Thursday Morning Update

From meteorologist Jason Myers.....

Today will be warm with temperatures 20 degrees warmer than what's expected for a high temperature this time of the year. The afternoon high will top out in the low to mid 70s for much of the Big Country, with a high of 75 degrees in Abilene. A pacific cold front will move through tomorrow morning bringing clouds and cooler temperatures. Tomorrow will be about 10 degrees cooler with a high of 64 degrees in Abilene. Sunny skies will return for Saturday bringing the temperatures back into the lower 70s, with warm temperatures lasting into 2006.
2006 looks to start off warm and dry. With the dry conditions and burn bans in effect be extra cautious outdoors.
For more on the Fire Danger here's a link to a NWS "Special Weather Statement":
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=TXZ127&warncounty=TXC441&local_place1=Abilene&product1=Special+Weather+Statement