Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lubbock and Hockley Counties, TX
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NOAA issued it on May 23, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Lubbock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Lubbock County and northeastern Hockley County until 5:45 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Texas
- Issued
- May 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock TX
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Texas.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lubbock, TX. The alert is effective from 5:14 PM CDT on May 15, 2026, until 5:45 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Western Lubbock County and Northeastern Hockley County in northwestern Texas. Locations impacted include Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Anton, Whitharral, Lubbock South Plains Mall, Reese Center, New Deal, and Smyer.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Expected Conditions
At 5:13 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Anton, moving east at 25 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect considerable tree damage and possible damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Near zero visibility is possible along any outflow boundary.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 5:14 PM CDT until 5:45 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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