Warmest Day So Far In 2010 Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteoroloigst Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warnings are in effect from midday and into the early evening hours for the counties along and west of U.S. 283. This includes areas like Abilene, Sweetwater, Snyder, Roby, Anson, Haskell and Knox City. Another day gusty south and southwest wind along with low relative humidity values into the afternoon will elevate the wildfire danger across the central and western half of the Big Country and the Northern Concho Valley. ***

* The warmest day of the year (so far) is expect across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley as highs this afternoon climb into the lower 90s. Expect a mostly sunny and windy day, especially with the winds picking up around midday and into the afternoon. A few clouds will drift in late tonight but still breezy and mild with lows in the upper 50s. Partly cloudy and windy on Thursday with highs dropping back into the middle 80s. The next cold front arrives by Friday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms after midnight Thursday night and during the day on Friday. The Storm Prediction Center has a slight risk for severe weather outlined for the eastern counties on Friday so we'll have to watch for the chance for strong storms. Temperatures cool down Friday with highs back into the lower 70s. Lows each night into the 50s expect Friday night when lows will be in the 40s.

* The Weekend: Mostly sunny for Saturday with afternoon highs in the middle and upper 70s. Much warmer weather returns for Easter Sunday with highs in the middle 80s. Temperatures will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s for sunrise services Sunday morning.

* Next Week: Sun and clouds start the week with temperatures warming back up into the upper 80s on Monday before another cold front arrives Monday night and Tuesday morning cooling us back down into the upper 70s for highs. Things look dry with the front early next week for now.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Wednesday...

Warm & Windy Today, Elevated Wildfire Danger:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:

*** Red Flag Warnings are in effect for the area into the evening hours. Gusty south winds along with low relative humidity values into the afternoon will elevate the wildfire danger across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. ***

* Other than the elevated wildfire threat today we're on tap for another sunny and warm spring day across West Central Texas with highs climbing into the upper 80s and the lower 90s this afternoon. Clear and mild tonight with lows in the middle to upper 50s. A south wind will persist today and tonight, gusty at times.

* Sunny conditions will continue on Wednesday with highs climbing into the lower 90s across the region which should be the warmest day so far this season. Clouds return on Thursday with highs dropping back into the middle 80s. The next storm system arrives by Friday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon, Fridfay night and evenutally ending by Saturday morning. Temperatures cool down by this period with highs back into the lower 70s. Lows each night into the 50s.

* The Weekend: Showers and thunderstorms gradually end on Saturday morning, clouds on the decrease later into the day, and highs in the lower 70s. Mostly clear Saturday night with lows in the middle 40s. Mostly sunny and nice on Easter Sunday. Temperatures will be in the middle 40s for sunrise services and temperatures warming up into the low 80s later in the day for egg hunting!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Sunny, Breezy & Very Warm Weather Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:

* A very nice day ahead for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley with plenty of sunshine and highs climbing into the upper 70s and the lower 80s today. Clear and mild tonight with lows around 50° with breezy conditions at times today and tonight.

* The Week Ahead: Sunny conditions will continue into the middle of the week with very warm weather ahead. Highs will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s across the region which is the warmest air so far this season. Clouds return on Thursday with highs dropping back into the middle 80s. The next storm system arrives by Friday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Friday with highs back into the lower 70s. Lows each night into the 50s.

* The Weekend: Showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday morning across the area with storms gradually moving eastward. Clouds will be on the decrease later into the day with highs in the lower 70s. Mostly clear Saturday night with lows in the middle 40s. Mostly sunny and nice on Easter Sunday. Temperatures will be in the middle 40s for sunrise services and temperatures warming up into the middle 70s later in the day.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Elevated Wildfire Threat This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited:

* Sunny, windy and warm today with highs in the middle 70s. Mostly clear, windy and mild with lows in the lower to middle 50s tonight. Come Saturday a cold front will move across the area and we'll continue to stay windy with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Mostly clear tomorrow night with lows in the middle 40s and cooler on Sunday under a mostly sunny sky with highs in the middle 60s.

* Wildfire Danger: The National Weather Service has most of the viewing area under a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday as the winds will gust between 20 - 40 miles per hour tonight and into Saturday evening. We'll also see relative humidity values drop below 20% so extreme caution is advised over the weekend.

* Next Week: Weather pattern looks pretty quiet for next weeek with mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with highs in the 70s on Monday and lower 80s on Tuesday and into Thursday. Overnight lows for the area in the 40s. Long range models bring the next chance for rain into the area come next Friday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice weekend...

