{"id":255086,"date":"2026-04-18T01:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/255086\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T01:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:53:10","slug":"strong-cold-front-tonight-then-a-cooler-weekend-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/255086\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong cold front tonight, then a cooler weekend ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -A dramatic shift in the weather is underway across the South Plains as a cold front sets up to crash weekend temperatures. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Lows tonight\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25Z57ORBAFAHJOFTL6VCJJCIBY.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"548\" \/>Lows tonight(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Overnight lows will drop into the 40s with a few 30s in the northwest around Muleshoe, Friona, and Dimmitt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Tonight, a strong cold front will sweep south through the region, likely arriving in Lubbock around midnight. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Overnight cold front will bring a change in temperatures and gusty winds\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3NFDAACWSFAH7FO65QRFCGPQLU.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"542\" \/>Overnight cold front will bring a change in temperatures and gusty winds(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Behind it, winds will shift sharply out of the north and ramp up fast, with gusts strong enough to kick up areas of blowing dust. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Saturday morning, winds will ease but expect breezy northeast winds to stick around most of the day. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Saturday highs\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/P7JRW5ZZVNCQ3KPRR64U567KMU.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"548\" \/>Saturday highs(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Temperatures will be noticeably cooler compared to recent days, offering a bit of relief. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"A warming trend will resume next week\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IGQJPHEXY5GBZC3VZRGNSOVUYQ.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"548\" \/>A warming trend will resume next week(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">A freeze watch is currently in effect for parts of the area Sunday morning. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Next week expect a gradual return to warmer, more active conditions. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"7 Day Forecast\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/D5DMVSZY2JGZVKZML5UKVLYVBI.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"550\" \/>7 Day Forecast(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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