Strong To Severe Storms Likely:

*** The Storm Prediction Center has all of the KRBC viewing area outlined for a slight risk of severe weather for today and tonight. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information during the day and tonight ***


Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A weak disturbance is working across the area this morning and could kick off a few isolated showers or an isolated storm, mainly in the west and northwest sections of the viewing area. As of the time I am blogging this morning, the area is seeing mostly clear conditions. Otherwise, the main event(s) will occur later today and into the overnight period across the viewing area. Strong storm system continues to take shape out west and make its way toward the area. The dryline will push into the area later today and will be the focal point for the first round of showers and thunderstorms across the area. Meanwhile a cold front moves in and eventually the dryline and front will merge and will be the main area for storm development with another round of storms. Thinking is now this will develop into a squall line or a mini complex of rain and thunderstorms moving across Thursday overnight and Friday morning.

* Severe Threat: The Storm Prediction Center has all of West Central Texas outlined in a "slight" risk area for severe thunderstorms for today and tonight. The main threat should be large hail and damaging winds but we can't rule out an isolated tornado as well.

* How Much Rain? Most everyone should see a good inch of rainfall out of this event but there will be some areas that could get a really good soaking out of this. One of our in-house forecast models is saying some isolated spots could see two to three inches of rain. As of this morning, most spots are running between 1.75 to 2.50" below normal on rainfall for 2009.

* Looking Ahead: Clouds will be on the decrease on Saturday and Sunday looks nice as well with highs in the 70s across the Big Country. Weather also looks quiet going into early next week as well with highs in the 70s and low 80s.

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Enjoy your Thursday...