Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 22 at 6:17PM CDT until May 22 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northwest of
Petersburg, or 13 miles northeast of Abernathy, and is nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Tennis 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...
Hale Center and Petersburg.
Instruction:
This storm is producing large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside
a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Crosby, TX; Floyd, TX; Hale, TX; Lubbock, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
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