KAMC’s Storm Team Meteorologist Alex O’Brien has the forecast for 1.17.19.
TODAY: Another warm and spring-like day is ahead! Temperatures will range between about 65-68 degrees in the South Plains today. The forecast for Lubbock is 67°. Winds will be light today from the west 5-10 mph with plenty of sunshine! Tonight will be mild down to 40 degrees under a partly cloudy sky.
TOMORROW: Friday will start nice again with above average temperatures in the mid 60s. The forecast high for Lubbock tomorrow is 65 degrees. The breezy conditions will return, with SW wind sustained 15-25 mph, gusting near 40 mph. Then overnight a cold front sweeps through the area. This front will have isolated areas of light rain transitioning to flurries, with little to no accumulation. Temperatures will quickly drop to the upepr 20s by Saturday morning.
THIS WEEKEND: Saturday will be a blustery day, with northerly winds 25-30 mph, gusting in the 40 mph range. Temperatures are trending slightly warmer, to the upper 40s by Saturday afternoon. Sunday will be seasonable, trending warmer in the mid 50s with sunshine.
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-Alex
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