Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:42PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 11 miles northwest of Dumont, or 11
miles southeast of Matador, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Paducah, Matador, Cee Vee, South Plains, Dougherty, Afton,
Swearingen, Flomot, Grow, Dumont, Northfield, Finney, Delwin, Chalk,
Mcadoo, Hackberry, and Roaring Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Crosby; Dickens; King
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: