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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 3:30:19 pm CDT

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Widespread scattered thunderstorms are expected across much of the forecast area later this afternoon through midnight. Severe thunderstorms with the potential for strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding will be possible. These storms will also have the potential for downbursts.

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.

A round of thunderstorms is expected to move across the region especially focused on our northern and western counties, though everyone has at least some opportunity for rainfall. Some storms Friday evening will have the potential for severe wind gusts. Late this week into next week... a return to hot temperatures.

Practice heat safety wherever you are. NEVER leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

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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.