From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The cold front we were expecting moved into through the area this morning. Temperatures were much cooler today with many communities not getting out of the 50s during the day. Breezy conditions accompanied the front as well.
Tonight could be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s. There is a freeze warning for Knox and Stonewall counties tonight, while Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties are under a Frost Advisory. This means you should definitely bring in or protect any plants that are outdoors. There is one factor that could keep our lows a little warmer and that is some clouds that are moving in from the west.
Cool, below average temperatures should remain for the rest of the work week. Highs for Wednesday through Friday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. Part of the reason we will stay cool is due to a situation we call overrunning. Warm air looks to ride over the colder air at the surface for the next few days. In these situations, we typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and a chance for precipitation. Here in the Big Country we will definitely have mostly cloudy skies. We could see some drizzle and light rain tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. The chance of rain is slight to 20%. With dry air at the surface, it will take some time to build enough moisture so that the rain can make it all the way to the ground. Rainfall amounts will likely be light.
Skies look to remain mostly cloudy with better rain chances this weekend and early next week. Highs should warm back into the 60s to near 70.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Happy Halloween !
Happy Halloween from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
Rain chances in the forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Warm Start, But A Cool End For The Week Ahead
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Halloween maybe chilly!
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
Friday, October 27, 2006
A Beautiful Weekend On Tap For Us
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had much cooler temperatures today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area late yesterday. Highs were in the mid 60s to low 70s. Windy conditions continued across the Big Country with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts near 40 mph.
Winds are expected to calm down through the night, but remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. With light winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass in place, we should see good radiational cooling. Lows will be in the low 40s with a few isolated low-lying areas possibly bottoming out in the upper 30s.
With high pressure in control over the area this weekend, it should be a beautiful one. Highs should be in the mid 70s to around 80 thanks to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest.
An upper level disturbance may move through the area on Monday. No rain is expected, but we should see more cloud cover. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.
A cold front looks to move through the area on Halloween. This will cool our highs back down to the upper 60s. Rain chances with the front look less than slight due to a lack of moisture.
Wednesday through next Friday look to be cool with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
We had much cooler temperatures today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area late yesterday. Highs were in the mid 60s to low 70s. Windy conditions continued across the Big Country with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts near 40 mph.
Winds are expected to calm down through the night, but remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. With light winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass in place, we should see good radiational cooling. Lows will be in the low 40s with a few isolated low-lying areas possibly bottoming out in the upper 30s.
With high pressure in control over the area this weekend, it should be a beautiful one. Highs should be in the mid 70s to around 80 thanks to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest.
An upper level disturbance may move through the area on Monday. No rain is expected, but we should see more cloud cover. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.
A cold front looks to move through the area on Halloween. This will cool our highs back down to the upper 60s. Rain chances with the front look less than slight due to a lack of moisture.
Wednesday through next Friday look to be cool with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Friday morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Temperatures have cooled off overnight from the cold front that moved through. Along with the cooler temperatures the wind have picked up with gusts nearing 30mph. Today we will continue to see the windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds are because we have a Low pressure system just to our Northeast along with a High situated around Colorado. Between these two pressure systems we have a very tight pressure gradient causing us to have increased winds. The Northwest winds will stay around until the afternoon and by evening should die down to 5 to 15 mph. Our temperatures will stay chillier today only reaching the upper 60’s for highs. We will see Sunny skies and into the overnight a starry night with lows in the mid 40’s.
The weekend is looking gorgeous with highs Saturday reaching just around Normal into the mid 70’s, with lighter winds and Sunny skies. Sunday we should continue to warm a few degrees with similar conditions. Through out the next week temperatures should continue into the 70’s with lows in the 50’s. Right now no rain is in the forecast.
Don’t forget Saturday night to change your clocks back before you head to sleep! We will go back to standard time at 2 am Sunday morning.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Temperatures have cooled off overnight from the cold front that moved through. Along with the cooler temperatures the wind have picked up with gusts nearing 30mph. Today we will continue to see the windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds are because we have a Low pressure system just to our Northeast along with a High situated around Colorado. Between these two pressure systems we have a very tight pressure gradient causing us to have increased winds. The Northwest winds will stay around until the afternoon and by evening should die down to 5 to 15 mph. Our temperatures will stay chillier today only reaching the upper 60’s for highs. We will see Sunny skies and into the overnight a starry night with lows in the mid 40’s.
The weekend is looking gorgeous with highs Saturday reaching just around Normal into the mid 70’s, with lighter winds and Sunny skies. Sunday we should continue to warm a few degrees with similar conditions. Through out the next week temperatures should continue into the 70’s with lows in the 50’s. Right now no rain is in the forecast.
Don’t forget Saturday night to change your clocks back before you head to sleep! We will go back to standard time at 2 am Sunday morning.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The warm and breezy conditions continued across much of the Big Country today. Changes are already taking place this evening as a cold front passes through the area. Drier air has moved in as dewpoints have dropped from the 60s this morning to the 20s and 30s this evening.
Cooler temperatures are expected tonight as lows should dip into the mid to upper 40s. It should be windy with winds from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With our area being caught between a strong low pressure system to the east and a high pressure close by to the northwest, windy conditions will remain tomorrow. Our winds will be 20 to 30 mph from the north-northwest. If you are going to be driving in a high profile vehicle, be careful on the highways.
Warmer temperatures return for the weekend with highs returning back to and a little above average for this time of year. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., so set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We will likely start next week off with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s. A cold front may move into the area late Tuesday into early Wednesday bringing our highs back down to the upper 60s to low 70s for the middle of next week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The warm and breezy conditions continued across much of the Big Country today. Changes are already taking place this evening as a cold front passes through the area. Drier air has moved in as dewpoints have dropped from the 60s this morning to the 20s and 30s this evening.
Cooler temperatures are expected tonight as lows should dip into the mid to upper 40s. It should be windy with winds from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With our area being caught between a strong low pressure system to the east and a high pressure close by to the northwest, windy conditions will remain tomorrow. Our winds will be 20 to 30 mph from the north-northwest. If you are going to be driving in a high profile vehicle, be careful on the highways.
Warmer temperatures return for the weekend with highs returning back to and a little above average for this time of year. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., so set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We will likely start next week off with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s. A cold front may move into the area late Tuesday into early Wednesday bringing our highs back down to the upper 60s to low 70s for the middle of next week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
With lots of clearing yesterday we were able to warm things up reaching the 80’s right here in Abilene. This morning a dryline will be driving through pushing the moisture that has been in place and replacing it with a very dry airmass. This will help us once again today to see warm temperatures reaching again into the high 70’s to lower 80’s with plenty of sunshine. The biggest problem today is that we could have some gusty winds, although not as strong as was forecasted yesterday there is still a High Wind Warning for Stonewall County which means they could see gusts up to 60 mph with sustained winds of 30-40 mph. Across the rest of the Big Country we could see winds from 15-30 mph sustained with gusts up to 35 mph.
Overnight we will begin to cool things off with our next approaching cold front that should arrive into the overnight to the early morning hours. Lows should stick into the high 40’s, with the winds still making it feel a little chillier. Tomorrow after the front has passed we will look at temperatures around 10 degrees below average with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. The winds will have shifted to the North helping bring in the cold air but should still stay strong with sustained winds around 20-30 mph.
After a couple cooler nights with lows in the mid 40’s Thursday through Saturday the weekend is looking gorgeous along with the beginning of next week. Temperatures sticking into the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s.
Don’t forget Saturday night we change those clocks back one hour at 2 am!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
With lots of clearing yesterday we were able to warm things up reaching the 80’s right here in Abilene. This morning a dryline will be driving through pushing the moisture that has been in place and replacing it with a very dry airmass. This will help us once again today to see warm temperatures reaching again into the high 70’s to lower 80’s with plenty of sunshine. The biggest problem today is that we could have some gusty winds, although not as strong as was forecasted yesterday there is still a High Wind Warning for Stonewall County which means they could see gusts up to 60 mph with sustained winds of 30-40 mph. Across the rest of the Big Country we could see winds from 15-30 mph sustained with gusts up to 35 mph.
Overnight we will begin to cool things off with our next approaching cold front that should arrive into the overnight to the early morning hours. Lows should stick into the high 40’s, with the winds still making it feel a little chillier. Tomorrow after the front has passed we will look at temperatures around 10 degrees below average with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. The winds will have shifted to the North helping bring in the cold air but should still stay strong with sustained winds around 20-30 mph.
After a couple cooler nights with lows in the mid 40’s Thursday through Saturday the weekend is looking gorgeous along with the beginning of next week. Temperatures sticking into the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s.
Don’t forget Saturday night we change those clocks back one hour at 2 am!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
Yesterday was a welcoming day for most of us with intermittent showers through out the day and into the evening hours. The rest of the day was clouded with cover making us only reach a high of 63 in Abilene. This morning we will continue to see showers as the moisture from Tropical Storm Paul and the Gulf is readily available. However the clouds should roll out by lunch hour allowing us only a lingering shower into the afternoon with clearing skies. This being said temperatures will vary from when the cloud cover clears. Temperatures should reach the lower to mid 70’s. If the cloud cover breaks earlier though we could even see some high 70’s to the Western part of the viewing area. This evening lows should stay mild in the lower 60’s with partly cloudy skies overnight.
Thursday should play out very interesting. Right now we have a high wind watch in effect for much of the viewing area including Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday. This is because we may have a strong Low pressure system move through as well as a very deep jet stream right over the Big Country, along with a very dry air mass. We will keep you posted with any updates to this adivisory. For now a cold should push through sometime in the afternoon to evening hours allowing temperatures to reach the upper 70’s before we hit the mid 40’s for lows after it passes.
Winds should lighten up Friday with Temeprarutures around the lower 70’s with again cooler temeperatures in the 40’s overnight. Saturday through Sunday we are looking at mid to lower 70’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s and Mostly Sunny skies. So far trick or treating looking dry!
Have a great day everyone!
Yesterday was a welcoming day for most of us with intermittent showers through out the day and into the evening hours. The rest of the day was clouded with cover making us only reach a high of 63 in Abilene. This morning we will continue to see showers as the moisture from Tropical Storm Paul and the Gulf is readily available. However the clouds should roll out by lunch hour allowing us only a lingering shower into the afternoon with clearing skies. This being said temperatures will vary from when the cloud cover clears. Temperatures should reach the lower to mid 70’s. If the cloud cover breaks earlier though we could even see some high 70’s to the Western part of the viewing area. This evening lows should stay mild in the lower 60’s with partly cloudy skies overnight.
Thursday should play out very interesting. Right now we have a high wind watch in effect for much of the viewing area including Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday. This is because we may have a strong Low pressure system move through as well as a very deep jet stream right over the Big Country, along with a very dry air mass. We will keep you posted with any updates to this adivisory. For now a cold should push through sometime in the afternoon to evening hours allowing temperatures to reach the upper 70’s before we hit the mid 40’s for lows after it passes.
Winds should lighten up Friday with Temeprarutures around the lower 70’s with again cooler temeperatures in the 40’s overnight. Saturday through Sunday we are looking at mid to lower 70’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s and Mostly Sunny skies. So far trick or treating looking dry!
Have a great day everyone!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cloudy skies throughout the day and rainfall this afternoon and evening have kept temperatures cooler today. Highs were in the low 60s across much of the viewing area.
Scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms will be off and on through the overnight hours and early tomorrow. The rain will end and the skies will begin clearing from west to east through the day on Wednesday. This means we will see a range of high temperatures across the Big Country. In the western portions of the area, highs should be in the upper 70s while in the east highs will likely be in the low 70s. If the clouds hold strong and there are no breaks in them, then we could be cooler than the expected highs. Breezy conditions should continue throughout the day Wednesday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area early on Thursday. This will bring us cooler temperatures with highs in the upper 60s. This front is part of a strong low pressure system that should remain to our north. Very strong winds are possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. There is a High Wind Watch that day for Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Winds should lighten up on Friday, but remain breezy. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs remaining in the upper 60s.
We should warm back into the mid 70s for highs this weekend and early next week. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning so set your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Cloudy skies throughout the day and rainfall this afternoon and evening have kept temperatures cooler today. Highs were in the low 60s across much of the viewing area.
Scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms will be off and on through the overnight hours and early tomorrow. The rain will end and the skies will begin clearing from west to east through the day on Wednesday. This means we will see a range of high temperatures across the Big Country. In the western portions of the area, highs should be in the upper 70s while in the east highs will likely be in the low 70s. If the clouds hold strong and there are no breaks in them, then we could be cooler than the expected highs. Breezy conditions should continue throughout the day Wednesday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area early on Thursday. This will bring us cooler temperatures with highs in the upper 60s. This front is part of a strong low pressure system that should remain to our north. Very strong winds are possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. There is a High Wind Watch that day for Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Winds should lighten up on Friday, but remain breezy. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs remaining in the upper 60s.
We should warm back into the mid 70s for highs this weekend and early next week. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning so set your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
After waking up to chilly temperatures the past few days, 50’s will seem warm! This morning we should see increasing clouds with temperatures in the lower 50’s. The best chance of rain today will be towards the afternoon to evening as temperatures increase to the 60’s by noon and into the lower 70’s for highs around the 5 o clock hour. With lots of moisture from the gulf and also from Hurricane Paul, an upper level low and a few disturbances rain chances will be expected today through tonight and into tomorrow morning. Over night we should see temperatures drop to the upper 50’s to lower 60’s with some gusty winds from the South.
Tomorrow the rain chances will continue through the morning with temperatures in the lower 60’s. Through the afternoon conditions should clear up to partly cloudy with highs into the mid 70’s with winds from SW around 15-20 mph and gusts up to 25mph. Our next cold front should push through sometime tomorrow evening into Thursday although it will not drive temperatures like we have seen with the last cold fronts. The biggest difference will be lows in the mid 40’s Thursday evening with highs Thursday into the lower 70’s with lots of wind!
Through the rest of the week temperatures should stay in the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s with Sunny skies.
Tomorrow the rain chances will continue through the morning with temperatures in the lower 60’s. Through the afternoon conditions should clear up to partly cloudy with highs into the mid 70’s with winds from SW around 15-20 mph and gusts up to 25mph. Our next cold front should push through sometime tomorrow evening into Thursday although it will not drive temperatures like we have seen with the last cold fronts. The biggest difference will be lows in the mid 40’s Thursday evening with highs Thursday into the lower 70’s with lots of wind!
Through the rest of the week temperatures should stay in the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s with Sunny skies.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. We did warm up quite nicely this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible tomorrow and Wednesday. Moisture is returning into the area. At the surface, it is from the Gulf of Mexico. In the mid and upper levels it is from the Pacific Ocean. Some of this moisture from the Pacific will be tropical in nature thanks to Hurricane Paul. It is expected to make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. The moisture is all that we should experience from it. An upper level low to our west in southern California that is helping push moisture into the area will also send some disturbances our way bringing us the chance for precipiation. The best shot at rain will be Tuesday night. For the next couple of days we can expect mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 70s. Wednesday they should reach the mid to upper 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday. This will dry us back out and cool our temperatures down a little bit. Highs look to be in the low 70s through the end of the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was another cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. We did warm up quite nicely this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible tomorrow and Wednesday. Moisture is returning into the area. At the surface, it is from the Gulf of Mexico. In the mid and upper levels it is from the Pacific Ocean. Some of this moisture from the Pacific will be tropical in nature thanks to Hurricane Paul. It is expected to make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. The moisture is all that we should experience from it. An upper level low to our west in southern California that is helping push moisture into the area will also send some disturbances our way bringing us the chance for precipiation. The best shot at rain will be Tuesday night. For the next couple of days we can expect mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 70s. Wednesday they should reach the mid to upper 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday. This will dry us back out and cool our temperatures down a little bit. Highs look to be in the low 70s through the end of the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Chance For Rain This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cold this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Overall, it was a cool and crisp day as highs were in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Expect the cold overnight lows to continue tonight as we bottom out in the mid 30s. Frost is possible overnight so there is a Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area from 1 a.m until 9 a.m. Monday morning. The counties not under this advisory are Knox, Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Scurry, and Mitchell. If you have any sensitive plants, they should be brought inside or covered for the night otherwise they could die. You will want to bring in the pets too since it will be cold.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow afternoon thanks to sunny skies and winds from the south. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday. The high pressure that has been in control of the area today will slide to the east allowing for moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to return at the surface. We will also get moisture in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere. A trough looks to set up west of us with an upper level low in southern California. This will push Pacific Ocean moisture our way. Most of this may be tropical in nature since Tropical Storm Paul will be around the Baja region of Mexico on Tuesday. The upper level low to our west should send a few disturbances our way and likely cause some showers and thunderstorms. Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A cold front should move through late Wednesday into early Thursday helping to dry us out and keep high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s Thursday and Friday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We started off cold this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Overall, it was a cool and crisp day as highs were in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Expect the cold overnight lows to continue tonight as we bottom out in the mid 30s. Frost is possible overnight so there is a Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area from 1 a.m until 9 a.m. Monday morning. The counties not under this advisory are Knox, Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Scurry, and Mitchell. If you have any sensitive plants, they should be brought inside or covered for the night otherwise they could die. You will want to bring in the pets too since it will be cold.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow afternoon thanks to sunny skies and winds from the south. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday. The high pressure that has been in control of the area today will slide to the east allowing for moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to return at the surface. We will also get moisture in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere. A trough looks to set up west of us with an upper level low in southern California. This will push Pacific Ocean moisture our way. Most of this may be tropical in nature since Tropical Storm Paul will be around the Baja region of Mexico on Tuesday. The upper level low to our west should send a few disturbances our way and likely cause some showers and thunderstorms. Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A cold front should move through late Wednesday into early Thursday helping to dry us out and keep high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s Thursday and Friday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…..
