Wednesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had another beautiful day across the Big Country. It was very warm though as highs were in the 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.

The upper level high pressure ridge will remain in the area tomorrow. This is going to cause us to have a hot afternoon as highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to around 90. The record high for tomorrow at Abilene Regional Airport is 88 set in 1988, so it is in danger of being tied and possibly broken. Winds look to be breezy from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. There will be an elevated fire danger because of this as well as the very warm temperatures and low relative humidity values so please be careful.

A cold front will arrive on Friday. Cooler temperatures should return with highs in the low 70s. No rain is expected with the front due to a lack of moisture so Friday night football games should be dry.

Temperatures look to remain at or slightly above average for this time of year this weekend and the first half of next week. Highs Saturday through Wednesday should range from the upper 60s to mid 70s. A couple of cold fronts should move into the region during this time period. Rain is not expected with these fronts either due to a lack of moisture.

Have a terrific Thursday!