Lubbock and surrounding areas in West Texas are on alert for strong to severe thunderstorms expected to develop on Wednesday afternoon, potentially impacting travel along Interstate 27 and U.S. Highway 84. The National Weather Service has warned that scattered thunderstorms could form across the South Plains and Rolling Plains regions. Some of these storms may become severe, bringing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail as big as a quarter.
Areas at Risk
The primary areas of concern for these storms include Lubbock, Lynn, Garza, Crosby, and other nearby counties. Residents in these regions should prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions, with the possibility of strong winds and hail. It’s important to secure outdoor furniture and objects that could be blown around by the gusty winds…