Temperatures stayed relatively warm today with the approaching cold front passing a little later than expected. We have stayed with lower 70’s across most the region and Sunny skies. Some more clouds should be rolling in but nothing extensive. We should see the winds continue to blow between 10-20 mph from the North and overnight temperatures are going to get chilly with the clear skies. We will see plenty of cooling tonight which will allow us to dip into the upper 30’s in some places with the rest of us staying in the lower 40’s.
Tomorrow we should warm up into the 60’s for highs with Mostly Sunny skies. In the Sun it will feel a bit warmer but we are still going to be about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Overnight will again be chilly with lows in the mid 40’s. In the middle of the work week we are going to see our next chance of rain Tuesday into Wednesday with available moisture and a disturbance moving in. Temperatures should stay below average for the most part next week with high in the lower 70’s and mid 50’s for lows.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Temperatures stayed relatively warm today with the approaching cold front passing a little later than expected. We have stayed with lower 70’s across most the region and Sunny skies. Some more clouds should be rolling in but nothing extensive. We should see the winds continue to blow between 10-20 mph from the North and overnight temperatures are going to get chilly with the clear skies. We will see plenty of cooling tonight which will allow us to dip into the upper 30’s in some places with the rest of us staying in the lower 40’s.
Tomorrow we should warm up into the 60’s for highs with Mostly Sunny skies. In the Sun it will feel a bit warmer but we are still going to be about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Overnight will again be chilly with lows in the mid 40’s. In the middle of the work week we are going to see our next chance of rain Tuesday into Wednesday with available moisture and a disturbance moving in. Temperatures should stay below average for the most part next week with high in the lower 70’s and mid 50’s for lows.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Cooler Weekend
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a gorgeous Friday, with Sunny skies and temperatures making it into the 70’s. We did have a little wind with some gusts as high as 30mph. We are going to stay with beautiful weather through the evening with lows making it down to the mid 50’s and with a starry night and clear skies. The winds will die down just a bit making it even more pleasant especially for all the football games.
Tomorrow we will be bringing in the next cold front arriving at the Big Country some time around early afternoon. This will mean we should reach our warmest temperatures of the day before the afternoon. With the cold front passing we should only make it to highs in the 60’s tomorrow with lows dipping into the lower 40’s. Cloud cover will increase as the front passes and should stick around through the night. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday should stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows getting back into the 50’s by the beginning of the work week. We should see Partly Cloudy skies all three days.
Tuesday is brining the next chance of rain with moisture available as the High pressure system moves off to the East. Right now a twenty percent chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should also increase towards middle of the week with highs in the mid 70’s. There is another chance for a cool down with another cold front by the end of the week.
Have a great weekend!
It was a gorgeous Friday, with Sunny skies and temperatures making it into the 70’s. We did have a little wind with some gusts as high as 30mph. We are going to stay with beautiful weather through the evening with lows making it down to the mid 50’s and with a starry night and clear skies. The winds will die down just a bit making it even more pleasant especially for all the football games.
Tomorrow we will be bringing in the next cold front arriving at the Big Country some time around early afternoon. This will mean we should reach our warmest temperatures of the day before the afternoon. With the cold front passing we should only make it to highs in the 60’s tomorrow with lows dipping into the lower 40’s. Cloud cover will increase as the front passes and should stick around through the night. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday should stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows getting back into the 50’s by the beginning of the work week. We should see Partly Cloudy skies all three days.
Tuesday is brining the next chance of rain with moisture available as the High pressure system moves off to the East. Right now a twenty percent chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should also increase towards middle of the week with highs in the mid 70’s. There is another chance for a cool down with another cold front by the end of the week.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Thursday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
When you headed to work this morning overcast skies were dominating with even some light rain. Temperatures were chilly only in the 40’s. However around 10 am we started to clear out and the rest of the day has warmed up nicely reaching the 60’s in most places, with a few upper 50’s. The sun has been shining brightly and it looks like it is going to continue to do that for at least the next two days. Tomorrow we should warm back up to slightly below average with temperatures staying in the low to mid 70’s. For all the football fans out there it looks like you are in for some good weather, you may need a blanket but temperatures should only cool down to the 50’s Friday night with light winds.
Out next Cold front will push through some time on Saturday. Depending on the exact time will depend on how much we can warm up to Saturday. Right now we are looking at highs in the low 70’s. After the front passes we should see some clouds rolling in along with the cooler temperatures for Sunday and into Monday, highs only in the low to mid 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s. Tuesday through Thursday highs should stay a little below average warming up into the low 70’s with lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
When you headed to work this morning overcast skies were dominating with even some light rain. Temperatures were chilly only in the 40’s. However around 10 am we started to clear out and the rest of the day has warmed up nicely reaching the 60’s in most places, with a few upper 50’s. The sun has been shining brightly and it looks like it is going to continue to do that for at least the next two days. Tomorrow we should warm back up to slightly below average with temperatures staying in the low to mid 70’s. For all the football fans out there it looks like you are in for some good weather, you may need a blanket but temperatures should only cool down to the 50’s Friday night with light winds.
Out next Cold front will push through some time on Saturday. Depending on the exact time will depend on how much we can warm up to Saturday. Right now we are looking at highs in the low 70’s. After the front passes we should see some clouds rolling in along with the cooler temperatures for Sunday and into Monday, highs only in the low to mid 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s. Tuesday through Thursday highs should stay a little below average warming up into the low 70’s with lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
A chilly Wednesday!
It feels like October is here outside. Temperatures have stayed chilly today because the cold front passed through the Big Country a little earlier than anticipated, making its way to Abilene just before noon. It brought with us lots of low clouds making it overcast across the Big Country. We even were recording mist at the Abilene Regional Airport in the afternoon. We will continue with a twenty percent chance of showers through the evening with a little moisture making it possible for an isolated shower. Temperatures will drop down to the mid 40’s overnight with winds from the North; you will definitely need a jacket if you will be stepping outdoors.
Tomorrow we are going to continue to be chilly only making it again in the 60’s for highs. However the cloud cover should roll out of here through the morning hours making it mostly sunny by the afternoon, so it may feel a little warmer. By Friday and Saturday we should make it to highs in the 70’s but Saturday we will again see the next cold front roll through brining that overnight low back down to the 40’s.
The beginning of the work week we should see highs only in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows just around 50.
Tomorrow we are going to continue to be chilly only making it again in the 60’s for highs. However the cloud cover should roll out of here through the morning hours making it mostly sunny by the afternoon, so it may feel a little warmer. By Friday and Saturday we should make it to highs in the 70’s but Saturday we will again see the next cold front roll through brining that overnight low back down to the 40’s.