Showers & T'Storms Return Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a "Slight Risk" for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and into the evening across the central and eastern half of the viewing area. The area is along and west of the U.S. 277 corridor. The main threat is for large hail and damaging winds. ***

* Cloudy and mild this morning with temperatures in the 50s across the area. A few showers are possible this morning across the western counties. More showers and thunderstorms will develop across the area today as a cold front works into the area. A few storms could be severe late this afternoon and into the evening period. Showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and gradually come to an end on Thursday morning. Highs today in the middle 70s with lows tonight in the low 40s.

* Clouds will be on the decrease Thursday but cooler with highs in the middle 60s and lows in the upper 30s for Thursday night. Mostly sunny and partly cloudy conditions expected into the weekend and early next week. Another front arrives on Saturday. Windy and dry conditions will elevate the wildfire danger across the area for late week and into the early weekend. Highs in the 70s Friday and Saturday, dropping back into the middle 60s on Sunday and returning to the 70s next week. Lows in the 50s Saturday morning, 40s on Sunday morning and upper 30s for Monday morning.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Tuesday...

A Very Warm Spring Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Not as cold this morning as it has been the last few mornings across the region. Partly cloudy today, breezy and very warm with highs approaching 80° areawide. Clouds will be on the increase tonight with another night of mild temperatures as we pretty much stay around 50° areawide.

* Mostly cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the area for Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday night and ending Thursday morning. A few storms will be strong and could briefly be severe. Otherwise an organized severe weather event is not expect but of course we'll keep an eye on things. Temperatures will be cooler tomorrow thanks to the clouds cover in the area with highs in the middle 60s. A cold front arrives on Wednesday with the system and it will cool us back down but not as drastic as the cold snap we experienced between this past Friday and Saturday. Highs remain in the middle 60s on Thursday. Lows the in the upper 30s/lows 40s.

* Sunshine and warmer temperatures are back by late week with highs returning to the 70s. Overnight lows the next seven days will remain into the 40s. Another system will track across the area on Saturday with a slight chance for rain, mainly across the northern counties. Highs drop back into the 60s on Sunday and back into the 70s on Monday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Tuesday...

A Nice Spring Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cold start this morning across the region with temperatures ranging between the upper 20s to upper 30s under a clear sky. A very pleasant spring day ahead across the area with abundant sunshine and high warming back into the lower 70s. A few clouds tonight and not so cold with lows warmer into the middle 40s.

The Week Ahead: Expect a partly cloudy day on Tuesday, windy and very warm with highs approaching 80° areawide. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the area for Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday night and ending Thursday morning. A few storms will be strong and could briefly be severe. Otherwise an organized severe weather event is not expect but of course we'll keep an eye on things. A cold front arrives on Wednesday with the system and it will cool us back down but not as drastic as the cold snap we experienced between this past Friday and Saturday. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday will drop back into the lower 60s. Sunshine and warmer temperatures are back by late week with highs returning to the 70s. Overnight lows the next seven days will remain into the 40s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Monday...

Drastic Weather Changes Are Coming:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Not so cold out there with lows in the middle/upper 40s and the lower 50s this morning. A nice day is ahead but clouds will be on the increase as we head into the afternoon. It will also be quite breezy into the day. Highs will climb into the lower 70s across the area.

* Strong cold front still on track to arrive overnight and into Saturday morning across the area. Good chance for a line of showers and thunderstorms along the front after midnight. Cold air will filter in behind the front and any lingering/wrap around moisture will change over to a rain/snow mix but no major weather related issues are expected. Temperatures will be much colder on Saturday with highs only in the middle/upper 30s across the Big Country and low 40s across the Northern Heartland and the Concho Valley. Saturday is also the first day of spring but it will not feel much like spring. In case your wondering the Vernal Equinox will occur at 12:32 P.M. CDT on Saturday. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s on Sunday morning so expect a light freeze across the region. Temperatures warm back into the middle 50s on Sunday.

* Next Week: A few clouds in the early part of the week with temperatures heading back into the 70s and lows back into the 40s. Shower and thunderstorm chances return by the middle of the week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

Another Nice Late Winter Day:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clear and cool this morning with temperatures in the middle/upper 30s and lower 40s. Another nice day ahead with plenty of sunshine and highs climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Mostly clear tonight with lows warmer in the upper 40s. Clouds will be on the increase for Friday afternoon and windy with highs in the middle 70s.

* Strong cold front still on track to arrive overnight Friday and into Saturday morning across the area. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms after midngiht and ending during the morning hours on Saturday. Temperatures will be much colder on Saturday with highs only in the upper 40s/low 50s. Saturday is also the first day of spring but it will not feel much like spring. In case your wondering the Vernal Equinox will occur at 12:32 P.M. CDT on Saturday. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s on Sunday morning and it's a good possibility a Freeze Warning could be issued for the area since this will be the first widespread freeze of the growing season. Temperatures warm back into the low 60s on Sunday.

