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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 3:30:13 pm CDT

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Severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon along an eastward moving dryline this afternoon, primarily across the northern Rolling Plains and far southeastern Texas Panhandle. Storms that develop will be capable of producing wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter size hail. #lubwx #txwx

A chance for storms return this afternoon, mainly along and east of the I-27 corridor. Storms will track eastward through the evening bringing chances for strong to severe wind and small hail with it. #lubwx #txwx

Critical fire weather danger is possible Tuesday afternoon/evening with hot temperatures and breezy to borderline strong southwesterly winds. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 12 PM CDT until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

An eastward moving dryline will lead to chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, tracking eastward through the Rolling Plains. Wednesday will be slightly cooler, although still hot with another chance for storms in the afternoon.

Chances for showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the rest of the week except Thursday. The best chances for storms will be east of the I-27 corridor.

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Local Weather History For March 31st...

1980: Early this morning, a cold front and surface low in central New Mexico intensified as it moved eastward. The front
swept through West Texas around 6 PM with strong winds behind the front continuing until late this night. The combination
of winds in excess of 50 mph as well as significant blowing dust and sand over much of the region caused widespread minor
damage and great inconveniences to West Texans. Since natural prairie grass was few and far between prior to the CRP
initiative, gusts to 60 mph in Lubbock caused near zero visibilities in dense blowing dirt and sand. By comparison, winds
of this magnitude in similar, but more recent storms rarely create near zero visibilities over such a large area as CRP
land greatly reduces wind speeds at the topsoil level. Advancements such as CRP grasses and better farming practices have
greatly reduced the intensities of dust storms following the mid-1980s.