Friday Update

Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…

It was a sunny and warm day once again across the Big Country yesterday as temperatures boosted into the mid 90’s. Overnight we have stayed mostly clear but as the front has been approaching our area we have started to see some clouds build in.

The front pushed through the northern Big Country during the early morning hours and should be making its way through Abilene between 5 and 6 am. With it winds are gusting to over 20 mph as they switch coming from the North. We are also seeing a cool down in temperatures. For the rest of our Friday we should see clouds filter in and stick around for most of the afternoon. We could see showers and thunderstorms along the front as well. Temperatures will be a little more difficult to forecast- depending on your location in the Big Country we could get from the low 80’s in our Northern counties to the mid 80’s in our Southern counties where the cooler air will take longer to filter in as the front shouldn’t arrive till late morning.

Through the overnight we could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms with temperatures staying in the upper 60’s. Winds will begin to switch back to the southeast at 5-10 mph. Saturday morning we could see a few lingering storms as the front pushes back as a warm front. We also could see some afternoon thunderstorms with the heating of the day. Temperatures will get into the upper 80’s.

We will end our weekend with a slight chance for thunderstorms Sunday however the partly cloudy skies should make it alright for any outdoor plans. Through beginning of next we will keep the forecast dry with highs in the lower 90’s and lows in the low 70’s.

Have a great!