Today brings highs in the 80s and gusty winds. Tomorrow stays nice and breezy, with afternoon temperatures well above normal for October. Then the week turns.
Tuesday stays warm and breezy, but thunderstorms could hit the South Plains by evening, and some could turn severe. The storms could stretch overnight into Wednesday. Hail and high winds are possible, and localized flooding is a threat too.
Cooler temperatures settle in Wednesday, and much colder air arrives by Friday and lasts through the weekend. Rain chances linger most of the week, which should hold daytime highs in the 70s. Friday afternoon should reach only the 60s, and nighttime lows should land in the mid to upper 40s.
For people in Lubbock, Tuesday evening is the one to watch. Anyone who has been riding out October in 80-degree weather will want a jacket by the weekend, especially after dark.