Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 24 at 8:45PM CDT until April 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 6:45pm
Expires:
April 24, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 844 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Afton, or 3 miles south of Roaring
Springs, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Dickens and southwestern Motley Counties, including the
following locations...Roaring Springs.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Dickens, TX; Motley, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX