Jacob Riley

05/20/2026 - Here is a look at our top 5 rainfall totals through 5 PM CDT Wednesday are Brownfield, Slaton, Ralls, Post, and Graham! All locations saw between 0.25" and 0.50" of rainfall!

05/20/2026 - Across the Lubbock metro, we saw anywhere from a few hundredths to a few tenths of an inch of rainfall! Here is a look at how much we picked up on our Neighborhood Weather Network sensors. Officially, we picked up 0.07" at Preston Smith International Airport, making it the first day with measurable rain in for the month of May!

Here is a look at how rainfall totals stack up around the region as of 5 PM CDT Wednesday, May 20, 2026! Find out who finished in the Top 5, and when more rain is possible around the region here⛈

Rain Winding Down, More Possible Thursday LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Wednesday evening weather update for May 20, 2026. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Stray shower or storm. Low of 54°. Winds: SE 8-12 MPH.T…

05/19/2026 - Locally heavy downpours could lead to some areas of localized flash flooding on Wednesday, May 20, 2026! Ongoing drought conditions have made our soil rock hard, and will delay the rate at which water can be absorbed back into it. Locally heavy rainfall rates will lead to some flooding in typical trouble spots. The highest potential will remain just south of the forecast area.

05/19/2026 - Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase through the rest of this week. Unfortunately, not everyone is expected to cash in on this liquid gold. Those that do could see locally heavy downpours that could lead to some localized flooding! These percentages reflect the percentage of our 30-county forecast area that is likely to see measurable rainfall each day.

05/19/2026 - A level 1/5 marginal risk for severe storms has been issued for areas in dark green on the image below for Wednesday, May 20, 2026! Areas in the light green could see thunderstorms, but severe weather is not *likely*. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be possible with the strongest storms! Tornadoes are not likely. Timing for severe weather will be from 4 PM CDT through Midnight! Be sure to follow along for updates, and remain !

05/19/2026 - Our Wednesday will feature scattered showers and thunderstorms across the forecast area! The most widespread coverage is expected over eastern areas, with central and western areas likely seeing more isolated to scattered activity. Overall, at least 50% of the 30-County forecast area is expected to see measurable rainfall (≥0.01") on Wednesday, May 20, 2026!

05/18/2026 - A cold front will move into the region overnight, bringing in cooler air for the rest of the week! Showers and storms will move back into the region this week, resulting in locally heavy downpours for *some*! Check out the latest details in my forecast update.

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