From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone ...
Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!
First off, Hurricane Gustav is barrelling toward the gulf coast at this moment. It is moving northwest at 17 miles per hour, and is expected to decrease in speed over the next 12 hours. Gustav expected to make landfall by Monday before noon.
Gustav is currently a category 3 hurricane and is expected to stay a category 3 until it makes landfall. The projected track is placing Gustav just west of New Orleans as it hits land.
The path of Gustav once it hits land brings us a slight chance for some showers in the eastern counties of the Big Country starting Thursday.
There is also Tropical Storm Hanna in the Atlantic, which is expected to impact the Bahamas. We will be keeping a close eye on it in the next couple of days as well.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90's.
The dry weather will continue through Wednesday, when Gustav will steer a cold front into the Big Country. The cold front will bring in dry, cooler air into the region, but the collision of the dry air with the moist humid air we currently have in the area could trigger storms along the front.
Thanks to the cold front, we will enjoy highs in the mid to upper eighties from Wednesday through Saturday.
There is a chance in the forecast for rain Wednesday and Thursday, but we will have to keep an eye on Gustav's track to if we will be seeing any more rain as a result.
Happy Labor Day to everyone!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
From KRBC Weekend Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Happy Saturday to everyone! A lot to talk about in weather this weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the Big Country as a low pressure system in northern Mexico is bringing moisture in from the gulf.
The chance for storms will continue through the evening and into tomorrow. We'll begin tomorrow off with a 20% chance for showers ... and as the day goes on the chance will dimenish as the low pushes off even further to the west.
Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90's for your Labor Day holiday continuing into Tuesday.
Wednesday there is a chance that a front will push into the northern portions of the Big Country giving us a chance for rain.
Hurricane Gustav is now a strong Category 4 hurricane with winds at 138 miles per hour. It is expected to stay a Category 4 before hitting land late Monday into early Tuesday. There is large uncertainty as to the track that Gustav will make. It could hit as far southwest as Corpus Christy or as far east as Mississipi. If Gustav takes the more westerly track, then we could be seeing rain chances Thursday through the end of next week. We'll be keeping a close eye on the track of Gustav to see if it will effect our weather her in West Texas.
A busy time in the tropics ... also Tropical Storm Hanna to speak about. Hanna is in the Atlantic and could be effecting the Bahamas. We'll also keep a close eye on it's progress in the coming days.
That's your Big Country forecast ... thank you for checking us out at www.bigcountryhomepage.com and don't forget to tune in Sunday night for the MDA Jerry Lewis telethon.
Happy Saturday to everyone! A lot to talk about in weather this weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the Big Country as a low pressure system in northern Mexico is bringing moisture in from the gulf.
The chance for storms will continue through the evening and into tomorrow. We'll begin tomorrow off with a 20% chance for showers ... and as the day goes on the chance will dimenish as the low pushes off even further to the west.
Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90's for your Labor Day holiday continuing into Tuesday.
Wednesday there is a chance that a front will push into the northern portions of the Big Country giving us a chance for rain.
Hurricane Gustav is now a strong Category 4 hurricane with winds at 138 miles per hour. It is expected to stay a Category 4 before hitting land late Monday into early Tuesday. There is large uncertainty as to the track that Gustav will make. It could hit as far southwest as Corpus Christy or as far east as Mississipi. If Gustav takes the more westerly track, then we could be seeing rain chances Thursday through the end of next week. We'll be keeping a close eye on the track of Gustav to see if it will effect our weather her in West Texas.
A busy time in the tropics ... also Tropical Storm Hanna to speak about. Hanna is in the Atlantic and could be effecting the Bahamas. We'll also keep a close eye on it's progress in the coming days.
That's your Big Country forecast ... thank you for checking us out at www.bigcountryhomepage.com and don't forget to tune in Sunday night for the MDA Jerry Lewis telethon.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Dodging Some Showers This Holiday Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Greetings from the new Weather Lab - plenty to keep us occupied these days with a daily chance for rain in the KRBC viewing area and tropical systems Gustav and Hanna in the Atlantic.
First - a low pressure area south of the Big Bend spun up some showers into the southern Big Country Thursday afternoon and that same process could happen again on Friday.
Second - A cold front will flirt with the area Friday into Saturday but should stay north. It may, however, create some storms which could drift our way.
End result - I'm leaving a daily 20% chance for rain in your forecast from Friday through Wednesday. High temperatures will continue to hover near 90 over the next few days - slightly above some days, slight below 90 other days.
In the Atlantic - Gustav is first priority. Forecast to gain strength Friday, Saturday and Sunday over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Gustav is expected to make landfall somewhere between Houston and New Orleans late Monday or Tuesday - the track is still uncertain.
