Thursday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off mild this morning with temperatures mainly in the 40s to low 50s across the area. It will be a warm and windy day overall. Highs should reach the upper 70s to low 80s. The record high for this date at Abilene Regional Airport is 82 which was set in 2000, so we will be close to setting a new record. Winds will be strong from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts likely. With warm temperatures, windy conditions, and low relative humidity values expected, the entire viewing area is under a Red Flag Warning. We need to continue to be careful and take the necessary precautions to prevent fires. You may also want to postpone your trip to the lake since there is a Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Haskell, Jones, Nolan, and Taylor counties from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

A cold front still looks to arrive tonight. No rain is expected, but it will be cooler. Temperatures are will likely remain above average for this time of year. Highs on Friday and Saturday should be in the low to mid 60s.

Warm and windy conditions return for Sunday ahead of another cold front that should arrive Sunday night. The good news is that we may see some rain with this front beginning that night and lasting into Monday. Right now that chance is only 20%, but hopefully as we get closer to the event the chance will improve. I'm not expecting a lot of rain, but at this point something is better than nothing.

Have a terrific Thursday!