A Hot & Dry Weekend Ahead:

Good Afternoon/Evening from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Hot and dry weather is back in place across West Central Texas as we end the week and head into the weekend. As we transition into the weekend afternoon highs will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s but the heat index will make all our afternoon highs feel like it's over 100 at times. Overnight lows will hold in the lower to middle 70s. Expect a mostly sunny sky each day and mostly clear conditions each night.

* Next Week: Upper level high pressure dome remains in place across the state of Texas so next week we'll continue the hot and dry weather trend with afternoon highs each day into the upper 90s (with a few spots in the lower 100s) and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny each day.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 afternoon and tonight at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather 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...

Storm Chances Move Out, Hot Weather Moves In:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* The upper level low pressure area continues to move away but may still be close enough to kick off an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon or evening. Otherwise expecte a mix of clouds and sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and the lower 90s. Becoming partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 70s.

* High pressure will build into the region Friday and into the weekend. We will begin to dry out and warm up as temperatures warm into the upper 90s across West Central Texas. Expect a mostly sunny sky each day. Quiet at night with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 and weather 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...

Showers/Thunderstorm Chances Continue:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* More showers and thunderstorms expected for this Wednesday as the upper level low pressure center continues to drift westward across the South Plains. At the time I am writing this blog update there is a complex of showers and thunderstorms across the Northern and Northwestern Big Country. Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop at just about any time today. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with these showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 90 today but it will be cooler in the areas with rainfall. Overnight lows in the lower 70s. There is still a slight chance for a thunderstorm or two on Thursday but the best chance of that will be to the west of Abilene.

* As the upper level low moves out of the region we'll turn our attention to an area of high pressure to our east that will build westward by the late week and into the weekend. This will return us to a dry and hot weather pattern with a few clouds at times. Highs by the late weekend and the weekend will be in the middle to upper 90s with overnight lows in the middle 70s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 and weather 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...

More Thunderstorms Across The Region Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* The upper level low pressure center that is just to the northeast of the Big Country continue to slowly meander slowly westward and southwestward today and tomorrow. Combined with our humid air mass and daytime heating more scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley on this Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall could be heavy at times. Highs today and tomorrow in the upper 80s and lower 90s with overnight lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* As the upper level low moves out of the region we'll turn our attention to an area of high pressure to our east that will build westward by the late week and into the weekend. This will return us to a dry and hot weather pattern with a few clouds at times. Highs by the late weekend and the weekend will be in the middle to upper 90s with overnight lows in the middle 70s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 and weather 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...

More Clouds, Some Storms Later Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* An upper level low pressure center that is currently over the eastern half of the state will slowly track westward the next few days. Humid, warm air combined with this upper level system will spark scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley for the next few days. Otherwise expect a mostly cloudy sky for your Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs today into the lower 90s but temperatures will ease back into the upper 80s with a few low 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

* The Week Ahead: After the rain chances for the first few days of the weekend we will transition back into a dry and hotter weather pattern for the later half of the week and into the weekend. Highs climb into the middle 90s by Thursday and middle to upper 90s for Friday and into the weekend. Overnight lows return to the middle 70s. Expect a few days Thursday and Friday but becoming mostly sunny into the weekend.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 and weather 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...

A Nice Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clouds continue to stream into the Big Country this morning from the Heartland. Expect a partly cloudy day with highs in the lower to middle 90s. An isolated thunderstorm is possible again this afternoon, mainly south of Interstate 20, otherwise most of us will remain dry today. Partly cloudy tonight with lows dropping down into the lower to middle 70s.

* Weekend: A nice weekend ahead for the area as we remain partly cloudy with afternoon highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the lower to middle 70s. I've taken the rain chance out of the forecast on Sunday as it looks like the low that tracks into the state will stay to our south and keep the rain chances down there.

* Next Week: "Bonnie" is forecast to make landfall on the Louisiana coast early next week and will take all the rain and activity well to our east. Texas will be on the left side of the landfalling system which means subsidence will occur across the state. This means we stay dry and actually will warm up some. Still a few clouds at time next week. Highs in the middle 90s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Weekend...

An Isolated Storm Possible Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Mostly clear this morning but clouds will build in as we head into midday and the afternoon. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible later today. Partly cloudy early tonight then becoming mostly clear after midnight. Highs in the middle 90s and lows tonight in the middle 70s. Another slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm on Friday under a partly cloudy sky with highs in the middle 90s and overnight lows in the lower 70s.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy each day with highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows in the lower 70s. Models are still hinting at a slight chance for a thunderstorm on Sunday.

* Model runs from the National Hurricane Center this morning continue to bring the tropical wave that is now around Cuba and Haiti westward and northwestward through the Florida Straits and into the Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. The majority of the model runs are bringing the system across the Gulf and toward the Southeast Texas and Southern Louisiana coasts. We'll keep an eye on this system as it's likely "Bonnie" could make her debut this weekend.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Thursday...

A Slight Rain Chance Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clear this morning but clouds will develop as we head into the midday and afternoon time frame. The high continues to drift eastward and moisture continues to feed up across Texas. We'll watch for a spotty shower that might try to pop up in a spot or two this afternoon otherwise expect it to just be a warm and dry day under a partly cloudy sky by the afternoon. Highs on this Wednesday in the middle 90s and lows tonight into the middle 70s.

* Models are bringing disturbances across the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas throughout the rest of the week. One model brings a system in and up into our region which would bring us a slight chance for rain on Thursday and Friday. I maintain a a 20 percent chance of rain for those days, mainly for areas south of Interstate 20. There is another slight chance for rain on Sunday. Highs in the middle 90s the last two days but cooling back into the lower 90s for the weekend. Lows in the middle to lower 70s.

* Model runs from the National Hurricane Center are bringing the tropical wave that is now around Puerto Rico westward through the Florida Straits and into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. Unless there is a change the models take the system toward Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coast and right toward the oil spill area. We'll keep an eye on things. If this is the case we'll be on the left side of the system which means subsidence would set up across Texas which means dry and hotter weather.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Clouds, A Tad Cooler, A Shower?

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* The high pressure that has been in control of our weather continues to shift eastward. As the high moves away we're seeing plenty of moisture feeding back up across the area. You may have noticed the clouds built back over the area yesterday and that will be the same case for today. We may even see a spotty shower try to pop up in a spot or two otherwise expect it to just be a warm and dry day with those clouds from time to time. Highs on this Tuesday in the middle 90s and lows tonight into the middle 70s.

* Models are bringing tropical waves across the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas throughout the week. One model brings a wave in and up close to our area brining a slight chance for rain on Thursday and Friday so I've added a 20 percent chance of rain, mainly for areas south of Interstate 20. Otherwise the forecast for the rest of the week will remain partly cloudy with highs in the lower to middle 90s and lows in the middle 70s. We'll continue to keep an eye of things. I should also mention model runs from the National Hurricane Center are bringing a tropical wave that is now around Puerto Rico westward through the Florida Straits and into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Tuesday...

Hot & Humid Start To The Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* High pressure continues to dominate the weather across West Central Texas keeping us hot and dry for the first part of the week. Sunny to mostly sunny the next few days but plenty of heat as highs remain into the upper90s/low 100s with overnight lows into the middle 70s. Heat indicies in the afternoon will range in the upper 90s and lower 100s as a humid air mass remains in place across the region.

* As the high continues to shift eastward into the week we should begin to see daytime highs start to ease back a few degrees by the middle and end of the week. Highs will be into the middle 90s with overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky each day. The forecast for now looks to remain dry based on model runs this morning.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Monday...

Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* High pressure will remain in control of our weather on this Friday and into the weekend across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Nothern Concho Valley. The high will slowly shift eastward over the weekend and will be right over Texas. Mostly sunny each day with temperatures in the upper 90s with a few spots climbing into the low 100s. With the humidity around the heat index values will be over 100 at times over the weekend. Warm and humid at night with a few clouds and lows in the middle 70s.

* Next Week: Same old song and dance in the weather pattern next week. Mostly sunny and a bit humid each day with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows into the middle 70s.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 weekend...

More Hot & Muggy Weather:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Same old song and dance today when it comes to the weather pattern across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Nothern Concho Valley. High pressure still has its hold on the forecast. Expect a mostly sunny day with highs in the middle and upper 90s on this Thursday. Heat Index values will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s this afternoon. Mostly clear, warm and muggy tonight with lows in the middle to upper 70s.

* The Weekend: High pressure stays the dominating weather feature for Friday and into the weeekend. Expect a mostly sunny sky across the area each day. Highs in the middle to upper 90s and lows in the middle to upper 70s. It will still feel muggy with a south to southeast wind and heat index values in the upper 90s and low 100s at times.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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 Thursday...

A Hot & Humid Wednesday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* High pressure continues to build in from the west across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Nothern Concho Valley. It will be muggy today with afternoon heat index values in the upper 90s and lower 100s in the afternoon. Highs today will range in the middle to a few uppper 90s.

