LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A stretch of summer heat highlights our South Plains weather the rest of this week. While a stray thunderstorm or two may pop up in the heat late each afternoon, most of the KCBD/FOX34 viewing area will stay dry through Friday afternoon.
Mild Night
Tonight into early Wednesday morning will be mostly clear and mild. Temperatures will settle into the 60s and 70s, with lows slightly below average for early July.
Another mild night (Tuesday night).(KCBD First Alert)
Light winds will shift from the south-southeast to the southwest by early morning. It’s a pleasant setup, though perhaps still a little warm for sleeping with the windows open.
More Heat
Wednesday will bring more of the hot pattern we’ve been experiencing. Highs will climb into the mid- to upper 90s on the Caprock (which includes Lubbock), with upper 90s to around 102 degrees in the Rolling Plains (the eastern KCBD viewing area).
Temperatures edge up, peaking nearly five degrees above seasonal averages.(KCBD First Alert)
Afternoon thunderstorms are expected to develop over and near the mountains of northern New Mexico, but conditions will not be favorable for these to drift eastward into the viewing area.
By Thursday, a small shift in the weather pattern, may allow some storms to move away from the mountains and toward the Panhandle and South Plains. The best chance for storms will be limited to our northwest counties, particularly Thursday evening.
It will be a very hot, with temperatures peaking about five degrees above average. That is, a degree or two higher than Wednesday afternoon.
Slight Rain Chance
Friday will be another scorcher. Highs again will be in the upper 90s to around 103 degrees.
More heat ahead!(KCBD First Alert)
Storms may progress farther east and south into the South Plains, mainly during the evening. The severe threat remains low, but a few storms could produce gusty winds and hail if they develop.
Weekend Outlook
Temperatures will moderate only slightly this weekend. Perhaps not enough for some people to even notice.
Rain chances increase slightly late Friday through the weekend.(KCBD First Alert)
A slight chance of storms, and therefore rain, will continue Saturday. Rain chances will increase a bit more Sunday. Afternoon and evening thunderstorm chances will continue at least through Monday.
Think Ahead
For those who will be outside, stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat. Keep an eye on afternoon storm chances — especially Thursday and Friday evenings in the northwestern portions of the viewing area. Storms can develop quickly in this heat, so stay weather aware.
Slight breeze Wednesday, quite breezy Thursday.(KCBD First Alert)
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On This Date
On this date in 1988, a supercell thunderstorm moved from Swisher County into Hale County with winds up to 60 mph at Finney and Edmonson. The winds destroyed a hangar and several trees were uprooted in Edmonson. Storage buildings on the west side of Plainview were later destroyed by this same storm.
As this southward-moving supercell moved into Lubbock County, significant flash flooding developed after up to six inches of rain inundated the area. Several vehicles along a stretch of Highway 84 between Shallowater and Roundup were swept off the road and one woman was found trapped in her car after four hours. Water had risen to her neck when rescue services discovered her. Also, a family of seven was trapped when their motor home was carried off the road. Nearly all rural roads were closed in western Lubbock County.
Similar rains and flooding struck Ropesville where water flowed into several homes and even City Hall.
(Source: National Weather Service, Lubbock)
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