Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lubbock and Surrounding Area for Sunday Night
The central and western portions of the South Plains, including Lubbock County, is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 o'clock tonight.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of South Plains and Texas Panhandle
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 o'clock tonight for the northern and western counties of the South Plains.
Federal Government Assistance Comes to North Texas Counties Affected by Severe Weather
Thirteen North Texas counties are eligible for SBA assistance to repair property damage
Wind Advisory in Effect for South Plains
Blowing dust is also expected across the region today.
Red Flag Warning in Effect for Saturday
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
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.
Governor Rick Perry Issues Disaster Declaration for North Texas Counties
The disaster declaration includes Dallas County and Tarrant County (Fort Worth)
Dallas/Fort Worth Tornado Updates
Multiple tornadoes have touched down in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex today as severe thunderstorms move across the region.
First Severe Weather Event of Spring Brings Rain to West Texas
The first major severe weather event of Spring took place during the night across the South Plains.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for South Plains Until 5am, Monday
The watch area does include Lubbock County, and the 8 surrounding counties