Scattered severe thunderstorms developed across the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle on the evening of the sixth. Reports of hail up to two inches in diameter were reported in Friona (Parmer County).
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Scattered severe thunderstorms developed across the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle on the evening of the sixth. Reports of hail up to two inches in diameter were reported in Friona (Parmer County).
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at May 6, 1:45 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lubbock TX 245 PM CDT Mon May 6 2019 .DISCUSSION... Main focus this afternoon surrounds increasing severe chances today and tomorrow. This afternoon, a deep upper level low is slowly making its way on- shore in southern California as a weak upper level ridge over CO shifts east. At the surface moisture has begun to return to the South Plains with dewpoints reaching the 40Fs to 60Fs. While, mid level upper level ridging/subsidence over the region will limit storm development for much of the afternoon there will be brief opportunity for severe storms across the extreme southern Texas Panhandle and northern South Plain late this afternoon into the evening. As day time heating combines with lift from a small shortwave lifting NE across the area, convection could develop along the bulging dryline set up over the NM/TX border. Deep layer shear profiles are not overly impressive but, NAM 0-4 km MUCAPES are more than adequate as are lapse rates. Thus, storms that do form will move east and be accompanied by large hail and strong wind gusts. Overnight, as the dryline retreats west low level moisture will continue to stream into the FA. While drizzle could develop over portions of the area as moisture rides over existing outflow boundaries, it is more likely that low clouds will develop. The environment is expected to be much more volatile tomorrow across the entire FA with another day of widespread severe weather. Ample upper level energy will move into the South Plains thanks to the approaching upper level low. At the surface as the dryline sharpens, dewpoints of 60-70F are expected in the moist sector. A surface low will also be lingering in and around the western extreme southern Texas Panhandle. Convergence will be strong from the surface low southward along the dryline. All severe parameters will be impressive. The NAM is suggesting steep lapse rates of 8 C/km, MUCAPES of 3500-5000 J/kg with Bulk Shear values of ~45 kts. This will favor supercell development with all hazards in play. The only uncertainty for tomorrow exists around the abundance of cirrus that will stream out ahead of the upper level low. This could limit daytime heating and thus convection. Needless to say we will be watching this closely. Wednesday, a Pacific front will move across the region advecting drier air into FA. This will be followed by a cold front from the north Wednesday evening that will force any residual moisture south of the area. This will effectively end our precip chances for the remainder of the week. Late Friday into Saturday, another upper level low will develop off the coast of California. This will place us under SWRLY flow and allow for moisture to return to the region, increasing our rain shower and thunderstorm chances late in the weekend. && .LUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && 28
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lubbock TX 1036 AM CDT Mon May 6 2019 TXZ021>044-070345- Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale- Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King- Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall- 1036 AM CDT Mon May 6 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening centered across the northern South Plains into the extreme southern Texas Panhandle. A few strong to severe thunderstorms will also be possible across the Rolling Plains and remainder of the South Plains. Hail up to 2 inches and wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible along with isolated tornadoes. In addition, slow moving storms may cause local flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday There is a chance for significant severe weather Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Expect severe thunderstorms to form in a favorable environment supporting strong wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes. There will also be a threat for flash flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be requested.
The Cannon AFB radar (KFDX), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:41 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Friona measured a wind gust to 59 mph.
Local broadcast media relayed a report of two inch size hail in Friona. No damage was reported.
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