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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 12:12:23 pm CDT

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Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through the evening. Some storms will be capable of producing wind gusts up to 70 mph.

A Heat Advisory is in effect today for the far southeast TX Panhandle and Rolling Plains from 1 PM until 8 PM for temperatures of 105 to 108°. Avoid working outdoors, stay hydrated, and take breaks in air conditioning.

Some showers and storms will develop this afternoon, mainly on the Caprock. Strong wind gusts, blowing dust, and brief downpours are likely. Any lightning strikes could also cause wildfires.

The heat holds tight and will fuel some showers and storms for a lucky few through Friday.

Don't be a fool, play it cool! Know the signs of heat illness and take care of yourself.

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Local Weather History For August 13th...

1971: After a small family of tornadoes the previous afternoon in Terry County, a total of four tornadoes touched down
this afternoon; one southeast of Happy, two east of Plainview, and the fourth north-northwest of Brownfield. All of these
remained over open country causing no damage. Motion of these tornadoes varied from east-southeast in Hale County to
westerly at 25 mph in Terry County. The tornado in Terry County was rather long lived at 22 minutes in duration.