Friday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Warm temperatures returned to the Big Country today with highs in the low 80s. Skies were mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Winds were breezy from the south.

It is not out of the question for us to see a stray shower or thunderstorm tonight through tomorrow night. Tonight's small chance for rain is due to an upper level trough that is passing us just to northwest. Tomorrow's rain chance is due to an upper level low that is sitting in the Baja California region. It could send a disturbance our way. Highs on Saturday should be in the low 80s.

Rain chances pick up to 20% for Sunday as the Baja low begins moving towards the area. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms will be in the western portions of the viewing area late in the day and into evening. Highs will likely continue to be in the low 80s.

The low is expected to pass close to the area Monday and Tuesday. This will be our best chance at rain over the next seven days. That chance is 30%. It is possible that any storms we see could reach severe limits, but at this time there are no risks for our area. Highs during this time period look to be in the upper 70s to around 80.

Another upper level system could pass through or close to the area on Wednesday and Thursday. It is not expected to be as strong as the low on Monday and Tuesday, so rain chances are 20%. Highs should be in the low 80s.

Have a super Saturday!