Lubbock, Texas – Strong thunderstorms will move across West Texas late Monday night, bringing the threat of damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flooding from the New Mexico border to the I-27 corridor by early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, storms will begin entering western counties between 9 and 11 p.m., reaching Lubbock and Plainview between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., before pushing east toward Childress and the Rolling Plains between 1 and 3 a.m. While the severe weather risk is lower than recent days, isolated strong cells may still pack large hail and downed tree limbs.
Cities along U.S. 84 and I-27, including Muleshoe, Levelland, and Lubbock, could experience heavy rainfall in short bursts, making localized flooding a concern for low-lying roads. Power outages and tree damage are also possible with wind gusts topping 50 mph in some areas.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and remain indoors during the strongest storm periods. NOAA Weather Radio and local alerts will provide updates through the night.
Thunderstorm risks will diminish after 3 a.m., but additional watches may be issued if cells redevelop in the region.
