Lubbock, Texas – October is starting more like midsummer, with highs climbing back into the low 90s by Thursday. Drivers along I-27 will face dry pavement and full sun during peak travel hours, a pattern that holds through the weekend. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and limit time outside during the afternoon as heat peaks.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, Tuesday begins with mostly cloudy skies and a morning low near 64 degrees. Skies clear quickly, and temperatures rise to the mid-80s under steady southwest winds. By Wednesday, highs reach 89 degrees with light breezes shifting south. Thursday pushes hotter, topping 91 degrees by mid-afternoon.
The persistent sunshine means fire danger remains a concern in rural areas, where dry grasses and gusty winds could spark rapid spread. Residents are advised to avoid burning and use caution with equipment near fields or roadways. Travel will stay clear across U.S. 84 and I-27, with no weather-related delays expected.
The stretch of unbroken sunshine continues Friday and Saturday, with highs steady near 90 and nighttime lows in the low 60s. Skies remain clear, giving the South Plains one of the warmest starts to October in recent years.
Conditions stay dry through early next week, with only minor cooling by Monday. Forecasters note no rain chances through at least October 6.
Five Day Forecast for Lubbock, Texas
- Tuesday: High 84, partly cloudy early, sunny later.
- Wednesday: High 89, sunny, calm winds.
- Thursday: High 91, hot and sunny.
- Friday: High 91, clear skies.
- Saturday: High 88, sunny, lows near 64.
