Thursday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs ranged from 99 to 106. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms were able to develop around mid-afternoon. All of the rain pretty much came to an end once we began to lose the daytime heating.

Friday and Saturday look to be very similar to today with highs at or above 100 across much of the area. This is due to the upper level high pressure ridge sitting over the state. A few stray showers and storms can't be ruled out when there is enough heat and moisture in place. Therefore, the chance for rain the next couple of days is slight.

A weak cold front should still make it into or close to the region by Sunday. It looks to remain stalled in the area through the middle of next week. The chance for rain Sunday through Wednesday is 20% to 30% with the best shot being on Monday and Tuesday. With the possiblity of rainfall and a little more cloud cover, highs look to be in the mid 90s.

Tropical Storm Debby continues to move west-northwestward through the Atlantic Ocean. According to the latest path projection from the National Hurricane Center, it looks to remain in the ocean and not threaten the U.S. at this time.

Tropical Depression Number 5 developed this afternoon. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center it is 455 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its maximum sustained winds are 35 mph with strengthening projected during the next 24 hours. When and if it strengthens to tropical storm status, its name will be Ernesto. The latest path projection has it off the western coast of Cuba by Tuesday. We will continue to keep you updated on this storm.

Have a fantastic Friday!