Lubbock, TX –Scattered thunderstorms could develop over Lubbock by early Sunday afternoon, bringing lightning, brief downpours, and delays along U.S. Route 84. Temperatures are expected to hover in the mid-80s, but the unstable pattern marks a summer weather alert for West Texas travelers and residents.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms starting after 1 p.m. Sunday, with a 50% chance of storms continuing into Sunday night. Winds will shift southeast at 5 to 10 mph. A similar pattern repeats Monday, with isolated storms and highs again near 84°F.
While no widespread flooding or warnings are in place as of Saturday night, NWS notes that localized heavy rainfall and gusty winds are possible in stronger cells. Drivers along U.S. 84 and I-27 should remain alert to changing conditions, especially during peak travel hours Sunday evening and Monday afternoon.
By Tuesday, conditions dry out temporarily as partly sunny skies return and temperatures climb to 87°F. However, the unstable summer trend lingers through late week, with a 30–40% chance of afternoon storms Wednesday through Friday and highs near 90°F daily.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Lubbock, TX (July 13–17):
- Sunday: 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m.; high near 84°F
- Monday: 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m.; high near 84°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; high near 87°F
- Wednesday: 20–30% chance of storms after 1 p.m.; high near 90°F
- Thursday: 30% chance of storms; high near 90°F
