Lubbock, Texas – Isolated thunderstorms are set to sweep across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains Monday afternoon, bringing a round of strong winds and locally heavy rainfall to Lubbock, Littlefield, and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, showers and thunderstorms will be widely scattered from early afternoon through late evening, primarily affecting portions of the Caprock, western Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. Main threats include wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph, creating the potential for downed limbs and hazardous travel—especially along highways like I-27 and U.S. 84.
Residents in Muleshoe, Morton, Olton, and Levelland should prepare for periods of heavy rainfall that could lead to localized street flooding. Power outages may occur in rural areas due to strong gusts. If driving, be alert for sudden low visibility or water over roadways; avoid travel during heavy downpours and keep mobile devices charged in case of emergencies.
This marks one of the summer’s most widespread thunderstorm events for the region, similar to isolated outbreaks seen last July. Localized strong winds and heavy rainfall may continue into the late evening, with more updates possible if storm coverage increases.