* Next Week: A few clouds in the early part of the week with temperatures heading back into the 70s and lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Shower and thunderstorm chances return by the middle of the week.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Pleasant Weather Ahead Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A few areas of some fog this morning which will burn off by the middle of the morning. A very nice day ahead for all of the area. The sunshine has returned and temperature today warm back up into the upper 60s. Clear and cool tonight with lows dropping down into the middle 30s. Highs gradually head back into the 70s for Thursday and Friday. Clouds will be on the increase for Friday afternoon. Lows will be in the 30s and 40s into late week.

* A strong cold front will arrive overnight Friday and into Saturday morning across the area. There is a slight chance for showers and maybe even a thunderstorm during the morning hours on Saturday. Temperatures will be much colder on Saturday with highs only in the upper 40s. Saturday is also the first day of spring but it will not feel much like spring. In case your wondering the Vernal Equinox will occur at 12:32 P.M. CDT on Saturday. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s on Sunday morning and it's a good possibility a Freeze Warning could be issued for the area, course we'll have to wait and see. Temperatures warm back into the low 60s on Sunday.

* Next Week: A few clouds in the early part of the week with temperatures heading back into the 70s and lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. There is a slight chance for showers toward Wednesday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Wednesday...

Showers Ending & Warming Up Tomorrow:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Showers will continue this morning across the area and should end around midday/early afternoon across the region. Clouds will remain in place but we should begin to see some breaks in the clouds into late day. Clouds will continue to decrease across the area tonight. Highs today in the lower 50s with lows tonight in the upper 30s/lower 40s.

* Sunshine returns for tomorrow with a mostly sunny sky and temperatures warming back up into the middle 60s. Highs gradually head back into the 70s for Thursday and Friday. Clouds will be on the increase for Friday. Our lows will be in the upper 30s/lower 40s. A decent cold front moves into the area late Friday night and Saturday morning bringing us cooler weather and a slight chance for showers (still looks like the northern and eastern areas see the best chance of the showers) to the area. The first day of spring will not feel so spring-like with a few more clouds and below average temperatures. In case your wondering the Vernal Equinox will occur at 12:32 P.M. CDT on Saturday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

A Wet & Cooler Start To The Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clouds continue to stream into the area this morning and we'll remain cloudy the rest of the day. A low pressure system will track out of New Mexico and across West Texas today increasing the chance for rain showers across the area today. Temperatures much cooler as highs only climb into the lower 50s. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight as the main low tracks to our west and southwest. Organized severe weather is not expected but a few thunderstorms could be strong overnight and early on Tuesday morning. Expect lows in the lower 40s. As the low tracks down southeast into the Edwards Plateau and the Hill County on Tuesday the rain chances will end in the morning. Clouds will begin to decrease later into the day on Tuesday with highs in the middle 50s.

* The Week Ahead: Temperatures warm back up from the middle and into the late week across the region with highs gradually heading back into the 70s for late week with mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions. A decent cold front moves into the area on Saturday bringing us cooler weather and a slight chance for showers (mainly the northern counties based on the model data this morning) so the first day of spring will not feel so spring-like. In case your wondering the Vernal Equinox will occur at 12:32 P.M. CDT on Saturday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Nice Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly sunny and nice to end the week today with temperatures warming back into the upper 60s. Expect a breezy day with a northwest wind between 10 and 20 miles per hour. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the middle to upper 30s. Nice over the weekend with highs in the upper 60s on Saturday under a mostly sunny sky. Expect temperatures back in the 70s on Sunday with a return of cloud cover.

* Next Week: Rain increase on Monday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms as the next system and cold front work into the area. Rain chances still around on Tuesday before coming to an end. The best rain chances the will be over the western half of the viewing area, based on forecast model runs this morning. Temperatures a bit cooler with highs in the middle 50s on Monday but warming back into the middle 60s on Tuesday. Lows in the low 40s. Mostly sunny and quiet weather for the middle of next week.

* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to "spring forward" one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to change the batteries in your NOAA All-Hazards Radio!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

A Few Afternoon Showers Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A weak low pressure system will work across the western areas of the state today. This will bring an increase of clouds into the day across the area. The system could also bring a few showers or even a thunderstorm this afternoon across the area. A stalled frontal boundary sits across the area as well. The best chance for showers will be north of the boundary, mainly in the Big Country. Highs north of the boundary in the upper 50s today, while areas south of the boundary in the Northern Heartland & Concho Valley will warm into the lower 60s. The shower chance ends this evening. Partly cloudy overnight with lows once again in the middle and upper 30s.

* Weekend/Next Week: Mostly sunny and nice to end the week tomorrow and over the weekend with highs in the middle to middle60s on Friday and Saturday. Expect temperatures back in the 70s on Sunday with a return of cloud cover. Rain increase on Monday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms as the next system and cold front work into the area. Rain chances still around on Tuesday before coming to an end. Temperatures turning a bit cooler with highs in the middle 50s on Monday and Tuesday. Lows in the upper 30s and low 40s.

* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to "spring forward" one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to change the batteries in your NOAA All-Hazards Radio!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Thursday...

A Windy & Dusty Wednesday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warning in effect from midday and into the early evening for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Elevated wildfire danger across the region for today. ***

* An upper level low pressure center will track to our north and west today increasing the pressure gradient which will lead to very strong to gusty winds this afternoon across the region. A southwest to west wind between 25-45 miles per hour can be expected from midday and into the afternoon across the region. Areas of blowing dust could lower visibility at times this afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop below 20 percent this afternoon. All of these factors will increase the wildfire danger. Clear this morning but a few clouds will roll in by this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Partly cloudy tonight and colder with lows in the upper 30s. The winds will decrease heading into the evening and overnight. Partly cloudy conditions will remain in place for the rest of the week with highs in the middle ot upper 60s and pretty cool at night with lows in the upper 30s. Winds will be light.

* Weekend/Next Week: Mostly sunny and nice over the weekend with highs in the upper 60s on Saturday and lower to middle 70s on Sunday. Overnight lows in the lower 40s each night. Clouds will be on the increase on Monday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms as the next system works into the area. Rain chances still around on Tuesday before coming to an end. Temperatures turning a bit cooler with highs in the middle 50s on Monday and lower 60s on Tuesday. Lows in the upper 30s and low 40s.

* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to "spring forward" one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to change the batteries in your NOAA All-Hazards Radio!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Wednesday...

Sunny & Windy Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet morning out there other than the winds are picking up and will stay up during the day today across the region. Expect a sunny and warm day as highs climb well into the middle and even a few upper 70s. Windy conditions throughout the day as southwest winds will range between 15-25 miles per hour and perhaps a little higher at times with the stronger gusts. Areas that didn't see any rain or very little rain will probably see some blowing dust this afternoon, especially across the western areas of the Big Country. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the middle 40s and still rather breezy.

* A upper level low/cold front will work across the region tomorrow. The low will track north of the Big Country while the associated front will move through the area tomorrow morning. Temperatures will ease back into the upper 60s and low 70s but the day will be much windier. Expect southwest winds between 20-40 miles per hour, not to mention higher gusts. Elevated fire weather issues will be in place as well as the moisture from the rains yesterday will be well evaportated and things have dried out. Expect areas of blowing dust again.

* The winds ease late in the week as well as the temperatures as highs drop back into the lower 60s and lows at night dip into the upper 30s. These numbers are a little below normal for this time of year but not too much. A few clouds out there in the sky heading into the late week.

* Weekend: A very nice weekend with a mostly sunny sky. Highs on Saturday in the low 60s and upper 60s on Sunday. Lows in the upper 30s. If you're heading to the annual Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup the weather looks great!

* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to "spring forward" one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to change the batteries in your NOAA All-Hazards Radio!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Tuesday...

Showers & Thunderstorms Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cloudy and mild this morning as temperatures have stayed in the middle 50s overnight. Cold front still off to the west. The low pressure center will lift northeast across the Panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma dragging the cold front across the area this morning. Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop to the west this morning and work across the area as the front moves across the region this morning. Some storms could be strong and a few could reach severe levels but an organized severe weather event is not expected. Storms should exit the eastern counties by early to the middle of the afternoon. Clouds will be on the decrease from west to east behind the front. Highs today in the upper 60s and lower 70s and continued breezy. Partly cloudy and eventually mostly clear later tonight with lows in the middle 40s and still breezy.

* The Week Ahead: A few clouds on Tuesday with highs in the lower 70s. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a slight chance of showers, generally east of Abilene with highs in the middle 60s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy for later in the week with temperatures cooling down into the lower to middle 60s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s later in the week. Temperatures start to warm back up over the weekend.

* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to spring forward one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to change the batteries in your NOAA All-Hazards Radio!

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

A Wet Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Expect mostly cloudy across the area on this Friday. The cloud cover will keep temperatures down in the lower 60s. Breezy conditions will continue throughout the day. Mostly cloudy tonight and breezy with some fog and areas of drizzle overnight. Lows will average in the middle 40s.

