A Record Setting Day

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was a very warm afternoon here in the Big Country. In fact for some of us, it was the hottest day of the year so far. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Our high of 91 in Abilene was the first 90 degree day of the year. Today, June 5th, is the longest we have gone into the year before reaching 90. The previous record was May 31, 1900.

Wednesday looks to be windy as well as hot. A strong upper level low will move into the Rocky Mountains causing our winds to be strong from the south. Winds should be sustained at 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the western portions of the viewing area. The dryline will set up to our west. If we are able to break the cap, the layer of warm air aloft that inhibits thunderstorm development, there should be a few storms. The chance for rain is slight.

Thursday looks to be the hottest day of the week with highs in the mid 90s. Winds should still be strong from the south at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts.

A cold front is expected to make its way close to the area before stalling Friday. We will have a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms with the best shot being in the northern portions of the area. The chance is slight for now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.

The slight chance for rain will continue this weekend due to the front fizzling out close to the area as well as an active dryline. Highs for Saturday and Sunday are expected to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.

It looks like we will remain in the low 90s for early next week as well. This means summer is making a bit of an early appearance since it doesn't officially begin for another 16 days.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!