Today we are finally receiving a much needed break in the record 100F+ temps we have been having lately, if not the wind. The last couple of days were a real blow torch with not only high temps, but high winds and dust to go along with it. Temps today a good 10 degrees cooler than they have been, in the low 90sF, but winds are still up just enough to kick up a little dust.
The Lubbock, Texas area averages about 9 days each year over 100F degrees.
Greatest number of days in one month with Max Temp 100+ degrees
19 – June 1990
17 – July 1940
Most consecutive 100+ days
12 – June 23 – July 4 1980
11 – June 24 – July 4 1994
10 – June 10 – June 19 1924
Most consecutive 90+ days
81 – June 4 – August 23 1934
While we didn’t break any of the records there, it’s been plenty hot and the vegetation is really showing it!
This weekend may hold a storm or two on Saturday and even better chance Sunday, but with the upper air energy well to the north, I wouldn’t expect much more than a typical summertime storm. Could be good for some lightning however.
I am actually excited to get the chance to get out and do a little yard work without sweltering away. Those 100+ days, it’s still in the 90s after dark! At least now it’s cool enough in the mornings and evenings to get out and to something.
I realize for you northerners, low to mid 90s still seems awful hot, but it’s not all that bad out here on the edge of the desert.
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