Hundreds of miles southwest of Florida is Hanna, moving northwest but expected to take a more westerly route and possibly affect Florida, or come close, one day next week.
And if that isn't enough, a third tropical storm is also possible and is forecast to travel toward the U.S. around September 7th or 8th.
So, there is plenty to watch - remember - any summer thunderstorms which develop in your area can produce locally heavy rain, gusty wind and dangerous lightning strikes.
Don't forget to watch the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on KRBC Sunday night and all day Monday - I'll see you on TV.
Randy
Greetings from the new Weather Lab - plenty to keep us occupied these days with a daily chance for rain in the KRBC viewing area and tropical systems Gustav and Hanna in the Atlantic.
First - a low pressure area south of the Big Bend spun up some showers into the southern Big Country Thursday afternoon and that same process could happen again on Friday.
Second - A cold front will flirt with the area Friday into Saturday but should stay north. It may, however, create some storms which could drift our way.
End result - I'm leaving a daily 20% chance for rain in your forecast from Friday through Wednesday. High temperatures will continue to hover near 90 over the next few days - slightly above some days, slight below 90 other days.
In the Atlantic - Gustav is first priority. Forecast to gain strength Friday, Saturday and Sunday over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Gustav is expected to make landfall somewhere between Houston and New Orleans late Monday or Tuesday - the track is still uncertain.
Hundreds of miles southwest of Florida is Hanna, moving northwest but expected to take a more westerly route and possibly affect Florida, or come close, one day next week.
And if that isn't enough, a third tropical storm is also possible and is forecast to travel toward the U.S. around September 7th or 8th.
So, there is plenty to watch - remember - any summer thunderstorms which develop in your area can produce locally heavy rain, gusty wind and dangerous lightning strikes.
Don't forget to watch the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on KRBC Sunday night and all day Monday - I'll see you on TV.
Randy
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Showers Possible - Gustav Gets All the Attention
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Thanks for checking in. I'm leaving rain in the forecast each of the next seven days. Now, it's not a big chance, but Thursday we should see some spotty showers develop around the area.
Afternoon heating will be the primary reason but there is also a low pressure area in New Mexico which will send a little instability into the area as well.
On Friday, a cold front flirts with us from the north but looks like it may not make it into Abilene, but perhaps make it into the northern counties of the Big Country. With the front so close, I've put rain in the forecast for Friday.
This weekend, shower chances increase to about 30 percent and temperatures drop to the upper 80's. Keep in mind any shower or storm which develops will be capable of producing gusty wind, lightning strikes and heavy downpours.
On the national level, Gustav will continue to get most of the attention, should approach the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday then travel through the Gulf Sunday and Monday. The current track leads Gustav toward New Orleans but there is plenty of room for error in the forecast. If you have travel plans to the Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, get the latest information on Gustav before you go.
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Talk to ya later,
Randy
Thanks for checking in. I'm leaving rain in the forecast each of the next seven days. Now, it's not a big chance, but Thursday we should see some spotty showers develop around the area.
Afternoon heating will be the primary reason but there is also a low pressure area in New Mexico which will send a little instability into the area as well.
On Friday, a cold front flirts with us from the north but looks like it may not make it into Abilene, but perhaps make it into the northern counties of the Big Country. With the front so close, I've put rain in the forecast for Friday.
This weekend, shower chances increase to about 30 percent and temperatures drop to the upper 80's. Keep in mind any shower or storm which develops will be capable of producing gusty wind, lightning strikes and heavy downpours.
On the national level, Gustav will continue to get most of the attention, should approach the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday then travel through the Gulf Sunday and Monday. The current track leads Gustav toward New Orleans but there is plenty of room for error in the forecast. If you have travel plans to the Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, get the latest information on Gustav before you go.
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Talk to ya later,
Randy
Monday, August 25, 2008
Heat - Stray Storms
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
A minor disturbance moving from northeast to southwest combined with afternoon heating Monday to produce scattered showers and storms around the area. Some produced locally heavy downpours.
I'm leaving a slight chance for afternoon showers in the forecast again on Tuesday and Wednesday but coverage will be limited.
Temperatures will stay hot and muggy through the end of the week with daily highs ranging from 92-95 and lows 69-72.
Looking ahead to the weekend - Around 90, slight chance for rain.
A minor disturbance moving from northeast to southwest combined with afternoon heating Monday to produce scattered showers and storms around the area. Some produced locally heavy downpours.
I'm leaving a slight chance for afternoon showers in the forecast again on Tuesday and Wednesday but coverage will be limited.
Temperatures will stay hot and muggy through the end of the week with daily highs ranging from 92-95 and lows 69-72.
