Texas Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 10/13/2026 16:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued October 13 at 6:16PM CDT until October 13 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 13, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires: 
October 13, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 616 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles west of Dickens, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Dickens around 620 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Crosby, TX; Dickens, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov