Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lubbock and Crosby Counties in Northwestern Texas
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Lubbock and Crosby counties until 8:45 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock, Texas, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is based on radar-indicated storm activity and requires immediate attention from residents in the affected path.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions in northwestern Texas:
- Eastern Lubbock County
- Western Crosby County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Lubbock, Slaton, Crosbyton, Idalou, Ralls, Lorenzo, Ransom Canyon, Caprock, Cone, and Buffalo Springs.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed to avoid potential injury from flying debris or hail.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
- Impact: Potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
At 7:44 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were tracked along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Petersburg to 6 miles north of Southland to 3 miles south of Slaton, moving east at 45 mph.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 7:44 PM CST on February 13, 2026. The warning is currently effective and is set to expire at 8:45 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice