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Last Map Update: Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 3:34:22 pm CDT

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Lubbock 5-Day Outlook

Hotter temperatures today will fuel a few afternoon thunderstorms over parts of the South Plains and far southern TX Panhandle, some of which could become severe. Highs will range from the lower 90s west to the upper 90s off the Caprock.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening over portions of the South Plains and far southern Texas Panhandle. Severe wind gusts up to 65 mph and hail to the size of quarters could occur.

Following a few evening storms, mild and slightly muggy conditions return tonight on steady southerly winds. Lows will fall into the 60s and 70s.

A potent upper-level disturbance will move over the region on Saturday, and will be accompanied by increasing chances for thunderstorms heading into the afternoon hours, especially across the Caprock Escarpment. Some storms may be severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and torrential rainfall.

A gradual cooling trend is expected to start heading into the weekend. Storm chances increase on Saturday for the Lubbock area, especially heading into the afternoon. Some storms may be severe on Saturday, with damaging winds as the primary hazard. Expect dry and sunny conditions otherwise through the end of the week and then again by early next week.

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Local Weather History For September 18th...

1965: This evening, Texas Tech football hosted their season opener against the Kansas Jayhawks. Early in the game, a
nuiscance rain developed followed by thunderstorms shortly before half time. By the third quarter, an full-blown deluge
was underway with torrential rain and lightning. Both teams soldiered on as lightning strafed the city and fans could
barely discern the players on the field. A tornado was reported in the vicinity of Ropesville earlier in the evening and
by late in the third quarter tornado sirens on campus were sounded. Unfortunately, most of the 35,000-plus fans were too
stubborn to seek shelter and the game continued until the beginning of the fourth quarter when Tech head coach J.T. King
conferred with coach Jack Mitchell of the Jayhawks and both agreed to call the game, which Tech led 26-7. Although
multiple tornadoes were reported by the public in the Lubbock area, none were officially confirmed. This game was also
noteworthy for being the debut of instant replay in college football. Texas Tech graduate Robert Walker used Ampex
technology to allow J.T. King to review plays the moment they concluded. The NCAA banned this application of instant
replay in 1967 because not all schools could afford the technology. Source: Joseph Yeager of scout.com.