Thursday, July 22, 2010

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...

No comments:

Blog Archive