Lubbock, Texas – The South Plains will see a brief chance of thunderstorms Sunday night before a hot, dry week pushes highs well into the 90s.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs near 82. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Sunday evening, mainly before 10 p.m. Conditions then turn quiet overnight with lows around 64.
Monday begins the warmup, bringing sunshine and a high near 87. By Tuesday, highs rise into the low 90s under clear skies. The rest of the week will be dominated by hot afternoons and mild evenings, with highs peaking at 91 to 92 by midweek.
Drivers along U.S. 84, U.S. 62, and I-27 should watch for brief slick spots Sunday evening. However, no widespread severe weather is expected, and travel conditions will quickly improve by Monday morning.
NOAA’s extended precipitation outlook continues to show below-normal rainfall probabilities for West Texas, suggesting this short-lived storm chance could be the last for several days. Dry conditions may raise wildfire concerns in rural areas as afternoon temperatures climb.
Clear skies and hot afternoons will persist into next weekend, keeping Lubbock locked in a summerlike pattern despite the calendar edging toward fall.
Five Day Forecast for Lubbock, TX
- Monday: Sunny, high 87.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 92.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 91.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 91.
- Friday: Sunny, high 91.
