Wed Feb 19 10:20:00 UTC 2025: **Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Texas Panhandle and South Plains**
LUBBOCK, TX – A dangerous cold snap has prompted an Extreme Cold Warning for the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains, effective until Thursday noon. The KCBD/FOX34 viewing area is experiencing the coldest temperatures of the season so far, with wind chills expected to plummet as low as 12 degrees below zero.
The National Weather Service warns of dangerously cold wind chills through Thursday morning, posing a significant risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Residents are urged to dress warmly in layers, limit time spent outdoors, and monitor weather forecasts for updates.
Today’s high temperatures will be approximately 30 degrees below average, with wind chills ranging from single digits in the north to the teens and low twenties in southern areas. Overnight lows will be 25 degrees or more below average, with wind chills potentially reaching 10 degrees below zero in the north, five below zero in Lubbock, and zero in the southern areas.
The frigid conditions are expected to continue into Wednesday and Thursday morning, with highs significantly below average and dangerously low wind chills persisting. The weather service stresses the importance of taking precautions to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, especially during the coldest periods of the night and early morning. Temperatures are expected to begin moderating by the end of the week. For detailed local forecasts, residents are encouraged to visit kcbd.com/weather or use the KCBD Weather app.
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