* The Weekend: A few scattered showers are possible late Saturday afternoon and into the ngiht across the area. Expect the clouds cover to stay in place across the area and remaining breezy. Temperatures remain warm in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Rain chances increase on Sunday with widespread showers and thunderstorms as well. Storms that develop could be strong to possibly severe. Highs still well into the 60s on Sunday with lows Sunday night into the 40s.

* Next Week: Showers and thunderstorms still possible on Monday and stil a few storms could be strong. Partly cloudy on Tuesday and becoming mostly cloudy again on Wednesday with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures remain near normal for early March as highs remain in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your weekend...

Another Warm & Breezy Late Winter Day:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A clear sky here early this morning but expect high clouds to stream in from the south and southwest today. We'll become partly cloudy by afternoon but still a very nice late winter day across West Central Texas. Highs today will climb in the middle to upper 60s. Expect a partly cloudy and mild night with lows in the lower to middle 40s. Mostly cloudy and still warm with highs in the lowe 60s on Friday and also becoming a bit breezy. Cloudy on Friday night and there could be some drizzle at times after midnight with lows in the middle 40s.

* The Weekend: A few scattered showers are possible on Saturday across the area under a mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures remain warm in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Rain chances increase on Sunday and there could even be a few thunderstorms as well. Storms that develop could be strong. Highs still well into the 60s on Sunday with lows Sunday night into the 40s.

* Next Week: Showers and thunderstorms still possible on Monday, mainly early in the day but eventually the rain chances come to an end later in the day. Partly cloudy on Tuesday and Wednesday and very nice. Temperatures remain near normal for early March as highs remain in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Thursday...

Warming Trend Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another cold start this morning and also a band of high clouds working across the area. Expect a mostly sunny and much warmer day as highs climb into the middle 60s around the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. A few clouds tonight and milder as lows drop only into the low 40s. Partly cloudy on Thursday and becoming mostly cloudy on Friday. Highs each day in the 60s and lows well into the 40s.

* The Weekend/Next Week: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible Saturday and Saturday night. Highs in the 60s and low in the 40s. Cloudy at times with scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms across the region for Sunday and Monday. Highs remain warm in the upper 60s with lows at night around the upper 40s. Rain chances end Monday afternoon from west to east. Partly cloudy and still warm in the 60s on Tuesday.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Sunshine & Warmer Temperatures Return:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* The sunshine is back today with maybe a couple of high clouds as well as milder temperatures. Highs today will climb into the middle 50s across the area. Mostly clear tonight with lows in once again in the lower to middle 30s. Much warmer weather for Wednesday and into the end of the week with highs in the 60s and lows at night warming into the 40s. A few clouds return on Thursday with increasing clouds on Friday. There is a chance for a few showers late Friday night.

* The Weekend/Next Week: Cloudy at times with scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms across the region for Saturday and Sunday. Highs should be in the upper 60s with lows at night around the upper 40s and even a few low 50s. Rain chances continue on Monday but will gradually end Monday afternoon from west to east with highs still in the middle 60s.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

A Wet Start To March:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered rain showers will continue this morning and gradually end heading into the afternoon as a low pressure center moves across West Central Texas. A weak cold front will also drift into the area so temperatures should fall gradually thoughout the day with highs in the upper 40s this morning and ending up in the upper 30s and low 40s by afternoon. I still think temperatures are not cold enough for wintry precipitation so I am making no mention of it here in my forecast package. Clouds will slowly decrease overnight but it will be colder with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s.

* The Week Ahead: The sunshine returns on Tuesday as well as milder temperatures. Highs into Friday will range between the middle 50s and the lower 60s with overnight lows warming up into the 40s. The forecast for Tuesday - Thursdays is dry and rather nice here in the early part of March. Clouds will increase by Friday with a chance for showers across the area.

* The Weekend: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible across the region for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are in the low 60s for highs and lows in the 40s and 50s so no threat of wintry weather.

* The Winter Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center indicates a moderate El Niño pattern continues to bring West Central Texas a wetter pattern here in the winter months. Increased wintry precipitation is possible depending on temperature trends. Equal chances of above or below normal temperatures remain possible for the area.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.

* Join us for the latest news and weather updates in the mornings for Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues in the afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. on KRBC.

* KRBC on Twitter: You can follow us on twitter anytime for quick weather updates, especially during severe weather and winter weather events affecting the Big Country by visiting the KRBC Weather Twitter. News updates from KRBC and our website BigCountryHomepage.Com are available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Have a nice Monday...