Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lubbock and Crosby Counties in Northwestern Texas

Source: NOAA · Northwestern Texas

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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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.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Northwestern Texas
Issued
April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Texas.

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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
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 Northwestern Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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