Brooklinn Rae
Meteorologist
Lubbock, Texas
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Brooklinn Rae is a May 2021 University of Kansas graduate with a degree in Atmospheric Science and a minor in journalism. She moved to Lubbock, TX following graduation.
Brooklinn’s love for weather began at an early age, where she would watch storms roll in on her deck growing up. The ever-changing weather of southeast Kansas grew her interest in the beauty and power of mother nature. Brooklinn is passionate about delivering the most accurate forecast and keeping viewers safe. When she is not at work you can find her at a coffee shop, watching a sunset, or playing with her dog, Finneas.
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Another very hot afternoon ahead of us with highs again in the upper 90s to lower 100s, but a front pushing through late this evening will bring the South Plains a shot at some rain and much cooler temperatures.
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Triple-digit heat expected across most of the South Plains this afternoon and again Saturday, but a cold front moving through Sunday will bring us a big drop in temps and a chance for rain.
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Sunday will be almost an exact replica of today with mostly dry and sunny conditions and above-average highs in the 90s.
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Very little change in the day to day forecast through the weekend and into next week. Temperatures topping out in the mid-90s with overnight lows in the 60s to 70s, and very slim afternoon rain chances.
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Much of the South Plains will see triple digit heat today and through the weekend, with little to no rain in sight.
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A cooler afternoon today thanks to a weak front that pushed through, but temperatures return to the 90s and even lower 100s by the weekend.
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Few could see a thunderstorm late tonight and again tomorrow, with the threat for large hail and damaging winds, but most of the South Plains will remain dry and warm.
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A very weak “cold” front moving through the South Plains will leave us about five degrees cooler Monday afternoon, but still a hot afternoon with highs in the 90s to lower 100s.
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Mostly dry and hot conditions return to the South Plains just in time for the weekend, with highs in the 90s both Saturday and Sunday.
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Some much needed rainfall across the South Plains this morning and another shot at storms this evening.
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The Storm Prediction Center has placed a portion of the KCBD viewing area under an enhanced (3/5) risk for severe weather with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and localized flooding our primary concern.
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Highs Monday mainly in the 90s; a high of 96 for Lubbock. An abundance of sunshine throughout the day and breezy winds from the southwest 15-20 mph.
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Another very hot afternoon ahead of us but today we are adding in strong winds across the KCBD viewing area. Sustained winds between 25-35 mph throughout the day with gusts upwards of 50 possible.
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A line of showers and storms beginning to develop along a dryline east of Lubbock have the potential to become severe, with damaging wind gusts up to 80 mph the main concern.
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Rain earlier this week brought a little relief to our current drought conditions, but a dry and hot near forecast brings the return of our fire danger.
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The cool air we felt today will be quickly replaced for the rest of the week with highs climbing into the triple digits for the holiday weekend.
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A few more afternoons of hot, dry conditions before a big drop in temperatures this weekend.
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Cooler temps to return this weekend but not before more triple-digit heat days.
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Scattered showers/storms favoring the northern portion of the KCBD viewing area will bring a threat for 70-80 mph wind gusts and golf ball sized hail.
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Temps about 10 degrees cooler Monday afternoon with a slim chance for an isolated shower/storm.
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The hot and dry conditions continue for Sunday but a total lunar eclipse will be something “cool” for us to see.
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Little to no rain chances in the next week with a return of heat and dry conditions.
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Monday will basically be a carbon copy of Sunday with windy conditions, summer-like heat, and sunny skies.
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A high of 102 degrees in Lubbock this afternoon broke the previous record of 100 degrees set in 2009. Similar heat expected Sunday with critical fire weather conditions in place.
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Record-breaking heat is in store for the South Plains this weekend along with widespread wildfire danger.
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The nice weather we saw today is soon to be replaced by hot, dry, and breezy/windy conditions for your Mother's day weekend.
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A weak cold front pushed through overnight leaving us a bit cooler for the weekend with highs in the 80s. Plenty of sunshine today but rain and severe storm chances increase Sunday afternoon.
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A Red Flag Warning is again in effect across the South Plains this afternoon, but cooler temps and some rain in the forecast for the weekend.
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No burn day today with a Red Flag Warning in effect for most of the South Plains with dry, breezy conditions expected.
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Most of us just dealing with clouds and breezy winds but some could see showers and storms late afternoon.
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Dry through the day today but a marginal risk for a severe storm for the northwester portion of our viewing area tomorrow afternoon.
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A cold front that moved through this weekend will keep our temperatures below average for the start of the workweek.
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A moderate risk for severe storms is possible for the southeastern portion of the KCBD viewing area Sunday.
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the South Plains today with strong winds, dry conditions in the forecast.
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Less heat, more wind in the forecast for Friday with severe weather potential in the afternoon.
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After a warm and dry Easter Sunday, some cooler weather is in the forecast to begin the week along with rain chances Tuesday.
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A cold front pushing through the South Plains early Saturday morning will leave us cooler to start the weekend, but temperatures rebounding into the 80s for Easter Sunday.
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A brief warm-up for your Friday afternoon with highs in the 80s and 90s followed by another cold front Saturday.
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Another Red Flag Warning is in effect across the entire South Plains as winds will remain breezy and dry conditions persist.
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A quiet, nice day today will be followed by stronger winds and a huge warm-up for the weekend.
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Clear and cold overnight tonight with a freeze in store for much of the area followed by a warm afternoon with lighter winds.
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Quiet weather we saw yesterday will be disturbed today by our next cold front. This front bringing us breezy winds and a slim chance for showers and storms mainly off of the Caprock.
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Our first weekend in April looks pleasant with highs in the 70s and 80s, plenty of sunshine, and lighter winds. But our next system will move in Sunday night bringing us a chance of severe storms to wrap-up the weekend.
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A Marginal (1 out of 5) chance for severe storms tomorrow afternoon/evening for the northeastern KCBD viewing area as a weak cold front pushes through bringing the area some showers.
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Changes for the workweek as our next system pushes in, bringing us strong winds, cooler temps, and the potential for severe weather.
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One more warm, quiet day before winds return to bring change for the workweek.
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Our warming trend continues through the weekend with highs in the 80s/90s and an abundance of sunshine.
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Above-average temps expected from now through the weekend with calmer winds and plenty of sunshine- the perfect mix for a spring weekend.
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With the start of spring comes changes in our weather as our next system pushes in Monday.