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.