Lubbock, Texas – Torrential rainfall and dangerous thunderstorms are expected to slam into the Rolling Plains Tuesday afternoon, prompting flash flood watches and heightened tornado risk through early Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, severe storms will begin forming across the South and Rolling Plains by 2–3 p.m. CDT, producing damaging wind gusts up to 80 mph, hail up to baseball size, and the potential for EF2+ tornadoes. A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect at 1 p.m. for much of the Rolling Plains and extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle, with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected overnight.
Cities at highest risk include Lubbock, Post, Aspermont, and Guthrie, where repeated rounds of storms could overwhelm drainage systems. The most dangerous conditions will occur south of a stalled front, with some tornadoes likely to be rain-wrapped and difficult to detect. Roads across rural areas may quickly become impassable due to rising water, especially overnight.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel after dark, secure loose outdoor items, and charge electronics in case of power outages. Emergency kits and alternate shelter plans are strongly advised in high-risk zones.
Severe weather and flood warnings remain in effect through 7 a.m. Wednesday, with further alerts possible if storms intensify overnight.
