Monday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

The warming trend continued today as highs around the Big Country reached the mid 90s to 100. Dewpoints stayed in the 50s this afternoon so it wasn't too muggy or uncomfortable.

The upper level high pressure ridge that moved westward this weekend will begin building back into the Four Corners region. We should continue to see hot temperatures this week because of this. Highs are expected to be mainly in the upper 90s.

We will likely see highs back down a little bit into the mid 90s on Thursday and Friday due to more cloud cover and the possibility of rain. The reason for this is a weak low pressure system that is currently in the western Gulf of Mexico. If the center of the low can remain over water and the upper level winds become more favorable, then it may become a tropical depression. It does look like this tropical disturbance will move toward the Texas Gulf coast and into the eastern portions of the state. What we see from this low pressure system will depend on what track it takes. For now, I'm going with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the eastern and southeastern portions of the viewing area. We'll continue to keep you updated on this situation.

With the amount of afternoon heating that will be taking place and more moisture expected to be in the area this week, it is not out of the question for us to see a stray shower or thunderstorm any day this week.

Have a terrific Tuesday!