Wednesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It has been a cool and very windy day across the Big Country. A cold front moved through the area last night bringing cold and dry air with it. We never got afternoon temperatures above the 50s. Winds were the main story today. We had sustained northwesterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph through much of the day.

The winds will be light later tonight. Combine that with the clear skies and dry airmass that is in place already and you have optimal conditions for radiational cooling. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to around 30. A Freeze Warning is in effect for all counties in the viewing area except for Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, and Brown. Everyone should protect their plants and pets for tonight.

We will experience a slight warming trend Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A cold front looks to arrive Friday night, but should not be as strong as the one we had move through last night. No precipitation is expected due to a lack of moisture.

The weekend looks pleasant right now. We will likely see an increase in clouds on Sunday. Highs should be in the low to mid 60s.

A warming trend is expected the first half of next week due to an upper level high pressure ridge moving into the region. Highs look to be in the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a terrific Thursday!