Lubbock, Texas – After a dry and sweltering Friday with highs near 93°, a summer weather alert is in effect for Lubbock as strong thunderstorms threaten to disrupt weekend plans starting late Saturday. Drivers along US 62 and Loop 289 should prepare for possible road slicks, reduced visibility, and scattered lightning through Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, storm chances climb from 30% Friday night to a 70% likelihood Saturday night, with the most active period expected before 1 a.m. Sunday. Thunderstorms will be scattered but could include heavy downpours and gusty winds. The region will stay humid and unstable through Sunday evening, with daytime highs falling slightly into the mid-80s.
Saturday will begin mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 88° before storms begin developing after 1 p.m. Southeast winds around 10 mph will accompany the system. Sunday remains unsettled with another 40% chance of storms and lingering cloud cover, particularly for central Lubbock and neighboring counties.
Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel during peak storm hours, especially Saturday night. Make sure mobile alerts are turned on, and secure outdoor items that could blow away during gusts.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Lubbock (July 11–15):
- Friday: Sunny, hot — High: 93°F
- Saturday: 40% chance of PM storms — High: 88°F
- Sunday: 40% chance of storms — High: 85°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, slight storm chance — High: 87°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, isolated PM storms — High: 89°F
⚠️ Storm chances persist into next week, so keep an eye out for updated advisories from NWS Lubbock.
