Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Lubbock County in northwestern Texas...
Eastern Hockley County in northwestern Texas...
Southwestern Hale County in northwestern Texas...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 842 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of
Shallowater, or 9 miles north of Lubbock, moving northeast at 40
mph.
This is a very dangerous storm.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
* Locations impacted include...
Lubbock, Abernathy, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Idalou, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock International Airport, Downtown Lubbock, Reese
Center and New Deal.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Texas.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Instructions:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Address/Location
City of Idalou
301 Main St
Idalou, TX 79329
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-892-2531
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning