South Plains temp and rain trends

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - More heat is in store for the South Plains and West Texas, though a slight decline is in our forecast. Little chance of rain, unfortunately, also is in our forecast.

You may notice a few clouds from time to time, but today generally sunny and quite breezy, with a hot afternoon. Not quite as hot as yesterday, but close.

You may notice a few clouds from time to time, but today and tomorrow generally sunny and quite... — You may notice a few clouds from time to time, but today and tomorrow generally sunny and quite breezy, with hot afternoons. Not quite as hot as yesterday, but close.(KCBD First Alert)

Lubbock yesterday peaked at 99 degrees. My forecast for today is 97 degrees, which is about five degrees above the mid-June average.

Expect gusty winds again. Sustained speeds generally will range from 10 to 20 mph, though occasionally from about 15 to 25 mph.

Similar conditions return tomorrow. Other than a few clouds, Friday will be sunny, breezy, and hot. Highs again will be about five degrees above average.

Only minor changes are anticipated for the weekend. Temperatures will moderate a bit more, just a bit. A stray storm or two will be possible late each day. That said, your chance of a storm is slight, your chance of rain is slim (to none).

A little less heat, but still hot. A slight chance of a storm, but little chance of rain. — A little less heat, but still hot. A slight chance of a storm, but little chance of rain.(KCBD First Alert)

Saturday will be partly cloudy, a bit breezy, and hot. However, not as hot as the work week. Still, temperatures will peak in the mid-90s.

Sunday will be mostly sunny, breezy, and hot. Temperatures again will peak in the mid-90s.

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