Rather typical July South Plains weather

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The overall weather features bringing our area the hot and, generally, dry weather will remain in place well into next week. The bottom line: Little day to day weather changes other than temperatures gradually climbing.

Today a few clouds but generally sunny, a slight breeze, and heat with highs slightly above... — Today a few clouds but generally sunny, a slight breeze, and heat with highs slightly above average for early July.(KCBD First Alert)

With that in mind, today will be a near repeat of yesterday. There will be a few clouds but generally sunny. There will be a slight breeze, generally ranging from about 5 to 15 mph. There will be heat, with highs mostly in the mid- to upper 90s.

Hotter days and warmer nights ahead. — Hotter days and warmer nights ahead.(KCBD First Alert)

There will be, however, one little change. Thunderstorms are expected this evening in the Panhandles. It is possible these storms may brush the northern viewing area. At this time, I do not expect a storm to make it to Lubbock.

Thunderstorms are expected this evening Thunderstorms in the Panhandle may brush the northern... — Thunderstorms are expected this evening Thunderstorms in the Panhandle may brush the northern viewing area the next few evenings.(KCBD First Alert)

There will be more of the same the next few days. Temperatures will peak near today’s levels, then upper 90s Friday and Saturday. Hotter days and warmer nights will follow. Highs around 100 degrees remain in my forecast from Sunday into the middle of next week.

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