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A Weather Aware Day has been issued for June 2, 2024, across the South Plains due to the potential for severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding. A Tornado Watch is in effect for multiple counties until 11 PM CDT. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the central and northern South Plains, including Lubbock and Plainview, with snow amounts of 2-6 inches expected, and some areas possibly receiving 8-10 inches. Rain will change to snow Saturday night through Sunday, with temperatures near or below freezing Sunday morning. Travel issues are anticipated, especially on elevated roadways and less traveled roads, and remaining snow and icy areas will persist through Monday morning. Lows on Monday will fall to the low 20s, but temperatures will warm up in the afternoon.
A winter storm is expected to hit the South Plains late Saturday, bringing cooler temperatures and showers that will gradually change to snow by mid-day Sunday. Snowfall amounts could reach four to eight inches in northern counties, with potential travel issues in the area. Lows are expected to dip to the low 20s on Monday morning before warming up to near 50.
Lubbock and the South Plains were hit by a severe thunderstorm that produced baseball-sized hail and damaging winds. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for various areas in Texas, including Lubbock. The storm caused street flooding and damage to property.
The National Weather Service in Lubbock issued severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings, and flash flood warnings for parts of eastern New Mexico and the South Plains. The entire area was placed under a Tornado Watch until 8:00 p.m. and a flood watch was issued until midnight. The risk of flash flooding was increasing, according to the NWS.