Looking ahead to the weekend - Around 90, slight chance for rain.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Hot Summer Pattern With Us This Week
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Even though it's back to school time for most area students Monday, and the thought of fall football is in the air, someone forgot to tell Mother Nature because it's going to be hot to finish out the last full week of August.
While we will have the potential for an isolated shower Monday, the trend for the rest of the week is for a high pressure ridge anchored over the Rockies to expand its grip on our weather which keeps it warm and dry.
I noticed a minor little system or disturbance which may try to dive into our area Wednesday into Thursday but the chance for rain with it is too slim to mention at this point.
Tropical Depression Fay helps keep a northeast wind blowing here through Monday, but any rain from the super-charged rainmaker stays well east of our area.
Bottom line for us, mainly warm and dry this week.
Sunday Night: Isolated evening showers, otherwise partly cloudy to clear with a low of 68.
Monday: Partly cloudy, isolated shower possible, high 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Thursday: Partly cloudy, low 90's.
Even though it's back to school time for most area students Monday, and the thought of fall football is in the air, someone forgot to tell Mother Nature because it's going to be hot to finish out the last full week of August.
While we will have the potential for an isolated shower Monday, the trend for the rest of the week is for a high pressure ridge anchored over the Rockies to expand its grip on our weather which keeps it warm and dry.
I noticed a minor little system or disturbance which may try to dive into our area Wednesday into Thursday but the chance for rain with it is too slim to mention at this point.
Tropical Depression Fay helps keep a northeast wind blowing here through Monday, but any rain from the super-charged rainmaker stays well east of our area.
Bottom line for us, mainly warm and dry this week.
Sunday Night: Isolated evening showers, otherwise partly cloudy to clear with a low of 68.
Monday: Partly cloudy, isolated shower possible, high 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Thursday: Partly cloudy, low 90's.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Slight Chance for Rain This Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Thanks for stopping by our blog. I'm putting a slight chance for rain in the forecast this weekend, due to a weak upper level low which develops over Southwest Texas.
Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to be a player in our weather, although Fay will remain an important player in the weather for the southern U.S. through early next week. Drought areas of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and other southern states stand to benefit greatly from the storm.
Our rain chance this weekend shouldn't be widespread precipitation, more of the hit and miss variety with a few heavy downpours in spots.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 72. Light south breeze.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80's.
Thanks for stopping by our blog. I'm putting a slight chance for rain in the forecast this weekend, due to a weak upper level low which develops over Southwest Texas.
Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to be a player in our weather, although Fay will remain an important player in the weather for the southern U.S. through early next week. Drought areas of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and other southern states stand to benefit greatly from the storm.
Our rain chance this weekend shouldn't be widespread precipitation, more of the hit and miss variety with a few heavy downpours in spots.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 72. Light south breeze.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80's.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Turning Warmer / Drier
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Hey, have you checked out our new weather graphics on the KRBC weather page? If not, go to www.bigcountryhomepage.com and click on Weather - then Click on my picture which takes you to the KRBC weather page. Once there, you'll see current conditions, satellite and radar images.
Our weather turns a little warmer and drier now through Saturday with rain in East Texas and rain in West Texas, we're caught in the middle. With remnants of an upper level trough drifing back our way from the east on Sunday, I've added a slight chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low 67. Light southeast wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 91.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93.
Hey, have you checked out our new weather graphics on the KRBC weather page? If not, go to www.bigcountryhomepage.com and click on Weather - then Click on my picture which takes you to the KRBC weather page. Once there, you'll see current conditions, satellite and radar images.
Our weather turns a little warmer and drier now through Saturday with rain in East Texas and rain in West Texas, we're caught in the middle. With remnants of an upper level trough drifing back our way from the east on Sunday, I've added a slight chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low 67. Light southeast wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 91.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rain Chances Continue:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Rain chances remain possible today and Wednesday as the slow moving upper level storm system moves to our north across Texomas. With the upper level storm system nearly, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.It appears right now that the heaviest rainfall will stay to our north and east, but any stronger storms could produce some flash flood across our area. The ground is still saturated around this area from the 3-5 inchs of rainfall over the weekend
* You can visit the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather Lab online any time by logging onto bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 75-79°
Wind: N 5-15
Rain Chance: 60%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
Lows: 64-66
Wind: N 5-10°
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-Storms
Highs: 80-85°
Wind: N 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a wonderful Tuesday...
