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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 4:36:32 am CDT

A pleasant Friday is expected in the Lubbock area with temperatures in the 80s under light northerly winds and clear skies.
A little warmer on Saturday with highs in the Lubbock area around 90 degrees under clear skies and light southerly breezes.
Warmer and dry conditions remain expected through the weekend. Saturday and Sunday will bring elevated to critical fire danger to the region, with windy conditions expected to develop on Sunday.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For April 24th...
1973: A tornado touched down in open country early this night eight miles northwest of Abernathy. This one-minute tornado
did no damage, however hail up to the size of golf balls damaged autos and roof tops from Abernathy southeast into Lubbock
and Crosby Counties. This hail also accumulated up to depths of six inches and severely damaged wheat crops. A total of
three funnel clouds were also sighted with this storm as it moved southeast and passed several miles to the north and
northeast of Lubbock.