Lubbock Weather: Storms Bring Temporary Relief From Triple-Digit Heat
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — After a punishing streak of triple-digit heat, Lubbock and surrounding parts of west Texas and eastern New Mexico are finally getting a short-lived break — thanks to scattered storms and isolated downpours moving across the region this week.
According to KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley, overnight storms on Monday brought brief showers, lightning, and localized rainfall up to 1 inch in parts of the South Plains. While severe weather wasn’t expected, cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty winds remained concerns for late-night drivers and outdoor activity.
Tuesday’s Forecast: Hot, But Not Dangerous
High temperatures Tuesday are expected to top out around 94°F, with winds from the south-southwest at 10–15 MPH. Storms will once again be scattered across the region, particularly in the late afternoon through evening hours.
Residents are reminded to avoid flooded roads and seek shelter when thunder is heard. The strongest cells could produce wind gusts up to 60 MPH and hail around 1 inch in diameter, though widespread severe conditions are not forecast.
Midweek Outlook: Warm Again, But Below Records
While Lubbock will stay near its seasonal average of 94°F, the return of dry conditions by Thursday means triple digits may quickly return, particularly in eastern areas and off the Caprock. Wednesday’s highs will range from the upper 80s to mid 90s before soaring back into the low 100s by Thursday.
“Not everyone will see rainfall, but those that do could see quite a bit in a short amount of time,” Riley noted in his latest update.
Extended Forecast: Heat Returns with Limited Rain
Rain chances remain below 20% through the weekend and into early next week, with temperatures holding steady near the century mark. Morning lows will hover in the upper 60s to upper 70s, and winds are expected to persist out of the south at 10–20 MPH.
Riley adds that rural and eastern zones are most likely to see the highest heat readings during this stretch.
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