Weather
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 12:18PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory for eastern portions of the South Plains through Sunday evening, with temperatures around 105 degrees expected both Saturday and Sunday. The advisory runs through 8 p.m.
The advisory runs through 8 p.m. Saturday, then kicks back in from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. That back-to-back stretch gives people here little overnight relief before the heat returns the next afternoon. The eastern South Plains takes the brunt of this one, though anyone spending time outdoors across the region should pay attention.
At 105 degrees, heat illness becomes a real risk fast, especially for people working outside, kids at practice, or anyone without reliable air conditioning. NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned space, keeping out of direct sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors who may be more vulnerable. Those are not suggestions to skim past.
That's the kind of number that turns a short walk to the car into something your body remembers for hours.
Common questions
How long does the Lubbock area heat advisory last?
- The Heat Advisory runs through 8 p.m. Saturday, then resumes from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. That back-to-back stretch means little overnight relief before the heat returns Sunday afternoon, making it a two-day risk for the eastern South Plains.
Who is most at risk during this heat advisory in Lubbock?
- People working outdoors, kids at athletic practice, and anyone without reliable air conditioning face the highest risk. At 105 degrees, heat illness can set in quickly. NWS recommends staying in air-conditioned spaces, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding direct sun.
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