* Rain chances remain possible today and Wednesday as the slow moving upper level storm system moves to our north across Texomas. With the upper level storm system nearly, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.It appears right now that the heaviest rainfall will stay to our north and east, but any stronger storms could produce some flash flood across our area. The ground is still saturated around this area from the 3-5 inchs of rainfall over the weekend
* You can visit the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather Lab online any time by logging onto bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 75-79°
Wind: N 5-15
Rain Chance: 60%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
Lows: 64-66
Wind: N 5-10°
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-Storms
Highs: 80-85°
Wind: N 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a wonderful Tuesday...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Rain Continues, Flash Flood Threat:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 PM Monday for the following counties: Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Coleman, Runnels and Coke. The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Scurry and Mitchell County until 7:00 PM Monday.
* Heavy rainfall remains possible early this week for much of West Central Texas as a slow moving upper level storm system approaches from the northwest. An upper level storm system located over the Panhandle of Texas and will move toward the Big County tonight and Tuesday. With the approach of this upper level storm system, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.
* Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms have already moved across much of West Central Texas since Friday night. We have seen anywhere from 3-6 inches of rainfall across the area with these rains. The ground is very saturated and any additional heavy rainfall may produce flooding or flash flooding. While the exact track and timing of the thunderstorm complexes is uncertain at this time, widespread rainfall will be likely. It appears right now that the most likely time frame for the heaviest rainfall will come today and tomorrow as the upper low gets closer to the area. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information throughout the day and online at bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs: 69-74
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 90%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tonight:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Lows: 65-68
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tomorrow:
Showers & T-Storms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs:71-76
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a great Monday and stay safe...
* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 PM Monday for the following counties: Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Coleman, Runnels and Coke. The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Scurry and Mitchell County until 7:00 PM Monday.
* Heavy rainfall remains possible early this week for much of West Central Texas as a slow moving upper level storm system approaches from the northwest. An upper level storm system located over the Panhandle of Texas and will move toward the Big County tonight and Tuesday. With the approach of this upper level storm system, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.
* Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms have already moved across much of West Central Texas since Friday night. We have seen anywhere from 3-6 inches of rainfall across the area with these rains. The ground is very saturated and any additional heavy rainfall may produce flooding or flash flooding. While the exact track and timing of the thunderstorm complexes is uncertain at this time, widespread rainfall will be likely. It appears right now that the most likely time frame for the heaviest rainfall will come today and tomorrow as the upper low gets closer to the area. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information throughout the day and online at bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs: 69-74
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 90%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tonight:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Lows: 65-68
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tomorrow:
Showers & T-Storms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs:71-76
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a great Monday and stay safe...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Rain You Want, Rain You Get
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
I'm writing this on Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm and have been watching it rain since the middle of the morning - a steady, sometimes heavy, rain which has been just what the doctor ordered. It's one of those days where a good nap works well. But, there is weather to forecast so here is where I think we're going with this system.
First - The low helping cause the rain won't leave our area until Wednesday. It was still in Colorado this afternoon but forecast to begin moving southeast.
Secondly - Upper level disturbances rotating around the low will be capable of dropping heavy rain from now through Tuesday with a decreasing chance for rain on Wednesday.
Flooding is a concern - With now over 3 inches of rain since Friday, Abilene has a soaked ground - we can handle a slow steady rain pretty well - we just can't handle prolonged downpours which is a real threat going into Monday so please monitor our webpage or watch KRBC news updates.
Sunday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain possible. Low near 66.
Monday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain and flash flooding possible. High near 79.
Monday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, low 66, locally heavy rain possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, high 82.
Wednesday: A slight 20% chance for rain, high 85.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, near 90.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, near 92.
I'm writing this on Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm and have been watching it rain since the middle of the morning - a steady, sometimes heavy, rain which has been just what the doctor ordered. It's one of those days where a good nap works well. But, there is weather to forecast so here is where I think we're going with this system.
First - The low helping cause the rain won't leave our area until Wednesday. It was still in Colorado this afternoon but forecast to begin moving southeast.
Secondly - Upper level disturbances rotating around the low will be capable of dropping heavy rain from now through Tuesday with a decreasing chance for rain on Wednesday.
Flooding is a concern - With now over 3 inches of rain since Friday, Abilene has a soaked ground - we can handle a slow steady rain pretty well - we just can't handle prolonged downpours which is a real threat going into Monday so please monitor our webpage or watch KRBC news updates.
Sunday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain possible. Low near 66.
Monday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain and flash flooding possible. High near 79.
Monday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, low 66, locally heavy rain possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, high 82.
Wednesday: A slight 20% chance for rain, high 85.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, near 90.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, near 92.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Rain Stays in the Forecast TFN
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Rain is in the forecast each of the next seven days - and no, I don't know how long it's been since I've put rain in the forecast everyday for a week.
But, I do know that a big pattern shift is coming our way and while this isn't the final end to summer, it's going to put a big dent in the heat and our chance for rain is good.
