Windy/Dusty/Warm Weather For This Friday:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warning in effect this afternoon for all of West Central Texas. Cricital wildfire weather conditions are expected this afternoon. ***

* Not so cold this morning as compared to Thursday morning across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Temperatures this morning in the 40s and lower 50s. Mostly sunny, turning windy and warmer today with highs in the lower to middle 80s. Mostly clear, breezy and mild tonight with lows into the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy on Saturday with highs in the upper 70s and lows Saturday night into the mid 40s. Partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the lower 70s. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers on Sunday night with lows around 50.

* Next Week: A slight chance of showers early on Monday, otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s. Partly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows will hold into the lower 50s.

* Wildfire Threat: Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Friday with south to southwest 20 foot winds near 20 mph and relative humidities of 10 to 15 percent. These conditions will improve by 7 pm. Fire weather concerns will diminish over the weekend as light winds are expected across the area. The next concern for elevated fire weather conditions will be toward the middle of next week as south winds increase and temperatures warm near the 80 degree mark.

* Time Change: Standard Time will end Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 AM and at that time we will "spring forward" an hour. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed this Saturday night or turn them up when you wake up on Sunday morning. In case you're wondering we will get that hour back we're losing when the time changes again on Sunday, November 6, 2011. While you are changing the clock don't forget to take a minute to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to check the batteries in your weather radio as well.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Late Week Warming Trend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather in place to end the week across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Ample sunshine today and a little warmer with highs in the lower 70s. Clear and not as cold with lows into the lower 40s. On Friday we'll be sunny but turning windy with highs up to around 80. A cold front will move across the region late Friday night and early Saturday. Lows Friday night will be into the mid 40s.

* Weekend: Mostly sunny on Saturday and a little cooler with highs in the lower to middle 70s. Partly cloudy and mild with lows into the middle 40s on Saturday night. Becoming partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the middle 70s. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers on Sunday night with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* Next Week: A slight chance of showers early on Monday, otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s. Partly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows will hold into the upper 40s and lower 50s.

* Wildfire Threat: Fire danger will remain elevated through the end of this week. On Friday a surface trough of low pressure will develop to the west and produce gusty south winds across West Central Texas. With very dry air in place over much of West Texas and afternoon high temperatures well above seasonal normals critical fire danger is possible on Friday especially across the big county. A weak cold front will push south across West Central Texas on Saturday and bring cooler temperatures. Thus expect reduced fire danger this week with afternoon minimum relative humidity values remaining above 20 percent.

* Time Change: Standard Time will end Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 AM and at that time we will "spring forward" an hour. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed this Saturday night or turn them up when you wake up on Sunday morning. In case you're wondering we will get that hour back we're losing when the time changes again on Sunday, November 6, 2011. While you are changing the clock don't forget to take a minute to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's also a good idea to check the batteries in your weather radio as well.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...

Cooler Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Quiet weather expected today across the region. Cooler and breezy with highs only into the middle 60s under a sunny sky. Clear and cold tonight with lows in the lower and the middle 30s.

* Late Week: Sunny and warming up for Thursday and Friday. Highs into the lower 70s for Thursday and the upper 70s for Friday. Overnight lows into the mid 40s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy and a tad cooler with highs in the lower 70s under a partly cloudy sky. Lows at night into the mid to upper 40s. There is a slight chance for rain Sunday night across the area, primarily east of an Abilene, Haskell, Ballinger line.

* Wildfire Threat: Fire danger remains elevated as dry air continues over the region. However, winds at 20 feet above ground level will remain light mainly around 10 mph or less.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Wednesday...

Windy/Dusty/Warm Weather Today:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** Red Flag Warning in effect for all of West Central Texas this afternoon and into the early evening. ***

* Partly cloudy this morning but as the day progresses we will slowly become mostly sunny. Windy & warm on this Tuesday with highs into the lower 80s and a gusty southwest wind this afternoon. A cold front will move across the region tonight shifting our wind to the northwest and bring in cooler weather late tonight and on Wednesday.

