Get Ready for a Cool Down

Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…

The main player yesterday- the winds, sustained winds over 30 mph with gusts here at the Abilene Regional Airport at 43 mph. It was definitely one of the days were you want to be keeping both hands on the wheel.

This morning temperatures are ranging from the upper 50’s to low 60’s a drop from the low 70’s only 24 hrs ago. Winds have died down overnight but expect them to once again be breezy today however gusts should only get up to 30 mph. The bright sunshine will be the dominating factor so make sure you grab your sunglasses as you head out the door. Through the day we will watch a cold front make its pass through the Big Country but the coolest air won’t sift in towards later tonight. Overnight temperatures are going to drop to the chilliest we have seen since April. Turn in those flip flops and bring out the boots overnight lows will dip into the 40’s with clear skies and light winds.

Tomorrow with a little bit of cooler air draped over the area highs should be just around average reaching the upper 70’s. Lows shouldn't drop as cool as we will see Thursday night but for the football game you will still want to grab a jacket or a light blanket.

The weekend looks great with a gradual warm up thanks to winds back out of the south/southeast. Highs will be in the mid 80's for Boo at the Zoo. Saturday breezy conditions return and Sunday our next front arrives. Models seem to be trending to a very cool front, temperatures behind it we could drop with highs for the beginning of the week in the 70's with lows in the mid 40's. Along with the cool temperatures we have a chance of rain Sunday night into Monday.

Have a great day!