Wednesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Cool temperatures remained in the area thanks in part to the overcast skies that spread across the region today. Highs were only in the 50s.

It looks like tonight will be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Unlike last night, we do not have clouds already in or about to move into the area. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s. In fact, I am forecasting a low of 32 in Abilene, which will be the first freeze of the season. Since most of the Big Country did not reach these temperatures last night, there is a Freeze Warning for Knox and Scurry counties. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, and Brown counties. This means you need to bring in or protect any plants that are outside.

Cool afternoon temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the upper 50s for Thursday and Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The chance for rain looks less than slight.

Rain chances look better this weekend and early next week. More moisture should be in place before an upper level low and disturbances arrive in the area. The chance for rain increases from 20% on Saturday to 40% on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be back in the 60s to near 70 for the weekend and the first half of next week.

Have a terrific Thursday!