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Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Larry Rodriguez, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · August 17, 2026 · 1 min read

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A weather update is available for the Lubbock area. Temperatures are expected to be high, with summer heat continuing across the region. The high temperature for the day is forecast to be 98°, with a low of 73° tonight.

Temperature variations are anticipated, with the upper 90s expected on the Caprock and lower 100s off the Caprock. Further details on the weather forecast, including wind conditions, are available from KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez's Monday morning update.

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Category: local · Published: August 17, 2026 · Source: EverythingLubbock Local · Reading time: 1 min

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