Tuesday Afternoon Discussion

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

Today sure turned out nice, just a little on the cool side. High temperatures struggled to reach the lower 50s areawide. More cool weather is on tap for the next couple of afternoons as well.

Tonight we will see a bit of an increase in cloud cover as the next system to affect us approaches. Overnight lows will flirt with the freezing point tonight as well. I expect most areas to stay at or above 32, but some areas will dip down to 30 to 31, especially South and East of Abilene. Brownwood will likely see a freeze. I would definately suggest leaving tender vegetation covered or brought inside tonight. Go ahead and bring the pets inside as well.

Wednesday clouds will continue to increase and with that high temperatures will remain only in the lower 50s.

Wednesday night the system bringing the cloud cover will pass to our North and pull a cold front through the Big Country. This "Pacific" front will not dramatically drop temperatures, but it will create enough lift for isolated showers Wednesday night. Temperatures will run in the lower 30s when the best chance for rain arrives, so, we could see isolated flurries or sleet with any showers that develop. I do not expect any accumulations though, so kids, you will still have school Thursday. Sorry...

Thursday afternoon we will see clouds decreasing and highs in the lower 50s once again.

Then by Friday into Tuesday, expect temperatures to climb from the low 60s Friday into the middle to upper 70s by Sunday and Monday.