Weather
Several days of rain chances kick off today as more seasonal weather moves in - fox34.com
Rain chances return to the South Plains starting Tuesday, with scattered showers and storms possible through the afternoon, evening and overnight hours as Lubbock heads into a stretch of more seasonal weather. Temperatures will still climb into the mid 90s Tuesday afternoon, but forecasters are watching for scattered storm activity across a good chunk of the region.
Temperatures will still climb into the mid 90s Tuesday afternoon, but forecasters are watching for scattered storm activity across a good chunk of the region. Overnight lows stay mild in the low 70s. Isolated to scattered showers should linger. Wednesday brings slightly less intense heat, though highs settle back into the mid 90s again, and rain chances taper off compared to Tuesday.
The shift marks a transition from the dry, scorching pattern that has gripped Lubbock for weeks. Neighbors across the South Plains, from Tech Terrace to the outskirts near Raintree, should expect a mix of sun, clouds and pop-up storms rather than the flat, relentless heat of late summer.
For most people here, that means keeping an eye on the sky before evening plans outdoors, especially if storms roll through during commute hours or events near the Depot District. Farmers and anyone watching soil moisture on the South Plains will welcome any rain that falls, even scattered amounts. Drivers should watch for slick roads if storms hit during the evening rush.
Fall is a week out, and Lubbock's weather already seems to be getting the memo before the calendar does.
Common questions
When will it rain in Lubbock this week?
- Rain chances start Tuesday afternoon across the South Plains, with scattered showers and storms possible through the evening and overnight hours. Wednesday brings a lighter chance of rain as the system tapers off, though the shift still signals a break from Lubbock's weeks-long dry, scorching pattern.
How hot will it be in Lubbock this week?
- Highs stay in the mid 90s both Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday feeling slightly less intense. Overnight lows Tuesday stay mild in the low 70s, so temperatures aren't dropping much despite the incoming rain chances across the South Plains.
Is the dry spell in Lubbock finally breaking?
- Yes, this marks a shift from the dry, scorching pattern that's gripped Lubbock for weeks. Scattered showers and storms return Tuesday and taper off Wednesday, giving areas from Tech Terrace to Raintree a mix of more seasonal weather.
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