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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:34:41 am CDT

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Wednesday for portions of the far southern Texas Panhandle and Rolling Plains. High temperatures will be around 105 degrees in the advisory area. Stay hydrated and take breaks in air conditioning.
The heat holds tight and may fuel some late-day showers and storms for a lucky few through Friday.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For August 12th...
1971: Several units with the Brownfield Police Department and the Terry County Sheriffs Office observed a total of seven
funnel clouds early this afternoon; five of which became tornadoes over open farmland without causing any damage. One of
the tornadoes moved due west at about 20 mph and was about 100 feet wide and traveled about 2.5 miles. The other four
tornadoes were of similar size