Severe storms tore through the Lubbock region, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, damaging hail, and at least 20 tornadoes. The destructive system swept over 80 miles from New Mexico into Texas, knocking out power for more than 10,000 residents. Dramatic skies and storm damage were captured by locals as the weather barreled through. This outbreak was part of a broader wave of storms across the Southern Plains under tornado and severe thunderstorm watches.