Friday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Many of us were lucky enough to see some rain today. Doppler estimated rainfall was mainly in the one tenth to half an inch range. The rain and mostly cloudy skies helped temperatures to be a little cooler around the Big Country. Highs today ranged from 91 to 98. It was definitely muggy as dewpoints were mainly in the 60s, but did reach the 70s early this afternoon.

The rain has come to an end across the viewing area. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out the rest of tonight, but chances are looking less than slight at this point.

The upper level high pressure ridge that has been in the western U.S. will build eastward through the weekend and early next week. This means that the sizzling heat will return as highs look to reach the upper 90s to a little over 100 during that time period. Rain chances look to be less than slight Saturday through Wednesday.

The ridge may weaken just enough on Thursday and Friday to allow for a weak cold front to move into the region. This could cool temperatures down into the mid 90s for highs. We look to have a slight chance of rain on these days as well. We'll continue to keep you updated on this next best chance of rain.

Have a super Saturday!