Tornado Warning: Kent, Texas

The National Weather Service office in Lubbock, Texas issued a Tornado Warning for Kent, Texas on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. It has expired.
What the Weather Service said
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.
What 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.
What a tornado warning means
A tornado has been seen or is indicated by weather radar. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Mobile homes are not safe.
Watch or warning?
A watch means conditions are right for a hazard to develop: be prepared. A warning means it is happening or about to happen: take action now. Advisories are for less serious hazards that still call for caution.
Did you know?
Lightning safety. Lightning can strike miles from a storm. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back outside.
Official, current information: weather.gov forecast for this area · Storm Prediction Center. See every U.S. warning that day.
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