NWS Lubbock

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 5:56:53 am CDT

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An extreme heat warning is in effect for the extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle. A heat advisory is in effect for the Rolling Plains and eastern portions of the South Plains from Noon until 8 PM Sunday.

Near record temperatures are expected Sunday afternoon.

After a day of record hot temperatures, very warm temperatures will persist during the overnight hours into Monday morning.

Very warm temperatures will continue this week. Slight chances of storms will exist each afternoon through Wednesday.

Stay safe as prolonged heat continues to impact the region. Make sure you stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and take frequent breaks in air conditioning.

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Local Weather History For August 23rd...

1969: An 18-minute tornado was observed by Lubbock Weather Bureau personnel early this afternoon about four miles
northwest of the Municipal Airport. No damage was reported. Another tornado occurred during the initial tornado; this time
in the Roundup community south of Anton where minor damage was dealt to crops and water removed from a playa lake.