Weather
"Cooler" Temperatures Expected Across the South and Rolling Plains, Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Evening
Lubbock gets a modest break from the heat Wednesday, with highs topping out in the upper 90s to lower 100s across the South and Rolling Plains, a few degrees below what the region has been grinding through. Northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph will help take the edge off during the afternoon, though 97 degrees is still 97 degrees, and anyone who has stood on a parking lot off Slide Road in August knows exactly what that feels like.
Northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph will help take the edge off during the afternoon, though 97 degrees is still 97 degrees, and anyone who has stood on a parking lot off Slide Road in August knows exactly what that feels like. Tonight's low drops to 70, which passes for comfortable this time of year.
The bigger story arrives after dark. Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday evening, so people here should keep an eye on conditions before heading out. A storm rolling across the South Plains can move fast, and the Depot District or any outdoor spot can go from fine to dicey in a short stretch.
For folks running errands, picking up kids, or heading to evening plans, the afternoon window looks manageable, but the evening is less certain. Staying flexible with outdoor plans makes sense.
August in Lubbock has averaged above 100 degrees for stretches in recent years, so a day where the forecast high is 97 technically counts as relief.
Common questions
How hot will it get in Lubbock on Wednesday?
- Highs will top out in the upper 90s to lower 100s across the South and Rolling Plains - a few degrees below what the region has been dealing with lately. Northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph will help take the edge off, and the overnight low drops to around 70.
Are thunderstorms coming to Lubbock Wednesday?
- Yes, thunderstorms are possible Wednesday evening across the South Plains. Storms here can move fast, so anyone heading out to the Depot District or any outdoor spot should keep a close eye on conditions before and during their evening plans.
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