Lubbock, Texas – Drivers and residents across Lubbock and the South Plains should brace for a stretch of severe thunderstorms beginning Wednesday and continuing through early next week. Afternoon storms may bring damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours that could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, the risk of thunderstorms—some reaching severe levels—will increase each afternoon from Wednesday through Monday. Counties including Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, Childress, and the greater Lubbock area remain under a daily threat, with the highest risks during peak heating hours.
Local roads could see sudden ponding or flash flooding, especially along U.S. Highway 84 and the Loop 289 corridor in Lubbock. Utility crews and emergency responders are on alert for possible outages and wind damage. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, avoid non-essential travel during storms, and have a backup way to receive weather alerts in case of power loss.
These storms follow a mostly dry start to spring, but conditions this week mirror similar severe weather patterns seen in April 2021. Spotter activation is not expected tonight, but officials caution that this could change if storms intensify later in the week.
Thunderstorm chances persist through Monday, with next updates likely as conditions evolve. Stay tuned for additional warnings or advisories.
5-Day Lubbock Forecast:
- Wednesday: High 81°F, 40% chance severe thunderstorms, windy.
- Thursday: High 82°F, 20–50% chance of T-storms, partly sunny.
- Friday: High 80°F, 30–40% chance T-storms.
- Saturday: High 75°F, 70% chance of thunderstorms.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F.
- Monday: 20% chance T-storms, high near 86°F.