The beginning of the work week we should see highs only in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows just around 50.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Summer joined us again today, with highs reaching into the 80’s and very sunny skies. I hope you got out to enjoy it because fall is again coming back tomorrow with the next cold front coming through.
Tonight we will stick with the mild overnight temperatures only reaching into the 50’s across the big country with another starry night. Tomorrow we will begin to feel the cool down with highs across the Big Country only making it into the 70’s. Tomorrow night we will see the biggest change with our lows dropping down in to the 40’s. Thursday we will only make it into the 60’s for highs and even chiller lows still in the 40’s. Because of the limited moisture around our area does not look good for the rain chances. The best chance would be towards the hill country.
After the front passes through we will begin to warm things up a bit getting back into the 70’s Friday into Saturday but that won’t last long because the second cold front will push through Saturday brining those lows again back to the 40’s and highs into the beginning of the work week back to the 60’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Summer joined us again today, with highs reaching into the 80’s and very sunny skies. I hope you got out to enjoy it because fall is again coming back tomorrow with the next cold front coming through.
Tonight we will stick with the mild overnight temperatures only reaching into the 50’s across the big country with another starry night. Tomorrow we will begin to feel the cool down with highs across the Big Country only making it into the 70’s. Tomorrow night we will see the biggest change with our lows dropping down in to the 40’s. Thursday we will only make it into the 60’s for highs and even chiller lows still in the 40’s. Because of the limited moisture around our area does not look good for the rain chances. The best chance would be towards the hill country.
After the front passes through we will begin to warm things up a bit getting back into the 70’s Friday into Saturday but that won’t last long because the second cold front will push through Saturday brining those lows again back to the 40’s and highs into the beginning of the work week back to the 60’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Monday Update!
Good Evening everyone from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a soggy weekend across the Big Country, some areas evening receiving near 5 inches of rain throughout the weekend! Here in Abilene we stayed around an inch. Now that the rain has pushed through and the work week is looking pretty dry. Overnight we will still have some clouds lingering and should reach the upper 50’s for lows. Tomorrow we are going to warm up very nicely, with Mostly Sunny skies and highs into the mid 80’s, a great day to get out for a game of golf or tennis, though the winds may be gusty at times.
Our temperatures will be cooling down into Wednesday as our next cold front is approaching we should reach highs into the upper 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s for overnight. There will be a slight chance for rain in our southeastern counties but not much around Abilene because of the limited moisture. Temperatures Thursday will stay chilly will highs only into the 60’s and lows in the 40’s.
The weekend is looking dry even though we will see another cold front approaching. Temperatures will stay below average with highs in the lower 70’s to upper 60’s and lows just around 50.
Have a great evening everyone!
It was a soggy weekend across the Big Country, some areas evening receiving near 5 inches of rain throughout the weekend! Here in Abilene we stayed around an inch. Now that the rain has pushed through and the work week is looking pretty dry. Overnight we will still have some clouds lingering and should reach the upper 50’s for lows. Tomorrow we are going to warm up very nicely, with Mostly Sunny skies and highs into the mid 80’s, a great day to get out for a game of golf or tennis, though the winds may be gusty at times.
Our temperatures will be cooling down into Wednesday as our next cold front is approaching we should reach highs into the upper 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s for overnight. There will be a slight chance for rain in our southeastern counties but not much around Abilene because of the limited moisture. Temperatures Thursday will stay chilly will highs only into the 60’s and lows in the 40’s.
The weekend is looking dry even though we will see another cold front approaching. Temperatures will stay below average with highs in the lower 70’s to upper 60’s and lows just around 50.
Have a great evening everyone!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Wet Weekend Ahead!
Good morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After an overcast morning to sunny afternoon we still reached temperatures into the 60's during the day even after the cold front passed, an almost 20 degree drop from highs the day before. The front was very distinctive and you could see the rolling clouds as it passed over. Overnight temperatures were the coldest we have seen this season mostly reaching into the 40's, a bit of a chill when you walk outside.
Temperatures going to warm up nicely today mainly reaching into the lower 70's across the big country. We will have partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will be a perfect night to get out and watch your favorite football team! We may see a shower or two after midnight with temperatures reaching from upper 50's to lower 60's.
This weekend you may want to pull out that best seller novel because it is not looking like a great one for your outdoor activities. It is going to be a rainy one, with lots of tropical moisture from the gulf and the pacific, a low pressure system and a few disturbances rain chances are around 50 % through out the whole weekend. Rain could be heavy at times, even causing flooding so please be careful if you will be out driving. Sunday looks like the best chance for thunderstorms. Temperatures will stick in the 70's for highs and 60's for lows not much of a temperature change between day and night because of the cloud cover we will have.
We will continue the rain chances through the beginning of the week with our next front pushing through wednesday. Temperatures will stick around lower 80's for highs and around 60 for lows. Chances will be slightly less tuesday night into wednesday until we can accurately see how much moisture we will have available but for right now looks like we should see some more fall like temperatures towards end of next week along with a cloudy, rainy one.
Enjoy the weekend even if it may be a soggy one!
After an overcast morning to sunny afternoon we still reached temperatures into the 60's during the day even after the cold front passed, an almost 20 degree drop from highs the day before. The front was very distinctive and you could see the rolling clouds as it passed over. Overnight temperatures were the coldest we have seen this season mostly reaching into the 40's, a bit of a chill when you walk outside.
Temperatures going to warm up nicely today mainly reaching into the lower 70's across the big country. We will have partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will be a perfect night to get out and watch your favorite football team! We may see a shower or two after midnight with temperatures reaching from upper 50's to lower 60's.
This weekend you may want to pull out that best seller novel because it is not looking like a great one for your outdoor activities. It is going to be a rainy one, with lots of tropical moisture from the gulf and the pacific, a low pressure system and a few disturbances rain chances are around 50 % through out the whole weekend. Rain could be heavy at times, even causing flooding so please be careful if you will be out driving. Sunday looks like the best chance for thunderstorms. Temperatures will stick in the 70's for highs and 60's for lows not much of a temperature change between day and night because of the cloud cover we will have.
We will continue the rain chances through the beginning of the week with our next front pushing through wednesday. Temperatures will stick around lower 80's for highs and around 60 for lows. Chances will be slightly less tuesday night into wednesday until we can accurately see how much moisture we will have available but for right now looks like we should see some more fall like temperatures towards end of next week along with a cloudy, rainy one.
Enjoy the weekend even if it may be a soggy one!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was much cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the Big Country. Highs today ranged from the upper 50s in the northern communities to the low 70s in the southern communties. Breezy conditions were experienced along and behind the front.
Tonight we may see our coldest temperatures since late March. Lows look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly clear skies.
Partly cloudy skies will likely return on Friday. Below average temperatures should continue with highs in the low 70s.
Beginning overnight Friday night and through Monday, there is a 40% to 60% chance of rain. The best shot will be Saturday night and into Sunday. There are several reasons why we will likely see some precipitation. First, the cold front that moved through the Big Country today will stall to our south and eventually lift back to the north as a warm front this weekend. Second, an upper level low to our west will send some disturbances in our direction. Combine these factors with plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico at the surface and the Pacific Ocean in the mid and upper levels of the atmostphere and you have the major ingredients needed for rain. The moisture from the Pacific will likely be tropical in nature due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia. This means there is a potential for heavy rain at times on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be in the 70s this weekend and Monday.
There should be a break from the rain on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s.
Another cold front may move into the area on Wednesday bringing us the chance for more rain and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was much cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the Big Country. Highs today ranged from the upper 50s in the northern communities to the low 70s in the southern communties. Breezy conditions were experienced along and behind the front.
Tonight we may see our coldest temperatures since late March. Lows look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly clear skies.
Partly cloudy skies will likely return on Friday. Below average temperatures should continue with highs in the low 70s.
Beginning overnight Friday night and through Monday, there is a 40% to 60% chance of rain. The best shot will be Saturday night and into Sunday. There are several reasons why we will likely see some precipitation. First, the cold front that moved through the Big Country today will stall to our south and eventually lift back to the north as a warm front this weekend. Second, an upper level low to our west will send some disturbances in our direction. Combine these factors with plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico at the surface and the Pacific Ocean in the mid and upper levels of the atmostphere and you have the major ingredients needed for rain. The moisture from the Pacific will likely be tropical in nature due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia. This means there is a potential for heavy rain at times on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be in the 70s this weekend and Monday.
