Weather
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 7:18AM CDT until August 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Heat Advisory for the South Plains and extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle, with temperatures expected to reach up to 109 degrees between noon and 8 p.m.
That kind of heat is no joke on the open plains, where shade is scarce and the sun hits pavement and rooftops without much to slow it down. The advisory covers a wide stretch of the region, meaning folks across Lubbock and the surrounding area are under the same dangerous conditions for most of the afternoon.
The NWS specifically flagged heat illness as the primary concern during these hours. Anyone working outside, walking long distances, or spending time without reliable air conditioning is at real risk. Kids, older adults, and people without access to cooling are the most vulnerable. If you have a neighbor who fits that description, check on them before the afternoon gets going.
Lubbock averages around 13 days per year with temperatures above 100 degrees, which makes a forecast of 109 a number that sits several degrees above even what a tough West Texas summer usually delivers.
Common questions
How hot is it supposed to get in Lubbock today?
- Temperatures in Lubbock and across the South Plains could reach up to 109 degrees between noon and 8 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory covering a wide stretch of the region, flagging heat illness as the primary concern during those peak afternoon hours.
Who is most at risk during the Lubbock heat advisory?
- The NWS specifically called out kids, older adults, and people without access to reliable air conditioning as the most vulnerable. Anyone working outside or walking long distances during the noon to 8 p.m. window is also at real risk of heat illness under these conditions.
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