Hot & Humid Today, Hotter Weather Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Hot and humid on this Memorial Day across West Central Texas with high temperatures climbing into the middle 90s this afternoon under a mostly sunny sky. We'll watch the radar for a very isolated shower or storm that may try to pop up but the rain chance is not looking good. A few clouds tonight with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* The Week Ahead: Hot and humid conditions will continue into the week with temperatures gradually warming from the middle 90s into the upper 90s and low 100s by the late part of the week. Warm at night with lows in the lower 70s. Again rain chances look very low but we'll keep an eye out if a very isolated storm does develop but the dynamics upstairs (the cap or warm layer of air aloft that inhibits storm development) don't look promising for storm development. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day.

* The Weekend: Even hotter temperatures for the upcoming weekend with highs between 100-105° each day under a partly cloudy sky. This looks to be the warmest temperatures we will see so far for 2010 for the upcoming weekend. Forecast looks to remain dry and perhaps a bit humid.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 wonderful Memorial Day...

Nice, Hot Holiday Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Great weather ahead for the Memorial Day holiday weekend as high pressure will remain in control of the weekend forecast. High pressure keeps the air sinking which will suppresses development of cumulus clouds and thus thunderstorms. On the flip side sinking air is also warmer air so temperatures will be hot over the next few days into the middle 90s and lovernight lows into the middle 60s. Expect a mostly sunny sky for Friday to Sunday.

* A cold front will arrive on Monday for Memorial Day but for now we will continue to call for a dry forecast although the models hint a stray shower or storm may try to develop. Highs remain in the lower to middle 90s for Monday.

* Next Week: The high shifts eastward so we should see a few more clouds into the area with temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Things look dry into the middle of the week but longer range data suggests thunderstorm chances on Thursday and Friday.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 safe holiday weekend...

Warming Up Some, Still Humid:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly clear out and about this morning but as we head into the day we will become partly cloudy. There is a very small chance of a storm but they should be few and far between later today. We remain warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s today. Partly cloudy and mild for tonight with lows in the middle 60s.

* Memorial Day Weekend: For the period from Friday and into Memorial Day on Monday the weather looks nice with partly cloudy and dry conditions. Warm with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The humidity will also remain up there as we hold onto a light southeast breeze.

* Next Week: For now we stay dry but it will remain warm with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows in the upper 60s. Looks like we will remain humid as well. So far not decent rain chances expected.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 great Thursday...

Isolated Storms Today, The Muggy Feel Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly cloudy to start the morning but we'll become partly cloudy as we progress later into the morning and into the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms are possible at any time today but mainly the best chance would be into the afternoon when we get into the peak hours of heating to destablize the atmosphere. A few storms that do develop might produce some small hail and very heavy rainfall. A few of these storms will linger into the evening, then we go mostly cloudy overnight. Highs in the middle to upper 80s with lows tonight in the middle 60s.

* Warmer Temperatures Return: Partly cloudy for the later half of the week across West Central Texas. We will remain dry but the relative humidity values will remain high. Temperatures will warm back into the lower to middle 90s across the area with overnight lows into the middle and upper 60s.

* Memorial Day Weekend: Weather looks nice with partly cloudy and dry conditions but will remain hot with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The humidity will also remain high across the area.

* Next Week: For now we stay dry but it will remain warm with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows in the upper 60s. Looks like we will remain humid as well.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 great Wednesday...

Still Warm & Humid, Isolated Storms:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly cloudy start this morning with warm and humid conditions. Clouds will thin out some but we remain partly cloudy throughout the day. A few thunderstorms will develop into random spots into the afternoon. The best chance will be across the western counties near the dryline. Highs today in the middle and upper 80s. A few storms possible this evening and an isolated storm possible overnight, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy with lows in the middle to upper 60s. Still a slight chance of a storm on Wednesday, otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s.

* Warming Up: Partly cloudy for the later half of the week across West Central Texas. We will remain dry but the relative humidity values will remain high. Temperatures will warm back into the lower to middle 90s across the area with overnight lows into the middle and upper 60s.

* Memorial Day Weekend: Weather looks nice with partly cloudy and dry conditions but will remain hot with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The humidity will also remain high across the area.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Scattered Storms in the Tuesday Outlook

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

Humidity, and plenty of it, stays with us through the work week. With all this moisture around, you would think that rain would be more prevalent. However, with the lack of a cold front or upper level disturbance, only isolated areas received rain on Monday.

The dry line is pushed all the way west to the Texas/New Mexico border. It makes a little progress east Tuesday and will likely fire off a couple storms as it did Monday.

