From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, temperatures will continue on the same path we've become accustomed to in the last couple of week. I do, however, believe changes will take place going into next week which will cause wind to increase, temperatures to decrease a little and even bring a very tiny chance for rain.
Now through Friday we will see dry weather, mid to upper 80 highs, upper 50 lows.
Saturday and Sunday: With a developing low pressure area in southeastern Colorado and southern Kansas, the wind will increase and even be gusty at times this weekend as temperatures climb to the upper 80's, probably a few 90's in the area.
By Monday, the front approaches and a few clouds develop which leads to a very slim chance at showers, nothing to get too excited about at this time.
Temperatures should drop to near 80 Monday and Tuesday with a northwest wind behind the front.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Pleasant Weather Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Another nice and cool morning across the area. As I blog here a little after 5:00 AM, Abilene sits at 53° with other areas in the middle to upper 50s with a few low 60s across the Big Country. A weak cold front continues to slide south and will help cool us a degree or two today. The only major difference you'll notice is a northeasterly wind today.
* Looking ahead the current forecast pattern still not changing at all since late last week. The jet stream continues to flow well to our north which is keeping the storm track across the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Plains and across the Great Lakes. A ridge continues to sit across most of the middle part of the country. Look for this pattern to remain in place the next seven days. Some of the longer range models are trying to bring some rain chances back in toward the middle of next week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 54-59°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
* Another nice and cool morning across the area. As I blog here a little after 5:00 AM, Abilene sits at 53° with other areas in the middle to upper 50s with a few low 60s across the Big Country. A weak cold front continues to slide south and will help cool us a degree or two today. The only major difference you'll notice is a northeasterly wind today.
* Looking ahead the current forecast pattern still not changing at all since late last week. The jet stream continues to flow well to our north which is keeping the storm track across the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Plains and across the Great Lakes. A ridge continues to sit across most of the middle part of the country. Look for this pattern to remain in place the next seven days. Some of the longer range models are trying to bring some rain chances back in toward the middle of next week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 54-59°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, September 29, 2008
Slightly Cooler Tuesday
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
As with my previous blogs, there isn't a great deal of change to talk about this week. Monday night, a weak cold front arrives with little fanfare. Then Sunday or Monday, the next cold front arrives, perhaps a little stronger.
Rain chances are slim to none this week. It is still too early to tell whether we may get a shower or two out of the front early next week so, for now, I'll just mentioned an isolated shower possible next Monday.
Mostly clear skies over the next couple of days then a few more clouds around for the end of the week.
Nights: Clear, mid to upper 50's through Thursday.
Days: Sunny, low to middle 80's.
Friday through Sunday: Partly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows around 60, a little more windy this weekend.
As with my previous blogs, there isn't a great deal of change to talk about this week. Monday night, a weak cold front arrives with little fanfare. Then Sunday or Monday, the next cold front arrives, perhaps a little stronger.
Rain chances are slim to none this week. It is still too early to tell whether we may get a shower or two out of the front early next week so, for now, I'll just mentioned an isolated shower possible next Monday.
Mostly clear skies over the next couple of days then a few more clouds around for the end of the week.
Nights: Clear, mid to upper 50's through Thursday.
Days: Sunny, low to middle 80's.
Friday through Sunday: Partly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows around 60, a little more windy this weekend.
Another Quiet Weather Week Ahead:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Nice cool start this morning with many areas in the 50s early this morning! Pleasant weather will start the week with highs today in the middle to upper 80s with mostly sunny conditions. A weak cold front will work into the area early tomorrow and will cool daytime highs back into the lower 80s and overnight lows a few degrees.
* The current forecast pattern has not changed at all since late last week. The jet stream continues to flow well to our north which is keeping the storm track across the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Plains and across the Great Lakes. A ridge continues to sit across most of the middle part of the country. Look for this pattern to remain in place the next seven days. With this pattern holding on across our area, there are no rain chances in week ahead.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: NW 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Generally Clear & Nice
Lows: 54-59°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Cooler
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday!
* Nice cool start this morning with many areas in the 50s early this morning! Pleasant weather will start the week with highs today in the middle to upper 80s with mostly sunny conditions. A weak cold front will work into the area early tomorrow and will cool daytime highs back into the lower 80s and overnight lows a few degrees.
* The current forecast pattern has not changed at all since late last week. The jet stream continues to flow well to our north which is keeping the storm track across the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Plains and across the Great Lakes. A ridge continues to sit across most of the middle part of the country. Look for this pattern to remain in place the next seven days. With this pattern holding on across our area, there are no rain chances in week ahead.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: NW 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Generally Clear & Nice
Lows: 54-59°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Cooler
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
A Pleasant Week Ahead...
Good Saturday to everyone from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
The week will continue to be pleasant with mostly sunny skies, highs in the low-mid 80's, and lows in the mid-high 50's for the next 7 days.
There is a storm brewing off the east coast of the U.S. Kyle is now a category 1 hurricane and is moving northward along the east coast at 23 mph. It has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, and can bring rain up to 6 inches.
Everyone enjoy the great weather for the next week!
The week will continue to be pleasant with mostly sunny skies, highs in the low-mid 80's, and lows in the mid-high 50's for the next 7 days.
There is a storm brewing off the east coast of the U.S. Kyle is now a category 1 hurricane and is moving northward along the east coast at 23 mph. It has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, and can bring rain up to 6 inches.
Everyone enjoy the great weather for the next week!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Warm Trend Continues...
Happy Friday from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
We have been seeing warm temperatures and clear skies recently around the Big Country, and that trend will continue.
We will be seeing highs in the mid-upper 80's and lows in the upper 50's to 60 with clear skies throughout the rest of your seven day forecast.
However, not so sunny skies prevail over the Atlantic. Tropical storm Kyle is effecting Bermuda, and is expected to continue moving northward. Kyle is expected to increase in speed northward throughout Saturday, and could cause flooding along the US east coast.
But for the Lone Star State, expect clear skies and gorgeous weather!
We have been seeing warm temperatures and clear skies recently around the Big Country, and that trend will continue.
We will be seeing highs in the mid-upper 80's and lows in the upper 50's to 60 with clear skies throughout the rest of your seven day forecast.
However, not so sunny skies prevail over the Atlantic. Tropical storm Kyle is effecting Bermuda, and is expected to continue moving northward. Kyle is expected to increase in speed northward throughout Saturday, and could cause flooding along the US east coast.
But for the Lone Star State, expect clear skies and gorgeous weather!
Nice Weekend Ahead:
Good Friday Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Another quiet weather day across the area as high pressure continues to be the dominating factor in the current and long-range forecast. We have perfect weather for the Big Country Balloon Festival this weekend so get out and enjoy as the many hot air balloons take to the sky over the Key City.
* Forecast Highs will be in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s to lower 60s. New data this morning is suggesting we may see a slight pattern change around the middle of next week as the ridge begins to break down across the area.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 84-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 57-61°
Wind: S 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 86-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great weekend!
* Another quiet weather day across the area as high pressure continues to be the dominating factor in the current and long-range forecast. We have perfect weather for the Big Country Balloon Festival this weekend so get out and enjoy as the many hot air balloons take to the sky over the Key City.
* Forecast Highs will be in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s to lower 60s. New data this morning is suggesting we may see a slight pattern change around the middle of next week as the ridge begins to break down across the area.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 84-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 57-61°
Wind: S 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 86-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Nothing New in the Weather World
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
The one big storm system on the U.S. map right now is the tropical low off the Carolina coast, bringing lots of rain to the eastern U.S.
Another big weather system is affecting our area, but it's a weather maker of a different sort. High pressure in the upper levels leads to calm and dry weather in our area through the next 7 to 10 days. I don't foresee any major changes coming this way. A weak cold front will drop into the area toward the middle of next week but isn't expected to create any significant weather.
Great weather and cooperative winds for Abilene's 14th Annual BalloonFest, sponsored by the Optimist Club, at Red Bud Park Friday and Saturday. Come on out!
Thursday through Tuesday: Mainly sunny days, clear nights. Highs upper 80's, lows low 60's.
The one big storm system on the U.S. map right now is the tropical low off the Carolina coast, bringing lots of rain to the eastern U.S.
Another big weather system is affecting our area, but it's a weather maker of a different sort. High pressure in the upper levels leads to calm and dry weather in our area through the next 7 to 10 days. I don't foresee any major changes coming this way. A weak cold front will drop into the area toward the middle of next week but isn't expected to create any significant weather.
Great weather and cooperative winds for Abilene's 14th Annual BalloonFest, sponsored by the Optimist Club, at Red Bud Park Friday and Saturday. Come on out!
Thursday through Tuesday: Mainly sunny days, clear nights. Highs upper 80's, lows low 60's.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
No Change In Forecast Pattern:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* The forecast is going to sound more repetative as the current forecast pattern for the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley has not changed and will not most for the next seven days. A cold front tried hard to move in from the north but was blocked off by the ridge in place over the region. Other than a few clouds now and then, look for afternoon highs for the rest of the week and into the weekend in the middle 80s and lows at night in the lower
60s with a few upper 50s in spots.
* Click here for the latest happenings in the Tropical Atlantic: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny Early
Partly Cloudy By Afternoon
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Mild
Lows: 60-64°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Wednesday...
* The forecast is going to sound more repetative as the current forecast pattern for the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley has not changed and will not most for the next seven days. A cold front tried hard to move in from the north but was blocked off by the ridge in place over the region. Other than a few clouds now and then, look for afternoon highs for the rest of the week and into the weekend in the middle 80s and lows at night in the lower
60s with a few upper 50s in spots.
* Click here for the latest happenings in the Tropical Atlantic: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny Early
Partly Cloudy By Afternoon
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Mild
Lows: 60-64°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Weather Stays Calm
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
A minor disturbance passing through the area brought more clouds today and a spotty shower or two in Central Texas but the overall pattern remains the same ... warm and dry.
There are no major weather systems projected for our area through the next week. High pressure is the main feature which has a calming affect on our weather and results in dry conditions.
Tuesday Night: Clearing, low near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high of 85. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday Night: Clearing, low near 63.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, 84.
Friday through Sunday: Mostly sunny days and clear nights. Highs around 86, lows around 62.
A minor disturbance passing through the area brought more clouds today and a spotty shower or two in Central Texas but the overall pattern remains the same ... warm and dry.
There are no major weather systems projected for our area through the next week. High pressure is the main feature which has a calming affect on our weather and results in dry conditions.
Tuesday Night: Clearing, low near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high of 85. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday Night: Clearing, low near 63.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, 84.
Friday through Sunday: Mostly sunny days and clear nights. Highs around 86, lows around 62.
Quiet Forecast Pattern Continues:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* No change in the current forecast pattern for the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley for the next seven days other than a few clouds from time to time. A cold front will pass to our north bringing little if any impact to the weather. Highs for the rest of the week and into the weekend will hold about average in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
* Tropics: System near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is being monitored for possible development but will have no impact for now to the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for the latest: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
A Few Clouds & Mild
Lows: 61-65°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
* No change in the current forecast pattern for the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley for the next seven days other than a few clouds from time to time. A cold front will pass to our north bringing little if any impact to the weather. Highs for the rest of the week and into the weekend will hold about average in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
* Tropics: System near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is being monitored for possible development but will have no impact for now to the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for the latest: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
A Few Clouds & Mild
Lows: 61-65°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Quiet Beginning to Autumn
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
The Fall season made an uneventful entrance at 10:44am Monday, accompanied with a few clouds and near normal temperatures.
I don't see any major changes to the current weather pattern any time soon. High pressure will keep the weather systems well north of Texas. Tropical activity should be limited to the East Coast.
Tonight: Turning clear, low near 63. Southeast wind at 5.
Tuesday: Sunny, then partly cloudy, high near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday Night: Clear and 64.
Wednesday through Friday: Partly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows low 60's.
Saturday through Monday: Mostly sunny, highs low to mid 80's, lows around 60.
The Fall season made an uneventful entrance at 10:44am Monday, accompanied with a few clouds and near normal temperatures.
I don't see any major changes to the current weather pattern any time soon. High pressure will keep the weather systems well north of Texas. Tropical activity should be limited to the East Coast.
Tonight: Turning clear, low near 63. Southeast wind at 5.
Tuesday: Sunny, then partly cloudy, high near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday Night: Clear and 64.
Wednesday through Friday: Partly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows low 60's.
Saturday through Monday: Mostly sunny, highs low to mid 80's, lows around 60.
Welcome To Fall:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas later this morning at 10:44 AM Central Time. Today will feel much warmer than fall across the area. A ridge across the Rockies and another across the Deep South are keeping our weather quiet across Texas. Highs today will be a few degrees above normal with highs ranging anywhere from the middle to upper 80s and lows tonight between 60 and 65 degrees.
* The Week Ahead: Forecast pattern looks to remain calm and quiet with the ridge pattern and only a few clouds now and then. Highs will hold about average in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
* Tropics: System near Puerto Rico is being monitored for possible development but will have no impact for now to the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for the latest: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Mild
Lows: 62-65°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great week!
* The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas later this morning at 10:44 AM Central Time. Today will feel much warmer than fall across the area. A ridge across the Rockies and another across the Deep South are keeping our weather quiet across Texas. Highs today will be a few degrees above normal with highs ranging anywhere from the middle to upper 80s and lows tonight between 60 and 65 degrees.
* The Week Ahead: Forecast pattern looks to remain calm and quiet with the ridge pattern and only a few clouds now and then. Highs will hold about average in the middle 80s and lows at night in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
* Tropics: System near Puerto Rico is being monitored for possible development but will have no impact for now to the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for the latest: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Mild
Lows: 62-65°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Warm
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great week!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Quiet Weather - Week #2
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
After analyzing the weather pattern for the next seven days, I've come to the conclusion that this week will be very similar to last week. Temperatures won't be as cool as they were last week, especially at the beginning of the week, but they will be near normal for this time of year.
The big change to the forecast is the fact that high pressure looks to be strong enough to keep a cold front well to the north which means no rain in the forecast mid-week as we had announced last week.
Bottom Line - dry, temperatures near normal all this week.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low in the low 60's. Light southeast wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny morning to a few clouds in the afternoon. High near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Saturday: Mostly sunny with a few clouds from time to time. Daytime highs in the middle 80's, overnight lows low 60's.
After analyzing the weather pattern for the next seven days, I've come to the conclusion that this week will be very similar to last week. Temperatures won't be as cool as they were last week, especially at the beginning of the week, but they will be near normal for this time of year.
The big change to the forecast is the fact that high pressure looks to be strong enough to keep a cold front well to the north which means no rain in the forecast mid-week as we had announced last week.
Bottom Line - dry, temperatures near normal all this week.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low in the low 60's. Light southeast wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny morning to a few clouds in the afternoon. High near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Saturday: Mostly sunny with a few clouds from time to time. Daytime highs in the middle 80's, overnight lows low 60's.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Clear Skies Ahead...
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Happy Saturday to everyone! We have had clear skies this week ... and it looks as if that trend will continue.
Fall begins officially Monday morning, but the temperatures are not going to be fall-like this week. We will have highs in the upper 80's until next Friday, when they will slightly cool to the mid 80's.
We will keep clear skies in the forecast for the next 7 days, there will be a cold front pushing through the central US Tuesday, but will stall before making it to Texas.
So enjoy the weather! Highs in the 80's, lows in the low-mid 60's, and no rain for the next 7 days. Have agreat weekend!
Happy Saturday to everyone! We have had clear skies this week ... and it looks as if that trend will continue.
Fall begins officially Monday morning, but the temperatures are not going to be fall-like this week. We will have highs in the upper 80's until next Friday, when they will slightly cool to the mid 80's.
We will keep clear skies in the forecast for the next 7 days, there will be a cold front pushing through the central US Tuesday, but will stall before making it to Texas.
So enjoy the weather! Highs in the 80's, lows in the low-mid 60's, and no rain for the next 7 days. Have agreat weekend!
Friday, September 19, 2008
A Nice Weekend Ahead:
Good Friday Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Another nice late summer morning across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this morning. Temperatures as I blog here a little before 4AM are running in the middle 50s in Brownwood and Synder, while Abilene, Sweetwater and Breckenridge sit in the lower 60s. Most of us should drip into the 50s before daybreak.
* Today will be a nice day with mostly sunny conditions with highs climbing back into the lower and middle 80s. Weather looks great for Friday night football games.
* Down the Road: Yesterday's long range forecast model runs were hinting at rain chances for the middle of next week. The runs this morning have backed off on that solution. The forecast temperature data is going for highs in the middle 80s and lows in the lower 60s for the next 7-days.
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time...
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 83-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 58-62°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
A Few Clouds & Warm
Highs: 84-86°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great weekend!
* Another nice late summer morning across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this morning. Temperatures as I blog here a little before 4AM are running in the middle 50s in Brownwood and Synder, while Abilene, Sweetwater and Breckenridge sit in the lower 60s. Most of us should drip into the 50s before daybreak.
* Today will be a nice day with mostly sunny conditions with highs climbing back into the lower and middle 80s. Weather looks great for Friday night football games.
* Down the Road: Yesterday's long range forecast model runs were hinting at rain chances for the middle of next week. The runs this morning have backed off on that solution. The forecast temperature data is going for highs in the middle 80s and lows in the lower 60s for the next 7-days.
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time...
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 83-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Nice
Lows: 58-62°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
A Few Clouds & Warm
Highs: 84-86°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Excellent Weather This Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
We were dealing with the approach of Ike one week ago. Now, we're dealing with a totally opposite weather pattern, a weather pattern which means near perfect conditions this weekend.
We're waiting on the upper level pattern to change to influence a change here at the surface. That starts to happen early next week with a low pressure area developing in the western U.S. but it takes until Wednesday, going into Thursday, before a cold front approaches our area. I've added a slight chance for rain for Wednesday and Thursday and will take a wait and see for another day or two before getting too excited about rain. At this time, 20 percent is the highest I can go for a rain chance one week from now.
Otherwise, enjoy some great weather this weekend.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low near 58. Light southeast wind.
Friday through Tuesday: Mostly sunny days, a few clouds move through from time to time. Overnight lows in the low 60's and afternoon highs in the low to middle 80's.
Wednesday and Thursday: Increasing cloudiness and slightly cooler with a slight 20% chance for rain. Highs around 80.
We were dealing with the approach of Ike one week ago. Now, we're dealing with a totally opposite weather pattern, a weather pattern which means near perfect conditions this weekend.
We're waiting on the upper level pattern to change to influence a change here at the surface. That starts to happen early next week with a low pressure area developing in the western U.S. but it takes until Wednesday, going into Thursday, before a cold front approaches our area. I've added a slight chance for rain for Wednesday and Thursday and will take a wait and see for another day or two before getting too excited about rain. At this time, 20 percent is the highest I can go for a rain chance one week from now.
Otherwise, enjoy some great weather this weekend.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low near 58. Light southeast wind.
Friday through Tuesday: Mostly sunny days, a few clouds move through from time to time. Overnight lows in the low 60's and afternoon highs in the low to middle 80's.
Wednesday and Thursday: Increasing cloudiness and slightly cooler with a slight 20% chance for rain. Highs around 80.
Another Nice Day Ahead:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Not as cool this morning thanks to an area of cloud cover across West Central Texas. Look for mostly sunny conditions today with highs in the lower 80s. Forecast remains the same as the last couple of days with a high pressure dome sitting over the western U.S. as well as one just to our north keeping our weather fair and quiet.
* Down the Road: Not much change as we end summer and begin fall across West Texas. Partly cloudy conditions will dominate the forecast the next 7 days as well as mostly dry conditions. The latest model runs are suggesting some small rain chances around the middle of next week. Lows will swing from the upper 50s and lower 60s with highs warming back into the lower to middle 80s. Enjoy this weather!
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Morning Clouds
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 79-83°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
A Few Clouds & Cool
Lows: 54-57°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Nice
Highs: 80-84°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a terrific Thursday!
* Not as cool this morning thanks to an area of cloud cover across West Central Texas. Look for mostly sunny conditions today with highs in the lower 80s. Forecast remains the same as the last couple of days with a high pressure dome sitting over the western U.S. as well as one just to our north keeping our weather fair and quiet.
* Down the Road: Not much change as we end summer and begin fall across West Texas. Partly cloudy conditions will dominate the forecast the next 7 days as well as mostly dry conditions. The latest model runs are suggesting some small rain chances around the middle of next week. Lows will swing from the upper 50s and lower 60s with highs warming back into the lower to middle 80s. Enjoy this weather!
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Morning Clouds
Mostly Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 79-83°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
A Few Clouds & Cool
Lows: 54-57°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Nice
Highs: 80-84°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Quiet Weather Pattern Continues
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
The weather will remain very nice through the early part of next week. Each night, the overnight low will warm a degree or two, each day the afternoon high gets a degree or so warmer .. but I'm not looking for any runaway heat.
Fall arrives at 10:44am Monday, September 22nd, and temperatures should be running very close to normal for this time of year.
There is no rain in the forecast at this time for the next seven days.
Wednesday Night: Clear and 53. East wind at 5.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and 83. East wind 5 to 10.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear and 56.
Friday through Wednesday: Mostly sunny days, mostly clear nights. Afternoon highs 83-86, overnight lows 59-63.
The weather will remain very nice through the early part of next week. Each night, the overnight low will warm a degree or two, each day the afternoon high gets a degree or so warmer .. but I'm not looking for any runaway heat.
Fall arrives at 10:44am Monday, September 22nd, and temperatures should be running very close to normal for this time of year.
There is no rain in the forecast at this time for the next seven days.
Wednesday Night: Clear and 53. East wind at 5.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and 83. East wind 5 to 10.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear and 56.
Friday through Wednesday: Mostly sunny days, mostly clear nights. Afternoon highs 83-86, overnight lows 59-63.
Another Delightful Late Summer Day:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Another nice cool morning across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this moring with temperatures in the lower to middle 50s as I blog here just after 5:00 AM. Forecast remains the same as the last couple of days with high pressure dome sitting over the western U.S. as well as just to our north keeping our weather clear and quiet. Highs today will climb into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
* Down the Road: Not much change as we end summer and begin fall across West Texas. Mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions will dominate the forecast the next 7 days as well as dry conditons. Lows will swing from the upper 50s and lower 60s with highs warming back into the lower to middle 80s. Enjoy this weather!
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 79-83°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Cool
Lows: 53-56°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Nice
Highs: 80-83°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
* Another nice cool morning across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this moring with temperatures in the lower to middle 50s as I blog here just after 5:00 AM. Forecast remains the same as the last couple of days with high pressure dome sitting over the western U.S. as well as just to our north keeping our weather clear and quiet. Highs today will climb into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
* Down the Road: Not much change as we end summer and begin fall across West Texas. Mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions will dominate the forecast the next 7 days as well as dry conditons. Lows will swing from the upper 50s and lower 60s with highs warming back into the lower to middle 80s. Enjoy this weather!
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Pleasant
Highs: 79-83°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Cool
Lows: 53-56°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Sunny & Nice
Highs: 80-83°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hear That? Quiet Weather ....
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
This is about as quiet as the weather gets in this area. For the next seven days, count on very nice weather, mild conditions, a perfect lead-in to Fall which arrives at 10:44am Monday, September 22nd.
The only rain threatening Texas this week will be a low pressure area in the Gulf (not another hurricane) which should bring showers to the lower Texas coast Thursday and Friday.
Here - high pressure rules which leads to calm weather.
Tuesday Night: Clear, low 52. East wind, shifting south, under 5mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, 82. East/southeast wind 5 to 10.
Thursday through Tuesday: Continued mainly clear, daytime highs 82-85, overnight lows 58-62.
This is about as quiet as the weather gets in this area. For the next seven days, count on very nice weather, mild conditions, a perfect lead-in to Fall which arrives at 10:44am Monday, September 22nd.
The only rain threatening Texas this week will be a low pressure area in the Gulf (not another hurricane) which should bring showers to the lower Texas coast Thursday and Friday.
Here - high pressure rules which leads to calm weather.
Tuesday Night: Clear, low 52. East wind, shifting south, under 5mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, 82. East/southeast wind 5 to 10.
Thursday through Tuesday: Continued mainly clear, daytime highs 82-85, overnight lows 58-62.
Pleasant Weather Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Not much change in the weather forecast this morning or the rest of the week ahead. Temperatures are cooler this morning with many locations in the lower 50s as I write this about 3:40 this morning. I think before sunrise, several spots will dip down into the upper 40s. Another nice day on tap with highs in the upper 70s with a few low 80s in spots with plenty of sunshine.
* Overall: We're still under the influence of two areas of high pressure to our north will keep northerly flow across the area today. Winds will start to turn more southerly the next few days but still enough dry air in place to keep things comfortable. A few clouds will return by the weekend as well as a little warmer weather. Highs will gradually climb into the 80s with lows remaining in the middle and upper 50s the next few days and gradually get a bit warmer toward the weekend. The forecast for the next 7 days, for now, looks to be dry.
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Abundant Sunshine
& Pleasant
Highs: 77-81°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Cool
Lows: 52-55°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 79-82°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
* Not much change in the weather forecast this morning or the rest of the week ahead. Temperatures are cooler this morning with many locations in the lower 50s as I write this about 3:40 this morning. I think before sunrise, several spots will dip down into the upper 40s. Another nice day on tap with highs in the upper 70s with a few low 80s in spots with plenty of sunshine.
* Overall: We're still under the influence of two areas of high pressure to our north will keep northerly flow across the area today. Winds will start to turn more southerly the next few days but still enough dry air in place to keep things comfortable. A few clouds will return by the weekend as well as a little warmer weather. Highs will gradually climb into the 80s with lows remaining in the middle and upper 50s the next few days and gradually get a bit warmer toward the weekend. The forecast for the next 7 days, for now, looks to be dry.
* Reminder: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on Monday, September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Abundant Sunshine
& Pleasant
Highs: 77-81°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Cool
Lows: 52-55°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 79-82°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Calm Weather - and Cooler
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
I want to start with a brief explanation as to where our rain went over the weekend. The battle was between an upper level low pressure trough to our northwest and Hurricane Ike which hit Galveston. The trough to the northwest pulled moisture from Pacific storm Lowell through Lubbock and into the Central Plains of the U.S., bypassing us. Ike began feeling the effects of the upper trough and was nudged northeast of our area, placing the KRBC viewing area in the dry "subsidence" or sinking air found on the west side of hurricanes, which leads to a drop in rain chances. Once the Pacific moisture was sheared to the north of our area, we fell in between the two systems and didn't receive anything more than a few very widely scattered showers from the cold front which came through Sunday.
Looking ahead, a feel of Fall will be in the air each of the next several mornings as temperatures fall to the 50's and afternoon highs around 80 Tuesday and closer to the middle 80's by the end of the week. While a low pressure system develops in the Texas Panhandle later this week, it will probably only increase our cloud cover and not bring rain since our moisture supply from the Gulf will be cut off.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, low of 52. North wind 5 to 10.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 80. North wind 5 to 10.
Tuesday Night: Clear and 55.
Wednesday through Saturday: Mainly sunny, a few clouds from time to time, low to middle 80's.
Sunday and Monday: Mostly sunny, middle 80's.
I want to start with a brief explanation as to where our rain went over the weekend. The battle was between an upper level low pressure trough to our northwest and Hurricane Ike which hit Galveston. The trough to the northwest pulled moisture from Pacific storm Lowell through Lubbock and into the Central Plains of the U.S., bypassing us. Ike began feeling the effects of the upper trough and was nudged northeast of our area, placing the KRBC viewing area in the dry "subsidence" or sinking air found on the west side of hurricanes, which leads to a drop in rain chances. Once the Pacific moisture was sheared to the north of our area, we fell in between the two systems and didn't receive anything more than a few very widely scattered showers from the cold front which came through Sunday.
Looking ahead, a feel of Fall will be in the air each of the next several mornings as temperatures fall to the 50's and afternoon highs around 80 Tuesday and closer to the middle 80's by the end of the week. While a low pressure system develops in the Texas Panhandle later this week, it will probably only increase our cloud cover and not bring rain since our moisture supply from the Gulf will be cut off.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, low of 52. North wind 5 to 10.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 80. North wind 5 to 10.
Tuesday Night: Clear and 55.
Wednesday through Saturday: Mainly sunny, a few clouds from time to time, low to middle 80's.
Sunday and Monday: Mostly sunny, middle 80's.
Fall Like Weather To Start The Week:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
* Very fall like pattern across all of the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this morning with temperatures in the middle to upper 50s across the area. A few high clouds will work across the area this morning but most of today should feature plenty of sunshine with highs in the middle and upper 70s.
* Tonight looks to be the coolest night since May with lows dropping into the lower 50s and I would not be surprised to see a few spots drop into the upper 40s. One of the forecast models is forecasting an overnight low tonight of 49 for Abilene!
* Overall, a few areas of high pressure to our north will keep northerly flow across the area most of the week with sunny conditions. Highs will gradually climb into the 80s with lows remaining in the middle and upper 50s. The forecast for the next 7 days, for now, looks to be dry.
* FYI: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny
& Pleasant
Highs: 76-78°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Cool
Lows: 49-53°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 77-80°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday!
* Very fall like pattern across all of the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley this morning with temperatures in the middle to upper 50s across the area. A few high clouds will work across the area this morning but most of today should feature plenty of sunshine with highs in the middle and upper 70s.
* Tonight looks to be the coolest night since May with lows dropping into the lower 50s and I would not be surprised to see a few spots drop into the upper 40s. One of the forecast models is forecasting an overnight low tonight of 49 for Abilene!
* Overall, a few areas of high pressure to our north will keep northerly flow across the area most of the week with sunny conditions. Highs will gradually climb into the 80s with lows remaining in the middle and upper 50s. The forecast for the next 7 days, for now, looks to be dry.
* FYI: The Autumnal Equinox (Fall) officially arrives here in West Texas on September 22nd at 10:44 AM Central Time!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny
& Pleasant
Highs: 76-78°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Cool
Lows: 49-53°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Ample Sunshine
Highs: 77-80°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Fall Temperatures Arrive Early
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
OUR WEATHER MAKES AN ABRUPT CHANGE THIS WEEK, COMPARED TO LAST WEEK. WE TRANSITION FROM A WARM AND WET FORECAST TO A COOL AND DRY FORECAST. IKE HAD NO MAJOR IMPACT ON OUR AREA AND ONCE IKE MOVED INTO ARKANSAS AND OFF TO THE NORTHEAST, A COLD FRONT MOVED IN FROM THE WEST. A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE, BASED OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, WILL RESULT IN DRY WEATHER FOR OUR AREA AND FALL-LIKE TEMPERATURES. A WARMING TREND TAKES PLACE BY THE END OF THE WEEK, BUT FOR THE NEXT TWO OR THREE DAYS, TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN WELL BELOW NORMAL.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW NEAR 54. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, A FEW CLOUDS, HIGH NEAR 77. LIGHT NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: CLEAR AND CHILLY, LOW NEAR 52.
TUESDAY: SUNNY AND MILD, HIGH NEAR 80.
OUR WEATHER MAKES AN ABRUPT CHANGE THIS WEEK, COMPARED TO LAST WEEK. WE TRANSITION FROM A WARM AND WET FORECAST TO A COOL AND DRY FORECAST. IKE HAD NO MAJOR IMPACT ON OUR AREA AND ONCE IKE MOVED INTO ARKANSAS AND OFF TO THE NORTHEAST, A COLD FRONT MOVED IN FROM THE WEST. A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE, BASED OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, WILL RESULT IN DRY WEATHER FOR OUR AREA AND FALL-LIKE TEMPERATURES. A WARMING TREND TAKES PLACE BY THE END OF THE WEEK, BUT FOR THE NEXT TWO OR THREE DAYS, TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN WELL BELOW NORMAL.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW NEAR 54. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, A FEW CLOUDS, HIGH NEAR 77. LIGHT NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: CLEAR AND CHILLY, LOW NEAR 52.
TUESDAY: SUNNY AND MILD, HIGH NEAR 80.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Tropical Storm Ike Now Weakening...
Good Saturday from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Well, Ike is now a tropical storm, with the center now moving out of north Texas. It will be moving across western Arkansas tonight, and through the midwestern states tomorrow. Winds have decreased to about 40 miles per hour, and it is quicky moving towards the NNE at 21 miles per hour. Ike should no longer be a tropical storm, and only an area of low pressure by tomorrow morning.
Good news in the Big Country, we will have a break from the rain for the next week. A cold front will be moving through the area tomorrow afternoon, bringing with it the first batch of dry, fall air. We will have highs in the upper 70's to lower 80's throughout next week, and clear skies.
So enjoy your sneak peak of fall throughout the next week!
From Stephanie Malone in the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather, everyone have a great night!
Well, Ike is now a tropical storm, with the center now moving out of north Texas. It will be moving across western Arkansas tonight, and through the midwestern states tomorrow. Winds have decreased to about 40 miles per hour, and it is quicky moving towards the NNE at 21 miles per hour. Ike should no longer be a tropical storm, and only an area of low pressure by tomorrow morning.
Good news in the Big Country, we will have a break from the rain for the next week. A cold front will be moving through the area tomorrow afternoon, bringing with it the first batch of dry, fall air. We will have highs in the upper 70's to lower 80's throughout next week, and clear skies.
So enjoy your sneak peak of fall throughout the next week!
From Stephanie Malone in the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather, everyone have a great night!
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Eve of Hurricane Ike...
Good Friday to everyone from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Well, Hurricane Ike is expected to crash into the Gulf coast around 2:00 a.m. It is a very strong category 2 hurricane, and could become a category 3 hurricane before hitting near Galveston. The forecasted track has Ike changing direction from north west to north throughout the next couple of days ... having it miss the Big Country and move up along east Texas.
Here in the Big Country, we will be seeing showers tomorrow. A cold front will push through the area, giving us a 50% chance for storms. We'll keep a 20% chance for storms in the forecast Sunday for our eastern counties. There is that slight chance that we could see a shower or two from Ike in the east Big Country, but it's unlikely.
For your work week, expect mostly clear skies, and cooler temperatures! We will have a fall like feel with highs in the upper 70's to lower 80's throughout the week.
Everyone have a great weekend!
Well, Hurricane Ike is expected to crash into the Gulf coast around 2:00 a.m. It is a very strong category 2 hurricane, and could become a category 3 hurricane before hitting near Galveston. The forecasted track has Ike changing direction from north west to north throughout the next couple of days ... having it miss the Big Country and move up along east Texas.
Here in the Big Country, we will be seeing showers tomorrow. A cold front will push through the area, giving us a 50% chance for storms. We'll keep a 20% chance for storms in the forecast Sunday for our eastern counties. There is that slight chance that we could see a shower or two from Ike in the east Big Country, but it's unlikely.
For your work week, expect mostly clear skies, and cooler temperatures! We will have a fall like feel with highs in the upper 70's to lower 80's throughout the week.
Everyone have a great weekend!
Friday Morning Forecast Update:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Showers
Lows: 68-72°
Wind: NE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Cloudy & Breezy
Scattered Showers & Storms
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
________________________________________________
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN ANGELO TX
329 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND ACROSS PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...AS HURRICANE IKE IS FORECAST TO TRACK INTO TEXAS...
THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE IS CURRENTLY IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...OR ABOUT 240 MILES SOUTH OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER THIS AFTERNOON. IKE IS MOVING TO THE WEST- NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH...AND IS FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE TEXAS GULF COAST SOMETIME EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. AS IKE WEAKENS AFTER MOVING INLAND...THE REMNANTS ARE EXPECTED TRACK NORTH ACROSS EAST-CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST TEXAS.
THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE FORECAST TRACK OF IKE...AFTER
LANDFALL...HAS SHIFTED THE TRACK FURTHER EAST ACROSS CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL TEXAS. WITH THIS TREND...IT APPEARS THAT THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A THREAT FOR HEAVY AND EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ACROSS OUR REGION. FOR WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...THE BEST CHANCE OF RAINFALL WITH
IKE WILL BE ACROSS THE AREA ROUGHLY EAST OF A LINE FROM
THROCKMORTON TO COLEMAN TO JUNCTION...FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS STILL POSSIBLE.
THE GROUND HAS BECOME SATURATED ACROSS AREAS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS FROM RECENT RAINFALL...AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WOULD BRING A THREAT FOR FLOODING.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO... LOCAL MEDIA...OR INTERNET OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION AND FORECAST UPDATES WITH HURRICANE IKE. FOR THE LATEST NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FORECAST RACK ...GO TO http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
________________________________________________
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
1052 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY ALONG AND EAST OF A BRYAN TO PALESTINE TO TEXARKANA LINE. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS EASTERN PORTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 OR MORE
INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE EXPECTED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE. THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF
STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES... OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL IN EXCESS OF 4 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OVER EASTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS ...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE
THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. WEST OF THE STORM TRACK...WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS RANGING FROM 1 TO 4 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE. AVOID DRIVING IF POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA ...AND PARIS WILL BE IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Showers
Lows: 68-72°
Wind: NE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Cloudy & Breezy
Scattered Showers & Storms
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
________________________________________________
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN ANGELO TX
329 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND ACROSS PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...AS HURRICANE IKE IS FORECAST TO TRACK INTO TEXAS...
THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE IS CURRENTLY IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...OR ABOUT 240 MILES SOUTH OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER THIS AFTERNOON. IKE IS MOVING TO THE WEST- NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH...AND IS FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE TEXAS GULF COAST SOMETIME EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. AS IKE WEAKENS AFTER MOVING INLAND...THE REMNANTS ARE EXPECTED TRACK NORTH ACROSS EAST-CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST TEXAS.
THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE FORECAST TRACK OF IKE...AFTER
LANDFALL...HAS SHIFTED THE TRACK FURTHER EAST ACROSS CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL TEXAS. WITH THIS TREND...IT APPEARS THAT THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A THREAT FOR HEAVY AND EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ACROSS OUR REGION. FOR WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...THE BEST CHANCE OF RAINFALL WITH
IKE WILL BE ACROSS THE AREA ROUGHLY EAST OF A LINE FROM
THROCKMORTON TO COLEMAN TO JUNCTION...FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS STILL POSSIBLE.
THE GROUND HAS BECOME SATURATED ACROSS AREAS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS FROM RECENT RAINFALL...AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WOULD BRING A THREAT FOR FLOODING.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO... LOCAL MEDIA...OR INTERNET OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION AND FORECAST UPDATES WITH HURRICANE IKE. FOR THE LATEST NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FORECAST RACK ...GO TO http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
1052 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY ALONG AND EAST OF A BRYAN TO PALESTINE TO TEXARKANA LINE. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS EASTERN PORTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 OR MORE
INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE EXPECTED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE. THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF
STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES... OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL IN EXCESS OF 4 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OVER EASTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS ...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE
THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. WEST OF THE STORM TRACK...WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS RANGING FROM 1 TO 4 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE. AVOID DRIVING IF POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA ...AND PARIS WILL BE IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ike Stays to the East But Rain in the Forecast
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Ike is bigger in size than Katrina, creating waves rivaling what Carla did in 1961 and still strengthening as of this writing Thursday night. A catastrophic hit on the Galveston/Houston area is anticipated Friday night, with a path taking the storm north roughly up I-45 then turning right and out of Texas by Sunday.
What does Ike mean for us? We'll get some wind off Ike, should notice an increase in the wind Saturday into Sunday, from the northeast.
I think Ike provides us with a little moisture, moreso Sunday than Saturday. Keep in mind, we are on the west side of the storm, where less rain falls. But, with the counterclockwise spin of Ike, moisture may wrap around the top of the storm and come our way from the northeast.
But the main system to help produce rain here this weekend, and 1 to 2 inches are possible in the Big Country, is a cold front which will eventually work into our area Saturday night into Sunday, so plan on rain staying in our forecast through Sunday night.
Counties northwest of Abilene stand the best chance to see heavy rain while counties east of Abilene have a higher wind impact from Ike. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is under a Tropical Wind Advisory for wind speeds of 39-73mph this weekend in Big D, so caution if you are traveling in that direction.
Roads are likely going to be jammed east of our area, probably best to just stay at home this weekend and let Ike get out of the way.
Ike is bigger in size than Katrina, creating waves rivaling what Carla did in 1961 and still strengthening as of this writing Thursday night. A catastrophic hit on the Galveston/Houston area is anticipated Friday night, with a path taking the storm north roughly up I-45 then turning right and out of Texas by Sunday.
What does Ike mean for us? We'll get some wind off Ike, should notice an increase in the wind Saturday into Sunday, from the northeast.
I think Ike provides us with a little moisture, moreso Sunday than Saturday. Keep in mind, we are on the west side of the storm, where less rain falls. But, with the counterclockwise spin of Ike, moisture may wrap around the top of the storm and come our way from the northeast.
But the main system to help produce rain here this weekend, and 1 to 2 inches are possible in the Big Country, is a cold front which will eventually work into our area Saturday night into Sunday, so plan on rain staying in our forecast through Sunday night.
Counties northwest of Abilene stand the best chance to see heavy rain while counties east of Abilene have a higher wind impact from Ike. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is under a Tropical Wind Advisory for wind speeds of 39-73mph this weekend in Big D, so caution if you are traveling in that direction.
Roads are likely going to be jammed east of our area, probably best to just stay at home this weekend and let Ike get out of the way.
Thursday Forecast / NWS Special Wx Statements:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The KRBC Triple Doppler Radar is active again this morning with scattered showers across a large part of West Central Texas. So far this morning the heaviest rain has been well to our south.
* Just like the last few days overcast conditions and occasional light rain showers will dominate the forecast for today across the area. We will see a break in the pattern on Friday as some sunshine will return before our next chance of rain with Ike as it moves through Texas over the weekend.
* Ike Forecast/Cold Front: First off the latest track from the NHC has shifted the landfall northward overnight... now around Freeport, Texas and just south of Metro Houston & Galveston. The track takes the system then northward toward the DFW metroplex. While the best rain chances and spin-off tornado threat usually occurs on the northeast and east side of an inland tropical system a cold front will be in the vicinity at the same time. Forecast models show moisture from Ike being lifted by the front which could mean a very heavy rain for the Big Country on Sunday as well as the threat of flash flooding. The forecast is changing with every model run so be sure to stay with the KRBC Weather Team on the latest updates.
*** See below for Special Weather Statements from the NWS/San Angelo & NWS/Fort Worth ***
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy & Warmer
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Isolated Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 70-72°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Decreasing Clouds
& Warmer
Highs: 88-91°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20% (AM)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a pleasant Thursday...
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
500 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
STEPHENS-EASTLAND-COMANCHE-
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY JUST EAST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR SATURDAY AND EARLY SUNDAY. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. HOWEVER...WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 OR MORE INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE ANTICIPATED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE.
THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE
STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES...TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL HURRICANE PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES...OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY WITH POSSIBLE LOCALIZED AMOUNTS 8 INCHES OR HIGHER. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. THE HYDROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER ONE THROUGH FIVE DAY PRECIPITATION PROG HINTS THAT AS MUCH AS 10 INCHES TOTAL MAY FALL ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT...DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT A BRIDGE COVERED WITH WATER IS STILL DRIVABLE...BRIDGES HAVE WASHED AWAY WITH LESS RAINFALL.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE
CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. GENERALLY LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA...AND PARIS WILL BE
IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT
WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The KRBC Triple Doppler Radar is active again this morning with scattered showers across a large part of West Central Texas. So far this morning the heaviest rain has been well to our south.
* Just like the last few days overcast conditions and occasional light rain showers will dominate the forecast for today across the area. We will see a break in the pattern on Friday as some sunshine will return before our next chance of rain with Ike as it moves through Texas over the weekend.
* Ike Forecast/Cold Front: First off the latest track from the NHC has shifted the landfall northward overnight... now around Freeport, Texas and just south of Metro Houston & Galveston. The track takes the system then northward toward the DFW metroplex. While the best rain chances and spin-off tornado threat usually occurs on the northeast and east side of an inland tropical system a cold front will be in the vicinity at the same time. Forecast models show moisture from Ike being lifted by the front which could mean a very heavy rain for the Big Country on Sunday as well as the threat of flash flooding. The forecast is changing with every model run so be sure to stay with the KRBC Weather Team on the latest updates.
*** See below for Special Weather Statements from the NWS/San Angelo & NWS/Fort Worth ***
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy & Warmer
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Isolated Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 70-72°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Decreasing Clouds
& Warmer
Highs: 88-91°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20% (AM)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a pleasant Thursday...
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
500 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
STEPHENS-EASTLAND-COMANCHE-
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY JUST EAST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR SATURDAY AND EARLY SUNDAY. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. HOWEVER...WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 OR MORE INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE ANTICIPATED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE.
THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE
STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES...TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL HURRICANE PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES...OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY WITH POSSIBLE LOCALIZED AMOUNTS 8 INCHES OR HIGHER. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. THE HYDROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER ONE THROUGH FIVE DAY PRECIPITATION PROG HINTS THAT AS MUCH AS 10 INCHES TOTAL MAY FALL ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT...DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT A BRIDGE COVERED WITH WATER IS STILL DRIVABLE...BRIDGES HAVE WASHED AWAY WITH LESS RAINFALL.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE
CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. GENERALLY LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA...AND PARIS WILL BE
IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT
WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tracking Ike - Will Affect Our Area
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
It isn't often we have so many "players" in the weather game as we do right now. Let me tell you about each one.
1. Lowell - a Tropical Depression in the eastern Pacific currently southwest of the tip of the Baja. Moisture from that area is being pumped into our region on the southwest upper level winds. About once a day, a little piece of instability or energy or "disturbance" comes out of the southwest from that system and creates rain across our area. We may not see as much influence from Lowell moisture Thursday but he's going to remain out there.
2. Ike - Back in the open waters of the Gulf, Hurricane Ike is strengthening and headed to Texas for landfall Friday night or Saturday morning. The track is generally toward Corpus Christi. Forecast models are still not in agreement on which way Ike goes after landfall. One takes Ike across deep South Texas and into northern Mexico - one takes Ike directly over our area - one takes Ike closer to Brownwood - two take Ike up I-35 to Waco and DFW by Sunday and one takes Ike with a landfall between Corpus and Houston then up I-45. The National Hurricane Center track is up I-35.
3. Upper Level Trough - The reason the majority of the models are keeping Ike slightly east is their basis that the upper level trough over the northwest will swing across the Rockies and pick-up Ike and take him northeast.
4. Cold Front - Expected to arrive Saturday night or Sunday would interact with abundant moisture to help create rain.
5. High pressure ridge - stationed over the southeast U.S. and directly over Ike (which helps hurricanes ventilate and strengthen) is expected to remain over Ike through Thursday but then comes the question of whether the above mentioned upper level trough can buckle the high and force Ike northward after landfall. It's simply a timing issue on which way Ike goes which has direct impact on how much rain is in our local forecast.
So, there you have it - all the "players" in our current weather game.
Tonight: A 40% chance for showers, low near 70. Light east wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, a slight 30% chance for showers, highs middle 80's. Southeast wind at 10.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, low around 70. Slight chance for rain.
Friday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, high near 90, slight 30% chance for rain.
Friday Night: Cloudy, 30% chance for rain, low near 70.
Saturday: It all depends on the track of Ike - but a good chance for rain here locally with gusty wind. Any deviation to the west greatly increases our chance here. For now, I'll go with a 60% chance with highs in the low 80's.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Depends on Ike - but a cold front is also approaching by Sunday - 60% chance for showers and storms, high Sunday around 80.
Monday and Tuesday: Continued 40% chance for rain, mostly cloudy, highs around 80.
It isn't often we have so many "players" in the weather game as we do right now. Let me tell you about each one.
1. Lowell - a Tropical Depression in the eastern Pacific currently southwest of the tip of the Baja. Moisture from that area is being pumped into our region on the southwest upper level winds. About once a day, a little piece of instability or energy or "disturbance" comes out of the southwest from that system and creates rain across our area. We may not see as much influence from Lowell moisture Thursday but he's going to remain out there.
2. Ike - Back in the open waters of the Gulf, Hurricane Ike is strengthening and headed to Texas for landfall Friday night or Saturday morning. The track is generally toward Corpus Christi. Forecast models are still not in agreement on which way Ike goes after landfall. One takes Ike across deep South Texas and into northern Mexico - one takes Ike directly over our area - one takes Ike closer to Brownwood - two take Ike up I-35 to Waco and DFW by Sunday and one takes Ike with a landfall between Corpus and Houston then up I-45. The National Hurricane Center track is up I-35.
3. Upper Level Trough - The reason the majority of the models are keeping Ike slightly east is their basis that the upper level trough over the northwest will swing across the Rockies and pick-up Ike and take him northeast.
4. Cold Front - Expected to arrive Saturday night or Sunday would interact with abundant moisture to help create rain.
5. High pressure ridge - stationed over the southeast U.S. and directly over Ike (which helps hurricanes ventilate and strengthen) is expected to remain over Ike through Thursday but then comes the question of whether the above mentioned upper level trough can buckle the high and force Ike northward after landfall. It's simply a timing issue on which way Ike goes which has direct impact on how much rain is in our local forecast.
So, there you have it - all the "players" in our current weather game.
Tonight: A 40% chance for showers, low near 70. Light east wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, a slight 30% chance for showers, highs middle 80's. Southeast wind at 10.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, low around 70. Slight chance for rain.
Friday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, high near 90, slight 30% chance for rain.
Friday Night: Cloudy, 30% chance for rain, low near 70.
Saturday: It all depends on the track of Ike - but a good chance for rain here locally with gusty wind. Any deviation to the west greatly increases our chance here. For now, I'll go with a 60% chance with highs in the low 80's.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Depends on Ike - but a cold front is also approaching by Sunday - 60% chance for showers and storms, high Sunday around 80.
Monday and Tuesday: Continued 40% chance for rain, mostly cloudy, highs around 80.
Rainy Weather Continues Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The radar early this morning is showing bands of light rain across most of West Central Texas. This activity is lifting northward and eastward. There could be some imbedded heavier rains in some of the activity.
* Moisture continues to lift over a stationary front that is currently over the Edwards Plateau and Concho Valley. Low level clouds and light rain continue to dominate the forecast for today across the area. Expect this pattern to remain in place through at least tomorrow. Temperatures are going to be the main challenge as forecast model data is warming us into the upper 70s today, but I think we'll stay cooler thanks to the clouds and light rain.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers, An Isolated T-Storm
Cloudy & Cool
Highs: 70-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
A Few Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 85-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The radar early this morning is showing bands of light rain across most of West Central Texas. This activity is lifting northward and eastward. There could be some imbedded heavier rains in some of the activity.
* Moisture continues to lift over a stationary front that is currently over the Edwards Plateau and Concho Valley. Low level clouds and light rain continue to dominate the forecast for today across the area. Expect this pattern to remain in place through at least tomorrow. Temperatures are going to be the main challenge as forecast model data is warming us into the upper 70s today, but I think we'll stay cooler thanks to the clouds and light rain.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers, An Isolated T-Storm
Cloudy & Cool
Highs: 70-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
A Few Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 85-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Rain Here to Stay A While
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Rain is in my forecast each day for the next seven days, probably longer. Rain today was caused by a cold front and moisture overrunning the front.
Moisture will continue to be in plentiful supply, from the Pacific and Gulf, for the next several days.
Complicating matters is Hurricane Ike - now expected to make landfall on the lower Texas Coast Friday. Once on land, Ike is currently forecast (and this may change) to end up in West Texas putting our area on the favored right hand side of the storm. That means lots of moisture surging into our area this weekend.
In addition, a strong cold front is expected to plow into Ike's moisture Saturday night or Sunday morning which could really mean some heavy rain around our area.
For now, I encourage you to monitor the weather closely as the weekend approaches and be prepared for action should a flooding situation arise.
Overall, the next 10 days looks wetter and cooler than normal.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly a thunderstorm, low of 62. East wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Cloudy, rain likely, high of 76.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance for rain, 86.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain, high 86.
Saturday and Sunday: Rain likely, possibly heavy, high 82 Saturday, high mid 70's or cooler on Sunday.
Rain is in my forecast each day for the next seven days, probably longer. Rain today was caused by a cold front and moisture overrunning the front.
Moisture will continue to be in plentiful supply, from the Pacific and Gulf, for the next several days.
Complicating matters is Hurricane Ike - now expected to make landfall on the lower Texas Coast Friday. Once on land, Ike is currently forecast (and this may change) to end up in West Texas putting our area on the favored right hand side of the storm. That means lots of moisture surging into our area this weekend.
In addition, a strong cold front is expected to plow into Ike's moisture Saturday night or Sunday morning which could really mean some heavy rain around our area.
For now, I encourage you to monitor the weather closely as the weekend approaches and be prepared for action should a flooding situation arise.
Overall, the next 10 days looks wetter and cooler than normal.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly a thunderstorm, low of 62. East wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Cloudy, rain likely, high of 76.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance for rain, 86.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain, high 86.
Saturday and Sunday: Rain likely, possibly heavy, high 82 Saturday, high mid 70's or cooler on Sunday.
A Stormy Start To The Week...
Good morning from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Well, a stormy start to the week with storms last night and this morning as a cold front pushed through the area. A chance for scattered storms is going to continue throughout the day. Tomorrow, another disturbance will make it's way into the Big Country causing a chance for storms Wednesday and Thursday. We get a brief break from the rain Friday, but Hurricane Ike could bring more rain this weekend.
With all of the rain, we will be seeing cooler temperatures. Fall like temperatures will continue through Tuesday with a high of 78, but through the rest of the 7 day forecast we will be seeing highs in the mid to upper 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
We are not only tracking storms at land, but also at sea...
