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.
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Have a nice Thursday...
