Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 21:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 11:03PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Kirkland, or 11 miles east of Childress, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Kirkland.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Childress
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lubbock TX