More Rain Likely For Friday

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had showers and thunderstorms move through the western half of the area this morning. The eastern half had rain late this morning and during the afternoon. Rainfall totals were mainly around a quarter to half an inch with some isolated higher amounts. Highs today ranged from the upper 60s to mid 70s.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow as early as sunrise. There is a potential for storms to reach severe limits. The main threats will be large hail and damaging winds, but isolated tornadoes can't be completely ruled out. Heavy rain is also possible tomorrow so there is a potential for flash flooding. There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Comanche, Eastland, and Stephens counties through Friday evening. Our chance for rain tomorrow is 80%. The reason our chance for rain is so high is due to of all the factors that will be in play Friday. First, we have a frontal boundary that will be stalled in our area. Second, an upper level low currently over Colorado will be sending some disturbances our way through the day. Third, a surface low is expected to develop to our southwest in the Big Bend region and move over us. Moisture should be back in place by tomorrow morning so all of the ingredients needed for rain look to be there. Rainfall amounts in the Big Country are expected to reach 1 to 2 inches with isolated higher totals. Highs tomorrow look to be in the mid to upper 60s.

We will likely begin Saturday with mostly cloudy skies, but by the afternoon it should be mostly sunny. Sunday will also likely be mostly sunny, so it looks to be a pleasant weekend. Highs are expected to reach the mid 70s to low 80s.

Monday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s.

We have another chance for rain on Tuesday with the arrival of a cold front. That chance is 20% for now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period.

Have a fantastic Friday!