Near Record Heat for Second Day of September, Stray Showers Possible

That kind of heat this early in the month is no small thing. The forecast calls for a high of 98 degrees, with southwest winds running at 5 to 10 miles per hour, which won't do much to take the edge off. Tonight's low sits at 73, meaning there's no real relief after dark either.

For people here, that overnight number matters as much as the daytime peak. A low in the low 70s means homes and apartments hold heat through the night, air conditioners run harder, and anyone without reliable cooling faces real risk. Folks spending time outdoors, whether working, walking, or waiting on a bus, should plan around the hottest part of the afternoon.

There is a small catch in all of this: stray showers remain possible. That sounds like good news, but scattered storms in this kind of heat often bring lightning and gusty wind before they bring any meaningful cooling. Don't count on rain to break the temperature.

September in Lubbock has always had a stubborn streak, but back-to-back days flirting with triple digits right out of the gate is a reminder that summer doesn't read a calendar.