Swisher County Storm Activity

“At 244 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Tulia, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tulia and Nazareth.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and associated outflow winds along a line extending from Plainview to Cotton Center to Lubbock. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may result in brief visibility reductions. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Also gusted to 62 mph at 1231 AM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · Vigo Park

“Gusts of 59 to 74 mph from 1207 AM to 1219 AM. Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Happy

“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (LUB)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Happy

“Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. (LUB)”

SPC verified report · Vigo Park

“At 1242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near South Plains, or 16 miles south of Silverton, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles south of Mackenzie Reservoir to 4 miles southwest of Claytonville to 3 miles southwest of Hale Center. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles east of Hart, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Plainview, Hart, Kress, Halfway, Seth Ward, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing...Until 10 PM CDT tonight. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 4 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing...From 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 5 percent. Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. Wind...On Sunday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as low as 6 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 7 percent. Fuels...Dry to critically dry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Vigo Park to 9 miles south of Brownfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph under virga showers. Isolated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 5 miles east of Happy to 4 miles southeast of Morton. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Isolated higher wind gusts are possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Timing...12 PM CDT Wednesday until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 17 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Wind...Northeast at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity...As low as 20 percent in the far southern Texas Panhandle. Elsewhere, values ranging from 25 to 35 percent. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Wind...North at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph; winds will become northeast Friday afternoon. Humidity...As low as 25 percent in the far southeastern Texas Panhandle. At or above 30 percent elsewhere across West Texas. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions are likely due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing....Sunday from 7 AM CDT until 9 PM CDT. Wind.... Northerly at 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Timing....7 AM CDT Sunday through 9 PM CDT Sunday. Wind.... Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph, gusts up to 60 mph. Humidity...as low as 10%. Fuels...Critically dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may also result in periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...North-northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. Humidity...As low as 13 percent. Fuels...Dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory Friday, southwest to west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory today, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds can cause blowing dust, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. Humidity...As low as 15 percent. Fuels...Normal to dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“WHAT...Southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and most of the South Plains. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 321 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles west of Tulia to 3 miles northeast of Kress to 3 miles southwest of Aiken. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County

“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Hart, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tulia, Hart, Kress, and Edmonson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Swisher County