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Hot First Day of School with Isolated Thunderstorms Late Wednesday Evening

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Larry Rodriguez, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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A hot first day of school is expected in the Lubbock area. Temperatures are forecast to reach the lower to middle 100s on Wednesday. Breezy winds from the south are also anticipated. The high temperature for the day is expected to be around 102°, with a low of 75° at night. Further details on the weather forecast are available from KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez's Wednesday morning update.

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Category: schools · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: EverythingLubbock Local · Reading time: 1 min

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Hot First Day of School with Isolated Thunderstorms Late Wednesday Evening

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