Wednesday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

After tying a record high of 88 yesterday, it looks like we will be setting a new record high today. The record for this date at Abilene Regional Airport is 86 set back in 1899. That 107 year old record should be shattered with highs in the low 90s. If you like these summer-like conditions, enjoy them because changes begin tonight.

The elevated fire danger will continue today due to hot temperatures, low relative humidity values, and breezy winds. Please remember to follow all the necessary precautions in order to prevent fires.

A cold front should arrive tonight. This will cool temperatures back down to the low 70s for highs on Thursday. This front looks to stall south of the area and hang around for a few days. Moisture will stream into the area from the Gulf of Mexico. We also look to get some Pacific Ocean moisture from the subtropical jetstream since it will be moving into the area. A few upper level disturbances are projected to move near the Big Country during the Thursday through Saturday time period. This, as well as the cold front, will act as the lifting mechanisms for this moisture causing some showers and thunderstorms. Right now, the chance for rain is 20% to 40%.

Another cold front is expected to arrive early on Sunday and reenforce the cooler air that will already be in the area. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. More disturbance may head our way late Sunday and early next week. This means that we could see more showers and thunderstorms. For now, I am only going with a slight chance of rain during that time period. We'll take whatever we can get from these rain possiblities over the next week because we need it.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!