Lubbock, Texas – Severe storms are expected to erupt across the South Plains Monday afternoon, bringing a dangerous mix of high winds, large hail, flooding rains, and the possibility of tornadoes to areas including Lubbock, Plainview, and Post.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, storms will intensify late Monday and continue overnight. An Enhanced Risk for severe weather (Level 3 of 5) is in place for Lubbock County and nearby regions, with wind gusts up to 70 mph, golf ball-sized hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. A Flood Watch is also in effect from 7 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain expected and localized totals near 3 inches.
Cities like Levelland, Brownfield, and Tahoka could see urban flooding and hazardous driving conditions into Tuesday morning. Officials urge residents to avoid low-lying roads and never drive through flooded streets. Power outages and damage to trees or structures may also occur.
This is one of the more serious spring weather setups for West Texas so far in 2025. Residents should monitor NOAA Weather Radio and local alerts for updates as additional warnings may be issued through the night.
