Severe Weather Still Possible This Weekend

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Sorry for the late update today. Clouds and rain kept temperatures from getting too warm here in the Big Country. Highs ranged from the mid 40s to low 60s. There was a severe thunderstorm this morning in Fisher County that dropped penny size hail near Roby.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue off and on tonight through Sunday night due to a stationary front near Interstate 10 and a trough to our west. The front will end up lifting to the north as a warm front late Saturday and into Sunday. Periodic upper level disturbances are expected over the next couple of days too. An upper level low should move near the Texas panhandle on Sunday and help move the dryline through our area by Sunday afternoon and evening. Some of the thunderstorms over the weekend have the potential to be severe. The main threat will be large hail. Damaging winds and even an isolated tornado can not be completely ruled out, but are not likely. We will keep things watched for you this weekend and let you know if any storms do become severe.

Highs this weekend will range from the mid 50s to mid 60s. The chances for rain have increased to 80% on Saturday and 60% on Sunday. Rainfall amounts could reach as high as 1 to 2 inches according to some models. Even though we are receiving some beneficial rain, don't forget that many of us are still under a burn ban. It is going to take more than the rainfall we receive this weekend to help us with our dry conditions.

A few lingering showers or thunderstorms are possible early Monday morning. A cold front will move through during the day and help clear things out. Windy conditions are expected on Monday, so the fire danger will likely be high again. Highs should reach the mid to upper 60s.

Have a wonderful weekend!