A big upper level low came out of Canada Thursday morning and was spinning over eastern Montana Thursday afternoon. The low is forecast to track south and slightly southwest Friday and Saturday and end up roughly between Denver and Amarillo by Sunday, positioned to pinwheel some disturbances and cooler air in our direction. That cooler air in the upper levels of the atmosphere serves to destabalize the air above which helps to create thunderstorms and rain. Warm moist air at the surface with cooler air above is what we're looking for.
The low looks to get stuck through Monday which means a continued good chance for rain in our area. By Tuesday, the low should start moving east but our chance for rain won't totally go away at least through this time next week.
CAUTION - While it's too early to say if we will see any flash flooding issues, keep in mind that systems this time of year tend to move slowly, and any heavy rain can cause flash flooding issues quickly. We're approaching the one year anniversary of Erin which flooded much of Taylor County and Abilene. While we're not dealing with a tropical system this time, we are dealing with plenty of Gulf moisture and a strong cold front (by this time of year standards) so just keep the potential for flooding in mind and monitor the weather along with us here on KRBC.
It's going to be a gradual change, so let's take it day by day.
Friday: I'm going with a slight chance for thunderstorms with highs in the low 90's. East wind 5 to 15.
Friday Night: Thunderstorms which develop northwest of us will move our direction, so a 30% chance for rain with a low around 70.
Saturday: The chance for rain begins to improve to 40%. Highs cool to near 86, lots of clouds around.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Monday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 86.
Wednesday and Thursday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for rain, upper 80's to near 90.
Rain is in the forecast each of the next seven days - and no, I don't know how long it's been since I've put rain in the forecast everyday for a week.
But, I do know that a big pattern shift is coming our way and while this isn't the final end to summer, it's going to put a big dent in the heat and our chance for rain is good.
A big upper level low came out of Canada Thursday morning and was spinning over eastern Montana Thursday afternoon. The low is forecast to track south and slightly southwest Friday and Saturday and end up roughly between Denver and Amarillo by Sunday, positioned to pinwheel some disturbances and cooler air in our direction. That cooler air in the upper levels of the atmosphere serves to destabalize the air above which helps to create thunderstorms and rain. Warm moist air at the surface with cooler air above is what we're looking for.
The low looks to get stuck through Monday which means a continued good chance for rain in our area. By Tuesday, the low should start moving east but our chance for rain won't totally go away at least through this time next week.
CAUTION - While it's too early to say if we will see any flash flooding issues, keep in mind that systems this time of year tend to move slowly, and any heavy rain can cause flash flooding issues quickly. We're approaching the one year anniversary of Erin which flooded much of Taylor County and Abilene. While we're not dealing with a tropical system this time, we are dealing with plenty of Gulf moisture and a strong cold front (by this time of year standards) so just keep the potential for flooding in mind and monitor the weather along with us here on KRBC.
It's going to be a gradual change, so let's take it day by day.
Friday: I'm going with a slight chance for thunderstorms with highs in the low 90's. East wind 5 to 15.
Friday Night: Thunderstorms which develop northwest of us will move our direction, so a 30% chance for rain with a low around 70.
Saturday: The chance for rain begins to improve to 40%. Highs cool to near 86, lots of clouds around.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Monday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 86.
Wednesday and Thursday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for rain, upper 80's to near 90.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Rain Chance Looks Good This Weekend
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
We have an interesting weather pattern setting up for this weekend. From now through Friday we're going to see very gradual changes. The primary weather-maker is an upper level low which is currently in Canada but it starts making its way south today.
Prior to the main low, we'll have some minor disturbances moving our way from the north which bring a slight chance for rain starting Thursday night and continuing into Saturday. By Saturday, we'll start seeing more influence from the main upper low and by Sunday and Monday, it takes up residence in the general vicinity of northern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle. It will spin disturbances through our area from time to time, leading to a continued chance for rain from Saturday through next Tuesday. At this time, it appears we will have the best chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 70. South wind 5 to 10.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, hot, 98, slight chance for storms late day or Thursday evening.
Thursday Night: 20% chance for storms, partly cloudy, low 73.
Friday: Partly cloudy, high 93, a few storms possible.
Saturday: Increasing likelihood of rain.
Sunday and Monday: Rain likely, cooler, in the 80's.
We have an interesting weather pattern setting up for this weekend. From now through Friday we're going to see very gradual changes. The primary weather-maker is an upper level low which is currently in Canada but it starts making its way south today.
Prior to the main low, we'll have some minor disturbances moving our way from the north which bring a slight chance for rain starting Thursday night and continuing into Saturday. By Saturday, we'll start seeing more influence from the main upper low and by Sunday and Monday, it takes up residence in the general vicinity of northern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle. It will spin disturbances through our area from time to time, leading to a continued chance for rain from Saturday through next Tuesday. At this time, it appears we will have the best chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 70. South wind 5 to 10.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, hot, 98, slight chance for storms late day or Thursday evening.
