Steve Divine

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock and the South Plains are locked into that typical August pattern we know all too well. Hot and, for the most part, dry. And not much change from one day to the next. Just recall the first half of the month and you pretty much have the forecast for the remainder of the month. Read on for the details.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains are locked into a relentless pattern that offers no relief from the heat. Expect another seven or more consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, and Hall counties until 11 PM CDT Tuesday.

The next few days will bring some welcome changes to the South Plains area. A brief window for rain and some relief from the triple-digit heat.

Published Aug. 31, 2026 at 11:35 PM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The next three to five days will bring more of the same hot and - mostly - dry weather the South Plains has been experiencing. Temperatures will continue running about ten degrees above average for early September. Spotty storms are likely the next few days, so there is a slight chance of rain.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains remains locked in a relentless hot and - mostly - dry pattern. There is a slight change this holiday weekend - it won't be quite as hot as recent days. It is, however, going to be a hot 3-day weekend. Even the pattern of a few afternoon and evening storms will evaporate.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The day or two will bring a brief but noticeable shake-up to our late summer weather pattern across the South Plains. We are tracking a hot and potentially record-setting Wednesday, followed by a slight dip in our afternoon temperatures and a short-lived chance for isolated to scattered showers and storms Thursday.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A weak cold front will bring a few storms to the South Plains this evening and overnight, and more widespread rain chances Thursday. After that, the all-to-familiar pattern will dry out and heat up our area significantly for Friday and the weekend.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A few storms and showers may linger through the evening, followed by a slight chance of a few stray storms Friday afternoon. Then the heat takes over for the weekend, climbing toward record territory Saturday.