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National Weather Service Severe Weather Forecasting For May 20th Included Moore, Oklahoma. Have We, the Public, Gotten Complacent?

Rob Snyder — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:47 +0000

The city of Moore was pointed out as an area that could be hard hit in a NWS Briefing hours before the deadly storm developed

Freeze Warning in Effect Tuesday Evening and Wednesday Morning for South Plains

Cole Shooter — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:16:23 +0000

Yet another late spring freeze is possible Tuesday night, with temperatures likely dropping below 28 degrees in some areas.

Red Flag Warning Issued for South Plains on Saturday

Cole Shooter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:54:36 +0000

Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on north to south and west to east oriented roads. Patchy blowing dust may also reduce visibility.

National Weather Service Offering Tornado Safety Classes and Storm Spotter Training

Allen Corbin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:54:13 +0000

NWS training on storm spotting.

Blizzard Warning for Texas Panhandle, Snow Expected for Lubbock

Cole Shooter — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:21:59 +0000

A cold front will combine with a significant winter storm system, likely leading to a white start to the week for some in the Panhandle and South Plains.

Southern South Plains Under Winter Weather Advisory

Cole Shooter — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:36:57 +0000

Snow is expected to begin accumulating around 9 p.m. Thursday and decrease early Friday morning.

High Wind & Blowing Dust Warnings in Effect For South Plains

Cole Shooter — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:48:23 +0000

Lightweight outdoor objects such as decorations and trash cans should be secured.

Fire Weather Watch Declared for Thursday Afternoon

Cole Shooter — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:21:24 +0000

The minimum relative humidity for the area is expected to be around 5 to 10 percent, and sustained winds of 20 miles per hour or greater are expected.

Red Flag Warning in Effect for Saturday

Cole Shooter — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:28:26 +0000

The humidity in the area for Saturday is expected to stay around 10 percent, and winds are expected to be fairly steady at 25 to 30 miles per hour, with higher gusts.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central, Northern South Plains

Cole Shooter — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:15:49 +0000

Activity across the Panhandle is expected to develop into a squall line, and storms could cause damaging winds in excess of 65 miles per hour, with the possibility of large hail as well, according to the National Weather Service.

Meteorologist Jody James Teaches Haboob 101 On KFYO Sunday

Rex Andrew — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:30:00 +0000

The next edition of This Week in Lubbock on KFYO is about the weather, including haboobs.What is a haboob?

Red Flag Warning in Effect for South Plains, Southern Panhandle, and Big Country Wednesday

Cole Shooter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:18:58 +0000

Extreme wildfire danger is expected due to high winds and low humidity. Keep reading to find out which areas are under the threat of rapid wildfire growth.