The same goes for Wednesday as upper level lows lift out of the Four Corners of the southwest U.S. over the Rockies to the northern states. They should help kick off some West Texas storms again.

The atmosphere undergoes some drying late week into the upcoming weekend, leading to less cloud cover, warmer temperatures and a nice Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Overnight lows in the upper 60's, afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80's through mid-week.
By the end of the week, low 90's each afternoon through the weekend.

An Isolated Storm Today, Stays Warm & Humid

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Warm and humid conditions will again be around for the upcoming week for Abilene and the Big Country. A few more clouds today across the area and also a chance for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the area, mostly the western half of the area. Highs today in the middle to upper 80s. Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible tonight with lows in the middle and upper 60s. Partly cloud with an isolated storm possible on Tuesday with highs in the middle to upper 80s.

* The Week Ahead: Mostly sunny for the middle and later half of the week across West Central Texas. We will remain dry but the relative humidity values will remain high. Temperatures will warm back into the lower 90s across the area with overnight lows into the middle and upper 60s.

* Memorial Day Weekend: Weather looks nice with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions but will remain hot with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The humidity will also remain high across the area.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 great weekend...

Weekend Wind !

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

The warm weather beckons this weekend with highs near 90 degrees on Saturday and Sunday.

For those with plans involving lakes, one small problem ... the wind. Lake wind advisories may be needed this weekend as wind, south or southeasterly, blows from 20 to 30mph with higher gusts.

Rain isn't in the forecast this weekend for the Big Country, although storms are forecast to develop in west and southwest Texas, but should stay west of our area.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Monday and Tuesday, followed by a 20% chance for thunderstorms on Wednesday.

Temperatures this weekend should be in the upper 60's to 70 in the morning, with low clouds, followed by mainly sunny skies and highs near 90.

Humidity will also be high this weekend, resulting in some sultry but sunny afternoons.

Warm, Breezy & Dry Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Pretty short weather summary as we are settling back into a quiet weather pattern across West Central Texas. We return to a warm and dry weather pattern across West Central Texas for this Friday and into the weekend. Mostly sunny today but then partly cloudy each day over the weekend with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows into the upper 60s.

* Next Week: Highs in the upper 80s under a partly cloudy sky each day. Model data this morning is hinting at some rain chances but a very small chances and I've opted not to include for now in my forecast package. Otherwise the forecast looks nice for next week.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 great weekend...

Warm & Dry Pattern Settles Across The Region:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cold front will move through the area today but will stall out across the Heartland and the Concho Valley. South of the front there could be an isolated thunderstorm across the Heartland but otherwise the rest of the area will see plenty of sunshine and warm, dry weather. We settle into a warm and dry weather pattern across West Central Texas for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Partly cloudy each day with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows into the upper 60s.

* Next Week: Highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s under a partly cloudy sky each day. Model data this morning is hinting at some rain chances on Tuesday but a very small chance. Otherwise the forecast looks nice for next week.

Warmer & Dryer Weather: We settle into a quiet weather pattern for the region for the late part of the week, over the weekend and into the early part of next week.
* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Warm & Breezy Today, A Few T'Storms:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a 'Slight Risk' for severe weather this afternoon and early evening for the eastern half of the Big Country and across the Northern Heartland. The area is along and east of U.S. 277 and includes Abilene, Coleman, Brownwood, Eastland, Breckenridge. Large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado are possible with any storms that develop. ***

* Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon thunderstorms for the eastern half of the Big Country and across the Northern Heartland for today. The rest of the area remains dry, warm and breezy. The main storm dynamics will stay up to our north across Texoma where there is a higher chance for severe weather. Our storm chances will depend on the cap breaking in the afternoon as the dryline advances eastward. We have enough dynamics that would support large hail and damaging winds but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Highs today in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Storms may linger early in the evening in the eastern counties but eventually just partly cloudy and breezy tonight with lows in the lower 60s.

Warmer & Dryer Weather: We settle into a quiet weather pattern for the region for the late part of the week, over the weekend and into the early part of next week. Partly cloudy each day with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lwos into the upper 60s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

More Thunderstorms, Some Could Be Severe:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a 'Slight Risk' for severe weather today and tonight across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. The main threat for Tuesday will be large hail and damaging winds. There is also a 'Slight Risk' on Wednesday with a 'Moderate Risk' just to the north of the Big Country. The threats for Wednesday will be large hail and damaging winds but the threat of a tornado is a little higher for Wednesday. ***

* Plenty of clouds out there this morning but no showers or thunderstorms. Complex of storms over the southern end of the state and a complex up across the Panhandle. The northern complex will move southeastward but this one not as strong as the one yesterday and should pass to our north across Texoma (Southeast Oklahoma and Northwest Texas) today. Clouds will break up giving us a partly to mostly cloudy day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop later today and will stick around for tonight. Some storms could be severe. Highs in the low to middle 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s. We have a better chance for thunderstorms and severe weather on Wednesday for West Central Texas with highs up around 90.

