Increasing Rain Chances in Lubbock Next Week

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After a pleasant Easter Sunday with a high of 69 degrees, the Lubbock, Texas area is set to see increasing rain chances throughout the upcoming week. While Tuesday and Wednesday will only have slight chances of showers, the rain potential is expected to ramp up on Thursday and continue into the weekend, with the best chances currently forecast for Friday and Saturday.

Why it matters

Lubbock and the surrounding region rely heavily on rainfall, especially during the spring months, to support the local agriculture and ranching industries. These increased rain chances could provide much-needed moisture to the area after a dry start to the year.

The details

The week will start off mild on Monday with mostly sunny skies, before a slight chance of showers and storms arrives on Tuesday. Wednesday will see a decrease in rain chances, but temperatures are expected to warm up, potentially reaching the 80s. By Thursday, the rain chances begin to increase, with the best opportunities for precipitation currently forecast for Friday and Saturday.

• The morning low on Easter Sunday was 38 degrees.
• Monday will feature mild temperatures and mostly sunny skies.
• Tuesday will bring a slight chance for showers and storms.
• Rain chances will decrease on Wednesday, but temperatures may reach the 80s.
• Rain chances begin to increase by Thursday and continue through the weekend.

What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the weather patterns and provide updated forecasts as the week progresses to give residents and businesses in the Lubbock area a better idea of the timing and intensity of the expected rainfall.