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.
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Have a nice Monday...
