NWS Lubbock

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 26, 2026 at 8:20:29 pm CDT

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Today: Excessive Rainfall Outlook

Through Sunset: Storm Chances

Tonight & Wednesday

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected across most of the Caprock and Rolling Plains through sunset. Heavy rainfall will accompany storms, with a low threat for severe weather. Total rainfall accumulations between 1-2 inches will be possible, with locally higher amounts, resulting in the potential for localized flash flooding.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the entire area through sunset. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized flash flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and low-lying roadways. The severe weather threat is low, but cannot be ruled out, with hail up to quarter size and damaging gusts up to 60 mph possible.

Rain will end later this evening, with mostly cloudy skies persisting overnight and lows in the 50s.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms persist into the weekend, with Friday seeing the highest chances.

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Local Weather History For May 26th...

1541: A diary from a priest accompanying Coronados exploration chronicled a fierce hailstorm this day believed by many
archeologists to have occurred at a campsite in Blanco Canyon south of Floydada where numerous artifacts were discovered.
"A tempest came up one afternoon with a very high wind and hail. The hail broke many tents and tattered many helmets