Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:44PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northeast of Shallowater, or 7 miles southwest of Abernathy,
moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Abernathy, Shallowater, and New Deal.
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:
Hale; Lubbock
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX