Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Levelland, moving northeast at 15 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, Smyer, and Opdyke West.
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:
Hockley
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov