Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Pep, or 12 miles southeast of Morton, moving northeast
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Pep and Whiteface.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Cochran; Hockley
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov