Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 4:46PM CDT until May 15 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Anton, or 14
miles southeast of Littlefield, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Near zero visibility will
be possible along any outflow boundary or stronger wind
gust that occurs.
Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Abernathy, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Anton, Whitharral, Reese
Center, New Deal, Smyer, and Opdyke West.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Hale, TX; Hockley, TX; Lamb, TX; Lubbock, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: