Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Floyd, Motley, Hall and Briscoe Counties TX

Source: NOAA · Texas Panhandle

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NWS Lubbock TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Texas Panhandle until midnight CDT.

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Lubbock TX at 11:14 PM CDT on May 23, 2026. The alert is effective from 11:14 PM CDT May 23 until 12:00 AM CDT May 24.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Floyd County, Motley County, southern Hall County, and southeastern Briscoe County in northwestern Texas.

What You Should Do

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 11:13 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Caprock Canyon State Park to 7 miles west of Flomot to 3 miles east of Lockney, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inch). A wind gust of 66 mph was measured near Silverton. Expect considerable tree damage and likely damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until midnight CDT on May 24, 2026. Locations impacted include Floydada, Matador, Turkey, Caprock Canyon State Park, Lockney, Quitaque, Valley Schools, Flomot, South Plains, Dougherty, Northfield, and Roaring Springs.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Lubbock TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Texas Panhandle until midnight CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Texas Panhandle. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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