Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 11:10PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:10pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Caprock
Canyon State Park to 5 miles southeast of Lockney. Movement was
southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Turkey, Caprock Canyon State Park, Lockney, Quitaque, Valley Schools,
Flomot, South Plains, and Dougherty.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Briscoe; Hall; Floyd; Motley
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: