The Arctic Cold Front Has Arrived

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

The big cold front that we have been talking about since last week arrived in the northern portions of the area around 4 a.m. this morning. By 7:30 a.m., the front had moved past Brownwood. Everyone has already seen their high temperatures for today. They occurred between midnight and the very early morning hours. Highs in the low to mid 60s is what will officially go down in the record books for today. However, temperatures will mainly fall throughout the day into the 50s and eventually the 40s by this afternoon. A wind advisory or high wind warning is in effect for the entire area. Winds will be from the north at 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. Since we have been dry for the past two weeks, we can expect to see some blowing dust and dirt. With a dry airmass in place behind the cold front and strong winds, there will be an increased fire danger for today. You will need to put off any outdoor burning you may have had planned.

A freeze warning is in effect for the entire area tonight and early tomorrow morning. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s, so you need to make preparations now for our first freeze of the season. Go ahead and protect your pets, plants, pipes, and anything else that is sensitive to freezing conditions. Cool temperatures will continue tomorrow afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Thursday through Saturday look nice with temperatures still below average for this time of year. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs in the low to mid 60s. Lows will likely be in the mid 30s to low 40s. Another cold front is expected to arrive sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning. This front does not look as strong as the one we had move through today. It should basically re-enforce the cool air we will already have in place. It also looks like this will be yet another dry frontal passage.

A quick update on the latest tropical system. Tropical Depression 27 is still moving west-northwest through the Carribean Sea. It should stay on that path for the next couple of days. Some strengthening is also possible over the next couple of days. We'll continue to keep you updated.

Have a terrific Tuesday!