Friday Afternoon Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We have had a warm and windy day here in the Big Country today. Highs were in the upper 70s to low 80s under mostly sunny skies.

An upper level low that is currently in southern California will make its way into New Mexico tomorrow and then the central Plains on Sunday. A dryline should develop to our west tomorrow afternoon. This means we will have a chance for showers and thunderstorms this weekend. We have a 20% chance Saturday afternoon that will increase to 40% Saturday night. There is a slight chance for some lingering showers early Sunday. Most of the area is under a slight risk for severe weather tomorrow according to the Storm Prediction Center. The main threats for any thunderstorms that reach severe limits will be large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two can't be completely ruled out. Highs this weekend look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Another upper level low as well as a surface low, cold front and dryline are still expected to move through the region early next week. The upper level low should send a disturbance or two our way on Monday. Our chance for rain is 20%. The dryline and cold front look to move into the picture on Tuesday so our chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase to 30%. That is also the day where we could see some severe storms. There are no specific risks for the area yet, but that will likely change as we get closer to Tuesday. The upper level low should exit our area on Wednesday so the chance for rain will decrease to 20%. Highs during this time period will be in the mid to upper 70s.

Thursday and next Friday look dry for now with highs in the upper 70s.

Have a super Saturday!