Across various regions, warm weather conditions are expected to persist briefly before a significant cool down. In Lubbock, Texas, temperatures will reach the upper 90s before a cold front brings cooler weather next week. Central Illinois will experience warm temperatures in the mid-80s, with a cold front expected to bring showers and cooler temperatures by Sunday. In Northwest New Mexico, near-record highs will continue with dry and sunny conditions before temperatures eventually drop. Meanwhile, Hampton Roads will enjoy warm afternoons in the mid to upper 70s, but a larger cool down is anticipated next week. Additionally, the State Board of Education has set a new reading standard for third graders, requiring a score of 444 to advance to the fourth grade.