LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A couple of isolated storms may pop up this evening across the South Plains. The stronger storms may bring strong wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall. The chance of rain at your location, however, is slim. The heat returns tomorrow with a slightly greater storm chance late in the day.
Evening/Overnight Storm Outlook
A few isolated storms may develop Wednesday evening, though mainly west and south of Lubbock, along the dryline.
A few storms, possibly severe, are possible this evening in the KCBD/FOX34 area.(KCBD First Alert)
If storms do form, they could produce strong wind gusts and brief heavy rain, but overall activity is expected to diminish quickly after sunset.
Overnight low temperatures will be quite mild.(KCBD First Alert)
We expect calm conditions Thursday morning with low temperatures around seven to eight degrees above average for the time of year.
Severe Weather Possible
A cold front will push into the South Plains from the north Thursday afternoon and evening. It will bring a better chance for thunderstorms, some of them may become severe.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible late Thursday.(KCBD First Alert)
The strongest storms may be capable of damaging hail, wind gusts, and localized heavy rain.
Temperatures will peak near 100, give or take a few degrees.(KCBD First Alert)
For the area as a whole, it’s our hottest forecast of the year so far. Temperatures will peak near 100, give or take a few degrees.
Lubbock’s record high for June 11, Thursday, is 108°, on the date in 2021. The record for June 10, Wednesday, is 105°, on the date in 1917.
Brief Break
Friday will bring a slight and brief cooldown behind the late Thursday front. There is still a slim chance of rain.
Hot Again
Hot air returns Saturday. An area of high pressure will build back over Texas and temperatures will rebound into the mid- to upper 90s.
Lubbock may record its first 100-degree day of the year Thursday afternoon.(KCBD First Alert)
Some moisture, however, will remain trapped beneath this ridge, so there may be a stray storm or two in the area.
Rain Returns
Another cold front will move in from the northwest early next week, bringing renewed rain chances and cooler temperatures Sunday and Monday. This system will be more significant than Thursday’s (tomorrow) front.
A slim to slight chance of rain the next couple of days.(KCBD First Alert)
Watch for updates as we get closer.
On This Date
On this date in 1966, a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, struck the I-27 corridor in the afternoon and evening. Injuries and property damage were reported. Severe storms first impacted the eastern third of the city of Lubbock around 2:45 PM, when winds were measured at 86 mph with hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter. Nineteen people suffered minor injuries: 15 from flying debris in the windstorm and four from being hit by hailstones. In other areas hailstones up to the size of tennis balls were reported.
(Source: National Weather Service, Lubbock)
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