The Heat Is On

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

Well, that week or so of Spring sure was nice, wasn't it? Summer weather is returning to the Big Country in a big way over the next 7 to 10 days. In fact we are going to see some of the warmest weather we've seen for 2006. I expect to see at least one or two afternoons with highs in the low 90's this week!

The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The strong ridge of high pressure that will control our weather through the next 7 days or so looks to break down a bit by next Tuesday. A strong upper level low pressure system that is sitting off the coast of Calilfornia will move into the plains states and could bring enough energy our direction for a few thunderstorms next Tuesday.

For the rest of tonight expect decreasing clouds and breezy conditions. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 60s.

Thursday: Sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s.

Friday: More sunshine and more heat. Highs again in the upper 80s to near 90.

Saturday: Guess what? More sun. Upper 80s with a lot of folks reaching 90.

Sunday: Sunny again with highs a little cooler, only in the middle to upper 80s.

Monday: Sunny with highs in the upper 80s.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of thunderstorms with highs in the middle to upper 80s.