Lubbock Weather Forecast: Scattered Storms Return Sunday Afternoon as 94°F Heat Lingers

LUBBOCK, TX — A stretch of hot, dry weather will continue across Lubbock through Saturday before scattered storm chances return Sunday afternoon, accompanied by highs in the mid-90s and rising humidity levels.

Heat Persists Through the Weekend

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has forecasted sunny skies and temperatures near 93°F on Saturday, followed by a high near 94°F on Sunday. Humidity will make conditions feel hotter, especially for outdoor activities during peak daylight hours.

South winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected to persist through the weekend, continuing to fuel both daytime heating and the return of storm potential by Sunday.

Storm Chances Build from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday

Storm development begins with a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, continuing overnight. Similar conditions are expected into Monday and Tuesday, with the most likely time for storms being late afternoon through evening hours.

While the storms are not expected to be widespread or severe, the possibility of gusty winds and lightning could lead to localized disruptions, especially during the evening commute hours on highways like US-84 and Loop 289.

Localized Downpours, Wind Risk and Travel Cautions

Forecasters are urging residents to monitor alerts closely and secure outdoor items ahead of any pop-up storms. Localized downpours could lead to slick roads, particularly during Monday evening’s drive home. Though no severe weather warnings are currently issued, temporary hazards remain possible.

Midweek Cooldown With Storms Tapering Off

By Wednesday, daytime highs will ease to around 92°F, and the storm probability drops back to 20%, followed by clearer conditions overnight. The forecast suggests that the storm system will move out by late week, leaving room for more widespread sunshine and highs in the upper 80s by Friday.

Five-Day Forecast Snapshot for Lubbock

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 93°F
• Sunday: High 94°F, 20% chance of storms in afternoon/evening
• Monday: High 94°F, 20% chance of storms after 1 p.m.
• Tuesday: High 94°F, 30% storm chance in afternoon, low near 70°F
• Wednesday: High 92°F, 20% storm chance, clearing overnight

Planning to be outdoors in Lubbock this weekend? Stay alert for afternoon storm risks and high heat. Keep checking ChicagoSuburbanFamily.com for daily weather updates and safety tips across Texas and beyond.