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  Wet and Windy Today, Warmer Weather Ahead

  Light showers and a Wind Advisory are in effect for the central and southern South Plains today, but temperatures are expected to rise into the high 60s as the week progresses.

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  Texas, New Mexico Landmarks Among Top Travel Destinations

  A new poll from Barefoot Yachts Indonesia has revealed the most popular alternative landmarks in the United States, with several unique locations in Texas and New Mexico making the list.

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  Sunny Skies and Cooler Weather Ahead This Week

  The weather across the South Plains will remain quiet and calm, with mostly sunny skies on Veterans Day and into the rest of the week.

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  Cooler, Rainy Weather in Lubbock Before Sunny Weekend

  The South Plains can expect rain showers to linger and cooler temperatures this afternoon. A cold front will move through, bringing even chillier conditions tonight.

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  South Plains Expects Last Warm Week Before November

  The South Plains prepares for the final day of 90° temperatures, with strong southern winds elevating fire danger. Tonight, temperatures will drop into the 50s and 60s, and a cold front will bring cooler weather and increased rain chances in time for Halloween and as November arrives this Friday.

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  Severe Flooding in Roswell Leaves Hundreds Rescued, 2 Dead

  An overnight storm over the weekend has resulted in flash flooding with at least two fatalities and extensive rescue efforts in Roswell, New Mexico.

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  Isolated Showers Brings Sunny Week Ahead

  Today’s weather forecast indicates a possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms in the far southern Texas Panhandle and northern regions of the South Plains. Rain chances are expected to shift from west to east throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

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  Earthquake Rattles West Texas Early Thursday Morning

  The United States Geological Survey reported a 3.5-magnitude quake centered in Toytah, Texas, at around 6:00 a.m. this morning.

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  Fall Is Here: Lubbock Braces for Temperature Drop and Rain

  A cold front is expected to move through on Tuesday evening, bringing highs in the 60s by Wednesday. Cooler temperatures will continue, with rain likely from Friday through the weekend.

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  Comet Last Seen by Neanderthals Shines in Night Sky

  This Saturday, Oct. 12, sky-gazers will have a special opportunity to witness Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as it makes its closest approach to Earth, approximately 44 million miles away.

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  Is It Fall Yet? Toasty Columbus Day Weekend Ahead

  Another weekend of hot fall weather approaches the South Plains, bringing a great deal of sunshine.

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  Hurricane Milton Strengthens as It Heads Toward Florida

  Hurricane Milton quickly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and is expected to reach Category 5 status, raising severe concerns for Florida.

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