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Lubbock could shatter its all-time heat record Monday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high of 105 degrees for the city and an Extreme Heat Warning already in effect for areas off the Caprock. The current record high for Lubbock sits at 104 degrees, set in 2024.
The current record high for Lubbock sits at 104 degrees, set in 2024. Childress faces an even more extreme threat, with a predicted high of 111 degrees against a record of 109 degrees set back in 1936. The National Weather Service has placed areas off the Caprock under an Extreme Heat Warning, where temperatures could reach up to 115 degrees.
For people on the Caprock, a Heat Advisory is in effect with highs potentially hitting 109 degrees. The dangerous heat is expected to persist through midweek, and forecasters are also flagging elevated fire conditions alongside the temperature extremes.
This is not a stay-outside-a-little-longer situation. Temperatures at these levels can become dangerous within minutes for people without access to air conditioning, and the fire risk adds another layer of concern across the South Plains. Monday is forecast to be the worst of it, but the heat does not let up quickly.
Childress has not seen a temperature of 111 degrees since Franklin Roosevelt's first term.
Common questions
What is the heat record Lubbock could break Monday?
- Lubbock's all-time high is 104 degrees, set in 2024. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 105 degrees for Monday, which would break that record. An Extreme Heat Warning is already in effect for areas off the Caprock, where temperatures could reach up to 115 degrees.
What is the difference between the Extreme Heat Warning and the Heat Advisory?
- The Extreme Heat Warning covers areas off the Caprock, where highs could reach up to 115 degrees. The Heat Advisory applies to people on the Caprock, where highs could hit 109 degrees. Both alerts signal dangerous conditions, but the Warning indicates the most severe risk.
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