LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The next few days will bring a mix of summer heat and summer storms across West Texas and the South Plains. This evening there is a slight chance of spotty storms in the far northwestern KCBD/FOX34 viewing area. Saturday brings back the heat before better storm chances arrive Saturday night into Sunday.
Mild Night for Most
If you will be out and about early Friday evening, there’s a slight chance for a few spotty storms in the eastern part of our viewing area. You don’t necessarily need to change your plans, but keep an eye on the sky and the Interactive Radar in our KCBD weather app.
The late in the evening, mostly overnight, there’s a chance some storms now over New Mexico may drift across the northwestern viewing area (generally around the southwestern Panhandle).
High humidity will contribute to above average low temperatures Friday night into Saturday morning.(KCBD First Alert)
Conditions will be fairly quiet across most of the region overnight. In the elevated humidity, overnight lows will again run about five degrees above average for mid-June.
Summer Heat Returns
It is going to get hot tomorrow, Saturday. Temperatures will peak in the mid- to upper 90s. Humidity levels should be a little lower than the past several days so the heat may not be as oppressive. There will be more sunshine, however, so it still will feel like a scorcher if you are in the sun.
Summer heat returns! Highs Saturday are forecast about five degrees above average for the time of year.(KCBD First Alert)
If you have outdoor plans, Saturday looks pretty good overall. Remember to practice heat safety, including stay hydrated, schedule physical activity early in the day, and use and reapply sunscreen.
Winds will pick up from the south-southwest at times. A very slim chance for a late-day thunderstorm exists, but rain is unlikely at any given location.
Scattered Storms Return
A cold front will arrive in the northern viewing area by around sunset Saturday. In addition to cooling us down, storms and rain chances will ramp up. The most likely time for rain – off and on – is Saturday night into Sunday night. Currently the overall severe threat appears low, but some of these storms may produce heavy rainfall. Watch for updates to the forecast.
Chance of rain increases Saturday with showers likely at times through Sunday night.(KCBD First Alert)
We expect Sunday to be what we term unsettled, with off and on showers throughout the day. The rain, clouds, and northeasterly breeze behind the front, will result in a much cooler day. Relative to recent days and to Saturday.
But It Is June
Rain chances will dwindle Monday as high pressure and drier air returns. It will be very hot by the middle of next week. Lubbock and the area will take another run at triple-digit high temperatures. A very typical early summer pattern.
Temperatures dip following a cold front Saturday night. Enjoy, as the cool down will be brief.(KCBD First Alert)
Looking ahead, another cold front with rain chances could arrive late in the week.
On This Date
On this date in 2005, tornadoes were reported in Kent, Crosby, and Dickens Counties. The first two tornadoes were rated F0 over eastern Crosby and northwest Dickens Counties. Another tornado was sighted over rural areas of Kent County. This tornado, up to 3/4 of a mile wide, was rated an F2. A nearby portable DOW (Doppler on Wheels) radar unit measured wind speeds just over 200 mph.
(Source: National Weather Service, Lubbock)
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