Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 25 at 6:31PM CDT until April 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 4:31pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of
Whitharral, or 13 miles northeast of Levelland, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public reported ping pong ball size hail between
Shallowater and Anton.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Anton, Opdyke West, Whitharral, Smyer, Reese Center, Levelland, and
Lubbock.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hockley, TX; Lamb, TX; Lubbock, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX