Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of
Wellington to 3 miles southeast of Mackenzie Reservoir. Movement was
south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Childress, Tulia, Memphis, Silverton, Turkey, Caprock Canyon State
Park, Kress, Happy, Quitaque, Vigo Park, Kirkland, Claytonville,
Mackenzie Reservoir, Brice, Valley Schools, Tell, Estelline,
Lakeview, and Plaska Community.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov