Quiet day in store for Caprock before weekend storm system arrives - KCBD

Recent rainfall has kept things cooler around the South Plains, and that trend holds through Thursday afternoon as moisture shifts west into eastern New Mexico. It won't last. Storm chances creep back in Friday evening near the New Mexico border, then spread out and get more widespread by Saturday afternoon.

Forecasters are flagging heavy rainfall as the main concern from Saturday into early next week, with the potential for localized flooding in spots around the region.

For anyone in Lubbock planning outdoor weekend plans, this is the window to get ahead of it. Yard work, errands, anything outside probably makes more sense Thursday or early Friday before the storm system rolls in. Once Saturday hits, the focus shifts from sunshine to standing water, especially in low-lying areas that tend to pool up fast when rain comes in heavy bursts.

Enjoy the calm while it lasts. By this time Saturday, Lubbock could be dealing with a very different kind of weather headache.