* High pressure remains the dominating weather feature for the late week and into the upcoming weeekend. Expect a mostly sunny sky across West Central Texas each day. Highs in the middle to upper 90s and lows in the lower to middle 70s. It will still feel muggy with a south to southeast wind at times through the forecast period and heat index values will be in the upper 90s at times.

* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid 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 their 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...

Settling Back Into Summer Weather:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather for this Tuesday with a partly cloudy sky and temperatures in the lower to middle 90s across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Nothern Concho Valley. A stray afternoon and evening storm is possible but overall the forecast looks to be dry today. It will be muggy today with afternoon heat index values in the middle to upper 90s.

* High pressure continues to build in across Texas bringing an end to our rain chances bringing our temperatures back to average numbers for the middle of July. Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky each day for the middle/late week and not mention into the weekend. Highs in the middle to upper 90s and lows in the lower to middle 90s. It will still feel muggy with a south to southeast wind at times through the forecast period. With all the rain we've had lately the soil moisture is pretty high which will prevent temperatures from gettign any warmer. If the soil wasn't so damp we'd probably see afternoon highs in the upper 90s and into the triple digits.

* The Week Ahead: High pressure builds in across Texas bringing an end to rain chances and settles us back into a summer weather pattern. Partly cloudy each day and hot with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. These temperatures are around the average for where we should be heading into the middle of July.

* 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 their 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 Tuesday...

One More Rain Chance, Warmer & Drier Into The Week:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Thunderstorms complexes to our north and west overnight are slowly weakening and are pushing outflow boundaries out across the Big Country. There is also a shortwave that will drop down into the region this afternoon and tonight. Combined with daytime heating, the boundaries and the shortwave we have a chance for a few thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight across the Big Country. Otherwise expect a partly cloudy day and night with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows into the lower 70s. This should be our last chance for rain as slowly settle back into a warmer and drier pattern into the week.

* The Week Ahead: High pressure builds in across Texas bringing an end to rain chances and settles us back into a summer weather pattern. Partly cloudy each day and hot with highs in the middle to upper 90s and overnight lows in the lower to middle 70s. These temperatures are around the average for where we should be heading into the middle of July.

* 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 their 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 Monday

Rain Chances Continue:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday evening for all of West Central Texas ***

* Tropical moisture will continue to surge across the area keeping us humid and also keeping rain chances up across the area. Daytime heating and what is left of a frontal boundary across the northern counties will help initiate numerous showers and thunderstorms today and tonight across West Central Texas. Locally heavy rainfall is possible creating the threat of flash flooding across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs will range in the lower to middle 80s thanks to clouds and rainfall in the area. Some spots may possibly stay a bit cooler. Overnight lows will hold into the upper 60s and the lower 70s.

* Weekend: Scattered thunderstorms still around and mostly cloudy on Saturday. On Sunday we'll become partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible. Highs in the middle to upper 80s. Lows at night in the lower 70s.

* Next Week: Other than an isolated storm possible Monday night and Tuesday morning the forecast is dry and warmer for next week. Partly cloudy each day with highs in the lower to middle 90s with overnight lows in the lower 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.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by their 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 Thursday...

Increased Rain Chances & Flooding Concerns:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Flash Flood Watch in effect from 7:00 A.M. CDT this morning through Friday evening for all of West Central Texas ***

* We can thank a frontal boundary and a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico for the threat of flash flooding and our rainy forecast for the next few days. Tropical moisture will continue to increase across the area today, tonight and on Friday as Tropical Depression Two (forecast to become Tropical Storm "Bonnie") over the western Gulf of Mexico approaches the coast down in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Just like we saw with "Alex" ample moisture is going to rotate around the tropical system and stream northwestward across all of Texas. A cold front currently to our north will more southward into the Southern Plains and into the Big Country today and into tonight. The front is expected to stall over the area by Friday morning. With the frontal boundary in the area interacting with the deep tropical moisture widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected.

* Locally heavy rainfall is possible the next few days creating the threat of flash flooding across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs will range in the lower to middle 80s thanks to clouds and rainfall in the area. Some spots may possibly stay a bit cooler. Overnight lows will hold into the upper 60s and the lower 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.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by their 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 Thursday...

Rainy & Muggy Weather Ahead:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* After a relatively dry day on Tuesday our rain chances will slowly increase as we head into the late week across West Central texas. Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms today across the area with highs in the middle to upper 80s. Some storms still around tonight and cloudy with lows in the lower 70s.

* A cold front will arrive on Thursday and with the moist air mass in place look for increased chances for showers and thunderstorms for tomorrow and Friday. Rainfall could be heavy at times so be on the lookout for urban and rural flooding across the area. Highs in the lower 80s due to the clouds and rain with overnight lows in the upper 60s and the lower 70s.

* Weekend: Clouds and rain chances still around on Saturday but more sunshine and a little warmer as we head into Sunday. There still could be an isolated storm on Sunday. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s with overnight lows in the lower 70s.

* Next Week: Model data suggesting we are dry for the first half of next week with partly cloudy conditions and highs warming back into the 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.

* 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 Sun, Fewer Storms Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another muggy day in store for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today with mostly cloudy conditions to start the day but we should become partly cloudy later in the day. An isolated storm is possible with high in the upper 80s to around 90° and overnight lows in the lower 70s.

* A low pressure area over the northern Gulf of Mexico continues to track westward toward Texas. A frontal boundary will drop in from the north on Wednesday. These two features would combine to increase rain chances again later into the middle and later half of the week. There is also another low pressure area down in the Caribbean Sea that we'll keep an eye on as it is just about in the same area where Alex formed. Highs in the lower to middle 80s for the end of the 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.

* 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 Tuesday...

Hit & Miss Storms Today, Still Muggy:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Another muggy day in store for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Maybe a few peeks of sunshine today with highs in the middle ot upper 80s with overnight lows into the lower 70s. More sunshine tomorrow but still an isolated storm possible with highs around 90° and overnight lows in the lower 70s.

* This Week: A low pressure area over the northern area Gulf of Mexico is forecasted to track westward into Texas later this week. A frontal boundary is also forecasted to drop in from the north. These two features would combine to increase rain chances again later into the middle and later half of the week. There is also another low pressure area down in the Caribbean Sea that we'll keep an eye on and is just about in the same area where Alex formed. The basic point here is the later half of the week looks to be humid and possibly wet. Of course things could change depending on the track of the low in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The weekend looks dry for now and warm with temperatures back 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.

* 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 nice Monday...

A Wet Holiday Weekend Ahead:

Good Afternoon/Evening from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley tonight as well as over the holiday weekend. Locally heavy rainfall is possible at times so be on the lookout for flash flood. Not much in the way of sunshine around this weekend as the clouds will stay in place thanks the the ample moisture supply and high humidity values. Lows in the upper 60s and the lower 70s. Daytime highs in the lower to middle 80s.

* Next Week: The clouds should begin to thin out some with more sunshine into next week. Rain chances will go down but there will still be a slight chance of an isolated storm. Temperatures will warm back into the lower 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.

* 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 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...

Rain Very Likely This Holiday Weekend

Good News / Bad News from KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ................

Bad News - rain may interrupt your holiday weekend plans.
Good News - we need all the rain we can get, especially in our typically dry summer months.
Bad News - some of the fireworks displays may be rained out or postponed.
Good News - with wet grass, the chance for fires caused by fireworks, is very low.

Flash Flooding is possible this weekend over the Big Country.
Thanks to remnants from Alex, our area remains in a favorable situation for rain.

As of this morning, Scurry, Mitchell, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown counties are under a Flash Flood Watch through the evening hours, perhaps beyond.

While Abilene and Taylor County wasn't initially included in the watch, that could change, depending on how the rain develops later today.

As you make plans for the Fourth of July weekend, rain is definitely part of your plans, especially Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances decrease to slight Monday and Tuesday.

By the middle of next week, with a readily available supply of Gulf of Mexico moisture, rain is likely to increase once again.

Temperatures this weekend will be around 70 to begin your day and in the low 80's to finish your day this weekend.

Wind this weekend will be light from the southeast, except gusty around showers and thunderstorms.

More Thunderstorms Around Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Scattered thunderstorm chances will continue across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley today. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with storms that develop so watch for urban, arroyo and small stream flooding. Otherwise expect a mostly cloudy and humid day with highs ranging from the lower to middle 80s. Scattered storms will continue for tonight across the area with lows in the upper 60s/low 70s under a mostly cloudy sky. Locally heavy rainfall is still possible tonight.

* Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue in the forecast for Friday and into the holiday weekend as moisture from Alex streams across Texas. Moisture influx and daytime heating combine to keep the rain chances going across the area. Mostly cloudy otherwise each day and again be on the lookout for flooding as locally heavy rainfall is possible. Highs range from the middle to upper 80s and into the lower 90s early next week with overnight lows in the upper 60s into 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.

* 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 Thursday...