There should be a break from the rain on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s.
Another cold front may move into the area on Wednesday bringing us the chance for more rain and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Summer returned for us yesterday reaching highs into the 80’s with mostly sunny skies. You may not need that winter jacket today but probably at least a sweater or sweatshirt! Fall will be knocking at our door today when we only get into the 60’s in most areas. A strong cold front bringing the cool Canadian air has dominated over half of the country even bringing snow and wind chills in the teens to Wisconsin and my old stomping grounds Michigan. The front is a little slower than originally forecasted but will still make it through our Northern counties through the morning and through our southern counties into the early afternoon. The cold front will cross through Abilene around 10 am and through Comanche around 1pm. The Southern counties could even make it into the 70’s before it passes them bringing there temperatures back into the 60’s. With a little extra moisture in the area they have a slight chance for a shower today.We will make it into the 60’s today and getting down to the 40’s overnight in most areas. With the cooler wind from the North blowing at up to 20 mph in some places it could feel a bit chilly even in the afternoon sun. We will have partly cloudy skies with no rain chances for the next two days.
Tomorrow will warm up a little more with Partly Cloudy skies making it into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s for highs with overnight lows in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
The next big change will arrive around Saturday night with our next Low brining us next best possibility of rain and disturbances Saturday night through Tuesday. Temperatures will stay around average through the weekend and into early next week with highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
Summer returned for us yesterday reaching highs into the 80’s with mostly sunny skies. You may not need that winter jacket today but probably at least a sweater or sweatshirt! Fall will be knocking at our door today when we only get into the 60’s in most areas. A strong cold front bringing the cool Canadian air has dominated over half of the country even bringing snow and wind chills in the teens to Wisconsin and my old stomping grounds Michigan. The front is a little slower than originally forecasted but will still make it through our Northern counties through the morning and through our southern counties into the early afternoon. The cold front will cross through Abilene around 10 am and through Comanche around 1pm. The Southern counties could even make it into the 70’s before it passes them bringing there temperatures back into the 60’s. With a little extra moisture in the area they have a slight chance for a shower today.We will make it into the 60’s today and getting down to the 40’s overnight in most areas. With the cooler wind from the North blowing at up to 20 mph in some places it could feel a bit chilly even in the afternoon sun. We will have partly cloudy skies with no rain chances for the next two days.
Tomorrow will warm up a little more with Partly Cloudy skies making it into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s for highs with overnight lows in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
The next big change will arrive around Saturday night with our next Low brining us next best possibility of rain and disturbances Saturday night through Tuesday. Temperatures will stay around average through the weekend and into early next week with highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a beautiful day here in the Big Country. Warm temperatures returned with highs in the 80s this afternoon. It was a little breezy with winds from the west-southwest.
Much cooler temperatures are on tap for us tomorrow as a cold front moves through the area early in the day. Skies should be partly cloudy and there is a slight chance of an isolated shower with the passage of the front. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 60s. Lows tomorrow night look to be in the low 40s.
There should be a warming trend Friday and into the weekend with temperatures mainly in the 70s. Beginning Friday night through Tuesday there is a 20% to 30% chance of rain. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to an upper level low to our west. It will send out distrubances before the low itself gets close to us Sunday and into Monday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It was a beautiful day here in the Big Country. Warm temperatures returned with highs in the 80s this afternoon. It was a little breezy with winds from the west-southwest.
Much cooler temperatures are on tap for us tomorrow as a cold front moves through the area early in the day. Skies should be partly cloudy and there is a slight chance of an isolated shower with the passage of the front. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 60s. Lows tomorrow night look to be in the low 40s.
There should be a warming trend Friday and into the weekend with temperatures mainly in the 70s. Beginning Friday night through Tuesday there is a 20% to 30% chance of rain. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to an upper level low to our west. It will send out distrubances before the low itself gets close to us Sunday and into Monday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a Soggy beginning yesterday morning we will start out with mostly clear skies this morning although it is chilly outside with temperatures in the 50’s. We are going to warm up very nicely and today should be the warmest day we have seen all week with most of the Big Country reaching into the lower 80’s with Mostly Sunny Skies. Tonight the strongest cold front of the season temperature wise will push through bringing with it some chilly Canadian air and could also bring with it a 20 degree temperature difference in highs from today into tomorrow. Highs could only remain in the 50’s in some places and dip into the 60’s in others. With Gusty winds, it is going to feel chilly outside! We should see some more clouds tomorrow and a slight chance for some rain showers, mainly to the south. Bring out the gloves and hat for Thursday night which looks to be the coldest night of the week with temperatures in the lower 40’s and some places only reaching into the 30’s! These are the coldest temperatures the Big Country has seen since March.
Friday we should again see nice weather, mostly sunny, but with the cooler than average temperatures in the 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s. This weekend looks to bring us our next chance of rain as we bring in our next disturbance. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below average reaching into the mid 70’s through the weekend with rain chances Saturday through Monday.
Enjoy the warm temperatures and have a wonderful day everyone!
After a Soggy beginning yesterday morning we will start out with mostly clear skies this morning although it is chilly outside with temperatures in the 50’s. We are going to warm up very nicely and today should be the warmest day we have seen all week with most of the Big Country reaching into the lower 80’s with Mostly Sunny Skies. Tonight the strongest cold front of the season temperature wise will push through bringing with it some chilly Canadian air and could also bring with it a 20 degree temperature difference in highs from today into tomorrow. Highs could only remain in the 50’s in some places and dip into the 60’s in others. With Gusty winds, it is going to feel chilly outside! We should see some more clouds tomorrow and a slight chance for some rain showers, mainly to the south. Bring out the gloves and hat for Thursday night which looks to be the coldest night of the week with temperatures in the lower 40’s and some places only reaching into the 30’s! These are the coldest temperatures the Big Country has seen since March.
Friday we should again see nice weather, mostly sunny, but with the cooler than average temperatures in the 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s. This weekend looks to bring us our next chance of rain as we bring in our next disturbance. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below average reaching into the mid 70’s through the weekend with rain chances Saturday through Monday.
Enjoy the warm temperatures and have a wonderful day everyone!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had some rainfall move through the Big Country this morning. Some locations saw quite a bit of precipitation. Abilene Regional Airport picked up 0.30" while Sweetwater and Brownwood picked up around an inch. There was quite a bit of cloud cover through the day after the rain stopped. The sun was able to break out late this afternoon and help push our highs into the upper 60s to mid 70s.
Warmer temperatures should return tomorrow due to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area late tomorrow night and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of a few showers as the front moves through. Windy conditions are expected with the front as well. It will be a struggle to get out of the 50s for highs, but some locations should make it into the low 60s.
Friday should be a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Our next chance for rain looks to be this weekend. An upper level low will set up again to our west and send some disturbances in our direction before the low itself moves close to the region. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had some rainfall move through the Big Country this morning. Some locations saw quite a bit of precipitation. Abilene Regional Airport picked up 0.30" while Sweetwater and Brownwood picked up around an inch. There was quite a bit of cloud cover through the day after the rain stopped. The sun was able to break out late this afternoon and help push our highs into the upper 60s to mid 70s.
Warmer temperatures should return tomorrow due to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area late tomorrow night and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of a few showers as the front moves through. Windy conditions are expected with the front as well. It will be a struggle to get out of the 50s for highs, but some locations should make it into the low 60s.
Friday should be a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Our next chance for rain looks to be this weekend. An upper level low will set up again to our west and send some disturbances in our direction before the low itself moves close to the region. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Thunderstorms push through
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
High Temperatures yesterday stayed below average for the first time in a few weeks only reaching high of 78 here in Abilene. This will be the trend for the next few days. Monday night and into Tuesday morning thunderstorms and showers moved through the Big Country, at around 30 mph, though the really strong storms stayed to the South of our viewing area. We did have a few stronger thunderstorms move through Robert Lee, Ballinger and Coleman.
We will continue the chance of precipitation today because of the front right across west central Texas, the most likely chance being in the morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay cooler than average reaching around 70’s for a high and 50’s for lows. Winds will stay around 10 mph switching from the SE to NW.