* Drying out and warming up for the middle and later half of the week. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows into the 60s. The weekend looks nice as well with warm temperatures in place and no rain chances!

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 great Tuesday...

Hit & Miss Storms, Warm & Humid:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a 'Slight Risk' for a severe thunderstorm or two along and west of the U.S. 277 corridor in the Big Country and the Northern Concho Valley for later today and this evening. Isolated thunderstorms that develop in this warm, moist and unstable atmosphere could produce large hail. ***

* Hit and miss thunderstorms are expected for the next few days across West Central Texas with warm and very humid conditions. A few storms could be strong to severe with the main threat being large hail but some storms could produce high winds. Not a large chance for storms, generally we'll hold a 30 percent chance for isolated storms over the next few days. Highs will hover into the 80s the next few days with lows in the middle 60s.

* Warming Trend: We begin to dry out and warm up by the middle of the week. Expect a partly cloudy sky for late week and into the weekend. Highs climb into the lower 90s with overnight lows staying in the middle and upper 60s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

A Stormy Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a 'Slight Risk' for severe thunderstorms today across parts of the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley (areas along and south of Interstate 20) and also a 'Slight Risk' for all of the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on Saturday. The main threat is large hail and damaging winds, though an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. ****

* Showers and thunderstorms throughout your Friday as well as into the weekend for all of the KRBC viewing area as a stormy weather pattern remains in place across West Central Texas. Once again parts of our are under a 'Slight Risk' for severe storms today and most of the area is on Saturday. Also be on the lookout for flash flooding as locally heavy rainfall can be possible with the storms. Clouds and rain will keep temperatures into the 70s this weekend (cooler possibly) and overnight lows into the 50s and 60s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of a thunderstorm each day for the early and middle of next week with highs in the 80s and lows into the upper 50s and lower 60s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Stormy Pattern In Place:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cold front moves through the region today but the airmass behind the front is rather moist and unstable so although a band of showers and thunderstorms has moved through early this morning, we could see scattered storms redevelop later today. Another devent chance of showers and thunderstorms possible tonight. Cooler today with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Lows tonight will range from the upper 50s to the lower 60s.

* Friday and the weekend will feature cloudy intervals with scattered showers and thunderstorms each day as we settle into a stormy pattern across the region. The SPC maintains a 'Slight Risk' for severe weather on Friday for most of the viewing area. We can't rule out a isolated strong or severe storm or to during the weekend. The clouds and rain will keep temperatures down into the 70s for highs and overnight lows into the 50s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of a thunderstorm each day for the early and middle of next week with highs in the 80s and lows into the upper 50s and lower 60s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Increasing Thunderstorm Chances Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a 'Slight Risk' for severe thunderstorms this evening and tonight across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley as a cold front advances into the area. The main threat is large hail but damaging winds or an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. ***

* Rather warm start to the day with temperatures across the area this morning into the 70s. We're also seeing a decent amount of cloud cover this morning. As we progress into the day, we'll see a mixture of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 80s and the lower 90s. The forecast looks dry for the day but the dryline will advance into the area this afternoon and we'll watch for an isolated storm along the dryline in the late afternoon or evening. Increasing thunderstorm chances for tonight as a cold front works into the area. The SPC maintains a 'Slight Risk' for a severe thunderstorms tonight with large hail the main issue. Lows tonight drop into the lower 60s.

* The rest of the week and the weekend will feature mostly cloudy to cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms each day as we settle into a stormy pattern across the region. We can't rule out a severe storm or to during this period. The clouds and rain will keep temperatures down into the 70s for highs and overnight lows into the 50s.

* Next Week: We start to dry out and warm up as daytime highs climb back into the middle 80s and overngiht lows warm into the lower 60s. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day for the first part of next week.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Breezy & Warm, A Late Day Storm?

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A clear and warm morning once again across West Central Texas. Mostly sunny today and warm with high temperatures into the lower to middle 90s. The dryline will advance into the area this afternoon and we'll watch for an isolated late day storm to develop. Just like yesterday the cap (a warm layer of air aloft) is pretty strong and will keep storm development pretty low. It was nearly 7:00 in the evening yesterday before the cap started to weaken and we got storms to develop east of Abilene. Any storm that develops could be strong but our area is not under a severe weather risk today. Again the best chance of an isolated storm would be east of the U.S. 277 corridor late this afternoon and evening. A few clouds tonight with lows in the middle and upper 60s.

