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Lubbock, TX – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for large portions of western and central Texas, extending into southwestern Oklahoma, effective until 7 p.m. CDT Friday, October 24, 2025.
According to the NWS, isolated thunderstorms currently impacting southwest Texas are expected to increase in coverage and intensity as they move north and east through the afternoon. These storms may produce very large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter, damaging wind gusts reaching 80 mph, and a tornado or two…