Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 4:58PM CDT until August 13 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

The National Weather Service issued a warning until 5:15 PM, covering a significant swath of central Lubbock. Tracking north at 15 mph, this fast-moving system cut a path straight through campus and toward the airport. West Texas Mesonet confirmed its power with a 58 mph gust clocked at the Reese Center, just west of town.

This intense cell hit just as many were leaving offices downtown or heading home from classes, causing immediate concern for evening commutes. The warning spanned from Wolfforth all the way to Shallowater, impacting everything from the Depot District to the Lubbock International Airport, and even parts of Idalou.

Anyone driving near the university or on Marsha Sharp Freeway likely saw hail damage to their vehicles. Homeowners in Tech Terrace and north Lubbock should check their roofs, siding, and trees immediately for any wind-related issues. Business owners downtown might also find unexpected debris.

That's a lot of weather packed into a quick seventeen-minute warning for a typical August afternoon in the 806.