Lubbock, TX

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Last Map Update: Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 6:02:25 pm CDT

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Today: Red Flag Warning

Sunday: Fire Weather Watch

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Breezy, hot, and dry southwest winds will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions areawide. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 PM.

Breezy west winds Sunday morning will turn northeast by the afternoon at 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Combined with very dry air and more heat, critical fire weather conditions are possible.

Following an afternoon of record heat, temperatures will only drop into the 50s over much of the Caprock tonight. Off the Caprock, lows in the lower to middle 60s will be common tonight.

A cold front will move through the region Sunday afternoon, complete with breezy northerly winds and cooler air. However, ahead of the front, temperatures will still soar into the 90s, with a few triple digits found over the Rolling Plains and southern South Plains.

After a brief cool down on Monday, the heat will return for much of this coming week. Another cold front may arrive late-week, providing some relief.

Very warm to even hot temperatures are forecast Thursday through Saturday, with triple-digit temperatures possible in the Rolling Plains by the end of the week. Know the signs of heat illness!

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Local Weather History For March 21st...

1979: Two small tornadoes within 2.5 hours occurred within viewing range of Crosbyton this evening. Both remained over
open country causing no damage. The first tornado occurred 15 miles southwest of the city over an open field while the
second developed 15 miles southeast of town. Other widely scattered storms this evening produced hail up to golf ball size
resulting in minor property damage, particularly in the west and central portions of Lubbock.