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Weather in Lubbock, Texas

06:16 PM

Now

97° F

Feels Like 93°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 20 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 2

Humidity 8 %

Today

Day 100°

Night 68°

Precipitation 2 %

Wind 17 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Lubbock Weather Forecast Updated

24 minutes ago

Last updated on May 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (May 16, 2025)

Day

90°

Night

64°

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

Precipitation

1 %

Air Quality in Lubbock

NOW

66 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 1.51 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 3.88 µg/m³

O₃ 0.059 ppm

NO₂ 0.2 ppb

SO₂ 0 ppb

CO 0.09 ppm

NH₃ 1.48 µg/m³

NO 0.05 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 1.51 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 3.88 µg/m³

O₃ – 115.97 µg/m³

NO₂ – 0.33 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.07 µg/m³

CO – 98.17 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.48 µg/m³

NO – 0.05 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Lubbock

Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:08PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

May 16, 12:08 PM → May 16, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CAPROCK AND MOST OF
THE ROLLING PLAINS...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE
CAPROCK AND ROLLING PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued for Monday. This Fire Weather
Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* Wind...For today: Southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Sunday: Southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Monday: Southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Humidity...For today and Sunday: As low as 5 percent. For
Monday: As low as 4 percent.

* Fuels...For today and Sunday: Critically dry. For Monday:
Critically dry to extremely dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.

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A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Updated: May 16, 5:52 PM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Future Possible

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 9:03PM CDT until May 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

May 16, 12:00 PM → May 16, 10:00 PM

* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Fuels...Critically dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.