Thursday Night: 20% chance for storms, partly cloudy, low 73.
Friday: Partly cloudy, high 93, a few storms possible.
Saturday: Increasing likelihood of rain.
Sunday and Monday: Rain likely, cooler, in the 80's.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Next Rain Chance Arrivces This Weekend:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Rain this morning well to our south across the Concho Valley and the Edwards Plateau while overcast conditions are in place across the Big Country. The clouds will gradually break up during the morning with partly cloudy conditions by the afternoon. An area of high pressure will build into West Texas today and the next several days and will gradually help temperatures begin to warm up and southernly winds return to the area.
* Looking down the road, the high should weaken by the end of the week. This will allow for a slight chance of rain beginning late Thursday into early next week as an upper trough moves across the central plains and will affect the Big Country.
* Just a reminder as we make new changes to KRBC Weather, we have now updated our weather section on our website. You can check the local radar, temperatures, as well as other information!
Just visit: http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/weather/krbc
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast :
Today:
Mostly Cloudy Early
Partly Cloudy & Warmer This Afternoon
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Lows: 69-73°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance; 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 94-97°
Winds: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
* Rain this morning well to our south across the Concho Valley and the Edwards Plateau while overcast conditions are in place across the Big Country. The clouds will gradually break up during the morning with partly cloudy conditions by the afternoon. An area of high pressure will build into West Texas today and the next several days and will gradually help temperatures begin to warm up and southernly winds return to the area.
* Looking down the road, the high should weaken by the end of the week. This will allow for a slight chance of rain beginning late Thursday into early next week as an upper trough moves across the central plains and will affect the Big Country.
* Just a reminder as we make new changes to KRBC Weather, we have now updated our weather section on our website. You can check the local radar, temperatures, as well as other information!
Just visit: http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/weather/krbc
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast :
Today:
Mostly Cloudy Early
Partly Cloudy & Warmer This Afternoon
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Lows: 69-73°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance; 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 94-97°
Winds: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, August 11, 2008
Is the Pattern Shifting?
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Summer isn't over - we still have plenty more hot days ahead. But, there are signs the pattern may be starting to shift toward the much anticipated end of summer and cooler weather. We saw a cold front make its way into our area Sunday night and an upper level disturbance drop into the area to create significant rain in some areas. Another front is forecast to arrive either Thursday night or Friday. These fronts are courtesy of low pressure areas dropping out of Canada and into the Central U.S. Plains - a pattern which we typically see in the Fall - so I think we're seeing early stages of our summer gradually coming to an end - but remember - lots more heat and humidity yet to go.
I'm looking for afternoon highs near 96 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 95 on Thursday then our next cold front arriving by Friday which keeps highs Friday in the middle 80's (perhaps cooler). Around 90 to 94 looks in order for weekend highs.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, low near 72. Light winds.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and hot, high near 96.
Summer isn't over - we still have plenty more hot days ahead. But, there are signs the pattern may be starting to shift toward the much anticipated end of summer and cooler weather. We saw a cold front make its way into our area Sunday night and an upper level disturbance drop into the area to create significant rain in some areas. Another front is forecast to arrive either Thursday night or Friday. These fronts are courtesy of low pressure areas dropping out of Canada and into the Central U.S. Plains - a pattern which we typically see in the Fall - so I think we're seeing early stages of our summer gradually coming to an end - but remember - lots more heat and humidity yet to go.
I'm looking for afternoon highs near 96 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 95 on Thursday then our next cold front arriving by Friday which keeps highs Friday in the middle 80's (perhaps cooler). Around 90 to 94 looks in order for weekend highs.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, low near 72. Light winds.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and hot, high near 96.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Rain in the Forecast to Begin the Week
from krbc chief meteorologist randy turner ..
WE BEGIN THE NEW WORK WEEK WITH RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST. A COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE BIG COUNTRY TONIGHT. THAT, COMBINED WITH UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES, DROPPING DOWN FROM THE NORTH, PROVIDE A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT, ENDING TUESDAY.
THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WEEK LOOKS DRY, BUT SOMETHING INTERESTING CAUGHT MY EYE - ANOTHER COLD FRONT, WHICH COULD BE PRETTY STRONG, IS FORECAST TO DROP INTO OUR AREA FRIDAY WHICH BRINGS A CHANCE FOR RAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS ACTUALLY LOOKS SIMILAR TO A PATTERN WE SEE IN THE FALL SO IT COULD BE OUR FIRST GLANCE AT COOLING TEMPERATURES.
