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Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 12:58PM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory for Lubbock and Lynn Counties, with temperatures around 105 degrees expected Saturday from noon to 8 PM CDT. That eight-hour window is the danger zone.
That eight-hour window is the danger zone. Heat at that level can push the body past what shade and a breeze can fix, and the NWS warns that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
For people running errands on 19th Street, catching a late afternoon game, or doing any kind of outdoor work, Saturday midday through evening is the stretch to take seriously. The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned space, staying out of direct sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors who may not have reliable cooling. If you have to be outside, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limit your time in the heat.
Lubbock summers are no stranger to triple digits, but 105 is on the higher end even for August on the South Plains, where concrete and asphalt hold heat well into the evening hours.
Common questions
What counties are under the Heat Advisory in Lubbock this weekend?
- The Heat Advisory covers Lubbock and Lynn Counties. The National Weather Service in Lubbock issued the alert for temperatures around 105 degrees, with the highest danger period running Saturday from noon to 8 PM CDT.
What should I do to stay safe during the Lubbock heat advisory Saturday?
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces during the noon to 8 PM window, drink plenty of fluids, wear lightweight loose-fitting clothing if you must go outside, and check on neighbors or relatives who may not have reliable cooling. Avoid direct sun during peak hours.
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