Lubbock, TX

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Thunderstorms, widespread rain and heavy snow (April 3rd - 5th)
Another round of intense wind, thick blowing dust and critical fire weather (March 18th)
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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 2:32:24 pm CDT

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Here is the severe weather outlook for today. There is a possibility for a storm to move northeastward out of the Permian Basin and into the Rolling Plains. Primary hazards will be large hail greater than golf ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. The formation of storms is otherwise not expected in our forecast area today. Storm chances will wane after dark.

Breezy winds and warm temperatures are expected today, with the dryline moving slightly past the New Mexico state line. South winds will ramp up to 20-30 mph, with plentiful moisture. There is a slim chance for an isolated, severe thunderstorm to move northeastward out of the Permian Basin this afternoon. The primary hazards include large hail greater than golf ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Storm chances will wane after dark.

Breezy and mild conditions are expected area-wide tonight beneath a mostly clear sky. Winds will remain south at 20-30 mph.

A dryline will return on Monday afternoon leading to warm temperatures and increased chances of storms. Some storms will become severe with large hail, damaging winds, and possibly tornadoes. the highest chance of storms will be over the Rolling Plains.

Storm chances will continue through much of the week. Highest chances will generally be off the Caprock and occur Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning, and Friday into next weekend. Severe storms are possible.

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Local Weather History For April 27th...

1981: Extensive damage to vehicles and camper bodies occurred in Plains late this evening as a slow-moving thunderstorm
drifted east-northeast. Strong winds accompanied the hail that at times reached the size of golf balls. This same storm
later produced a cluster of funnels northeast of the city.

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