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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 4:58:29 pm CDT

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The remnants of Hurricane Polo (in the Pacific Ocean) are expected to bring tropical moisture to West Texas this week, and periods of heavy rain are possible Tuesday through Wednesday. This could lead to areas of flooding, with a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall across much of the South Plains. Check for future forecast updates as the expected rainfall amounts and timing of heaviest rainfall come into focus.

Dry and seasonably warm today, with highs ranging from the mid 80s to the upper 90s across the region. Winds will be light, generally out of the north or northeast. Expect partly cloudy skies.

Quiet conditions will prevail tonight into Monday, complete with light winds. Overnight lows will be mostly in the 60s, while highs on Monday vary from middle 80s to lower 90s on the Caprock to lower and middle 90s in the Rolling Plains. Rain chances will rapidly increase on Tuesday, complete with a risk for heavy rain and flooding in spots. Stay tuned!

Rain chances return this week, with heavy rainfall possible Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Flooding is possible. Lower rain chances will linger through much of the rest of the week. With lots of rain and cloud cover in the forecast, temperatures will trend cooler through the week. Highs will only be in the upper 60s and lower 70s by the end of the week.

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Local Weather History For September 27th...

1976: Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms with large hail up to the size of golf balls inflicted heavy tolls on
many South Plains cotton farmers this evening. Counties that were hardest hit included Hockley, Cochran, Terry, and Lynn.
Estimated regional crop losses were near $10M.