Lubbock, Texas – Strong storms are expected to sweep across the Texas Panhandle late Wednesday, bringing the threat of baseball-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph by evening. Residents from Lubbock to Amarillo should prepare for potentially damaging conditions into the night.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, the greatest threat for severe weather is expected from late afternoon through Wednesday evening. The risk zone includes Lubbock, Plainview, and parts of the South Plains, where hail larger than golf balls and isolated tornadoes are possible.
Cities including Levelland, Muleshoe, and Matador are under a Level 3 (Enhanced) risk, with the chance for intense wind gusts and power outages. Drivers should avoid travel on I-27 and U.S. Route 84 during storms due to reduced visibility and debris risks.
Emergency managers urge residents to secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and monitor NOAA weather alerts. This system may be the strongest to impact the region so far this spring.
Storm threats are expected to taper off after midnight, but additional watches or warnings may be issued as the system evolves. Stay alert and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
