Lubbock, Texas – Scorching temperatures near 98°F will grip Lubbock by Monday, July 21st, as summer heat intensifies ahead of a possible thunderstorm surge by nightfall. With the mercury climbing and storms on the horizon, West Texas residents should prepare for sudden evening downpours and gusty winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 8 p.m. Monday, potentially impacting areas along US-62 and surrounding roads. Monday’s daytime highs will push near 98°F under clear skies, with south winds between 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday and Wednesday continue the unstable trend. Each afternoon brings another 20% storm chance, particularly after 1 p.m., along with highs in the mid-90s. While the rain chances remain scattered, any storm could produce localized lightning or brief heavy rain. Commuters should watch for slick roads and reduced visibility, especially during the evening drive.
By Thursday and Friday, skies gradually clear but the heat sticks around. Expect daily highs from 95°F to 96°F, with warm, muggy nights staying near 71°F. No widespread severe weather is currently expected, but updates may follow if instability increases midweek.
⚠️ Safety Tip: Limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat, charge mobile devices in case of storm outages, and monitor official alerts via NWS and local emergency channels.
🌤️ Five-Day Weather Snapshot for Lubbock, TX
Monday, July 21 – Hot, high near 98°F. 20% chance of storms after 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22 – High of 94°F. 20% chance of p.m. thunderstorms.
Wednesday, July 23 – Mostly sunny, high near 90°F. 20% storm chance.
Thursday, July 24 – Mostly sunny, high of 95°F. Low storm risk overnight.
Friday, July 25 – Sunny and hot, high near 96°F.
More heat expected into Saturday, July 26, as dry conditions return and temperatures stay above seasonal averages.
