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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Lubbock, TX

March 22, 202114 counties in Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 22, 2021, 3:22 AM CDT for 14 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 3:22 AM CDT (08:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 4:34 PM CDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX

Counties Cochran County, TX, Crosby County, TX, Dickens County, TX, Floyd County, TX, Garza County, TX, Hale County, TX, Hockley County, TX, Kent County, TX, Lamb County, TX, Lubbock County, TX, Lynn County, TX, Motley County, TX, Terry County, TX, Yoakum County, TX

The radar

The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:26 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 183 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 2021-03-22Temperature 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 2021-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2507 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

074 
WWUS74 KLUB 220822
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
322 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

TXZ028>031-033>037-039>043-222030-
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.210322T1800Z-210323T0300Z/
Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-
Including the cities of Littlefield, Amherst, Olton, Plainview, 
Hale Center, Floydada, Lockney, Matador, Roaring Springs, Morton,
Whiteface, Levelland, Sundown, Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton, Ralls,
Crosbyton, Spur, Dickens, Denver City, Plains, Brownfield, 
Meadow, Wellman, Tahoka, New Home, ODonnell, Post, 
Lake Alan Henry, and Jayton
322 AM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The South Plains and the western Rolling Plains.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will cause reductions
  in visibility, especially near open fields and construction
  sites.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
070 
WWUS74 KLUB 221742
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1242 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

TXZ028>031-037-043-221845-
/O.CAN.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.210322T1800Z-210323T0300Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-Dickens-Kent-
Including the cities of Lockney, Roaring Springs, Littlefield,
Floydada, Jayton, Dickens, Amherst, Plainview, Hale Center, Spur,
Matador, and Olton
1242 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are not expected to reach advisory criteria this afternoon.

$$

TXZ033>036-039>042-230300-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.210322T1800Z-210323T0300Z/
Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Wolfforth, ODonnell, Meadow, Slaton,
Lubbock, Brownfield, New Home, Tahoka, Plains, Wellman, Ralls,
Levelland, Whiteface, Denver City, Lake Alan Henry, Post, Morton,
Crosbyton, and Sundown
1242 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cochran, Crosby, Garza, Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry and 
  Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 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
065 
WWUS74 KLUB 222044
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
344 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

TXZ033-039-230300-
/O.UPG.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.HW.W.0003.210322T2044Z-210322T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.WI.Y.0010.210322T2300Z-210323T0300Z/
Cochran-Yoakum-
Including the cities of Plains, Morton, Whiteface, and Denver
City
344 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 50 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cochran and Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 10 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...

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

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

&&

$$

TXZ034>036-040>042-230300-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Wolfforth, Meadow, Slaton, Lubbock,
Brownfield, New Home, Tahoka, Wellman, Ralls, Levelland, Sundown,
Lake Alan Henry, Post, Crosbyton, and ODonnell
344 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Crosby, Garza, Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn and Terry Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 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
452 
WWUS74 KLUB 222057
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
357 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

TXZ034-040-230300-
/O.UPG.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KLUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210322T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KLUB.WI.Y.0010.210322T2300Z-210323T0300Z/
Hockley-Terry-
Including the cities of Brownfield, Wellman, Levelland, Sundown,
and Meadow
357 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 50 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hockley and Terry Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 10 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...

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

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

&&

$$

TXZ033-039-230300-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210322T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0010.210322T2300Z-210323T0300Z/
Cochran-Yoakum-
Including the cities of Plains, Morton, Whiteface, and Denver
City
357 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 50 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cochran and Yoakum Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 10 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...

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

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

&&

$$

TXZ035-036-041-042-230300-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
Lubbock-Crosby-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Wolfforth, ODonnell, Slaton, Lubbock, New
Home, Tahoka, Ralls, Lake Alan Henry, Post, and Crosbyton
357 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Crosby, Garza, Lubbock and Lynn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 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
138 
WWUS74 KLUB 222134
NPWLUB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
434 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

TXZ035-036-041-042-230300-
/O.UPG.KLUB.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KLUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KLUB.WI.Y.0010.210323T0000Z-210323T0300Z/
Lubbock-Crosby-Lynn-Garza-
Including the cities of Wolfforth, ODonnell, Slaton, Lubbock, New
Home, Tahoka, Ralls, Lake Alan Henry, Post, and Crosbyton
434 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 50 to 60 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Crosby, Garza, Lubbock and Lynn Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 10 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...

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

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

&&

$$

TXZ033-034-039-040-230300-
/O.CON.KLUB.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210322T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0010.210322T2300Z-210323T0300Z/
Cochran-Hockley-Yoakum-Terry-
Including the cities of Meadow, Brownfield, Plains, Wellman,
Levelland, Whiteface, Denver City, Morton, and Sundown
434 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 50 to 60 mph with 
  gusts up to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 10 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...

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

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

&&

$$

01

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 3:20 AM CDTRed Flag WarningLUBCochran, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Hockley, Kent and 4 more16 hr
Mar 22, 12:22 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLubbock2 hr
Mar 22, 12:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBLubbock49 min
Mar 22, 1:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBCrosby, Garza59 min
Mar 22, 2:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCrosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent40 min
Mar 22, 2:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBCottle, Dickens, King, Motley40 min
Mar 22, 3:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBChildress, Cottle, King27 min
Mar 22, 3:44 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningLUBCochran, Crosby, Garza, Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn and 2 more3 hr
Mar 22, 3:44 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLUBCochran, Crosby, Garza, Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn and 2 more5 hr
Mar 22, 3:52 PM CDTDust Storm WarningLUBCochran, Hockley, Terry, Yoakum113 min
Mar 22, 4:37 PM CDTDust Storm WarningLUBCrosby, Garza, Hockley, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry113 min
Mar 22, 5:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBLubbock45 min
Mar 22, 5:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLUBLubbock64 min
Mar 22, 6:13 PM CDTDust Storm AdvisoryLUBDickens, Kent, King, Stonewall2 hr
Mar 22, 6:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBCrosby25 min
Mar 22, 6:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBCrosby34 min
Mar 22, 6:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBLynn29 min
Mar 22, 6:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLUBDickens42 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.