Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 25 at 7:13PM CDT until April 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 5:13pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 713 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of
Reese Center, or 13 miles east of Levelland, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported hail in excess of two
inches in diameter 3 miles north of Smyer.
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...
Texas Tech University, Lubbock International Airport, Downtown
Lubbock, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Smyer, New Deal, Shallowater,
Lubbock, Wolfforth, Lubbock Science Spectrum, and Reese Center.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Texas.
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; Lubbock, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX