Monday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We were a little cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the area early this morning. Highs today were in the upper 50s to upper 60s.

A low pressure system will develop to our north in Oklahoma tomorrow. This will cause strong southwesterly winds in the Big Country. Wind speeds are expected to be 20 to 30 mph. Most of the viewing area is under a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday thanks to this as well as low relative humidity values and warm temperatures. The counties not under this watch at this time are Scurry, Mitchell, Stonewall, Knox, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. Everyone in the region should be careful with the critical fire danger that is expected. Highs tomorrow look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Just as we get used to the warm temperatures, a cold front will move through Tuesday night and cool us right back down for Wednesday. Winds will continue to be strong from the north at 20 to 30 mph. Highs look to only reach the upper 50s. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture. It looks like everyone in the Big Country will be at or below freezing Wednesday night so go ahead and begin making preparations for your pets and plants.

A slight warm up will take place Thursday and Friday before another cold front arrives Friday night cooling us back down for the weekend. It doesn't look like we'll see any rain from this front either.

Have a terrific Tuesday!