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Tornado Warning

N Issued by NWS Lubbock TX ⏳ In force until Thu 15 Oct, 02:00 📍 Kent, TX (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
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At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles south of Girard, or 7 miles northwest of Jayton, moving northeast at 30 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 wil…

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📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityExtreme
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventTornado Warning
Response typeShelter
CategoryMet
Affected areaKent, TX
Issuing authorityNWS Lubbock TX
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-14T17:39:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-14T17:39:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-14T17:39:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-14T18:00:00-05:00

📋 Official instructions

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.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a5000ed4f55bfa4d6e49c45ae843764acee9960f.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.290b3db37b5356649498bec60d612620f989038a.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • 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.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles south of Girard, or 7 miles northwest of Jayton, moving northeast at 30 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 wil…
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