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How to Avoid Hydroplaning in West Texas
Our West Texas rain, even a quick shower, can turn Loop 289 into an unexpected slip-n-slide. Lubbock's mid-July weather has been wild, with thunderstorms popping up and drenching everything from the Tech Terrace streets to the South Plains Mall parking lot.
Lubbock's mid-July weather has been wild, with thunderstorms popping up and drenching everything from the Tech Terrace streets to the South Plains Mall parking lot. This sudden deluge means drivers face slick conditions, especially on our wide-open roads. Hydroplaning
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