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The KLBK First Warning Weather team is proud to serve the South Plains region of western Texas and eastern new Mexico. You can catch Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley on air weeknights at 5, 6, and 10 PM, Meteorologist Chris Whited weekday mornings at 6 AM and Noon, and Forecaster Kathryn Campbell Saturdays at 6 and 10 PM, and Sundays at 10 PM! The KLBK First Warning Weather Team always strives to b

ring you the latest breaking weather information in a calm and effective manner. Thank you for trusting us to keep you and your family safe through the storm!

09/24/2024

Good Tuesday Morning! Here's Meteorologist Chris Whited's update on your forecast across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains.

Highs will range from the mid 80s to the lower 90s.

09/24/2024

Here's our Tuesday forecast for the area. Some areas of fog this morning. Sunny through early afternoon. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy later in the afternoon. Much warmer with a high around 88° and a west-southwest wind 5-15 mph. Sunrise is at 7:37 AM CDT.

09/24/2024

Good Morning! Here's a look at our weather headlines across the South and Rolling Plains on this Tuesday and over the next couple of days. Meteorologist Chris Whited has your full forecast update coming up on Rise & Smile at 6:00 a.m.

09/23/2024

Good Morning! Meteorologist Chris Whited has the update on your work and school week forecast across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains on this Monday.

High temperatures will be in the middle and the upper 70s.

09/23/2024

Here's a recap of rainfall totals across the South Plains, Rolling Plains and east/southeast New Mexico over the last seven days (since 9/16/24). Totals come from Texas Tech University's West Texas Mesonet and National Weather Service observations.

09/23/2024

Here's our Monday forecast for the metro area. Cloud cover this morning will gradually decrease. Sunny to mainly sunny this afternoon. Cool weather continues with a high around 77° and a north-northwest wind 5-15 mph. Sunrise is at 7:36 AM CDT.

09/23/2024

Good Morning! Here's a look at our weather headlines here across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains on this Monday and over the next couple days. Meteorologist Chris Whited will have your full forecast update coming up at 6:00 a.m. on Rise & Smile.

09/23/2024

Here's a look at rainfall totals after 2 days of stormy weather. Lake Alan Henry accumulated the most rainfall with Muleshoe as the runner up.

09/22/2024

If you ask me, this first week of fall isn't disappointing. Here's your Sunday evening forecast! 🍂🌤

LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Sunday night weather update for September 22, 2024. Tonight: Mostly Cloudy. Low of 53°. Winds NE 10 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly Clear. High…

09/22/2024

Sunday 5:01 PM CDT: A cell in Garza county is moving into Crosby county with the possibility of nickel sized hail. This cell may not impact Ralls as it is moving northeast at 30 MPH.

09/22/2024

Sunday 2:51 PM CDT: Scattered storms continue across the South Plains while some larger storms are moving east out of the Rolling Plains. Storm activity will die down later this evening once the cold front has moved entirely through the region.

09/22/2024

A level 1/5 marginal risk of severe storms is in place for eastern areas today. Damaging wind gusts ~60 MPH and hail near 1” in diameter will be the main concerns. Timing will be this afternoon through the late evening hours.

09/22/2024

9:26 AM - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Briscoe, Hall, and Floyd counties through 10:30 AM. 60 MPH wind gusts and 1” hail are possible with this storm as it tracks NE @ 35 MPH.

09/22/2024

Saturday 9:22 PM: Storm heading into Hale Center. Hail 1" in diameter and winds near 60 MPH possible.

09/22/2024

Saturday 7:58 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:00 PM CDT for Bailey, Lamb, and Hale Counties. 60 MPH winds and half dollar sized hail is possible.

09/22/2024

Saturday 7:42 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:45 PM over Swisher and Briscoe Counties with confirmed winds near 70 MPH while half dollar size hail is possible.

09/22/2024

Saturday 7:22 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are over Lea County, NM. Strong storms are heading into Eunice and Hobbs. The warning are indicating winds gusts up to 60 MPH are possible and hail from 1.25"-2" is possible.

09/21/2024

6:40 PM - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Castro and Lamb counties through 7:15 PM this evening. 70 MPH wind gusts and 1.50" hail are the main concerns with this storm as it tracks ENE @ 35 MPH.

09/21/2024

6:05 PM - Portions of Cochran, Hockley, Bailey, and Lamb counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for 60 MPH wind gusts and 1.25" hail through 6:45 PM. Movement is NE @ 30 MPH.

09/21/2024

6:01 PM - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Bailey County through 6:45 PM. 60 MPH wind gusts and 1.25" hail are possible with this storm as it tracks NNE @ 50 MPH.

09/21/2024

5:55 PM - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Parmer and Castro counties through 6:45 PM. 60 MPH wind gusts, 1.50" hail, and a tornado could all occur with this storm. Movement is ENE @ 35 MPH.

09/21/2024

Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your forecast for tomorrow and the week ahead. She'll be on at 6:30 PM CDT to continue tracking tonight's storms.

LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez has your Saturday night weather update for September 21, 2024. Tonight: Thunderstorms and rain. Warm morning with temps in the low 70s. Winds …

09/21/2024

4:45 PM MDT - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Roosevelt County through 5:30 PM MDT. 60 MPH wind gusts and 1" hail are possible with this storm as it tracks ENE @ 35 MPH.

