Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cochran 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 southeastern Cochran County and Hockley County in northwestern Texas until 5:45 PM CDT.
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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 has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lubbock, Texas. The alert is effective from May 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM CDT until May 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Cochran County and Hockley County in northwestern Texas. Locations impacted include Levelland, Sundown, Whitharral, Whiteface, and Opdyke West.
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 4:58 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms was located 8 miles northwest of Levelland, moving east at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Near zero visibility is possible along any outflow boundary or stronger wind gust.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from May 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM CDT and expires at 5:45 PM CDT the same day.
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