Lubbock, Texas – Strong storms with winds up to 70 mph and quarter-size hail could hit the Lubbock area by Sunday night, raising the risk of power outages, road hazards, and travel delays along major corridors like U.S. Route 84.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, thunderstorms are expected to develop late Sunday evening across the South Plains and Southern Texas Panhandle. The strongest cells may bring localized heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, particularly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday. Patchy fog may also reduce visibility during the early morning commute.
The primary storm threat zone includes Lubbock, Hockley, Lamb, and Crosby counties, with lingering thunderstorm chances into Tuesday night. While storm coverage will remain isolated, any strong cell could produce brief but hazardous conditions.
Safety Tips: Residents should secure outdoor objects, monitor weather alerts, and avoid travel during peak storm activity Monday night. Drivers should remain cautious on roads like Loop 289 and U.S. Route 84, especially if fog develops.
While much of Monday will be sunny with a high near 91°F, storms move in after dark. Tuesday holds a 20% chance of additional evening thunderstorms, followed by a stretch of hotter, drier conditions.
🔎 Extended Five-Day Forecast for Lubbock, TX (July 7–12):
- [Monday] – Mostly sunny, high 91°F. Storms possible after 10 p.m., low 70°F.
- [Tuesday] – Mostly sunny, high 90°F. 20% chance of storms at night, low 69°F.
- [Wednesday] – Sunny and hotter, high 92°F. Clear overnight, low 71°F.
- [Thursday] – Sunny and dry, high near 94°F. Slight breeze, low 72°F.
- [Friday] – Mostly sunny, high 93°F. Storms possible Friday night, low near 70°F.
Expect a mix of hot summer days and occasional late-night storms this week. More thunderstorm chances could return by the weekend.
