NWS Promotes Lightning Safety Week

The National Weather Service (NWS) has designated June 23-29, 2013 as Lightning Awareness Week. This is an annual safety campaign designed to promote lightning awareness and safety. Each year, the National Weather Service, local Emergency Management Coordinators, and other local officials join together to recognize Lightning Safety Awareness Week.

DG’s 2007 Olton Tornado Chase

By Derrick Ginter, KTXT-FM As part of our Severe Weather Awareness Week, I’ve uploaded some of my storm-chase video to give you an idea of what it’s like.  This storm occurred on 21 April 2007 and formed near Littlefield, TX.  The funnel-cloud developed southwest of Olton, TX, passed south of town and continued east, then […]

1 Killed in Dust-Storm Pileup

LUBBOCK – High winds across the South Plains caused serious damage and injuries Wednesday afternoon.