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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 3:24:21 am CDT

Mild conditions are expected heading into the evening through the overnight hours with lows dipping into the 60s and 70s under mostly clear skies. Tuesday will be similar to Monday, becoming hot and dry across much of the region. #lubwx #txwx
Mostly hot and dry conditions are expected through much of the week, an isolated storm cannot be ruled out Wednesday afternoon across the far southwestern Texas Panhandle, but confidence is low. Another chance for storms will exist late Friday.
Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Act fast by moving to a cooler area, loosening clothing, sipping cool water. Seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, dizziness, and becoming unconscious. Act fast by calling 911, moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing and removing extra layers, and cooling with water or ice. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.

 

 

 

Local Weather History For August 4th...
1999: After two bouts of flooding rains this summer, the city of Lubbock was dealt a third late this afternoon as a
stationary thunderstorm with heavy rain deluged the southwestern portion of the city. Many streets were closed and high
water from area playa lakes threatened a few homes mainly near Quaker and 48th Street.