The Chance For Showers & Thunderstorms Continues

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We have had another night of severe thunderstorms here in the Big Country. They were in Fisher, Jones, Coke, Runnels and Coleman counties. These storms were capable of producing nickel to golf ball size hail. There were reports of some wind damage in Runnels county due to straightline winds. A tornado was reported two miles southeast of Rowena in southern Runnels county. There may have been some damage in that area. It is still being investigated at this time. We will update you with any new information as it is received.

An upper level low that is currently in the Texas panhandle will continue to move east-northeast into central Oklahoma tomorrow. We still have a chance for more showers and thunderstorms tonight through tomorrow night due to the system. It is not out of the question to see some of these storms reach severe limits. The chance for rain is 40%. Highs tomorrow look to be in the mid to upper 70s.

Another upper level low is expected to move in from west towards our area Wednesday and Thursday. This will keep the chance for showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for this time period. The chance right now ranges from 40% on Wednesday to 30% on Thursday. It could increase as we get a better handle on the exact track of this low. It is possible for any storms we see during that period to reach severe limits as well. Highs should range from the upper 70s to low 80s.

Friday and Saturday look dry for now with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.

A big trough is expected to set up in the western parts of the country this weekend. It may dig far enough to the south and move just enough east Sunday and next Monday to send some disturbances our way. It could also push the dryline into the region. The chance for rain is 20%, but that will likely increase if this trough pans out as it looks right now.

Have a terrific Tuesday!