First published 9/19/2026, 9:09:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 9:09:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Lubbock TX

National Weather Service Lubbock issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Sept 19 at 3:56 PM CDT (2026-09-19T20:56:00Z) in effect until 5:00 PM CDT the same day. The warning indicates an ongoing severe thunderstorm threat for the Lubbock, Texas area (NWS Lubbock forecast area).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and sudden hazardous conditions for motorists and people outdoors. Residents and travelers in the Lubbock area should seek shelter and follow local NWS guidance until the warning expires.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 3:56PM CDT until September 19 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

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