{"id":440052,"date":"2026-09-18T15:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/440052\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:00:19","slug":"quiet-day-in-store-for-caprock-before-weekend-storm-system-arrives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/440052\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet day in store for Caprock before weekend storm system arrives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; A calm Thursday is expected across the Caprock region as moisture shifts westward into eastern New Mexico, keeping the area dry through the afternoon. Temperatures will climb slightly warmer than Wednesday but remain below the heat seen earlier this week, thanks to recent rainfall that has continued to cool the region.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"KCBD\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/HNLKKNSQEVAEXLTZ7UOO7D4OPI.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"519\" \/>KCBD(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The forecast picture changes dramatically heading into the weekend. Storm chances return Friday evening near the New Mexico border before becoming more widespread Saturday afternoon. The primary concern will be heavy rainfall Saturday into early next week, which could lead to localized flooding in some areas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"KCBD\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRXA2ABVLVDUFCPBWF3PR4RH4M.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"549\" \/>KCBD(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Conditions will shift significantly as we head into the weekend. Moisture will continue to build Friday evening, with storm chances expanding across the forecast area Saturday afternoon through Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"KCBD\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/K7SBO2Q7CJGE7BKBP6K5GU5VPU.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"557\" \/>KCBD(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Temperatures will remain warm through the weekend before a cooldown arrives Monday, bringing more seasonable conditions to the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">What you need to know:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Caprock region will enjoy dry conditions through Thursday, making it a good day for outdoor plans. However, residents should monitor the forecast closely heading into Friday and Saturday, as the potential for heavy rain and localized flooding exists. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"KCBD\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PFAQGY3KZNC2NPR46IYD447MBA.PNG\" width=\"980\" height=\"544\" \/>KCBD(KCBD)<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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