LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A cold front has push through the area early Wednesday morning, bringing a significant shift in wind direction and a noticeable cool-down by afternoon.
Northerly winds have taken over as our cold front has passed through. These winds will be intense as a pressure gradient tightens between a high-pressure system near the Rockies and a low-pressure system to the south.
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the entire forecast area until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sustained winds are expected to reach up to 40 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph, with the strongest winds anticipated around noon.
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Temperatures will fall into the 60s as the cold front passes through. Winds will gradually diminish through the evening and become light and variable overnight into Thursday morning.
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Looking ahead
Conditions will warm back up Thursday a high-pressure system builds back into the region and brings strong winds with it. Highs are expected to reach the low 70s, with breezy southwest surface winds.
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Warm and dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend before a cool-down arrives early next week.
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