-
Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Muleshoe, Littlefield, 
Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, 
Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, 
Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton
231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

TXZ025-026-031-032-037>042-302200-
/O.UPG.KLUB.HW.A.0002.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/
Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, 
Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, 
Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, 
Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, and Lake Alan Henry
231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, 
  Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TXZ043-044-302200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.210130T1200Z-210130T2200Z/
Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory
231 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kent and Stonewall Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Sincavage
3 follow-up statements
896 
WWUS74 KLUB 301714
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

TXZ021>024-027>030-033>036-302200-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-
Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Muleshoe, Littlefield, 
Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, 
Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, 
Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton
1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and the Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce
  visibility locally to under a quarter of a mile, especially
  along open fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are driving and are unable to continue, completely exit 
the road or highway, remove your foot from the brakes, and turn 
off your headlights.

People are also urged avoid fallen wires. Also, secure loose 
objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

TXZ025-026-031-032-037>044-302200-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, 
Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, 
Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, 
Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, 
Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory
1114 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, 
  Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
118 
WWUS74 KLUB 302012
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

TXZ023-024-028>030-033>036-302200-
/O.CAN.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Swisher-Briscoe-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Including the cities of Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, 
Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, 
Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, and Crosbyton
212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Swisher, Briscoe, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Cochran, Hockley, 
  Lubbock and Crosby Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

TXZ021-022-027-302115-
/O.CAN.KLUB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Parmer-Castro-Bailey-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
and Muleshoe
212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish late this afternoon.

$$

TXZ025-026-031-032-037>044-302200-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, 
Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, 
Dumont, Guthrie, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, 
Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, Lake Alan Henry, 
Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory
212 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, 
  Yoakum, Terry, Lynn and Garza Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
623 
WWUS74 KLUB 302150
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
350 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

TXZ023-024-028>030-033>036-039>042-302300-
/O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210130T2200Z/
Swisher-Briscoe-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, 
Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, Hale Center, Floydada, 
Lockney, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Denver City, Plains, 
Brownfield, Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, 
and Lake Alan Henry
350 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds continue to drop below advisory level and the advisory will
be allowed to expire.

$$

TXZ025-026-031-032-037-038-043-044-310000-
/O.EXT.KLUB.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Turkey, Memphis, Childress, Kirkland, 
Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, 
Dumont, Guthrie, Jayton, Aspermont, and Old Glory
350 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Hall, King, Childress, Kent, Stonewall, Motley, Cottle 
  and Dickens Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 30, 2:31 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningLUBBailey, Briscoe, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Floyd and 6 more12 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Texas, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.