09/21/2024

5:32 PM CDT - Golf Ball sized hail (1.75") is moving into Dimmitt, TX in Castro County right now.

09/21/2024

4:29 PM MDT - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for central Lea County until 5:30 PM MDT. 1.50" hail and 60 MPH wind gusts are possible with this storm as it tracks ENE @ 35 MPH.

09/21/2024

Join Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley and Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez for an update on ongoing severe weather across the South Plains!

09/21/2024

5:04 PM - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Parmer and Castro counties through 6:00 PM CDT. 60 MPH wind gusts, hail ~1.50", and even a tornado are all possible with this storm. Movement is ENE @ 30 MPH.

09/21/2024

4:00 PM MDT - Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for west-central Lea County until 4:30 PM MDT. 60 MPH wind gusts and 1" hail are possible with this storm as it tracks NE @ 35 MPH.

09/21/2024

Tracking storms across the South Plains that have Severe conditions.

09/21/2024

Saturday 4:21 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Parmer County. Gusts 60 MPH and 1" hail possible. Stay indoors. Tornado could be possible with storm closest to Muleshoe.

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Sunday 5:01 PM CDT: A cell in Garza county is moving into Crosby county with the possibility of nickel sized hail. This cell may not impact Ralls as it is moving northeast at 30 MPH. #KLBK #TXwx

Saturday 9:22 PM: Storm heading into Hale Center. Hail 1" in diameter and winds near 60 MPH possible. #KLBK

Saturday 7:58 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:00 PM CDT for Bailey, Lamb, and Hale Counties. 60 MPH winds and half dollar sized hail is possible. #KLBK

Saturday 7:42 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:45 PM over Swisher and Briscoe Counties with confirmed winds near 70 MPH while half dollar size hail is possible. #KLBK

Severe Weather Update

Join Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley and Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez for an update on ongoing severe weather across the South Plains! #KLBK #TXwx #NMwx #SPwx #LubWX #Lubbock #Severe

Saturday 4:21 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Parmer County. Gusts 60 MPH and 1" hail possible. Stay indoors. Tornado could be possible with storm closest to Muleshoe. #KLBK

Severe Weather Update for Saturday, Sept 21

Tracking storms across the South Plains that have Severe conditions.

Saturday 2:49 PM - Radar Update. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, and Hall Counties until 7 AM CDT Sunday. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect in Curry County until 6 AM MDT Sunday. Heavy rainfall from evening and overnight thunderstorms can total 2-4". #KLBK

Saturday 1:27 PM CDT - Storms are currently moving through Curry and Roosevelt counties in New Mexico. A Special Weather Statement has been issued until 12:45 MDT as 50 MPH gusts and pea size (0.5") hail are possible. #KLBK

Friday Fair-Cast!

Tomorrow is the first full day of the South Plains Fair, and the weather looks fair-tastic! It will be a little warm, with highs peaking in the 90s. Be sure to stay cool, hydrated, and have fun! #KLBK #Lubbock #TXwx #LubWX #Fair #LubWX

A train was blown off its tracks on Tuesday night, September 17, 2024 near Muleshoe, TX. Winds were confirmed to have been at least 69 MPH, but were probably closer to 100 MPH where the damage occurred. #KLBK #Texas #SevereWeather #Storms #Damage

4:21 PM Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Weather Update

Strong storms are beginning to move into eastern New Mexico, where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect through 7 PM MDT this evening. #KLBK #TXwx #NMwx #SPwx #LubWX #Lubbock #Severe

Saturday 3:42 PM - Isolated showers are popping up in the western portions of the South Plains. Sever conditions are not expected with these storms. Isolated activity will continue through the evening and dissipate around sunset. We are not expecting to see that rain make it to Lubbock this evening. #KLBK #Lubbockwx #Txwx #NMwx

September 12, 2024 Drought Update

We saw some minor improvements in the #drought situation across portions of the #KLBK viewing area today! Portions of Gaines, Dawson, Borden, and Roosevelt counties saw drought conditions completely removed! We saw improvement in other areas as well. Thankfully, we did not see conditions worsen anywhere within the forecast area! Northeastern areas continue to see the driest conditions. #TXwx #NMwx #LubWX #Lubbock #SPwx

Three reasons this summer was not IT: 1) Triple digit temps felt every month 2) 73 out of 92 days without rain 3) 3rd hottest August in 110 years Watch the video or click this link if you want to dive deeper into the statistics: https://www.everythinglubbock.com/weather/a-recap-of-lubbocks-third-hottest-summer/ #KLBK #Lubbock #Lubbockwx #MeteorologicalSummer

3:35 PM Radar Update | September 6, 2024

3:35 PM Radar Update - Isolated showers and storms have increased in coverage. Movement is generally to the southwest ~15 MPH. Heaviest downpours will drop around 0.50" of rainfall! #KLBK #TXwx #NMwx #SPwx #LubWX #Lubbock

2:35 PM Radar Update - Isolated showers and storms are developing across the South Plains this afternoon. This activity will remain possible through sunset. Remember to head indoors when thunder roars! Locally heavy downpours are possible. #KLBK #TXwx #NMwx #SPwx #LubWX #Lubbock

MONDAY 10:28 PM CDT - Rain is clearing across the South Plains, but there is still a Flash Flood Warning in effect in parts of Borden and Scurry Counties. Even though there is no rain falling, water will still be running off and pooling in low lying areas. #KLBK #TXwx