Tornado Warning for Kent, TX
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What is happening
At 517 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Clairemont, or 15 miles west of Jayton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without...
What the bulletin says to do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 517 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Clairemont, or 15 miles west of Jayton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Kent County.
Lifecycle record
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Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 5:17PM CDT until October 14 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 5:06PM CDT until October 14 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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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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