Tomorrow we should see a decrease in clouds and a beautiful day before our next cold front moves through Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures should reach higher 70’s. We could see a chance of rain associated with this front but that will depend on how much moisture we will have available. Bring out the jackets Thursday with Partly Cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures we will just barely make it into the 60’s in some places and could even see some 30’s for lows. Friday we could again see a clearing with Mostly Sunny skies but temperatures should still stay fall like. Our next cold front could push through this weekend brining the next best chance of rain. Temperatures for the weekend should stay around average or a little cooler.
Have a great Tuesday!
High Temperatures yesterday stayed below average for the first time in a few weeks only reaching high of 78 here in Abilene. This will be the trend for the next few days. Monday night and into Tuesday morning thunderstorms and showers moved through the Big Country, at around 30 mph, though the really strong storms stayed to the South of our viewing area. We did have a few stronger thunderstorms move through Robert Lee, Ballinger and Coleman.
We will continue the chance of precipitation today because of the front right across west central Texas, the most likely chance being in the morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay cooler than average reaching around 70’s for a high and 50’s for lows. Winds will stay around 10 mph switching from the SE to NW.
Tomorrow we should see a decrease in clouds and a beautiful day before our next cold front moves through Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures should reach higher 70’s. We could see a chance of rain associated with this front but that will depend on how much moisture we will have available. Bring out the jackets Thursday with Partly Cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures we will just barely make it into the 60’s in some places and could even see some 30’s for lows. Friday we could again see a clearing with Mostly Sunny skies but temperatures should still stay fall like. Our next cold front could push through this weekend brining the next best chance of rain. Temperatures for the weekend should stay around average or a little cooler.
Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite a bit of cloud cover across the area today as well as some rainfall. The showers and thunderstorms were mainly across the western portions of the area. This gave us a wide range of highs in the Big Country. In the west, highs were in the upper 60s while the southeast got into the upper 80s.
There is a good chance for more showers and storms across the entire area tonight and tomorrow. An upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way will combine with a stationary front to bring us a 60% chance of rain through tomorrow. Some of the storms could be severe with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, there will likely be some patchy fog in some locations tonight and early tomorrow. Highs for Tuesday should be in the low 70s. However, if we have a lot of clouds and rain most of the day it may be in the 60s. If we see enough sunshine, we could make it into the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Much cooler temperatures should arrive late Wednesday night into Thursday with the arrival of an arctic front. This will be the coldest air we have seen so far this season. A few showers can't be ruled out with the arrival of the front. We will be lucky to make the low 60s for highs on Thursday. Lows Thursday night should reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Another upper level low may send some disturbances our way this weekend bringing us a chance for more rainfall. That chance is only slight to 20% right now, but could increase. Highs should rebound into the 70s by then.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had quite a bit of cloud cover across the area today as well as some rainfall. The showers and thunderstorms were mainly across the western portions of the area. This gave us a wide range of highs in the Big Country. In the west, highs were in the upper 60s while the southeast got into the upper 80s.
There is a good chance for more showers and storms across the entire area tonight and tomorrow. An upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way will combine with a stationary front to bring us a 60% chance of rain through tomorrow. Some of the storms could be severe with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, there will likely be some patchy fog in some locations tonight and early tomorrow. Highs for Tuesday should be in the low 70s. However, if we have a lot of clouds and rain most of the day it may be in the 60s. If we see enough sunshine, we could make it into the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Much cooler temperatures should arrive late Wednesday night into Thursday with the arrival of an arctic front. This will be the coldest air we have seen so far this season. A few showers can't be ruled out with the arrival of the front. We will be lucky to make the low 60s for highs on Thursday. Lows Thursday night should reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Another upper level low may send some disturbances our way this weekend bringing us a chance for more rainfall. That chance is only slight to 20% right now, but could increase. Highs should rebound into the 70s by then.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Big Changes This Week, Lots of Rain Chances
Good Monday Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly ….
Clouds have moved in and we should see more Cloud cover today especially in the western counties. Showers and Thunderstorms should be isolated throughout the morning with most the activity beginning through afternoon and continuing through early morning hours, some of the storms could be severe. This activity is all associated with a cold front that is moving through Texas and into the Big Country. Today we should see high temperatures in the upper 70’s in the western part of our viewing area and lower 80’s throughout the rest of the Big Country. Overnight lows should get down to upper 50’s and lower 60’s. Over night we could see some gusty winds but mainly S/SW 10-15 mph.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we should continue with the cloud cover and a slight chance of rain but temperatures will have cooled off just a bit with highs through out the Big Country only making it into the mid to upper 70’s. Lows will cool down to the lower 50’s.
Fall comes into full swing Wednesday night into Thursday when we will see our next Cold front roll through bringing with it some cool artic air. This will push Highs in the 60’s Thursday and Friday with lows in the 40’s. A big difference from what we have had the last few weeks! After it pushes through we may see our next Low impacting us by the weekend brining with it the next best chance of rain Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s.
Have a Wonderful Week everyone!
Clouds have moved in and we should see more Cloud cover today especially in the western counties. Showers and Thunderstorms should be isolated throughout the morning with most the activity beginning through afternoon and continuing through early morning hours, some of the storms could be severe. This activity is all associated with a cold front that is moving through Texas and into the Big Country. Today we should see high temperatures in the upper 70’s in the western part of our viewing area and lower 80’s throughout the rest of the Big Country. Overnight lows should get down to upper 50’s and lower 60’s. Over night we could see some gusty winds but mainly S/SW 10-15 mph.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we should continue with the cloud cover and a slight chance of rain but temperatures will have cooled off just a bit with highs through out the Big Country only making it into the mid to upper 70’s. Lows will cool down to the lower 50’s.
Fall comes into full swing Wednesday night into Thursday when we will see our next Cold front roll through bringing with it some cool artic air. This will push Highs in the 60’s Thursday and Friday with lows in the 40’s. A big difference from what we have had the last few weeks! After it pushes through we may see our next Low impacting us by the weekend brining with it the next best chance of rain Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s.
Have a Wonderful Week everyone!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Cooler With A Chance Of Rain This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Warm temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the cloud cover. Highs were in the upper 70s to upper 80s. We did have some rainfall this evening in the western portions of the viewing area. This was due to an upper level disturbance that moved into the area thanks to an upper level low that is still to our west.
We will see the chance for rainfall continue tonight through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will send disturbances into the region and a cold front should arrive late tomorrow. These lifting mechanisms will be our main sources for rain. The best shot for precipitation will be on Tuesday. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies for the next couple of days.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. There is a slight chance for rain with this front. We will likely experience the coldest air of the season on Thursday. We may only make it into the low 60s for a high so get the sweaters and long-sleeve shirts ready.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Warm temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the cloud cover. Highs were in the upper 70s to upper 80s. We did have some rainfall this evening in the western portions of the viewing area. This was due to an upper level disturbance that moved into the area thanks to an upper level low that is still to our west.
We will see the chance for rainfall continue tonight through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will send disturbances into the region and a cold front should arrive late tomorrow. These lifting mechanisms will be our main sources for rain. The best shot for precipitation will be on Tuesday. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies for the next couple of days.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. There is a slight chance for rain with this front. We will likely experience the coldest air of the season on Thursday. We may only make it into the low 60s for a high so get the sweaters and long-sleeve shirts ready.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Fall is coming!
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Sunday we will see one more day of the similar conditions we have seen for the last few weeks with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures reaching into the mid to lower 80’s and low’s reaching the lower 60’s.
Monday looks to be our first chance of rain since the 17th of September. We will have Mostly Cloudy skies but temperatures should still just stay in the 80’s for highs and lower 60’s for lows. We will get a brush of colder temperatures Tuesday as a cold front approaches the area but the cold front does not look like it will make it through our area only hitting the panhandle. Best chance of precipitation will be Tuesday depending on how much moisture we have available. Highs should reach into the mid 70’s with low’s in the upper 50’s. Wednesday we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures really beginning to feel like fall with lows reaching into the 40’s. High should remain still in the 70’s for that day.
Our next cold front should move through sometime Wednesday night into Thursday and will bring with it some cool artic air. This being said we should only see highs in the 60’s and lows continue into the 40’s. After it passes we will begin to warm back up to normal by the weekend with Mostly Sunny Skies.
