Monday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Much of the Big Country saw a pleasant day overall. There was a little bit of rainfall near Snyder, Roby, and Aspermont this morning that faded away by lunchtime. A few thunderstorms developed late this afternoon in the southern portions of the viewing area. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s despite a weak cold front making its way through the region.

There is a slight chance for more isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. Just enough moisture will be hanging around on Tuesday. Combine that with the heating of the day and outflow boundaries from earlier activity and you have all the ingredients needed for some rain.
Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 60s with highs tomorrow in the mid to upper 80s.

Wednesday and Thursday look to be the best days of the week to go to the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. Highs will still be in the mid to upper 80s, but drier air should have filtered in by then. This means it will feel more comfortable and not as muggy.

High temperatures should warm back up into the upper 80s to low 90s for Friday through early next week. With more moisture expected to return by then, stray showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out with the heating of the day. Also, the dryline may become active by Sunday causing some rain.

The center of Hurricane Florence moved just west of Bermuda today bringing lots of rainfall and very strong winds to the island. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center has Florence moving to the north-northeast at 16 mph with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. It is expected to stay out in the ocean at this time.

We have our seventh named storm of the season. Tropical Storm Gordon formed today. The latest advisory on this storm has its maximum sustained winds at 50 mph as it moves west-northwest at 9 mph. It is expected to stay out in the Atlantic Ocean while passing to the east of Bermuda by Friday.

Have a terrific Tuesday!