A very unusual mid-summer weather pattern has developed across the southern plains, over the past few days. A westward moving area of low pressure has moved into north Texas, and will continue it’s westward trek, towards the high plains of west Texas.
Very high moisture levels, in combination with the approaching storm system will cause periodic moderate to heavy rainfall over a large portion of Texas. Areas east of Lubbock will see the greatest rainfall amounts between Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon. Though, almost all of the area will receive beneficial rainfall before the system dissipates.
In Lubbock, early Monday morning rain will likely diminish before noon, leaving behind a relative ‘lull’ in storm activity during the afternoon. Then, another round of heavy rain and storms could affect the South Plains Monday evening, through Tuesday.
Widespread rainfall accumulations of 1-2 inches are expected over all of west Texas, with isolated totals over 4 inches across the Rolling Plains. Rain of this magnitude could lead to localized flooding. If you encounter high water while driving- turn around, don’t drown!
Graphic courtesy NWS Lubbock.
Other than the much-needed rainfall, temperatures will run 15-25 degrees below average Monday and Tuesday. In fact, both days could begin in the upper 50’s! These temperatures are very unusual, for this time of year.
Wreck ‘Em,
Cutter Martin
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