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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 6:02:17 am CDT

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Temperatures are expected to reach up to 107 for areas off the Caprock. A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT for the far southeastern Texas Panhandle and portions of the Rolling Plains.
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected the latter half of today. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front later this afternoon. Another round of storms is expected to develop across northeastern NM and expand into our region. Gusty winds, periods of heavy rainfall and plenty of lightning will be possible with these storms.
Despite a weak front pushing through the region later this afternoon, triple digit temperatures are expected across much of the region today. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible across much of the region later this afternoon through midnight.
We will see a slight cool down over the weekend following the cold front Friday. Hot and dry conditions return next week.
Practice heat safety wherever you are. NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For July 31st...
2006: An isolated severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds near Brownfield during the evening of the 31st. A downburst
resulted in 65 mph winds as measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near the city. At least three
utility poles were snapped by the winds, and two circuits were damaged. Electrical service was knocked out to more than
125 customers through 3 AM on August 1st. A number of elderly residents were impacted by the power outage, and emergency
officials provided generators to several who required oxygen breathing machines.