SUNDAY NIGHT: INCREASING CLOUDINESS WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. LOW NEAR 74.
MONDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGHS NEAR 88. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, LOW NEAR 71.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH IN THE LOW 90'S.
WE BEGIN THE NEW WORK WEEK WITH RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST. A COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE BIG COUNTRY TONIGHT. THAT, COMBINED WITH UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES, DROPPING DOWN FROM THE NORTH, PROVIDE A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT, ENDING TUESDAY.
THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WEEK LOOKS DRY, BUT SOMETHING INTERESTING CAUGHT MY EYE - ANOTHER COLD FRONT, WHICH COULD BE PRETTY STRONG, IS FORECAST TO DROP INTO OUR AREA FRIDAY WHICH BRINGS A CHANCE FOR RAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS ACTUALLY LOOKS SIMILAR TO A PATTERN WE SEE IN THE FALL SO IT COULD BE OUR FIRST GLANCE AT COOLING TEMPERATURES.
SUNDAY NIGHT: INCREASING CLOUDINESS WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. LOW NEAR 74.
MONDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGHS NEAR 88. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, LOW NEAR 71.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH IN THE LOW 90'S.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Isolated Storms - Dry for Most
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Thanks for stopping by. The overall theme of our weather for the next 7 days is heat. Two things bring us a slight chance for rain. One being the remnants of Edouard, which caused afternoon thunderstorms across the northern Big Country Thursday. The other weather-make to watch is a cold front expected to drop across the Red River and give us a glancing blow which leads to a slight rain chance Friday going into Saturday. Otherwise, we're about to get back to hot and mainly dry weather for the next week.
There also could be a quick chance for rain Monday night into Tuesday, monitoring that at this time. Your weekend will be hot and humid.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 73 with isolated showers and storms.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of storms mainly north of I-20 across northern counties of the Big Country. High 97.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low 73. Isolated shower possible.
Saturday: Isolated storms mainly north of I-20, otherwise partly cloudy and hot, high of 99.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 100.
Thanks for stopping by. The overall theme of our weather for the next 7 days is heat. Two things bring us a slight chance for rain. One being the remnants of Edouard, which caused afternoon thunderstorms across the northern Big Country Thursday. The other weather-make to watch is a cold front expected to drop across the Red River and give us a glancing blow which leads to a slight rain chance Friday going into Saturday. Otherwise, we're about to get back to hot and mainly dry weather for the next week.
There also could be a quick chance for rain Monday night into Tuesday, monitoring that at this time. Your weekend will be hot and humid.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 73 with isolated showers and storms.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of storms mainly north of I-20 across northern counties of the Big Country. High 97.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low 73. Isolated shower possible.
Saturday: Isolated storms mainly north of I-20, otherwise partly cloudy and hot, high of 99.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 100.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Rainfall Likley Today Thanks to Edouard:
Good Morning From Meteorologist Chris Whitd...
...HEAVY RAIN AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON
WEDNESDAY ACROSS MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS... AS THE REMNANTS
OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EDOUARD TRACK INTO THE REGION...
WITH THE APPROACH AND ARRIVAL OF THIS SYSTEM...SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOWARD MORNING ACROSS THE
AREA SOUTHEAST OF A BROWNWOOD TO JUNCTION LINE. DURING THE DAY ON
WEDNESDAY...SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP AND INCREASE IN COVERAGE FARTHER
TO THE NORTHWEST ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE
ALSO EXPECTED. THE RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO BE GREATEST ACROSS
THE HEARTLAND WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND ACROSS THE REGION NORTH OF A
MERTZON TO SAN SABA LINE DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY. THIS INCLUDES
THE BIG COUNTRY...CONCHO VALLEY AND HEARTLAND AREAS.
HEAVY RAINFALL IS LIKELY FROM THE SHOWERS AND STORMS. RAINFALL
TOTALS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS...ESPECIALLY WHERE THE SHOWERS AND RAIN BANDS PERSIST.
THIS MAY CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PEOPLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND
INFORMATION ON THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM EDOUARD.
...HEAVY RAIN AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON
WEDNESDAY ACROSS MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS... AS THE REMNANTS
OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EDOUARD TRACK INTO THE REGION...
WITH THE APPROACH AND ARRIVAL OF THIS SYSTEM...SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOWARD MORNING ACROSS THE
AREA SOUTHEAST OF A BROWNWOOD TO JUNCTION LINE. DURING THE DAY ON
WEDNESDAY...SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP AND INCREASE IN COVERAGE FARTHER
TO THE NORTHWEST ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE
ALSO EXPECTED. THE RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO BE GREATEST ACROSS
THE HEARTLAND WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND ACROSS THE REGION NORTH OF A
MERTZON TO SAN SABA LINE DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY. THIS INCLUDES
THE BIG COUNTRY...CONCHO VALLEY AND HEARTLAND AREAS.
