Tuesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Warmer temperatures returned today as the rain ended and the sun broke through the clouds again. Highs were mainly in the low 80s. Overall, we had some good rainfall over the Labor Day weekend with Abilene Regional Airport picking up 1.51." This puts us over half an inch in the bonus category for where we should be this time of year.

The next couple of days should be warm and comfortable. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s with dewpoints in the 50s.

By Friday skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. There is a slight chance for rain as a weak cold front will likely be approaching the area for the weekend.

It looks like you may need to take the rain gear with you this weekend to West Texas Fair and Rodeo. There is a 20% to 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs are expected to be in the mid 80s.

That 20% to 30% chance of rainfall will continue early next week with highs still in the mid 80s.

We have our sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Florence has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It is currently 895 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands so it is way out in the Atlantic Ocean. The latest path projection has it turning northward before reaching the east coast of the U.S., but that could change. We will continue to keep you updated on this storm.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!