The Rain Keeps Falling

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Another round of showers and thunderstorms moved through the Big Country today. There was one severe thunderstorm in Throckmorton county. A tornado was spotted 7 miles south of Throckmorton, but no damage has been reported. We will let you know what it ranks on the Enhanced Fujita Scale once the National Weather Serivce has done a survey of the area. There was some flash flooding in Scurry, Callahan and Brown counties due to the heavy rain that fell today.

With the amount of moisture we have in the area and light winds expected tonight, we may begin tomorrow with some fog. The upper level low that has been part of the reason for all of our rain should be moving through the area during the day Thursday. The stationary front could still be hanging around as well so there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It doesn't look like our storms will be severe tomorrow, but it can't be completely ruled out. Heavy rain will continue to be our primary threat so flash flooding is a concern. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.

With the low expected to be near the coast on Friday, our chance for rain drops to 20%. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms will be in the eastern portions of the viewing area. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the region this weekend and remain in place through at least early next week. This means warm and dry conditions for us. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.

Have a terrific Thursday!