Thursday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Sorry for the late update tonight. We had highs reach the upper 90s to a little over 100 once again today across the Big Country. Abilene Regional Airport recorded a high of 102 which makes it the hottest day of the year so far. No rain was even close to the viewing area tonight. It stayed well to our west and north.

The upper level high pressure that has remain in control over the area this week will continue to do so for at least the next seven days. Highs look to remain in the upper 90s to around 100. Our relative humidity values are expected to remain low in the afternoons. With breezy conditions likely through the end of the week, our fire danger will be elevated so please be very careful. It won't take much for a fire to get out of control like the one we saw today in Taylor county between View and Merkel.

As far as rain chances go for the next seven days, they look to be less than slight. With the amount of heat that is expected and just enough moisture hanging around, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be completely ruled out.

Continue to be careful if you are going to be out in the heat.

Have a fantastic Friday!