* Midweek/Late Week: Mostly sunny each day with highs into the middle 60s on Wednesday but warming back into the middle and upper 70s by Thursday and Friday. Overnight lows will into the upper 30s Wednesday night but returning to the mid 40s for Thursday and Friday night.

* Wildfire Threat: A strong upper level storm system and associated dryline will move across West Central Texas. the combination of strong southwest to west winds and very dry conditions will result in critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and early evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 am to 7 pm CST Tuesday afternoon and evening. strong southwest to west winds gusting 40 to 50 mph will combine with afternoon humidities falling to near 10 percent and extremely dry fuel conditions to create dangerous fire weather conditions for Tuesday afternoon and evening. many wildfires are started by people. do not attempt to burn trash or brush. do not drive into high grass. do not use outdoor equipment such as welders and metal grinders. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Tuesday...

Windy & Warm Weather Returns:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Breezy and mild start across West Central Texas this morning with temperatures into the 40s and the 50s. On this Monday expect partly cloudy conditions and windy with highs in the upper 70s and the lower 80s. Partly cloudy, breezy and mild tonight with lows in the mid 50s.

* The Week Ahead: Another warm day on Tuesday with highs in the lower 80s under a partly cloudy sky. A cold front will move across the region Tuesday night and could fire off a few isolated rain showers across the far eastern counties. Otherwise expect a dry pattern with this front. Lows Tuesday night into the mid 30s. Cooler on Wednesday with highs in the mid 60s under a partly cloudy sky. Mostly sunny on Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid 70s to upper 70s. Lows at night warm back into the mid 40s.

* Wildfire Threat: Fire weather danger will be elevated with warm temperatures and limited moisture return from the Gulf. Strongest winds today will be mid morning as inversion and low level jet mixes out. May have an hour or two around 11:00 a.m. where winds/RH values approach Red Flag Warning conditions. Main fire weather concerns continue to be Tuesday as a strong surface low moves east across Oklahoma bringing strong dry gusty west winds. Much of West Central Texas is in a Fire Weather Watch. Extremely critical conditions may affect portions of the Western Big Country and Concho Valley with gusts to 45 to 50 mph.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Monday...

Cooler Weather Ahead This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy on this Friday, breezy and warm with highs in the middle 70s. A cold front will arrive later this afternoon and evening bring in cooler weather for the upcoming weekend. There is a slight chance of showers across the region late tonight and early on Saturday.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy and cooler on Saturday with highs into the lower 60s and lows Saturday night into the lower 30s. Partly cloudy and cool on Sunday with highs in the middle 60s and lows Sunday night into the lower 40s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy and warming back up into the middle 70s on Monday and into the upper 70s for Tuesday. Another cold front will move across the region late Tuesday bring in cooler weather for the middle of next week. Highs on Wednesday only into the lower 60s and upper 50s for Thursday. There is a slight chance for showers Tuesday night and early Wednesday when the front passes across the region with the best chance over the eastern counties.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Friday...

Windy & Warm Now, Cooler This Weekend:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Partly cloudy, breezy and warm on this Thursday with highs in the lower to middle 80s. Partly cloudy, breezy and mild tonight with lows into the lower 50s. Partly cloudy on Friday, breezy and warm with highs in the middle 70s. A cold front will arrive Friday afternoon and bring in cooler weather for the upcoming weekend. There is a slight chance of showers across the region late Friday night and early on Saturday.

* The Weekend: Partly cloudy and cooler on Saturday with highs into the lower 60s and lows Saturday night into the lower 30s. Partly cloudy and cool on Sunday with highs in the middle 60s and lows Sunday night into the lower 40s.

* Next Week: Partly cloudy and warming back up into the middle 70s on Monday and into the upper 70s for Tuesday. Another cold front will move across the region late Tuesday bring in cooler weather for the middle of next week. Highs on Wednesday only into the lower 60s.

* Wildfire Threat: 20 foot winds will remain generally less than 15 mph into Friday. Winds shift north Friday night as a cold front moves through. There will be a gradual increase in low level moisture through Friday then cooler and drier air behind the front on Saturday and Sunday.

* Drought Information: For the latest drought information & map 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 also available via twitter also by visiting the Big Country Homepage Twitter.

Enjoy your Thursday...