Rain Chances Looking Good, Severe Weather Still Possible

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was another mild and dry day for us here in the Big Country despite a cold front moving through the area this morning. Highs reached the upper 60s to mid 70s. Cooler conditions and rain are possible through the end of the week.

The reasons for our chances for rain continue to be two-fold. First, the cold front that passed us by earlier today will stall down around the Interstate 10 corridor. Gulf of Mexico moisture will start overriding this front which will bring our dewpoints back up. With moisture in place and a lifting mechinism in the form of a front, showers and thunderstorms are possible. Second, a trough looks to build in the western portion of the country. An upper level low will form and send some upper level disturbances into the area before the low itself moves near the Texas panhandle on Sunday. Some of the thunderstorms we see over the next three days have the potential to be severe. The main threats will be large hail and damaging winds.

Mostly cloudy skies will rule for the rest of the week. Rain chances range from 40 to 60 percent for Friday through Sunday. Saturday looks to be the day with the best chance for rain. Highs will range from the upper 50s to mid 60s for the next three days.

Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday morning. A cold front is expected to arrive later in the day and clear things out for at least the first half of the week.

Have a terrific Thursday night and fantastic Friday!