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EXPLAINED: The storm that left Abilene in the dark
By Susana Harbert at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The day after the 4th of July, the atmosphere decided that it wanted to put on a show of its own, one of force. The morning started out much like any other warm and humid morning. Storms were expected on Sunday, since Friday afternoon, when the Storm Prediction Center...
Key takeaway Storms were expected on Sunday, since Friday afternoon, when the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an [...
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The day after the 4th of July, the atmosphere decided that it wanted to put on a show of its own, one of force. The morning started out much like any other warm and humid morning. Storms were expected on Sunday, since Friday afternoon, when the Storm Prediction Center...
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