* Increasing clouds on Wednesday and still warm with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. There is a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm across the area. Still looking rather wet for the later half of the week and into the weekend. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms for Thursday - Sunday. A few storms could be strong and possibly severe during this period. Cooler with highs in the 70s and lows into the 50s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Isolated Storms & Warm Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a slight risk for a severe thunderstorm or two this afternoon and evening across the eastern half of the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. The main threat is large hail. ***

* Mostly cloudy and rather warm this morning across the area this morning. The clouds will break some today allowing some sunshine and for temperatures to warm into the lower 90s across the area. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening. Partly cloudy and mild tonight with lows in the middle 60s.

* Thunderstorms: The cap (a warm layer of air aloft) is pretty strong and will keep development of most storms at bay this afternoon and evening. However the atmosphere is primed for severe weather and if the cap weakens or breaks late this afternoon or evening any isolated storms that do develop will rapidly grow strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center maintains a Slight Risk for severe weather over the central and eastern areas of West Central Texas, mainly east of the U.S. 277 corridor.

The Week Ahead: Partly cloudy and warm for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s with overnight lows into the 60s. The later half of the weekend and into the weekend features mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong and possibly severe during this period. Cooler with highs in the 70s and lows into the 50s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Say It Isn't So !!!

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

If I could guarantee sunshine and perfect temperatures every single weekend, I would. Believe me, I would.

So it is with heavy heart that I bring you bad news for Saturday .... less sunshine and cool weather. Sure, we had a high of 92 on Thursday ... and temperatures are suppose to be warm this time of year ... but an interesting thing happens this weekend.

A high pressure area is going to tap into some cool air across the Plains and deliver it to the Big Country Friday night and Saturday. Clouds should also develop by sunrise Saturday morning .. and with cool temperatures being trapped under clouds ... it simply won't warm up much on Saturday.

Bottom line - upper 40's in the morning (low 50's south of Abilene) to the low 60's Saturday afternoon (mid 60's south of Abilene). Wind coming in from the east at 10 to 20 will keep a chill in the air all day Saturday.

Things begin to change Saturday night as a push of Gulf moisture makes its way north. Lows in the low to mid 50's can be expected. Mother's Day Sunday we should have some showers in the area as highs get a little warmer in the mid 70's.

The influx of Gulf moisture and south wind continues Sunday night as lows in the mid 60's return for a rapid warmup. Some showers possible again Sunday night, can't rule out an isolated thunderstorm.

And how is 90 degrees for Monday? Plus, the dry line (a possible thunderstorm producer) will be in the area so late Monday afternoon, if ingredients fall into place, a couple thunderstorms could develop. If they do, it will be sudden and spectacular ... so keep an eye to the sky late Monday afternoon, just in case.

Take care, enjoy the weekend ... keep the jacket handy!!

Cooler Weather Today, Rain Late Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Warm morning out there with temperatures into the 60s and 70s but a cold front will sweep across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley later this morning turning our wind to the north and bringing us cooler temperatures for today. Compared to yesterday highs today will only be in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Mostly clear and much cooler for tonight with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday and cool with highs in the upper 70s. Clouds will continue to into Saturday night with lows around 50. Warmer on Sunday for Mother's Day as highs climb back into the middle 70s under a mostly cloudy sky. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms as well.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible on Monday with highs into the lower 90s. We remain in the lower 90s for Tuesday and partly cloudy. Temperatures drop back into the middle 80s by Wednesday and into the 70s on Thursday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms into the middle of next week. Overnight lows will hold into the 60s each day.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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 and to all you moms out there Happy Mother's Day!

