Special Weather Statement for Cochran; Hockley
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What is happening
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Pep, or 12 miles southeast of Morton, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 354 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Pep, or 12 miles southeast of Morton, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Pep and Whiteface.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:54PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lubbock TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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