High Wind Warning Issued for South Plains and Southern Texas Panhandle with 65 MPH Gusts Expected

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.