Thursday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was a warm and breezy day here in the Big Country today. Highs were in the upper 70s to low 80s despite mostly cloudy skies this afternoon.

An upper level low will develop and move into southern California tomorrow. It is possible for an upper level disturbance to move into our area. The dryline may also be active tomorrow, so there is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms. The western portions of the viewing area have the best chance for rain Friday. It is not out of the question for any isolated thunderstorms that develop to become severe. Highs tomorrow look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s under partly cloudy skies.

The upper level low is expected to pass through New Mexico and the Texas panhandle before arriving in the central Plains late this weekend. This means another upper level disturbance may move into the area Saturday. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday through early Sunday. It is possible for some of the storms to reach severe limits. In fact, our western and northwestern counties are under a slight risk for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center Saturday. Highs this weekend should be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

We have a better chance for rain Monday through Wednesday of next week. That chance is 2o% to 30% right now. Another upper level low, surface low, dryline, and cold front could all affect us during that time period. Even though there is not a specific risk for severe weather in the area right now, this situation is similar to what we experienced the past few weeks with other severe weather events. That is why I think severe weather is possible early next week. Highs should be in the 70s.

Have a fantastic Friday!