WEATHER EXTRA: Matador’s recovery and what you need to know for storm season

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The KCBD First Alert Weather Team is preparing you for severe weather season with our special broadcast “First Alert Weather Extra.”

Chief Meteorologist John Robison returns to Matador, to update you on the recovery and rebuild since last June’s tornado.

We also cover fire weather conditions, the damage straight-line wind can cause, how Texas Tech leads research on these storms, and what you need to know to be ready for storm season.

Watch the stories below:

Matador’s recovery from June 2023 deadly tornado

Difference between watch and warning

What are fire weather conditions?

Straight-line wind can cause damage similar to tornadoes

Common occurrence of isolated, high-impact storms

When Lubbock, South Plains typically sees severe weather

How to report severe weather

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