Hurricane Ike will make it's way across western Cuba today and be in the eastern gulf by Wednesday. Once over the gulf the hurricane will pick up strength from the warm waters and trek northwestard. For now, the hurricane is forecasted to make landfall along south Texas as a category 3 hurricane. We will be tracking Ike and continue to give you updates on the projected path as they come in.
Don't forget your umbrellas today, and everyone have a great day!
Well, a stormy start to the week with storms last night and this morning as a cold front pushed through the area. A chance for scattered storms is going to continue throughout the day. Tomorrow, another disturbance will make it's way into the Big Country causing a chance for storms Wednesday and Thursday. We get a brief break from the rain Friday, but Hurricane Ike could bring more rain this weekend.
With all of the rain, we will be seeing cooler temperatures. Fall like temperatures will continue through Tuesday with a high of 78, but through the rest of the 7 day forecast we will be seeing highs in the mid to upper 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
We are not only tracking storms at land, but also at sea...
Hurricane Ike will make it's way across western Cuba today and be in the eastern gulf by Wednesday. Once over the gulf the hurricane will pick up strength from the warm waters and trek northwestard. For now, the hurricane is forecasted to make landfall along south Texas as a category 3 hurricane. We will be tracking Ike and continue to give you updates on the projected path as they come in.
Don't forget your umbrellas today, and everyone have a great day!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Storms On The Way...
Good morning from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Hurricane Ike is making it's presence known to Cuba today. Ike will begin to weaken as it treaks over Cuba the next couple of days, but when it returns to warm gulf waters, it will continue to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before hitting the coast. Where along the gulf coast it will hit has yet to be seen, but we will keep an eye on it's track in the coming week.
Rain not only in the tropics, but here in the Big Country as well...
We saw some storms trek north of I-20 this morning, and a second distrubance is making it's way in from New Mexico. We will see storms today, mainly in the western counties, but an isolated storm is possible anywhere. Then tonight is when the main storms will happen, with a cold front pushing through the Big Country tonight into tomorrow.
There's a chance for rain through Saturday. The rain will bring cooler temperatures through the coming week, getting down to 79 degrees on Tuesday, and then upper 80's to lower 90's through the rest of the 7 day forecast.
So get your umbrellas ready, because rain is on the way! Everyone have a great day.
Hurricane Ike is making it's presence known to Cuba today. Ike will begin to weaken as it treaks over Cuba the next couple of days, but when it returns to warm gulf waters, it will continue to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before hitting the coast. Where along the gulf coast it will hit has yet to be seen, but we will keep an eye on it's track in the coming week.
Rain not only in the tropics, but here in the Big Country as well...
We saw some storms trek north of I-20 this morning, and a second distrubance is making it's way in from New Mexico. We will see storms today, mainly in the western counties, but an isolated storm is possible anywhere. Then tonight is when the main storms will happen, with a cold front pushing through the Big Country tonight into tomorrow.
There's a chance for rain through Saturday. The rain will bring cooler temperatures through the coming week, getting down to 79 degrees on Tuesday, and then upper 80's to lower 90's through the rest of the 7 day forecast.
So get your umbrellas ready, because rain is on the way! Everyone have a great day.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Cooler and Wetter to Begin the Week
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Cooler and wetter weather is in your forecast early this week, and not because the West Texas Fair and Rodeo is in town.
Monday will be warm, not as warm as Sunday, but Monday night things change when a cold front - our strongest yet of the pre-Fall season - arrives and brings rain with it.
I'm expecting temperatures in Abilene to dip to the low 60's by Tuesday morning and stay in the upper 70's on Tuesday. While our best chance for rain will be Monday night through Tuesday night, I can't rule out a few showers on a daily basis - but the best chance is early week.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, high 87.
Monday Night: Cloudy, winds shifting northerly, chance for rain to 40%, low of 61. North wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Cloudy with rain likely, high 78.
Wednesday through Friday: Mostly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows upper 60's, daily slight chance for rain.
Cooler and wetter weather is in your forecast early this week, and not because the West Texas Fair and Rodeo is in town.
Monday will be warm, not as warm as Sunday, but Monday night things change when a cold front - our strongest yet of the pre-Fall season - arrives and brings rain with it.
I'm expecting temperatures in Abilene to dip to the low 60's by Tuesday morning and stay in the upper 70's on Tuesday. While our best chance for rain will be Monday night through Tuesday night, I can't rule out a few showers on a daily basis - but the best chance is early week.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, high 87.
Monday Night: Cloudy, winds shifting northerly, chance for rain to 40%, low of 61. North wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Cloudy with rain likely, high 78.
Wednesday through Friday: Mostly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows upper 60's, daily slight chance for rain.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
The Warm Weather Continues...
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Happy Saturday evening to everyone! We have had pleasant weather this weekend to kick of the fair, and that is going to continue the rest of your weekend. There will be a low of 67 tonight with mostly clear skies and a high of 93 tomorrow with clear skies. Monday will have partly cloudy skies and a high of 92. But then on Monday night into Tuesday morning there is a chance for a cold front to pass through the Big Country and give us 30% chance for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will fall into the mid to upper 80's with this front. There will then be a chance for a second cold front to pass through the area Thursday night into Friday morning. We will then have highs in the upper 80's to low 90's and a 20% chance for storms with this front. Then, partly cloudy skies and upper 80's for the beginning or the weekend next week.
In the Atlantic, the weather is not as pleasant... Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall today near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. It's quickly making it's way up the east coast dumping up to 6 inches of rain and bringing 50 mile per hour wind speeds.
An even stronger storm is brewing in the Atlantic, Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 4 hurricane making it's way towards Cuba. It then is projected to make it's way into the Gulf. Once in the gulf the storm could track anywhere. Ike is expected to be a very dangerous hurricane, and all states along the Gulf of Mexico should be keeping a close eye on Ike in the coming week.
From Meteorologist Stephanie Malone, everyone have a great Sunday!
Happy Saturday evening to everyone! We have had pleasant weather this weekend to kick of the fair, and that is going to continue the rest of your weekend. There will be a low of 67 tonight with mostly clear skies and a high of 93 tomorrow with clear skies. Monday will have partly cloudy skies and a high of 92. But then on Monday night into Tuesday morning there is a chance for a cold front to pass through the Big Country and give us 30% chance for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will fall into the mid to upper 80's with this front. There will then be a chance for a second cold front to pass through the area Thursday night into Friday morning. We will then have highs in the upper 80's to low 90's and a 20% chance for storms with this front. Then, partly cloudy skies and upper 80's for the beginning or the weekend next week.
In the Atlantic, the weather is not as pleasant... Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall today near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. It's quickly making it's way up the east coast dumping up to 6 inches of rain and bringing 50 mile per hour wind speeds.
An even stronger storm is brewing in the Atlantic, Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 4 hurricane making it's way towards Cuba. It then is projected to make it's way into the Gulf. Once in the gulf the storm could track anywhere. Ike is expected to be a very dangerous hurricane, and all states along the Gulf of Mexico should be keeping a close eye on Ike in the coming week.
From Meteorologist Stephanie Malone, everyone have a great Sunday!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Pleasant Weather For Your Weekend
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Busy times in the Tropics.
Hanna is now a tropical storm but is nearing hurricane strength, and a tropical storm watch runs up much of the east coast. Maximum winds are at 70 miles per hour and Hanna is expected to produce 3 to 7 inches of rain.
The main storm to keep our eye on right now is Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 3 hurricane that is expected to become a category 4 hurricane before hitting the southern tip of Florida. And the final storm to mention is Tropical Storm Josephine, which is located west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Josephine is moving west northwest at 8 miles per hour and is expected to continue weakening.
Here at home...
We will be seeing a warming trend over the next couple of days. Continuing temperatures in the 90's and lows in the uper 60's through Monday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Monday night into Tuesday morning, there will be a mild cool front pushing through the Big Country. This will give us a slight chance of rain Tuesday through Friday and put our highs back down into the upper 80's.
So everyone enjoy the lovely weather for the weekend as you head out to the fair!
Busy times in the Tropics.
Hanna is now a tropical storm but is nearing hurricane strength, and a tropical storm watch runs up much of the east coast. Maximum winds are at 70 miles per hour and Hanna is expected to produce 3 to 7 inches of rain.
The main storm to keep our eye on right now is Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 3 hurricane that is expected to become a category 4 hurricane before hitting the southern tip of Florida. And the final storm to mention is Tropical Storm Josephine, which is located west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Josephine is moving west northwest at 8 miles per hour and is expected to continue weakening.
Here at home...
We will be seeing a warming trend over the next couple of days. Continuing temperatures in the 90's and lows in the uper 60's through Monday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Monday night into Tuesday morning, there will be a mild cool front pushing through the Big Country. This will give us a slight chance of rain Tuesday through Friday and put our highs back down into the upper 80's.
So everyone enjoy the lovely weather for the weekend as you head out to the fair!
