Steve Divine

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The weather setup across the South Plains isn't changing anytime soon. Which means, of course, the hot temperatures will stick around through next week with very little day-to-day variation. The only slight chance for storms arrives Friday evening, but that activity will likely stay north of the Lubbock area.

The weather setup across the South Plains isn’t changing anytime soon. Which means, of course, the hot temperatures will stick around through next week with very little day-to-day variation.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains isn't getting a break from the summer grind anytime soon. Hot and dry conditions that dominated last week are sticking around through the middle of this week before a slight -- I want to make sure you noted that I said slight -- cooling trend takes over the weekend. A few scattered storms may pop up late in the week, but don't change your watering schedule just yet.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Spotty thunderstorms will continue to rumble over the western KCBD/FOX34 viewing area through about mid-evening. Then, most of the region will stay hot and dry through the weekend.

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.