TORNADO WARNING

Tornado Warning: Kent, Texas

Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 5:39PM CDT until October 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX · EXPIRED

The National Weather Service office in Lubbock, Texas issued a Tornado Warning for Kent, Texas on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. It has expired.

WarningTornado Warning

StatusExpired

TornadoRadar Indicated

Hail up to1.00 in · 2.5 cm

Issued byNWS Lubbock, Texas

Area1 area(s)

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What the Weather Service said

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 will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Girard around 545 PM CDT.

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.

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?

Wireless Emergency Alerts. Tornado, flash flood and other urgent warnings can be sent straight to phones in the warned area.

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