Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles north of Levelland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Levelland, Whitharral, Smyer, and Opdyke West.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hockley
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov