Storm Chances Continue:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms today across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with storms that develop. Otherwise expect a mostly cloudy and humid day with highs ranging from the lower to upper 80s. Scattered storms will still be possible tonight across the area with lows in the upper 60s/low 70s under a mostly cloudy sky.

* Keeping rain chances in the forecast for the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend as moisture from Alex streams across Texas. Models bring what moisture is left after the landfall of Alex by the weekend into West Central and Southwest Texas. Combined with daytime heating there is a slight chance for storms. Highs warm back into the upper 80s and lower 90s with overnight lows in the uppper 60s. There is a slight chance for storms over the holiday weekend.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by ur website by clicking here. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* 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.

* 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 Storms Around Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered thunderstorms will continue in the forecast across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today. Otherwise just cloudy intervals with temperatures staying below normal today into the upper 70s and the lower 80s. Scattered storms will still be possible tonight across the area with lows in the upper 60s under a mostly cloudy sky.

* Keeping a slight chance for thunderstorms in the forecast for the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend as Alex makes expected landfall (based on data this morning) just south of Brownsville. The forecast models take the system northwestward toward the northern areas of Mexico. Models bring moisture into West Central and Southwest Texas. Combined with daytime heating there is a slight chance for storms. Highs warm back into the upper 80s and lower 90s with overnight lows in the uppper 60s. My confidence in the forecast for late week and the weekend is just a guess at this point. We'll have to watch the track of Alex and for now I will say expect the weekend forecast to change as we get new data and Alex gets closer to landfall.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by ur website by clicking here. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* 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.

* 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...

Good Chance For Thunderstorms Today/Tonight:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Flash Flood Watch in effect for Taylor, Nolan, Fisher, Jones, Callahan, Shackelford, Haskell, Throckmorton, Coleman, Runnels, Brown and Coke Country from this afternoon and into the tonight. Locally heavy rainfall is possible which will cause flash flooding of low water crossing and streets. ***

* From the National Weather Service in San Angelo: A chance of thunderstorms will continue across West Central Texas today through Tuesday as a weak cold front stalls over the area and interacts with abundant gulf moisture. Afternoon highs will be below normal in the 80s and lower 90s with afternoon relative humidities rather high in the 50 percent range. A warming and drying trend is expected mid to late next week but the extended forecast is quite uncertain at this time due to Tropical Storm Alex.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by ur website by clicking here. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.

* 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.

* 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 Monday...

Few Storms Around Today, Hot This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* A weak disturbance will continue to drift westward across West Central Texas today. With daytime heating and this disturbance giving some lift there is another slight chance of a thunderstorm on this Friday across the area but only about a 20 percent chance. Where the storms develop they can produce heavy rainfall as they slowly drift westward. Otherwise expect a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 90s with a few upper 90s possible. Overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and dry over the weekend but temperatures will get pretty hot again with everyone into the upper 90s each day. Overnight lows will hold into the middle 70s.

* Next Week: Models are still bringing a cold front down into the South Plains/Northern Big Country of West Texas early next week. With plenty of moisture around and the front providing lift I'm keeping a slight chance of a storm or two in the forecast. With the rain and cloud cover highs should be a bit cooler into the lower to middle 90s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

More Clouds & An Isolated Storm or Two:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another hot day but some slight changes in the forecast over the next few days. A disturbance that has been moving westward along the Gulf Coast has made its way into Texas and will continue to move westward. With daytime heating and this disturbance giving some lift there is a slight chance of a thunderstorm for the next couple of days but only about a 10 to 20 percent chance at most. Otherwise expect a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 90s with a few upper 90s possible. Overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible on Saturday and just partly cloudy and hot on Sunday with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s.

* Next Week: Models are still trying to bring a cold front down into the South Plains of West Texas early next week and also trying to develop a low pressure area in the vicinity. I'm keeping a slight chance of a storm or two and still lowering highs a bit into the lower to middle 90s. It looks like the front may not make it too far south so the best rain chance will be across the northern counties of the Big Country for now. Will keep an eye on this the next few days for any changes.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

Another Hot & Dry Day:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Hot and dry weather pattern still in place across West Central Texas. Abundant sunshine today with highs back into the upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. Cloud cover will slowly pick back up for the late week as southeasterly flow begins to pick back up and daytime heating will allow for development of fair weather cumulus clouds. Highs will remain in the middle to upper 90s for the late week with overnight lows in the middle 70s. The forecast remains dry into the late week. Some spots may hit the triple digits at times the next few days.

* The Weekend: Not much happening for the upcoming weekend. Partly cloudy on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. We remain dry for the weekend with no rain chances.

* Next Week: Models are bringing a cold front into West Texas early next week and also trying to develop a low pressure area in the vicinity. With this pattern I've added a slight chance of a storm or two and also lowered highs a bit into early next week into the lower to middle 90s Will keep an eye on this the next few days because not too confident the front will make it as far south as the model runs are suggesting this morning.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

High Pressue In Control, Hot & Dry:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* High Pressure sitting right on top of the region so don't expect much to happen over the next few days weather wise. Abundant sunshine today and on Wednesday with highs in the upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. The high will remain in control into the late week and into the weekend. We should begin to see some clouds in place by the late week as southeasterly flow begins to pick up and daytime heating will allow for development of fair weather cumulus clouds. Highs will remain in the middle to upper 90s for the late week and into the weekend with overnight lows in the middle 70s. The forecast remains dry into the late week. Some spots may hit the triple digits at times this week.

* The Weekend: Not much happening for the upcoming weekend. Partly cloudy on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the upper 90s and overngiht lows in the middle 70s. We remain dry for the weekend with no rain chances.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

Hot & Dry Weather This Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Welcome To Summer: The Summer Solstice will occur this morning at 6:28 A.M. but it's pretty much felt like summer around here for quite a while. Not much happening in the weather pattern this week for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. High pressure will remain in control of our weather all this week and continue to keep us hot and dry. Mainly sunny each day with just one or two clouds at most. Highs will range between 95-102° across the region each afternoon with overnight lows ranging from 73-78° at night. With the high pressure in control no rain chances are expected across our area.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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 Monday...

Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather still in place across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Friday and don't expect much change into the weekend as well as into next week. Upper level high pressure continues to build in over the state. Hot and a bit muggy today with a few clouds across the area with highs in the middle to upper 90s. Mostly clear tonight and muggy with lows in the middle 70s. A surface high pressure over the Gulf of Mexico is pumping plenty of moisture up across Texas so we'll stay humid into the weekend. Mostly sunny into the weekend with highs in the middle and upper 90s with overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s.

* Next Week: Hot and dry weather into next week no rain chances expected with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. Mostly sunny conditions expected across the region each day. Monday is also the first day of summer. The Summer Solstice will occur at 6:28 A.M. local time.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

Hot, Muggy & Dry Weather In Place:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather in place across West Central Texas and don't expect much change for the next seven days across the region. Warm and humid again today with a few clouds across the area with highs in the middle 90s. Partly cloudy tonight and muggy with lows in the middle 70s. An area of high pressure over the Gulf of Mexico is pumping plenty of moisture up across Texas so we'll stay humid into the weekend. Mostly sunny into the weekend with highs in the middle and upper 90s with overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s.

* Next Week: Hot and dry weather into the first half of next week with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. Mostly sunny conditions expected across the region each day. Monday is also the first day of summer. The Summer Solstice will occur at 6:28 A.M. local time.

* Event Forecasts: Weather looks great for the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle up in Albany and the 73rd annual Coleman PRCA Rodeo the next few evenings. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy but it will be muggy with temperatures in the lower 90s and dropping into the middle 80s by the end of the events. Have a great time! Great weather on Sunday as well for Father's Day.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

Warm & Muggy Weather Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Drying out after the nice rainfall we saw the last two days but that's it for the rainfall for at least the in the extended period. The main weather headlines for the rest of the weekend and into the weekend will be warmer temperatures and muggy conditions. Partly cloudy today but heading into the weekend we will be mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to middle 90s today but over the weekend we warm into the middle to upper 90s. Overnight lows remain in the lower to middle 70s.

* Next Week: The forecast remains pretty much the same into early next week with mostly sunny conditions with highs in the middle 90s. Monday is also the first day of summer. The Summer Solstice will occur at 6:28 A.M. local time.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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.

* 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...

Scattered Storms, Warm & Muggy Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered thunderstorms continue early this morning across the Big Country. A frontal boundary remains stalled along the U.S. 180 corridor and scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed early this morning as the low level jet has helped initiate development along the boundary. The activity this morning should slowly move east and weaken some. As we get daytime heating going scattered thunderstorms will again redevelop across the region. A few storms could be strong, heavy rainfall is possible too. Clouds should break some this morning with some sunshine breaking out into the day. Highs in the upper 80s and the lower 90s. A few storms still around this evening, partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s and a few upper 60s where it rains.

* The boundary lifts northward and gradually washes out into the week as high pressure builds in across the region. Hot and humid weather ahead with highs in the middle to upper 90s and a dry forecast. Partly cloudy into late week and then mostly sunny over the weekend. Overnight lows remain in the lower to middle 70s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Summer Climate Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting slightly below average temperatures during the next three months across most of the northern part of the state including the Big Country. There are equal chances that we could be above average or below average on rainfall this summer.

* 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.

* 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...

Muggy With Scattered Storms Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another very warm and humid morning across West Central Texas to start our Friday. An upper level system will work north and eastward out of Mexico across West Central Texas into the day today. The dryline will sharpen to our west into the afternoon. The disturbance will provide some lift and some storms this afternoon. The system will also help storms develop along the dryline. Another factor will be high dewpoints and of course the afternoon heating. A few storms could go severe briefly but organized severe weather not expected and the SPC as of this morning has taken our area out of the 'Slight Risk' category. The best chances for rain will be across the western half of the Big Country but still a slight chance of a storm in the late afternoon and evening across the rest of the area. Highs today east of U.S. 277 will range from the lower to middle 90s while west of U.S. 277 highs will be in the middle to upper 90s. A few storms are still possible this evening with overnight lows into the lower to middle 70s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy, warm and still humid with highs in the lower to middle 90s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. There is a slight chance for a few thunderstorms mainly across the far western half of the Big Country on Sunday near the dryline.

* Next Week: Models are bringing a frontal boundary into the Big Country early next week and stalling that front in our area. There are chances for thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will be cooler into the upper 80s and the lower 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The weather looks dry for Wednesday.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Summer Climate Outlook: The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting slightly below average temperatures during the next three months across most of the northern part of the state including the Big Country. There are equal chances that we could be above average or below average on rainfall this summer.

* Drought Information: Most of West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. We are starting to see "abnormally dry conditions' returning to parts of the Heartland and Central Texas. 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...

A Little Warmer But Still Muggy:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Warmer weather expected for this Thursday and also on Friday for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Partly cloudy each day with highs in the middle to upper 90s each day. An upper level disturbance will move across the region tomorrow evening and could help fire off some storms along the dryline so have included a chance for thunderstorms over the western half of the area for Friday night.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy, warm and still humid for the upcoming weekend with highs in the middle 90s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. There is a slight chance for a few thunderstorms mainly across the western half of the Big Country on Sunday.

* Next Week: Models are bringing a frontal boundary into the Big Country early next week and a chance for thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will be cooler into the upper 80s and the lower 90s with overnight lows into the upper 60s. The weather looks dry for Wednesday.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Summer Climate Outlook: The Climate Predition Center is forecasting slightly below average temperatures during the next three months across most of the northern part of the state including the Big Country. There are equal chances that we could be above average or below average on rainfall this summer.

* Drought Information: Most of West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. We are starting to see "abnormally dry conditions' returning to parts of the Heartland and Central Texas. 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...

A Few Thunderstorms Today, Still Humid:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Low level southeast flow will continue to bring gulf moisture into West Central Texas. An upper level low over South Central Texas will bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily to the eastern half of West Central Texas through tonight. The best chance of rainfall will be east of a line from Sonora to Abilene to Throckmorton. The western half of West Central Texas will remain warm, humid and dry today. A mixture of clouds and sunshine for Abilene and eastward today with more sunshine to the west. Highs in the lower to middle 90s for areas west of Abilene while areas east of Abilene will range in the upper 80s and lower 90s.

* Dry and hot weather returns for late week and into the first half of the weekend. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms with an increased chance of thunderstorms into early next week. Highs in the middle to upper 90s Thursday - Sunday. Highs cool back into the upper 80s thanks to more clouds and rain chances for early next week.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Summer Climate Outlook: The Climate Predition Center is forecasting slightly below average temperatures during the next three months across most of the northern part of the state including the Big Country. There are equal chances that we could be above average or below average on rainfall this summer.

* Drought Information: Most of West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. We are starting to see "abnormally dry conditions' returning to parts of the Heartland and Central Texas. 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...

Another Warm & Humid Day Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy, warm and humid on this Tuesday across the region with highs in the middle 90s and overnight lows tonight into the lower to middle 70s. The muggy feel will continue today and into tonight as well.

* Hot and humid weather remains in place this week with highs in the middle and upper 90s and overnight lows in the lower to midle 70s. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day. There is a slight chance for rain for Wednesday and Wesnesday night. Models are also showing a slight chance for rain on Sunday with an increased chance into early next week. We should cool back into the lower 90s by early next week.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* Summer Climate Outlook: The Climate Predition Center is forecasting slightly below average temperatures during the next three months across most of the northern part of the state including the Big Country. There are equal chances that we could be above average or below average on rainfall this summer.

* Drought Information: Most of West Central Texas remains well above normal on rainfall this year so no drought issues here locally at the present time. We are starting to see "abnormally dry conditions' returning to parts of the Heartland and Central Texas. 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...

Hot & Muggy Weather Continues:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy out there this morning with a few scattered showers and storms that have popped up early this morning over the western half of the Big Country. These storms are drifting westward and southwestward this morning. There is a weak disturbance helping fire these showers and storms off this morning. I'm going to leave a 20% chance for a storm in the forecast for today, otherwise it will be a hot and humid day with highs in the middle and upper 90s. A few clouds tonight, warm and humid with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

* The Week Ahead: Hot and humid weather will remain in the forecast for the week ahead with highs in the middle and upper 90s and overnight lows in the lower to midle 70s. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day. There is a slight chance for rain for Wednesday across the eastern counties and a slight chance for rain over the weekend.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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 Monday...

Triple Digit Heat Into The Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Hot and dry weather pattern settles into place as we head into the weekend across West Central Texas. Highs today range from the middle to upper 90s. On Saturday and Sunday we'll see highs ranging between 100-105° across the area. Overnight lows each night will range between 70-75° in the area. Expect abundant sunshine for Friday, Saturday and into Sunday as well.

* Next Week: Some clouds return into next week but we're still holding onto triple digit temperatures for Monday and Tuesday with highs between 100-103° but we'll slowly drop back into the middle and upper 90s by the middle of the weekend. Long range models show no decent rain chances into next week so we'll maintain a warm and dry forecast into next week.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the very hot weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.

* 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...

A Stray Storm Today, Warm & Humid:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Cloudy start this morning but we'll become partly cloudy later this morning. We have several outflow boundaries from the storms yesterday and last night hanging around the region so with daytime heating we'll probably see a storm or two develop this afternoon. Storms will not be quite as widespread as we saw yesterday. Highs today into the lower and middle 90s. A few evening storms still around, otherwise partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* Warming up for tomorrow and into the weekend with upper 90s tomorrow and into the triple digits over the weekend. We'll keep an eye on the record book as we will be flirting with record high temperatures over the weekend. One thing of note is the rain we have seen will keep tempatures a degree or two cooler which is normally the case in hot weather situations when it rains. Having said that it will still be very warm with highs between 100-105° over the weekend and a bit humid. We should be mostly sunny each day.

* Next Week: Still hot with highs in the upper 90s into early next week and for now the long range forecast looks dry for our area. Lows at night into the lower to middle 70s.

* 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 Thursday...

A Few Storms Today & Still Hot:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered storms out there early this morning but we'll see a few more as we progress into the day. A disturbance will work across West Central Texas today so that combined with daytime heating will help develop thunderstorms across the area. Otherwise expect partly cloudy conditions with highs in the middle 90s. An isolated storm possible tonight, lows in the lower 70s.
* Hotter and slightly humid conditions will continue into late week with temperatures gradually warming into the upper 90s and low 100s on Thursday. Even hotter on Friday with highs between 100-105° in the region. Warm at night with lows in the lower 70s. Expect a mostly sunny sky each day with little in the way of a thunderstorm chances.

* The Weekend: Even hotter temperatures for the upcoming weekend with highs between 100-105° each day under a mostly sunny 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.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Another Hot Day, Hotter Around The Corner:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another hot day for Abilene and across West Central Texas as highs this afternoon will climb into the middle 90s under a partly cloudy sky. The dryline and a weak front tonight could kick off a storm or two this evening so we've included a slight chance of a storm tonight mainly for the western and central half of the area, otherwise a bit more cloud cover overnight. Lows tonight will hold into the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* Hotter and slightly humid conditions will continue into the week with temperatures gradually warming into the upper 90s and low 100s by the late part of the week. Warm at night with lows in the lower 70s. Expect a partly cloudy sky each day with little in the way of a thunderstorm chances.

* 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.

Enjoy your Tuesday...