HEAVY RAINFALL IS LIKELY FROM THE SHOWERS AND STORMS. RAINFALL
TOTALS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS...ESPECIALLY WHERE THE SHOWERS AND RAIN BANDS PERSIST.
THIS MAY CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PEOPLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND
INFORMATION ON THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM EDOUARD.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Good Chance for Rain from Edouard
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are forecast to move northwest and pass straight over the Big Country area Wednesday. That means a good chance for rain and isolated heavy thunderstorms.
Locally heavy downpours are possible. As we saw last summer with a tropical system in Taylor County, should it linger in any one area, the chance for localized flooding will increase.
Right now, 1 to 3 inche rains are expected around the area.
The system should linger in West Central Texas into Thursday, possibly Friday, so a 20 percent chance for rain is in the Thursday/Friday forecast.
Tuesday Night: Turning cloudy with a 30% chance for rain. Low 71. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70% chance for rain, locally heavy downpours will be possible. High 85 with east and northeast wind 15 to 20 and gusty at times in heavier rain bands.
Wednesday Night: Continued cloudy with scattered showers and storms, low of 71.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, 20 percent chance for rain, high around 90.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are forecast to move northwest and pass straight over the Big Country area Wednesday. That means a good chance for rain and isolated heavy thunderstorms.
Locally heavy downpours are possible. As we saw last summer with a tropical system in Taylor County, should it linger in any one area, the chance for localized flooding will increase.
Right now, 1 to 3 inche rains are expected around the area.
The system should linger in West Central Texas into Thursday, possibly Friday, so a 20 percent chance for rain is in the Thursday/Friday forecast.
Tuesday Night: Turning cloudy with a 30% chance for rain. Low 71. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70% chance for rain, locally heavy downpours will be possible. High 85 with east and northeast wind 15 to 20 and gusty at times in heavier rain bands.
Wednesday Night: Continued cloudy with scattered showers and storms, low of 71.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, 20 percent chance for rain, high around 90.
Rain From Edouard Arrives Late Tonight:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place one more day as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the upper 90s and lower 100s. We will see a nice relief from the heat tomorrow as what is left of Edouard work into this area bringing us rain.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall near High Island (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country late tonight and will be across most of our area on Wednesday. Based on this track, our area will get a good soaking rainfall event tomorrow with anywhere from 1-3 inches across the area. We'll have to watch for any possible flash flooding, but the ground is so dry I think most of it will be absorbed into the soil.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Increasing Clouds. Showers & T-Storms Late
Lows: 71-73°
Wind: E 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Periods of Showers & T-Storms
Cloudy & Much Cooler
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: E 10-15
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: Slight (Possible Flash Flooding)
Have a great Monday...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place one more day as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the upper 90s and lower 100s. We will see a nice relief from the heat tomorrow as what is left of Edouard work into this area bringing us rain.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall near High Island (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country late tonight and will be across most of our area on Wednesday. Based on this track, our area will get a good soaking rainfall event tomorrow with anywhere from 1-3 inches across the area. We'll have to watch for any possible flash flooding, but the ground is so dry I think most of it will be absorbed into the soil.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Increasing Clouds. Showers & T-Storms Late
Lows: 71-73°
Wind: E 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Periods of Showers & T-Storms
Cloudy & Much Cooler
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: E 10-15
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: Slight (Possible Flash Flooding)
Have a great Monday...
Monday, August 04, 2008
Hot Weather & Watching Edouard:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place the next two days as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the low 100s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. This high starts to build more north and opens the door for T.S. Edouard to veer right into Texas.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall somewhere between Port O'Conner and Houston (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country and Concho Valley by the middle of the week bringing us a chance for rain. Best rain chances will be to the south, but still going a 30% coverage for this area. Of course this could all change depending on the track of the system.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Hot
Highs: 100-104°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear, Clouds Return by Daybreak
Lows: 74-76°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
An Isolated Storm Late (Southeast Counties)
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%-20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place the next two days as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the low 100s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. This high starts to build more north and opens the door for T.S. Edouard to veer right into Texas.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall somewhere between Port O'Conner and Houston (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country and Concho Valley by the middle of the week bringing us a chance for rain. Best rain chances will be to the south, but still going a 30% coverage for this area. Of course this could all change depending on the track of the system.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Hot
Highs: 100-104°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear, Clouds Return by Daybreak
Lows: 74-76°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
An Isolated Storm Late (Southeast Counties)
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%-20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
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