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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,515,899 |
| episode_id | 1,212,997 |
| begin_utc | 2006-06-22T20:50:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2006-06-22T22:45:00+00:00 |
| state | TEXAS |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | YOAKUM |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0 |
| damage_crops | 0 |
| wfo_source | BROADCAST MEDIA |
| episode_narrative | June 22 Severe Thunderstorm Event Summary: A large complex of severe thunderstorms erupted over the central South Plains of west Texas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 22nd. The storms produced severe winds that damaged structures and downed power lines. The most significant damage occurred in northeastern Lubbock County, where thunderstorm winds caused damage to the Children's Home of Lubbock. The facility was damaged for the second time in less than twenty-four hours by severe winds. Fortunately, administrators at the facility took pro-active measures upon hearing severe weather warnings, and moved all of the resident children and staff into storm shelters. No injuries were reported. Electrical outages also were widespread across the central South Plains, with reports of downed utility lines and poles common.Outflow from the convective complex generated a haboob that caused high-end weather impacts over the southwestern half of the South Plains. Blowing dust reduced visibilities to near zero across a widespread area covering four counties, and contributed to at least twelve auto-accidents along a portion of U.S. Highway 62/82 between Lubbock and Brownfield. One motorist was killed, and fifteen others were injured. The haboob also was responsible for massive agricultural losses, as wind-driven dust "burned" young cotton crops. Total event damages were estimated to exceed $2.2 million. |
| event_narrative | A severe dust storm affected much of the southwestern South Plains of west Texas during the afternoon and early evening of the 22nd. The dust storm was a classic haboob, characterized by a visually dramatic and densely whirling wall of dust. The haboob was associated with a strong outflow boundary that propagated southwestward from a complex of severe storms over the central portions of the South Plains. Winds associated with the outflow were generally sustained in the 30 MPH range, with a peak wind gust measured by the West Texas Mesonet of 54 MPH. Dust storm conditions were reported over the five county area of Lubbock, Hockley, Terry, Yoakum, and Lynn Counties, however, radar and satellite imagery suggests that the effects of the haboob were widespread over the western and southern portions of the greater South Plains region.Visibilities in blowing dust were reduced to zero along U.S. Highway 62/82 southwest of Lubbock. At least twenty-seven multi-vehicle accidents were reported between Ropesville and Brownfield. An elderly man was killed when his vehicle impacted the rear of a jack-knifed tractor-trailer. Fifteen other motorists were injured in the series of chain collisions (fatality and injuries were deemed as "indirect" per National Weather Service Directive 10-1605). The fatality accident occurred at 15:50 CST approximately five miles northeast of Brownfield.In addition, the haboob destroyed an estimated 10,000 acres of cotton across the southwestern South Plains, as wind-driven dust reportedly "burned" the young cotton plants, stripping leaves off of the already drought-stressed plants. |
| year | 2,006 |
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