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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 9:52:31 am CDT

Dry and seasonably warm today, with highs ranging from the mid 80s to the upper 90s across the region. Winds will be light, generally out of the north or northeast. Expect partly cloudy skies.
The remnants of Hurricane Polo (in the Pacific Ocean) are expected to bring tropical moisture to west Texas this week, and periods of heavy rain are possible Monday night through Wednesday. This could lead to areas of flooding across the region, with a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall across much of the South Plains. Check for future forecast updates as the expected rainfall amounts and timing of heaviest rainfall come into focus.
Rain chances return this week, with heavy rainfall possible Monday night through Wednesday morning. Flooding is possible. With lots of rain and cloud cover in the forecast, temperatures will trend cooler with highs in the 70s and 80s Tuesday through Friday.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For September 27th...
1976: Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms with large hail up to the size of golf balls inflicted heavy tolls on
many South Plains cotton farmers this evening. Counties that were hardest hit included Hockley, Cochran, Terry, and Lynn.
Estimated regional crop losses were near $10M.