Warm and Windy...For Now

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off chilly in most locations this morning with lows in the mid to upper 30s. Brownwood was the cold spot with a low of 25. Everyone will be warm and windy by this afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. Winds are expected to be from the south-southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Higher gusts are possible. Some of the area is under a Red Flag Warning today because of gusty winds, low relative humidity values, and dry conditions. The counties under the Red Flag Warning are: Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Nolan, and Taylor. You will want to put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for not only today, but tomorrow as well. Warm and windy conditions return tomorrow with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. The record high at Abilene Regional Airport for December 3 is 81 set back in 1977. It looks like we may set a new record high on Saturday.

Changes begin Saturday night with the arrival of a cold front. No rain is expected, but much cooler temperatures are. Highs Sunday through Tuesday should be in the low to mid 50s. Lows will likely be below freezing Sunday and Monday night.

A strong cold front is expected late Tuesday. It looks like there will be a major arctic blast behind the front. Highs may only be in the upper 30s to low 40s for Wednesday and Thursday. We'll continue to keep an eye on the situation and keep you updated.

Have a fantastic Friday!