Thunderstorms to Start Friday, Mostly Dry by the Afternoon

The storms are expected to push out as the day goes on, leaving a mostly dry Friday afternoon across the area. Winds will be light, coming from the southeast at around 5 to 10 mph, so there won't be much relief from the heat once those clouds move on. The high is forecast to hit 96 degrees.

For people running errands, heading to a game, or working outside, the timing matters. Get the outdoor stuff done early, because the combination of leftover humidity and a 96-degree high will make the afternoon feel heavier than the thermometer reads. Tonight's low drops to 72, a warm evening but a manageable one.

Late August in Lubbock rarely gives much ground on heat, and this Friday is no exception, with overnight lows still sitting more than 20 degrees above what most people would call comfortable sleeping weather.