Stormy Weather Impacts Southern High Plains

Today’s severe storms will rumble across the southern High Plains this evening into tonight. 

The unsettled weather that plagued the southern half of the Plains yesterday will continue today as a moist and unstable airmass develops again. This will allow for strong to severe thunderstorms to erupt.

Today's severe weather appears to be more scattered in nature, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a Slight Risk across the central Appalachians and parts of the southern High Plains. The Southern Plains risk includes the possibility of large hail.

Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect for southeast New Mexico and west and west-central Texas. Cities include Carlsbad and Hobbs, N.M., and Midland, San Angelo, Lubbock, and Junction, Texas. 

Much of the U.S. will catch a break from severe storms on Tuesday, but some pockets of severe weather will still be possible in the eastern Mid-Atlantic, eastern Carolinas, and the southern Plains.

Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.

The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water, and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"