Warm And Windy Conditions Remain

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had a wide range of temperatures across the area this morning. Brownwood was in the mid 30s, while Snyder was in the mid 40s. Sweetwater and Abilene only dropped to the mid to upper 50s. The reason for the difference in temperatures was the wind. The winds were calm in Brownwood, while everyone else was seeing breezy conditions. It will be warm and windy for all of us by this afternoon. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s with south-southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. With strong winds and low relative humidity values expected again this afternoon, there is a Red Flag Warning in effect for most of the area. You should put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for today.

High pressure remains to our southeast with a low pressure trough to our northwest. This is causing a tight pressure gradient which is why we continue to see windy conditions. The warm and windy pattern should hold through Saturday. Highs will likely remain above average Friday and Saturday. Except for a bit of a breeze, the weather is looking good for Friday night football games.

A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country early on Sunday. This should cool temperatures back down closer to where they should be for this time of year. It still looks like it will be a dry frontal passage.

Have a terrific Thursday!