Thursday Afternoon Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We experienced our hottest day of the year so far here in Abilene with the airport reporting a high of 95. The rest of the Big Country was in the mid to upper 90s. Our dewpoints were lower today so it wasn't nearly as humid as it was earlier this week.

The center of the upper level high pressure ridge which has been parked in the southeastern states the last couple of days will be shifting westward into our area this weekend. This means our temperatures should warm up even further than they already have. Highs for the rest of this week through early next week look to be in the upper 90s. Portions of the Big Country will likely reach the triple digits. Some of the communities with the best chance of reaching 100 before the end of the week include: Knox City, Aspermont, Haskell, Throckmorton and Brownwood. Be sure you are taking care of yourself in this heat.

Have a fantastic Friday!