Hot & Breezy Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly sunny and very hot for this Thursday as temperatures reaches the upper 90s. I think some areas may see their first 100° day of 2010! A cold front arrives overnight and Friday morning knocking the hotter temperatures out of here and cooling us back down into the upper 70s and cooling overnight lows back into the low 50s by tomorrow night. We remain mostly sunny for the day on Friday.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday and cool with highs in the lower 70s. Clouds will be on the increase for Saturday night with a slight chance of rain overnight. Warmer on Sunday for Mother's Day as highs climb back into the 80s under a mostly cloudy sky. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms as well.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible on Monday with highs into the lower 90s. We remain in the lower 90s for Tuesday and partly cloudy. Temperatures drop back into the middle 80s by Wednesday. Overnight lows will hold into the 60s.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Warm Weather Continues Into Thursday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A weak frontal boundary drops into the area today but nothing major with this other than a brief wind shift to the north which will keep the temperatures around 90° this afternoon. Otherwise another nice and sunny day for the region. A few high clouds might move into the area tonight but generally clear with overnight lows in the uppper 50s/lower 60s. Mostly sunny and very hot for Thursday as temperatures reaches the upper 90s. I think some areas may see their first 100° day of 2010! A cold front arrives Thursday night and Friday morning knocking the hotter temperatures out of here and cooling us back down into the 70s and cooling overnight lows back into the low 50s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the middle 70s and still a few clouds in the area Saturday night with lows in the upper 50s. Things start to warm back up on Sunday for Mother's Day as highs climb back into the 80s. There is a slight chance for a thunderstorm or two as well on Sunday as a system works across the region.

* Next Week: So far things are looking dry with temperatures warming back up into the lower 90s by Monday and Tuesday with lows into the 60s. Expect partly cloudy conditions each day for the first part of next week.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Hot Weather Through Thursday

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....

As I write this on Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic are crushing Atlanta 91-47 in the NBA Playoffs.

What does that have to do with weather? Nothing, except Orlando is hot, just like our temperatures are going to be Wednesday and Thursday.

I'm forecasting a low in the upper 50's Wednesday morning. Temperatures warm to near 80 by the noon hour, then to 90 by late afternoon.

There will be a north wind on Wednesday, but it won't have any impact on our temperatures.

Thursday looks to be our hottest day with highs in the upper 90's. The, a dry cold front sweeps through on Friday, knocking out the heat for a couple of days with highs in the 70's Friday and Saturday.

By Saturday night, a slight chance for rain and thunderstorms return to the forecast as a warm front returns northward through the area. A few showers or storms isolated around the area on Mother's Day Sunday, but most won't be affected by the rain.

Stay safe in the heat, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear the sunscreen to protect the skin.

Short Term Heat Wave Begins:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another nice, cool morning across West Central Texas with temperatures into the 40s and lower 50s despite a bit of a breeze out there. Sunny, breezy and getting warmer today as high temperatures climb into the upper 80s and the lowr 90s on this Tuesday. Clear tonight and milder with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

* A weak frontal boundary drops into the area tomorrow but nothing major with this other than a brief wind shift which might cut temperatures a degree or two. With high pressure still in control I think we still get a little warmer tomorrow and I am forecasting middle 90s for most areas. The hottest day will be on Thursday when everyone reaches the upper 90s and I think some areas may see their first 100° day of 2010! Lows at night stay warm in the upper 50s and lower 60s. A cold front arrives Thursday night and Friday morning knocking the heat wave out of here and cooling us down to below normal for May highs into the 70s and cooling overnight lows back into the low 50s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the middle 70s and still a few clouds in the area Saturday night with lows in the upper 50s. Things start to warm back up on Sunday for Mother's Day as highs climb back into the 80s. There is a slight chance for a thunderstorm or two as well on Sunday as a system works across the region.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...

Isolated Storms Today, Turning Hot & Breezy This Week

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A cool start this morning with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area. Partly cloudy and warm today with highs in the upper 70s and the lower 80s across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. A weak system/frontal boundary will work across the area and shift our wind to the northwest later today. The associated low will track just to our north across Texoma and the Northern Big Country. We could see an few isolated showers or perhaps an isolated storm this afternoon. Clouds thin out tonight as we become mostly clear and cool with lows around 50.

* The Week Ahead: Sunny, breezy and hot weather are the main headlines for West Central Texas as we head into the week. High pressure will be in control of our weather and the jet stream goes zonal (west to east) which will cut off any systems from the north. Highs will climb to around 90 on Tuessday and the middle/upper 90s for Wednesday and Thursday. The high will weaken by Friday allowing a front to finally drop into the area and cool us back into the 70s for highs on Friday. A southwest wind later this week will keep dry air in place which means no available moisture for the front to work with on Friday when it arrives. Lows at night will hold into the 50s and 60s.

* The Weekend: The front on Friday should slowly lift back northward as a warm front over the weekend as temperatures warm back into the 80s by late weekend. There is a slight chance for a few thunderstorms in the forecast over the weekend but only a small chance as we remain partly cloudy. Lows will hold into the 50s each night.

* Next Week: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions expected each day next week with a gradual warming trend as highs stay well into the 80s and overnight lows in the 50s. Model data this morning suggesting we remain dry for next week.

* Drought Information: West Central Texas remains above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. 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.

* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.

* 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...