Wednesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Showers and thunderstorms developed over parts of the Big Country again today thanks to the remnants of a stationary front. Despite the rain and cloud cover that developed across the area we still managed to have highs in the upper 90s to 104.

The upper level high pressure ridge that has been around the region this week should take over Thursday through Saturday pretty much bringing an end to our rain chances. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out, but the chance is slight. We should still see partly cloudy skies the next three days and highs around 100.

It still looks like a weak cold front will be close to or possibly in the Big Country Sunday and then stall into early next week. This will help increase our rain chances to 20% for isolated showers and storms. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.

We have our fourth storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Debby is about 610 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands according to the latest statement from the National Hurricane Center. Its maximum sustained winds are 45 mph and some strengthening is possible over the next 24 hours. The storm will continue to make its way west-northwestward across the Atlantic Ocean through the end of the week. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.

Have a terrific Thursday!