The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 21 counties across Northwest Texas, including Lubbock, Hale, Hockley, Floyd, and Crosby counties.
According to the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for the southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and Rolling Plains on Tuesday due to dry, windy conditions, with fire risks at critical levels.
What began as a routine hunt for deer turned into a huge discovery when a hunter stumbled upon a rare mammoth tusk at the privately owned 02 Ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties in West Texas.
Elevated fire weather and strong winds are expected across the South Plains this week, with the worst conditions likely on Friday. A fire weather watch is in place for Wednesday afternoon, and winds could gust up to 55 mph by Friday, bringing blowing dust and dangerous conditions.
![A new plant species called the "Ovicula biradiata" or nickname "Wooly Devil" has been discovered at Big Bend National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/t5/public/2025-02/screenshot2025-02-25at90250am.jpeg?h=5a6db1d9&itok=rAXYgrlE "A new plant species called the "Ovicula biradiata" or nickname "Wooly Devil" has been discovered at Big Bend National Park")