Nice Weather To Start The Fair & Rodeo:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* From the NWS/San Angelo:
Dry west to northwesterly flow aloft will bring clear skies to the region today. Weak surface high pressure will bring east to southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph through tonight. Temperatures tonight will be falling in the mid 60s in many areas with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Continued warm up Saturday under similar conditions...However by Sunday the upper flow becomes more southwesterly aloft...Bringing in more mid/upper moisture north from mexico. An upper trough traverses the upper plains..bringing a weak cold front into the region late Monday and Tuesday...And again Thursday night. With moisture/front...Kept in slight pops [rain chances] Monday into Thursday night...Though this run indicates a drier front Thursday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
& Warm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Pleasant
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny
& Warm
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* From the NWS/San Angelo:
Dry west to northwesterly flow aloft will bring clear skies to the region today. Weak surface high pressure will bring east to southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph through tonight. Temperatures tonight will be falling in the mid 60s in many areas with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Continued warm up Saturday under similar conditions...However by Sunday the upper flow becomes more southwesterly aloft...Bringing in more mid/upper moisture north from mexico. An upper trough traverses the upper plains..bringing a weak cold front into the region late Monday and Tuesday...And again Thursday night. With moisture/front...Kept in slight pops [rain chances] Monday into Thursday night...Though this run indicates a drier front Thursday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
& Warm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Pleasant
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny
& Warm
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Nice Weather Through the Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....
We are in for a few days of dry and warm weather and that includes your weekend. Temperatures returns to 90 and above Friday and continue through Sunday.
Changes slowly take shape starting Monday with the approach of a disturbance in the upper levels from the southwest and a cold front from the north. The front is currently forecast to arrive Monday night into Tuesday with lingering affects from the front through mid week.
As of now, the chance for rain is 10% on Monday, 20% Tuesday and 30% Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures fall back into the middle 80's early next week.
We are in for a few days of dry and warm weather and that includes your weekend. Temperatures returns to 90 and above Friday and continue through Sunday.
Changes slowly take shape starting Monday with the approach of a disturbance in the upper levels from the southwest and a cold front from the north. The front is currently forecast to arrive Monday night into Tuesday with lingering affects from the front through mid week.
As of now, the chance for rain is 10% on Monday, 20% Tuesday and 30% Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures fall back into the middle 80's early next week.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Warmer Through the Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
I enjoyed, and hope you did too, the sneak-a-peek of fall weather Wednesday. Temperatures hovered in the upper 70's to low 80's around the area. The front responsible got as far south as the Texas Hill Country but warmer weather isn't far away. In fact, Thursday, temperatures should be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than they were Wednesday.
I don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday - high pressure should rule our weather pattern for a while. By late Sunday, however, changes begin to take place with a cold front trying to move into our area. It may take Monday, however, before it makes it. I've put rain back in the forecast for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday... and not because it's time for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo - but hey, I'm all about tradition and rain at fair time go hand in hand doesn't it.
Temperatures Friday through Sunday should hover around 90 - but back in the mid to upper 80's with possible rain early next week.
Thanks for reading our blog and be sure to check out Weather Call on this site!
I enjoyed, and hope you did too, the sneak-a-peek of fall weather Wednesday. Temperatures hovered in the upper 70's to low 80's around the area. The front responsible got as far south as the Texas Hill Country but warmer weather isn't far away. In fact, Thursday, temperatures should be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than they were Wednesday.
I don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday - high pressure should rule our weather pattern for a while. By late Sunday, however, changes begin to take place with a cold front trying to move into our area. It may take Monday, however, before it makes it. I've put rain back in the forecast for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday... and not because it's time for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo - but hey, I'm all about tradition and rain at fair time go hand in hand doesn't it.
Temperatures Friday through Sunday should hover around 90 - but back in the mid to upper 80's with possible rain early next week.
Thanks for reading our blog and be sure to check out Weather Call on this site!
Fall Like Weather Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* A cold front moved in overnight across West Central Texas which will help keep cloud cover across the area today. What is left of Gustav continues to spin into Arkansas and the Ozarks this morning. Some clouds from the system are also working toward the east and into the Big Country.
* Fall Like Today: Look for cloudy intervals across the area today with highs only in the lower 80s... about 10 degrees cooler that the normals for this time of the year. Breezy northwest winds will blow across the area today as well.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Breezy & Cooler
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
A Cool Night
Lows: 62-64°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Becoming Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 87-89°
Wind: N 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* A cold front moved in overnight across West Central Texas which will help keep cloud cover across the area today. What is left of Gustav continues to spin into Arkansas and the Ozarks this morning. Some clouds from the system are also working toward the east and into the Big Country.
* Fall Like Today: Look for cloudy intervals across the area today with highs only in the lower 80s... about 10 degrees cooler that the normals for this time of the year. Breezy northwest winds will blow across the area today as well.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Breezy & Cooler
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
A Cool Night
Lows: 62-64°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Becoming Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 87-89°
Wind: N 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Front Arrives Tonight/Gustav To Our East:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Gustav, Hanna & Ike click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Gustav continues to move through Louisiana and as of the time I am writing this blog, the system is still a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph. Very heavy rain continues across Louisiana and is now affecting East Texas as well. If you have travel plans to the east today, especially east of the DFW Metroplex, get ready for a wet and breezy ride.
* Close to home: Weather should be quiet today as we are on the far western side of Gustav which means a northerly wind flow. There is still a chance we could see an isolated shower or two, mainly east of US 277 today but as we go through the day clouds will begin to increase across the Big Country thanks to Gustav.
* A cold front is expected to arrive tonight across the area which could pick up some of the Gustav moisture and bring us a chance for isolated t-storms tonight and Wednesday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy
An Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
Isolated T-Storms
Lows: 66-69°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy, Breezy
Isolated Showers Possibe
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
***For the latest on Gustav, Hanna & Ike click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Gustav continues to move through Louisiana and as of the time I am writing this blog, the system is still a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph. Very heavy rain continues across Louisiana and is now affecting East Texas as well. If you have travel plans to the east today, especially east of the DFW Metroplex, get ready for a wet and breezy ride.
* Close to home: Weather should be quiet today as we are on the far western side of Gustav which means a northerly wind flow. There is still a chance we could see an isolated shower or two, mainly east of US 277 today but as we go through the day clouds will begin to increase across the Big Country thanks to Gustav.
* A cold front is expected to arrive tonight across the area which could pick up some of the Gustav moisture and bring us a chance for isolated t-storms tonight and Wednesday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy
An Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
Isolated T-Storms
Lows: 66-69°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy, Breezy
Isolated Showers Possibe
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, September 01, 2008
Gustav Makes Landfall!
From the KRBC Weather Lab, this is meteorologist Stephanie Malone with your weather update...
Hurricane Gustav made landfall this morning near Cocodrie, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. Gustav is now about 15 miles north of Lafayette, Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. It has sustained winds of 81 miles per hour and is moving northwest at 16 miles per hour. Gustav is a very large hurricane with hurricane strength winds extending out as far as 50 miles. Gustav will leave 6 to 12 inches of rain in most places it effects, but is capable of dumping up to 20 inches of rain in some places.
Hurricane Gustav is expected to continue on it's northwesterly path, crossing into Texas by tomorrow. It is supposed to stall out over the North Texas area over the DFW metroplex. This means that we could see a rain band or two make it to the easterly counties of the Big Country, but nothing too substantial.
Also, Hanna is now a category 1 hurricane. It is moving southwest, putting the Bahamas under a hurricane watch. And in other news in the tropics, the ninth tropical storm has developed of the season. It is tropical storm Ike, and is currently in the Tropical Atlantic.
At home, we could be seeing some showers in the eastern counties as early as Tuesday evening, but it is still a slight chance of seeing these storms.
Then on Wednesday, Gustav will push a cool front into the area, putting our highs in the mid to upper 80's. We will also be seeing a change in wind direction to a northerly flow. Also, there is a possibility for showers to trigger along the cool front as it pushes through.
That is your weather update, thank you for logging into http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/, and as always, don't forget to tune into KRBC for your local weather updates. Everyone have a great Labor Day holiday!
Hurricane Gustav made landfall this morning near Cocodrie, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. Gustav is now about 15 miles north of Lafayette, Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. It has sustained winds of 81 miles per hour and is moving northwest at 16 miles per hour. Gustav is a very large hurricane with hurricane strength winds extending out as far as 50 miles. Gustav will leave 6 to 12 inches of rain in most places it effects, but is capable of dumping up to 20 inches of rain in some places.
Hurricane Gustav is expected to continue on it's northwesterly path, crossing into Texas by tomorrow. It is supposed to stall out over the North Texas area over the DFW metroplex. This means that we could see a rain band or two make it to the easterly counties of the Big Country, but nothing too substantial.
Also, Hanna is now a category 1 hurricane. It is moving southwest, putting the Bahamas under a hurricane watch. And in other news in the tropics, the ninth tropical storm has developed of the season. It is tropical storm Ike, and is currently in the Tropical Atlantic.
At home, we could be seeing some showers in the eastern counties as early as Tuesday evening, but it is still a slight chance of seeing these storms.
Then on Wednesday, Gustav will push a cool front into the area, putting our highs in the mid to upper 80's. We will also be seeing a change in wind direction to a northerly flow. Also, there is a possibility for showers to trigger along the cool front as it pushes through.
That is your weather update, thank you for logging into http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/, and as always, don't forget to tune into KRBC for your local weather updates. Everyone have a great Labor Day holiday!
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