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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:02:17 am CDT

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Hot temperatures are expected for the far southeastern Texas Panhandle and portions of the Rolling Plains Friday. A heat advisory is in effect from 12 PM through 8 PM today for these areas.

Widespread, dangerous, triple digit heat is expected Friday afternoon. If possible, limit time outdoors and drink plenty of water. Protect your pets from the dangerous heat as well! #lubwx #txwx

A subtle cooldown develops this weekend ahead of low chances for rain by Monday evening.

High temperatures in the upper 90s and triple-digits are forecast across portions of West Texas Wednesday through Friday. Knowing the signs of heat-related illness could save your life. Stay cool and hydrated!

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Local Weather History For August 8th...

1965: A tornado was spotted over open farm land briefly this evening about six miles west of Petersburg. There was no
known damage. Other storms this evening produced hailstorms laded with generally small hail that caused crop damage in
north-central Parmer and southeast Floyd Counties. Cotton in the Baker area about seven miles ESE of Floydada was
completely stripped of all leaves. Winds with this storm were about 70 mph and an estimated 4.5 inches of rain fell
directly under the storm center. About $520,000 in crop losses were estimated in Floyd and Parmer Counties.