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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 3:00:14 pm CDT

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West Texas Drought Update

Pleasant and dry weather returns today along with much cooler temperatures. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 60s to lower 70s.

Chilly temperatures are expected tonight, with winds becoming light and variable beneath a few passing clouds.

Winds will transition towards the southeast by mid-day Sunday, with a mostly sunny sky.

Cooler weather is expected Sunday and into early next week before a gradual warm-up beginning Wednesday. Chances for showers & thunderstorms arrive Tuesday, with additional storm chances returning by the end of next week.

Here is an update for the ongoing drought across West Texas. Some improvements to the drought are expected in the Rolling Plains due to the recent rainfall over the last couple of days.

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Local Weather History For April 4th...

1978: A storm spotter observed a brief tornado 10 miles south of Silverton this evening that resulted in no known damage.
Later in the evening, another tornado touched down farther south in Crosby County near the community of Pansy (8 miles ENE
Crosbyton). This tornado caused roof damage to the church and substantially damaged one house and two mobile homes.
Several farm buildings in the area were destroyed. No injuries were reported.