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Fall outlook: Strengthening El Niño is taking charge of temperature and precipitation patterns - The Weather Channel
Get ready for a longer stretch of summer, Lubbock, because a strengthening El Nio means a warmer, drier fall is likely headed our way.
Forecasters expect higher-than-average temperatures and less rain across the South Plains. This affects our local landscape from city parks to cotton fields. This extended warmth could impact everything from backyard barbecues in Tech Terrace to the timing for planting winter crops out past Wolfforth.
For us, that means delaying pulling out light jackets. Don't expect to enjoy a fire pit on your patio until well into November. Your AC might stay on longer too, potentially stretching utility bills for many homes from Raintree to Plainview Highway. Outdoor activities, like tailgating for Red Raider games at Jones AT&T Stadium, will likely require more sunscreen than sweaters. Looks like we might just be celebrating Halloween in shorts and a t-shirt again this year.
Common questions
What kind of fall weather is Lubbock expecting?
- Lubbock is expecting a warmer, drier fall season this year. A strengthening El Nio weather pattern is predicted to bring higher-than-average temperatures and less rain from September through November, delaying typical cool fronts.
How will this weather affect Lubbock residents?
- This extended warm and dry weather means Lubbock residents will likely delay pulling out light jackets. It could also impact activities like backyard barbecues in Tech Terrace and the timing for planting winter crops out past Wolfforth.
When will Lubbock's usual cool fronts arrive?
- Lubbock's usual September cool fronts are expected to arrive later than normal this fall. The strengthening El Nio pattern is predicted to extend summer-like conditions, delaying the arrival of welcome chills until later in the season.
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