Severe Storms Continue Over the High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are bubbling up once again across western Texas and New Mexico this evening, the latest in a series of late-April weather.
 
With warm and humid air remaining entrenched across the region, a few ripples of high-level energy will help ignite these thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours across portions of far eastern New Mexico and western Texas before moving eastward into north-central Texas and Oklahoma by tonight.

An Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms exists across a portion of the west Texas Panhandle into eastern New Mexico, with a Slight Risk, stretching from the Texas Big Bend to southwestern Oklahoma.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the Texas Panhandle and far eastern New Mexico, including Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas, and Clovis, N.M. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch extends into western Texas as well as southeastern New Mexico, and includes Carlsbad, N.M., and Pecos and Odessa, Texas.
 
Large and damaging hail will be the main threat from thunderstorms, though damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and an isolated tornado or two will also be possible.
 
A few stronger storms will remain possible in these areas later Saturday afternoon and evening, but overall, the threat for severe weather will diminish over the weekend.
 
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!”