Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles north of Locketville, or 8 miles southeast of Levelland, moving
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Smyer and Ropesville.
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