High Wind Warning Issued for South Plains and Southern Texas Panhandle with 65 MPH Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the South Plains and Rolling Plains, effective Sunday, March 15, with winds up to 45 mph and gusts reaching 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Plains and Southern Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Plains and Southern Texas Panhandle.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock, TX, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Texas. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the far southern Texas Panhandle, the South Plains, and the Rolling Plains. Specific counties included in the warning area are:
- Southern Panhandle: Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, and Childress.
- South Plains: Bailey, Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, and Garza.
- Rolling Plains: Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Kent, and Stonewall.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure all loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Exercise extreme caution if traveling, particularly those operating high-profile vehicles, as travel will be difficult.
- Be prepared for potential power outages and property damage from flying debris.
- Anticipate significant reductions in visibility due to blowing dust.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate as northwest winds transition to the north. Sustained wind speeds are forecast between 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. Additionally, widespread blowing dust is anticipated, which may result in significant visibility hazards for motorists.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 7:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 7:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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