Enjoy your last day of beautiful weather tomorrow before we see fall come into full swing!
Sunday we will see one more day of the similar conditions we have seen for the last few weeks with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures reaching into the mid to lower 80’s and low’s reaching the lower 60’s.
Monday looks to be our first chance of rain since the 17th of September. We will have Mostly Cloudy skies but temperatures should still just stay in the 80’s for highs and lower 60’s for lows. We will get a brush of colder temperatures Tuesday as a cold front approaches the area but the cold front does not look like it will make it through our area only hitting the panhandle. Best chance of precipitation will be Tuesday depending on how much moisture we have available. Highs should reach into the mid 70’s with low’s in the upper 50’s. Wednesday we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures really beginning to feel like fall with lows reaching into the 40’s. High should remain still in the 70’s for that day.
Our next cold front should move through sometime Wednesday night into Thursday and will bring with it some cool artic air. This being said we should only see highs in the 60’s and lows continue into the 40’s. After it passes we will begin to warm back up to normal by the weekend with Mostly Sunny Skies.
Enjoy your last day of beautiful weather tomorrow before we see fall come into full swing!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Pattern Change For Next Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
I know I have sounded like a broken record all week, but the warm temperatures continued again today here in the Big Country. Highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s in many locations. For those of you who like warm temperatures, I hope you enjoyed it because much cooler conditions are on the horizon.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has dominated over the area this week will shift to the east this weekend. A trough in the west that contains an upper level low will begin moving closer to the area. This will bring more moisture and some disturbances into the region. Our chance for rain will begin late Sunday at slight and increase to 30% by Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s on Saturday, but fall into the mid 70s by Tuesday.
It looks like a cold front will arrive in the Big Country late Wednesday or early Thursday. The chance for rain with this front is only slight to 20%. This front may bring the coolest air we have had so far this season Thursday and Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Get the long sleeve shirts and sweaters ready.
Have a super Saturday!
I know I have sounded like a broken record all week, but the warm temperatures continued again today here in the Big Country. Highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s in many locations. For those of you who like warm temperatures, I hope you enjoyed it because much cooler conditions are on the horizon.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has dominated over the area this week will shift to the east this weekend. A trough in the west that contains an upper level low will begin moving closer to the area. This will bring more moisture and some disturbances into the region. Our chance for rain will begin late Sunday at slight and increase to 30% by Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s on Saturday, but fall into the mid 70s by Tuesday.
It looks like a cold front will arrive in the Big Country late Wednesday or early Thursday. The chance for rain with this front is only slight to 20%. This front may bring the coolest air we have had so far this season Thursday and Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Get the long sleeve shirts and sweaters ready.
Have a super Saturday!
Last few days of summer!
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
This weekend is going to be a pretty quiet and dry, great weather for all the festivals going on around the Big Country. Today we should see highs reach into the upper 80’s with Sunny skies. Overnight lows will be hitting the lower 60’s. Saturday and Sunday temperatures should cool down a few degrees hitting the lower 80’s for highs with Partly Cloudy skies.
Getting into next week we may see some big changes. For now, we have fizzled out the cold front that was forecasted for Sunday night into Monday but have still kept some rain chances in the forecast. Chance of precipitation and amount will all dependent on how much moisture we can get into our area and the path of the cut off low that is currently sitting over California. Temperatures should still stay around average or a little lower throughout the beginning of the work week though we may see a big change towards the end of the work week as an artic air mass may push into much of the United States. Right now models are a bit uncertain but we should know more by the beginning of the next week.
For now I have kept rain chances Monday- Thursday with highs in the upper 70’s lows in the upper 50’s.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the last few days of summerlike weather!
This weekend is going to be a pretty quiet and dry, great weather for all the festivals going on around the Big Country. Today we should see highs reach into the upper 80’s with Sunny skies. Overnight lows will be hitting the lower 60’s. Saturday and Sunday temperatures should cool down a few degrees hitting the lower 80’s for highs with Partly Cloudy skies.
Getting into next week we may see some big changes. For now, we have fizzled out the cold front that was forecasted for Sunday night into Monday but have still kept some rain chances in the forecast. Chance of precipitation and amount will all dependent on how much moisture we can get into our area and the path of the cut off low that is currently sitting over California. Temperatures should still stay around average or a little lower throughout the beginning of the work week though we may see a big change towards the end of the work week as an artic air mass may push into much of the United States. Right now models are a bit uncertain but we should know more by the beginning of the next week.
For now I have kept rain chances Monday- Thursday with highs in the upper 70’s lows in the upper 50’s.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the last few days of summerlike weather!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another warm afternoon across the area today with highs in the 80s and low 90s. It felt relatively comfortable today as dewpoints remained in the 50s.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to sit over the region through tomorrow. This will give us another afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
The ridge will begin shifting to the east this weekend allowing a trough in the west to begin affecting the area. An upper level low should send some disturbances our direction beginning Sunday. Combine this with the arrival of two cold fronts the first half of next week and we have several rain chances. Those chances are slight to 30% due to the question of how much moisture will be in place. The best shot of precipitation looks to be on Monday. Highs this weekend will be in the low to mid 80s. Next week, however, we will cool down into the 70s for highs.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was another warm afternoon across the area today with highs in the 80s and low 90s. It felt relatively comfortable today as dewpoints remained in the 50s.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to sit over the region through tomorrow. This will give us another afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
The ridge will begin shifting to the east this weekend allowing a trough in the west to begin affecting the area. An upper level low should send some disturbances our direction beginning Sunday. Combine this with the arrival of two cold fronts the first half of next week and we have several rain chances. Those chances are slight to 30% due to the question of how much moisture will be in place. The best shot of precipitation looks to be on Monday. Highs this weekend will be in the low to mid 80s. Next week, however, we will cool down into the 70s for highs.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Temperatures for the most part stayed in the 80’s yesterday except for a few areas around Brownwood and Comanche reaching barely into the 90’s. With the light winds and few clouds it was a perfect day to be outside. Today temperatures should cool down a couple degrees with everyone around the Big Country reaching into the 80’s. Our winds will be from the North, Northwest 5-10 mph because of the Cold front that moved through the pan handle yesterday and that is sitting just to a North. The winds will switch back by tonight to the East Southeast at 5 mph with Temperatures reaching the low 60’s.
Friday and Saturday will be the last of this long pattern as the upper level ridge moves to the East and more clouds begin to build throughout the weekend. Temperatures will stay in the mid 80’s with lows in the lower 60’s.
Our next trough will begin to move towards the Big Country by the beginning of the next work week bringing a Cold front along with it. Right now that front looks to pass through on Monday morning brining a drop in Temperatures Sunday into Monday. But there still is some uncertainty to when exactly it will come through. For right now Temperatures the beginning of next week should stay in the lower 70’s with rain chances up until Wednesday. After the front passes we will begin to see winds from the Northwest which will dry us out and alleviate the rain chances.
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Temperatures for the most part stayed in the 80’s yesterday except for a few areas around Brownwood and Comanche reaching barely into the 90’s. With the light winds and few clouds it was a perfect day to be outside. Today temperatures should cool down a couple degrees with everyone around the Big Country reaching into the 80’s. Our winds will be from the North, Northwest 5-10 mph because of the Cold front that moved through the pan handle yesterday and that is sitting just to a North. The winds will switch back by tonight to the East Southeast at 5 mph with Temperatures reaching the low 60’s.
Friday and Saturday will be the last of this long pattern as the upper level ridge moves to the East and more clouds begin to build throughout the weekend. Temperatures will stay in the mid 80’s with lows in the lower 60’s.
Our next trough will begin to move towards the Big Country by the beginning of the next work week bringing a Cold front along with it. Right now that front looks to pass through on Monday morning brining a drop in Temperatures Sunday into Monday. But there still is some uncertainty to when exactly it will come through. For right now Temperatures the beginning of next week should stay in the lower 70’s with rain chances up until Wednesday. After the front passes we will begin to see winds from the Northwest which will dry us out and alleviate the rain chances.
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The warm afternoon temperatures continued today across the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Dewpoints remained in the 50s, and it wasn't nearly as breezy as it has been over the past few days.
