Pleasant Afternoon Temperatures

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off chilly again this morning with most locations in the upper 30s to low 40s. In Brownwood, however, the temperature bottomed out at 28. I believe this is the first below freezing temperature of the season in the area. Despite the cold morning temperatures, we will warm up nicely this afternoon with highs in the low 70s. Tonight should not be as cold as the previous nights with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Seasonable temperatures are likely again tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 70s.

An upper level low is expected to move near the Big Country by Wednesday night. It looks like the chance for rain will begin then and end early on Friday. Right now, there is a 20% to 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period. With extra clouds and the possibility of rain, highs should be cooler on Thursday and Friday. It still looks like we will clear things out in time for Friday night football. Saturday should be partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s.

Hurricane Wilma continues to be a strong storm. As of the 5 a.m. EDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Wilma was still a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It is moving to the northeast at 53 mph. The latest projected path keeps it moving to the northeast and away from land. It should lose its tropical characteristics over the next 24 to 36 hours.

The main national weather story is a nor'easter in the northeastern portions of the country. A low pressure system has developed in the mid-Atlantic states. It is projected to move to the northeast just off the New England coastline tonight and early tomorrow. Strong winds, rain, and snow (several inches in some locations) are likely today and tomorrow in that area.

Have a terrific Tuesday!