Lubbock, TX – Texas summer heat will hit hard Sunday, July 20, with Lubbock temperatures soaring to 100°F by mid-afternoon and little relief expected. Residents along US-84 and I-27 should prepare for high heat exposure and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, Sunday will be sunny and hot with southwest winds between 10 to 15 mph. No storms are expected, but heat-related risks increase through the afternoon. Hydrate frequently, check on elderly neighbors, and avoid leaving children or pets in vehicles.
The heat holds into Monday, with a high near 95°F and continued sunshine. Tuesday brings the first weather shift of the week, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms beginning Tuesday night, increasing slightly into Wednesday afternoon, when a second round of pop-up storms may impact travel or outdoor plans. Though not widespread, isolated lightning and gusty winds are possible.
By Thursday and Friday, skies clear again with highs climbing back into the mid-90s — keeping the week firmly under summer’s grip.
⚠️ Expect elevated UV levels and dry conditions throughout the week. Stay weather-aware and keep cooling options ready, especially if storms bring sudden outages midweek.
🌤️ Lubbock 5-Day Forecast | July 20–25:
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, high near 100°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 91°F; 20% chance of PM storms
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 92°F; 20% chance of storms after 1 p.m.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 96°F