Above average temperatures look to remain Thursday and Friday as the upper level high pressure ridge remains in control over the area. Highs should be in the upper 80s to around 90.
The ridge should shift eastward this weekend allowing a trough to move closer to the region. An upper level low is expected to develop in this trough and send a few disturbances in our direction by Sunday and through early next week. A cold front is also expected to arrive in the Big Country late Monday into Tuesday. With moisture in place and these lifting mechanisms coming into the area there is a chance for rain starting Sunday and lasting until Wednesday. High temperatures will cool down from the mid 80s on Saturday to the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The warm afternoon temperatures continued today across the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Dewpoints remained in the 50s, and it wasn't nearly as breezy as it has been over the past few days.
Above average temperatures look to remain Thursday and Friday as the upper level high pressure ridge remains in control over the area. Highs should be in the upper 80s to around 90.
The ridge should shift eastward this weekend allowing a trough to move closer to the region. An upper level low is expected to develop in this trough and send a few disturbances in our direction by Sunday and through early next week. A cold front is also expected to arrive in the Big Country late Monday into Tuesday. With moisture in place and these lifting mechanisms coming into the area there is a chance for rain starting Sunday and lasting until Wednesday. High temperatures will cool down from the mid 80s on Saturday to the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Temperatures continue to remain above normal for the next few days but it does look like relief is in the forecast. Today we will cool down a few degrees most of us staying into the upper 80’s with just a few cities maybe hitting the lower 90’s. We will get a break from the winds, lightening up to around 5 mph. Over Night temps should stick in the mid 60’s.
Thursday through Saturday should be similar to the past week though we should see some more clouds towards the weekend. Temperatures will decrease a few more degrees getting into the Mid 80’s as the upper level ridge pushes to the East.
Behind that ridge we should see a trough move into place brining us a change in weather. Temperatures will get down to normal or even below normal for this time of year with highs reaching the low 80’s to upper 70’s. Right now there is a chance for rain Sunday through Tuesday with a cold front moving through sometime beginning of next week.
Have a great Wednesday!
Thursday through Saturday should be similar to the past week though we should see some more clouds towards the weekend. Temperatures will decrease a few more degrees getting into the Mid 80’s as the upper level ridge pushes to the East.
Behind that ridge we should see a trough move into place brining us a change in weather. Temperatures will get down to normal or even below normal for this time of year with highs reaching the low 80’s to upper 70’s. Right now there is a chance for rain Sunday through Tuesday with a cold front moving through sometime beginning of next week.
Have a great Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Above average temperatures continued across the Big Country today with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Dewpoints were in the 50s so it was relatively comfortable with mostly sunny skies. The breezy conditions remained today, but winds should lighten up tomorrow.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to sit over the area through Friday. This will keep our highs in the upper 80s to around 90 under mostly sunny skies.
The ridge should shift eastward this weekend allowing our temperatures to cool down into the mid 80s. There will probably be a little more cloud cover as well.
It looks like a cold front will move into the area early next week. With moisture already in place, there is a chance for some showers and thunderstorms. Right now that chance is 20%, but could increase as we get closer to Monday. Highs will likely be in the upper 70s to low 80s which is right at to slightly below average for this time of year.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Above average temperatures continued across the Big Country today with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Dewpoints were in the 50s so it was relatively comfortable with mostly sunny skies. The breezy conditions remained today, but winds should lighten up tomorrow.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to sit over the area through Friday. This will keep our highs in the upper 80s to around 90 under mostly sunny skies.
The ridge should shift eastward this weekend allowing our temperatures to cool down into the mid 80s. There will probably be a little more cloud cover as well.
It looks like a cold front will move into the area early next week. With moisture already in place, there is a chance for some showers and thunderstorms. Right now that chance is 20%, but could increase as we get closer to Monday. Highs will likely be in the upper 70s to low 80s which is right at to slightly below average for this time of year.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Temperatures continued to stay in the 90’s yesterday and will continue to stick around 90 degrees for the next few days. The upper level ridge looks to remain until the weekend keeping with it Sunny skies and Starry nights. Temperatures will cool down just a few degrees making it into the upper 80’s Wednesday through the weekend as the center of the Ridge moves to our east. We will continue to get the South winds and they could be gusty at times.
Columbus could be brining us some luck as our next a big change could be in the forecast Sunday into Monday as our next best chance of rain looks to come on Columbus Day. We could also see our next Cold front pushing through the beginning of next week and we will know more about exacting timing over the next few days. Right now we should see temperatures to get back to normal towards the beginning of next week.
Have a fabulous day Tuesday everyone!
Columbus could be brining us some luck as our next a big change could be in the forecast Sunday into Monday as our next best chance of rain looks to come on Columbus Day. We could also see our next Cold front pushing through the beginning of next week and we will know more about exacting timing over the next few days. Right now we should see temperatures to get back to normal towards the beginning of next week.
Have a fabulous day Tuesday everyone!
Monday, October 02, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The upper level high pressure ridge that was the cause of our above average temperatures this weekend will continue to sit in our region for the entire work week. This means we can expect our highs to remain in the upper 80s to low 90s through Friday.
Changes may begin this weekend as the ridge shifts to the east. This means temperatures should cool down a little bit into the mid 80s. We'll probably have a little bit more cloud cover as well.
Temperatures will likely continue to cool early next week due to a possible cold front that may move into the area. For now, there is a 20% chance of rain that could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
The upper level high pressure ridge that was the cause of our above average temperatures this weekend will continue to sit in our region for the entire work week. This means we can expect our highs to remain in the upper 80s to low 90s through Friday.
Changes may begin this weekend as the ridge shifts to the east. This means temperatures should cool down a little bit into the mid 80s. We'll probably have a little bit more cloud cover as well.
Temperatures will likely continue to cool early next week due to a possible cold front that may move into the area. For now, there is a 20% chance of rain that could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Week to start off Hot
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
With an Upper Level Ridge sitting over us for the next week we will see the summer like conditions to continue. Today we should see Mostly Sunny skies with temperatures continuing to be in the low 90’s, the northern viewing areas could even reach mid 90’s. Temperatures overnight won’t be much of a break reaching into the upper 60’s with mostly clear skies. Winds will continue to be from the South between 10 and 20 mph but gusts could reach up 25 mph.
Through the rest of the work week we should see a similar trend with winds and temperatures. Towards the middle to the end of the week we could see temperatures drop a few degrees into the upper 80’s. This is because the center of the High will begin to move towards the East and the next Trough should begin to move into our area into the weekend and next week bringing our next big change in weather. For now no precipitation is in the forecast for the next seven days.
Have a good Monday and a wonderful week everyone!
With an Upper Level Ridge sitting over us for the next week we will see the summer like conditions to continue. Today we should see Mostly Sunny skies with temperatures continuing to be in the low 90’s, the northern viewing areas could even reach mid 90’s. Temperatures overnight won’t be much of a break reaching into the upper 60’s with mostly clear skies. Winds will continue to be from the South between 10 and 20 mph but gusts could reach up 25 mph.
Through the rest of the work week we should see a similar trend with winds and temperatures. Towards the middle to the end of the week we could see temperatures drop a few degrees into the upper 80’s. This is because the center of the High will begin to move towards the East and the next Trough should begin to move into our area into the weekend and next week bringing our next big change in weather. For now no precipitation is in the forecast for the next seven days.
Have a good Monday and a wonderful week everyone!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
A Warm Work Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The first of October was a warm one across much of the Big Country. Highs ranged from the low 80s in the western portions of the viewing area to the mid 90s in the southeast. The reason for the temperature differential was cloud cover. The sky was mostly cloudy for much of the day near Snyder while Brownwood had a mostly sunny one.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has built into the area this weekend will remain in place for at least the next seven days. This means the warm temperatures will hang around and rain chances will be pretty much zero. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s with lows in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
The first of October was a warm one across much of the Big Country. Highs ranged from the low 80s in the western portions of the viewing area to the mid 90s in the southeast. The reason for the temperature differential was cloud cover. The sky was mostly cloudy for much of the day near Snyder while Brownwood had a mostly sunny one.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has built into the area this weekend will remain in place for at least the next seven days. This means the warm temperatures will hang around and rain chances will be pretty much zero. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s with lows in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
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