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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Lubbock, TX

March 16, 20219 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 16, 2021, 3:19 AM CDT for 9 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 16, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2021, 3:19 AM CDT (08:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 16, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX

Counties Bailey County, TX, Cochran County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hockley County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Lynn County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:17 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

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 186 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, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-03-16Temperature 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, Midland Regional, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-03-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3351 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

495 
WWUS74 KLUB 160819
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
319 AM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

TXZ027-028-033-034-039-040-162100-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.210316T2100Z-210317T0400Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley-Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Meadow, Sundown, Brownfield, Littlefield,
Olton, Plains, Muleshoe, Wellman, Levelland, Whiteface, Denver
City, Morton, and Amherst
319 AM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM CDT 
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, Lamb, Terry and Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

01
3 follow-up statements
926 
WWUS74 KLUB 161942
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

TXZ027-028-033-034-171200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.210316T2100Z-210317T0400Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley-
Including the cities of Sundown, Littlefield, Olton, Muleshoe,
Levelland, Whiteface, Morton, and Amherst
242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through 
  Wednesday evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ039-040-170400-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.210316T2100Z-210317T0400Z/
Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Plains, Brownfield, Wellman, Meadow, and
Denver City
242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Terry and Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ021>026-029>032-035>038-171200-
/O.NEW.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Hale-Floyd-Motley-
Cottle-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-
Including the cities of Turkey, Tulia, Guthrie, Silverton,
Lubbock, Cee Vee, Spur, Dickens, Matador, Kirkland, Happy,
Wolfforth, Quitaque, Lockney, Slaton, Friona, Hale Center,
Dumont, Memphis, Farwell, Childress, Paducah, Plainview, Dimmitt,
Roaring Springs, Crosbyton, Bovina, Floydada, Ralls, and Hart
242 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and northern 
  South Plains and Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

Sincavage
731 
WWUS74 KLUB 170249
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

TXZ029-035-171100-
/O.EXB.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Hale-Lubbock-
Including the cities of Plainview, Hale Center, Lubbock, 
Wolfforth, and Slaton
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Hale and Lubbock Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

TXZ041-170600-
/O.EXB.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
Lynn-
Including the cities of Tahoka, New Home, and ODonnell
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lynn County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TXZ027-028-033-034-171100-
/O.EXT.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Cochran-Hockley-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, and Sundown
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Wind Advisory,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ039-040-170600-
/O.EXT.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, 
and Wellman
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Terry and Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a 
  few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ021>026-030>032-036>038-171100-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Floyd-Motley-Cottle-
Crosby-Dickens-King-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, 
Cee Vee, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, and Guthrie
949 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and 
  northern South Plains and Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

&&

$$
222 
WWUS74 KLUB 170604
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

TXZ027>029-033>035-171415-
/O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-
Including the cities of Muleshoe, Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, 
Plainview, Hale Center, Morton, Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, 
Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Slaton
104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hockley, and Lamb Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

TXZ039>041-170715-
/O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0600Z/
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-
Including the cities of Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, Meadow, 
Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, and ODonnell
104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have diminished, although winds are expected to increase
from the northwest after sunrise this morning behind a strong cold
front.

$$

TXZ021>026-030>032-036>038-171415-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.A.0003.210317T1100Z-210318T0000Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Floyd-Motley-Cottle-
Crosby-Dickens-King-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, Farwell, Dimmitt, Hart, 
Tulia, Happy, Silverton, Quitaque, Turkey, Memphis, Childress, 
Kirkland, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Paducah, 
Cee Vee, Ralls, Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Dumont, and Guthrie
104 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...The extreme southern Texas Panhandle, central and 
  northern South Plains and Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause low 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 16, 2:42 PM CDTHigh Wind WatchLUBBailey, Briscoe, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Cottle and 12 more13 hr
Mar 16, 6:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBHall31 min

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Sources

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