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KLBB Radar
A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move into the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and far southern Texas Panhandle early this morning. Some severe storms will be possible, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters.
Severe thunderstorms are possible across the entire region this afternoon and evening. The primary hazards will be wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls. Heavy rainfall may also result in localized flooding.
After a round of morning thunderstorms mainly off the Caprock, additional thunderstorms are possible across most of the region this afternoon through late this evening. Some of these storms may be severe.
Temperatures are heating up this week with triple digits expected by mid-week. At the same time, precipitation chances will be near zero.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For August 3rd...
1962: Two brothers, ages 11 and 9, were struck and killed by lightning this afternoon 12 miles southwest of Brownfield.
The boys were running through an open field to seek shelter in their farm home during a violent electrical storm. Another
boy survived, but suffered minor injuries from the lightning.