High Wind Warning Issued for Lubbock and Surrounding West Texas Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Lubbock and nine other counties, with gusts up to 65 mph expected Tuesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock TX
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock, TX, has issued a High Wind Warning. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Texas:
- Parmer
- Castro
- Swisher
- Briscoe
- Bailey
- Lamb
- Hale
- Cochran
- Hockley
- Lubbock
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution as travel could be difficult under these conditions.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts may reach up to 65 mph. These high winds are likely to cause blowing dust, which may reduce visibility. Additionally, the conditions are strong enough to damage property and cause power outages across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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