Overview

• The storm tracked more than 130 km from eastern New Mexico before spawning tornadoes near Reese Center and north of Morton west of Lubbock.
• A “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Lubbock County as radar showed strong rotational signatures.
• Texas Tech University activated emergency protocols and urged students to seek shelter as the supercell approached.
• Flash flooding turned streets into flowing streams and straight-line winds caused property damage and downed power lines.
• Thousands of residents remained without power as search teams worked through the night to reach stranded motorists and assess storm impacts.