Tuesday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We're starting off mild this morning, but by this afternoon it will be warm. Highs today should reach the low to mid 80s. That will be close to record heat. The record high for today at Abilene Regional Airport is 88 set back in 1904. The winds will lighten up a little bit, but still remain on the breezy side. Winds will be from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

The well above average temperatures continue tomorrow with new record highs likely to be set. Highs are expected to make it all the way up to the mid to upper 80s. The record high for tomorrow as I mentioned yesterday is 86 set back in 1899.

Enjoy these warm days because a cooling trend will begin on Thursday with the arrival of a cold front. Highs Thursday through Saturday will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Skies should be mostly cloudy. There is a 20% to 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period. Friday looks to be the best day for some rain. The reason we may see the precipitation is due to the subtropical jet stream setting up similar to how it was last week. A few disturbances look to pass us by Thursday through Saturday. We'll just have to wait and see.

Another cold front is expected to arrive late Saturday. This one looks to dry us out and continue the downward trend in temperatures for the end of the week and early next week. Highs Sunday and Monday should be in the 60s.

Have a terrific Tuesday!