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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 3:32:45 am CDT

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Another Heat Advisory is in effect for the far southeast Texas Panhandle and much of the Rolling Plains. Within the advisory area, high temperatures are expected to be around 105 degrees. Limit time spent in direct sunlight, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks in air conditioning.

Isolated storms are expected this afternoon into the evening, primarily in areas near and west of I-27 (10-20% coverage). Storms could produce strong wind gusts, blowing dust, and lightning.

Isolated storms are expected Friday afternoon and evening, primarily along and west of I-27 (10-20% coverage). Otherwise, hot temperatures and mostly sunny conditions persist through the weekend and into next week.

Don't be a fool, play it cool! Know the signs of heat illness and take care of yourself.

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Local Weather History For August 14th...

1986 (14th-15th): A mesoscale convective complex (i.e. a large system of strong or severe thunderstorms) brought heavy
rains of 3-5 inches to much of the eastern South Plains from the evening of the 14th through the morning of the 15th. The
rains fell primarily within a six-hour window resulting in flash flooding and extensive amount of crop damage. Frequent
lightning strikes resulted in numerous power outages and fires over the area, principally in Lubbock County. At least
three homes suffered fire damage from lightning. This complex of storms continued moving east-southeast and brought
similar flooding to Crosby, Dickens and Garza Counties. Many playa lakes became swollen and made portions of roads
impassable for days. Quaker Avenue, just north of South Loop 289 in Lubbock, was closed for several days following the
storm due to a flooded playa lake. Power outages were common during the storm from the barrage of lightning.