Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1217 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Locketville to 9 miles
southeast of Tokio to 8 miles northeast of Hobbs. Movement was
southeast at 30 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...
Brownfield, Denver City, Locketville, Tokio, Meadow, Ropesville, and
Wellman.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hockley; Yoakum; Terry
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov