Rain Chances Hang Around

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was another afternoon of scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Big Country. We did have one storm reach severe limits in Throckmorton county with penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. Highs today once again reached the upper 80s to low 90s despite mostly cloudy skies in most spots.

Our chance for rain is looking good tomorrow because of not one, but two lifting mechanisms. First, the upper level low that has been responsible for our rain the past couple of days will continue its slow track eastward. We could see some rain in the eastern portions of the area due to this feature. Second, a weak cold front is expected to move into the area and stall out. With dewpoints remaining well into the 60s there will be plenty of moisture in place. Instability shouldn't be a problem with afternoon highs expected to reach the upper 80s so there will likely be enough afternoon heating. Our chance for rain is 50%.

You'll need to keep the umbrella close by again on Thursday as our rain chance continues at 30%. Highs should be in the upper 80s with mostly cloudy skies.

A slight to 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms will be with us Friday through Sunday. Highs look to return back to the low 90s by the weekend.

An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the area early next week causing temperatures to rise into the mid 90s and end our rain chances.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!