OFFICIAL RANKING: The Best Places in Lubbock to Hide During a Haboob

If you've spent more than 5 minutes in Lubbock, you probably know what a haboob is. For anyone new to town, it's not a sex move or a fancy cocktail- it's a massive rolling wall of dust that all but swallows up the entire city.

Haboobs in Lubbock

Out here in West Texas, people don't ask if a haboob is coming; they ask themselves how close they'll be to home when it hits. You don't want to get caught in one of those bad boys.

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Where Do You Hide During a Haboob?

In the spirit of survival (and laughter), here's a totally official ranking of the best places to hunker down the next time a big ole haboob comes barreling through town.

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Everyone Loves Haboobs! (Or was it boobs?)

Haboobs are just another part of living in Lubbock. You either learn to respect them, or you get a mouthful of dirt. It's that simple. Whether you hunker down in a grocery store, knock on granny's door, or opt for an impromptu queso party with your neighbors, the truth is: haboobs add a little excitement to this boring old town. If the wind stops, so will the wild stories! Embrace it...or at least find a good spot to hide the next time one hits.

Keep scrolling for more silly Lubbock stuff in the galleries below, and watch out for those big, bad, dirty storms!