Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 6:06PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in frostbite or hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 16 at 3:11PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below possible. * WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in frostbite or hypothermia if precautions are not taken. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 12:43PM CST until February 12 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle and freezing rain are expected. Total ice accumulations will range from a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch. Freezing fog is also expected. * WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle, and the central and northern South Plains. * WHEN...From 9 PM tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Fire Weather Watch issued February 6 at 2:20PM CST until February 7 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* Timing...12 PM CST Friday to 7 PM CST Friday. * Wind...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Humidity...Minimum values between 5 and 10 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:51AM CST until January 21 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero. * WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...Until noon today. * IMPACTS...Bitter wind chills as low as 17 below can result in hypothermia in just 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:51AM CST until January 21 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Dickens, Garza, Kent, King, Lynn, Motley, Stonewall, and Hall Counties. * WHEN...Until noon today. * IMPACTS...Wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if not dressed properly.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 8:51PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
The coldest air of the season will build into West Texas tonight on breezy northerly winds. Despite winds decreasing early Sunday, wind chill values of 0 to 10 degrees will be common late tonight and early Sunday. Snow accumulations of a dusting to half inch will be possible, primarily on the Caprock tonight, as bands of snow move southward. This light snow will create black ice on roadways, overpasses, and other elevated surfaces, as well as reduced visibility when falling. Any snow will diminish by midnight. If venturing out tonight, use caution while traveling, and wear appropriate cold weather clothing.
Wind Advisory issued January 16 at 1:39PM CST until January 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Areas on the Caprock. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 1:38PM CST until January 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches with locally 3 inches. A light glaze of ice is also possible with any freezing rain. * WHERE...All of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 12 AM Thursday until 12 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 2:41PM CST until December 30 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
* Wind...West to northwest sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.