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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 113, NWS Lubbock, TX

May 29, 2026Briscoe County, Hall County, Texas

NWS Lubbock, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 29, 2026, 5:25 PM CDT for Briscoe County, Hall County, Texas. It was in force for 65 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
May 29, 2026, 5:25 PM CDT (22:25 UTC)
Expired
May 29, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
In force
65 min
Issued by
NWS Lubbock, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Briscoe County, TX, Hall County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:28 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 29, 5:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 324 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, Norman, OK at 12:00Z on 2026-05-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 823 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Norman, OK at 12:00Z on 2026-05-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
823 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1007 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
2.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

127 
WUUS54 KLUB 292225
SVRLUB
TXC045-191-292330-
/O.NEW.KLUB.SV.W.0113.260529T2225Z-260529T2330Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
525 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Hall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northeastern Briscoe County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 525 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
  of Caprock Canyon State Park, moving northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Memphis, Brice, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3441 10088 3460 10111 3475 10102 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 235DEG 19KT 3454 10097 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AP
4 follow-up statements
603 
WWUS54 KLUB 292246
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
546 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

TXC045-292255-
/O.CAN.KLUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Briscoe TX-
546 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRISCOE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3448 10079 3459 10094 3475 10094 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 234DEG 22KT 3458 10080 

$$

TXC191-292330-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Hall TX-
546 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN HALL COUNTY...

At 545 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast
of Brice, or 14 miles northeast of Turkey, moving northeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Memphis, Brice, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3448 10079 3459 10094 3475 10094 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 234DEG 22KT 3458 10080 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AP
449 
WWUS54 KLUB 292258
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
558 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

TXC191-292330-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Hall TX-
558 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN HALL COUNTY...

At 558 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southeast
of Brice, or 13 miles southwest of Memphis, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Memphis, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3451 10075 3457 10086 3475 10080 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 237DEG 18KT 3461 10073 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AP
284 
WWUS54 KLUB 292318
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
618 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

TXC191-292330-
/O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Hall TX-
618 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL HALL COUNTY...

At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest of
Memphis, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Memphis, Lakeview, and Plaska Community.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 10069 3463 10079 3475 10074 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 237DEG 18KT 3466 10063 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AP
623 
WWUS54 KLUB 292326
SVSLUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
626 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

TXC191-292335-
/O.EXP.KLUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260529T2330Z/
Hall TX-
626 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HALL COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 630 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small 
hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3456 10069 3463 10079 3475 10074 3475 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 235DEG 19KT 3468 10060 

$$

AP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lubbock, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 29, 12:49 PM CDT, 4 hours 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1232 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026
  • Some strong and severe storms possible this afternoon and evening.
  • Dry and hotter this weekend, then cooling by middle of next week with daily rain chances developing.
Area forecast discussion, May 29, 12:49 PM CDT, 4 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1249 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1232 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

 - Some strong and severe storms possible this afternoon and
   evening.

 - Dry and hotter this weekend, then cooling by middle of next
   week with daily rain chances developing.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

The biggest unknown today will be the extent that mid and high level
cloud cover will inhibit boundary layer mixing and therefore
convective initiation. At the upper levels of the atmosphere, the
nose of a 80-90kt jet will be edging into the region this afternoon.
Models show a weak short wave associated with this jet streak moving
overhead out of northern Mexico this afternoon. This shortwave may
be fairly difficult to locate in water vapor imagery among the
stream of mid and high level moisture. Large scale ascent from this
shortwave/jet streak will be the primary forcing for convection this
afternoon with a very diffuse looking dryline expected. Broad
southerly low level flow will bring little to no low level
convergence. Surface heating will be expected initiator of storms
this afternoon which, as previously mentioned, is a big uncertainty.
Some clearing is possible in eastern New Mexico as the mid/upper
level cloud shield advects farther eastward. An axis of higher low
level theta-e air will exist around the I-27/US87 corridor early
this afternoon and shift eastward with time. Some of the latest
model soundings have seemed to catch on to the lower mixing expected
under the thick cloud cover. Less surface heating may keep most of
the area capped although some model soundings show capping weakening
enough to possibly reach convective temperatures. Steep mid level
lapse rates between 7 to 8 C/km will bring mixed layer instability
values anywhere between 1000-2000 J/kg within the higher theta-e
axis. The increase in winds through the mid and upper troposphere
including 40kt winds at 500mb will bring stronger shear and greater
chances of storm organization with any storms that to develop.
Despite all of these concerning negative conditions, most latest CAM
guidance develops scattered convection over the western South Plains
between 3 and 4 pm.

Subsidence will sweep overhead on Saturday as the upper level jet
streak moves overhead and then east on Saturday afternoon. A strong
short wave trough will rotate out of the central Rockies into the
Central/Northern Plains on Saturday as well. This short wave
trough will induce surface cyclogenesis from eastern Colorado into
western Kansas which will in turn drag the dryline into the far
eastern Rolling Plains. Surface winds may remain backed near the
border of the FA with veered winds elsewhere. A small amount of
large scale ascent will remain over the Big Country into the far
southeastern Rolling Plains associated with the departing upper
level jet streak. This jet streak will be weakening with time but
the entrance region may still bring a brief period of lift to the
far southeastern Rolling Plains.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday night through next Thursday)
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

Mid and upper level flow will remain backed out of the southwest on
Sunday with ridging moving overhead. They dryline will again be
favored to mix off the caprock Sunday afternoon but subsidence aloft
from the ridging may keep convective chances at subdued. Mostly
southwest flow aloft will continue through much of next week. This
will result in broad southeasterly upslope low level flow just about
each afternoon and daily chances of thunderstorms. Any short waves
aloft are too subtle to discern at this time scale but some
afternoons may be favored over others in the presence of any short
wave troughs. Increasing moisture by mid-week may keep temperatures
shy of the 90s during the second half of next week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Fri May 29 2026

VFR conditions expected at all sites. KCDS may see lingering
showers and thunderstorms past 02z. Wind gusts within 20 miles of
convective showers and storms may reach speeds of 50 kts. If dust
is visibly being lofted, stay clear of the area. However, absence
of dust does not mean an absence of wind. A drop to IFR
conditions is possible between 07z and sunrise at KCDS.

Garber

&&

.LUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...01
LONG TERM....01
AVIATION...26
Hazardous weather outlook, May 29, 10:59 AM CDT, 6 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1059 AM CDT Fri May 29 2026

TXZ021>044-301600-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
1059 AM CDT Fri May 29 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this
afternoon and evening over much of the outlook area. Some storms
could produce hail up to half dollar size, wind gusts to 70 mph, and
brief downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorm chances return Monday and continue through much of next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 29, 6:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLUBSwisher17 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.