Weather
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 11:59AM CDT until August 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory covering Lubbock, Crosby, Floyd, and Lynn counties, with temperatures expected to reach up to 109 degrees through Monday evening. The first advisory runs through 8 PM Sunday.
The first advisory runs through 8 PM Sunday. The second kicks in Monday at noon and holds until 8 PM. That is back-to-back days of dangerous heat with almost no overnight relief in between.
At 109 degrees, this is not just uncomfortable West Texas summer weather. Heat illness becomes a real risk, especially for anyone who works outside, people without reliable air conditioning, and older neighbors who may not feel the heat the same way younger folks do. NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned space, avoiding direct sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors who may be vulnerable.
If you know someone without AC or someone who lives alone and tends to tough it out, Sunday and Monday are the days to make a call or a visit.
Lubbock has recorded triple-digit summers before, but 109 degrees puts this stretch near the upper end of what the South Plains typically sees even in August.
Common questions
Which counties are under the Heat Advisory in the Lubbock area?
- The Heat Advisory covers Lubbock, Crosby, Floyd, and Lynn counties. It runs through 8 PM Sunday, then picks back up Monday at noon through 8 PM Monday evening, meaning two back-to-back days of dangerous heat with little overnight relief in between.
How hot is it supposed to get during the Lubbock Heat Advisory?
- Temperatures are expected to reach up to 109 degrees. At that level, heat illness is a real risk, especially for people who work outdoors, older residents, and anyone without reliable air conditioning in their home.
What does NWS recommend during the Lubbock Heat Advisory?
- The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned space, and avoiding direct sun. They also urge residents to check on neighbors and relatives, particularly older adults who may not recognize heat symptoms as quickly.
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