Wednesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

The beautiful weather continued across the Big Country today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Comfortable conditions remained as drier air stayed in the region.

Tomorrow should be another pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s.

More moisture is expected to return by Friday and remain through early next week. Highs will likely reach the low 90s on Friday and Saturday. With this much afternoon heat and dewpoints in the 60s, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. Better rainfall chances are expected on Sunday and Monday with the arrival of a cold front. Highs will fall back into the mid to upper 80s on these days.

Tropical Storm Gordon strengthened into Hurricane Gordon today. According to the National Hurricane Center its maximum sustained winds are up to 110 mph. The latest path projection has it moving north and not affecting any landmasses.

Tropical Depression Number 8 has not strengthened today. Its maximum sustained winds remain at 35 mph. It will likely become Tropical Storm Helene in the next day or two as it moves to the west-northwest across the Atlantic Ocean. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center it is 445 west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. This means it is way out in the ocean right now and we have plenty of time to watch and see where it will go.

Have a terrific Thursday!