LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) – Here is your updated forecast from the First Weather Warning Center KLBK:
(Valid: Friday, March 8)
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today:
Friday's weather is expected to be cloudy to cloudy, breezy, and cooler. There is a weak chance of rain showers in the morning and afternoon in some areas. High temperatures will range from the mid 40s to mid 50s. Winds will be northerly at 15-25 mph. The chance of rain is 20 percent.
Sunrise this morning is 7:06 AM CST.
Tonight:
The weather is expected to be cloudy in most areas and cold this evening and tonight. Lows will range from the mid 20s to mid 30s. Winds will be northerly, at a speed of 15 to 25 knots
Sunset this evening at 6:50 PM CST.
Saturday:
Weather is expected to be mostly sunny to sunny and cool Saturday across the Southern Plains and Rolling Plains. It will be breezy at times. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s. Winds will be northerly, at a speed of 10 to 20 knots.
Sunrise is 7:05 AM CST. Sunset is 6:51 PM CST.
Expanded forecast:
Scattered rain is expected on Friday in some areas across the southern plains and rolling plains. The opportunity remains for rain and thunderstorms to fall on Thursday in some areas.
High temperatures on Friday will be cooler and range from the mid 40s to mid 50s. Highs on Saturday will be in the mid to upper 50s. Highs on Sunday will be in the mid to upper 60s. Highs on Monday will be in the 70s to mid 70s. Highs on Tuesday will range from the mid to upper 70s. Highs on Wednesday will range from the mid 70s to mid 80s. The highest levels expected on Thursday…
Low temperatures on Saturday and Sunday range between the middle twenties and mid thirties. Monday's lows will range from the middle 30s to lower 40s. Lows Tuesday and Wednesday morning will range from the upper 30s to upper 40s. The lowest weather levels are expected on Thursday…
(Valid: Friday, March 78
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Time change on Sunday:
Are you ready to “go ahead” for one hour? Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 AM Central Time here in the South Plains and Rolling Plains.
Don't forget to put your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night or when you wake up on Sunday morning.
Lubbock Fire Rescue also recommends taking the time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to see if the batteries need changing.
It's also a good idea to check the batteries on NOAA's weather radio in addition to the spring severe weather season that is just around the corner.
If you're wondering, we'll be back on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
(Valid: Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 AM Central Time)
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Drought update:
There are still no notable changes in drought conditions across the Southern Plains and Rolling Plains, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) update released Thursday, March 7. A good portion of the Southern Plains and all of the Southern Plains and Rolling Plains remain classified as drought-free. Moderate drought (D1) conditions continue to be reported across parts of the south-northwest Plains. Meanwhile, abnormal drought (D0) continues to be reported across the northwest Southern Plains, far western Southern Plains, and parts of the southwestern Plains.
(As of Thursday, March 7)
Climate data for Lubbock Thursday 8 March:
Sunrise: 7:06 AM CST
Sunset: 6:50 PM CST
Normal High: 65 degrees
Normal low: 36 degrees
Record height: 87 degrees (1911/1918)
Low record: 12 degrees (1967)
First warning forecast for KLBK:
Today: Mostly cloudy to cloudy, more cold. Scattered rain showers in the morning until the afternoon. Highs range from the mid-40s to mid-50s. Northerly winds 15-25 knots per hour. The chance of rain is 20 percent.
Tonight: The weather will be mostly cloudy, breezy, and much colder. Lows range from the mid-20s to mid-30s. Northerly winds 15-25 knots per hour.
Saturday: Mostly sunny to sunny, light breeze at times, and still cold. Highs range from the mid to upper 50s. Northerly winds 10-20 knots per hour.
have a nice weekend!
Meteorologist Chris White
KLBK first weather warning
cwhited@klbk13.tv
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