Hot Easter Weekend

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Mild temperatures ruled the area once again this morning. They were mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Another warm afternoon is on tap for us with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. We should see more clouds today, so it will be partly cloudy. Windy conditions look to return by this afternoon with winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph.

The upper level low that has been causing all of the wet weather in California will lift off toward the northeast. It will likely stay far enough to our north for us not to get any rain from it. However, it will be close enough to cause strong winds for tomorrow. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Mostly sunny skies are likely with highs reaching the low 90s. With hot temperatures, strong winds, and low relative humidity values expected, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect for most of the area for Saturday afternoon and evening. We all need to be careful and follow all the necessary precautions in order to prevent fires.

The dryline should move through the area over the weekend. I won't completely rule out a shower or thunderstorm firing up along this boundary. However, a strong cap should keep any rain from developing. I would say our chance of showers and storms this weekend is less than slight.

Easter Sunday and Monday look to be nice, but hot. We'll see mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s. If you are going out to any sunrise services on Sunday, it should be mild with temperatures in the low 60s.

A cold front is expected to arrive late on Tuesday, which will help bring highs back down to the low 80s for highs during the middle of the week. There is a slight chance of rain for Thursday. Keep your fingers crossed that we get to see that rain because we are still very dry. In fact, no rain has yet to be recorded at Abilene Regional Airport this month.

Have a fantastic Friday!