Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Possible

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was a warm and breezy Sunday here in the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 70s to low 80s under mostly sunny skies.

An upper level low is developing to our west once again. It is expected to move towards us tomorrow. The dryline will be active tomorrow. Strong to severe thunderstorms look to develop in our area by the late afternoon hours. The entire area is under at least a slight risk for severe weather according to the Storm Predicition Center. The northeastern portions of the viewing area are in a moderate risk. This means that this area has an even better shot at severe weather. The main threats will be large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The severe threat should linger into the overnight hours Monday night. Our chance for rain is 20% during the day and 40% overnight. Highs tomorrow are expected to reach the low to mid 80s under mostly cloudy skies and windy conditions.

With the upper level low, surface low and cold front not expected to pass us by until Tuesday night, there is a chance for more showers and thunderstorms during the day Tuesday. That chance is 40%. The Storm Prediction Center has most of the area under a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday as well. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s under mostly cloudy skies and windy conditions.

Cooler temperatures will be with us Wednesday and Thursday thanks to the cold front. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.

There is a slight chance for rain on Friday due to an upper level disturbance that might move into the area. Highs should be in the low 80s.

Next weekend looks to be very warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies. It isn't out of the question for some locations to reach 90 by next Sunday.

Have a magnificent Monday!