Thursday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had another hot, humid and windy day here in the Big Country. Highs were in the low to mid 90s. For the third straight day here in Abilene, we set a new mark for highest temperature of the year so far. We made it all the way to 94 this afternoon. Winds were from the south-southwest at 15 to 25 mph.

A cold front is still expected to arrive in the northern portions of the viewing area by sunrise tomorrow morning. It should end up stalling just south of the area during the afternoon. This front will bring us the chance for showers and thunderstorms. That chance is 20% right now. Any storm we see tomorrow could reach severe limits. Cooler temperatures will arrive tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.

We will see another 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. This will mainly be in the morning due to lingering activity from Friday night. A daytime shower or storm can't be ruled out if a lifting mechanism ends up in the area. Highs should be a little warmer in the mid 80s to around 90.

The northern portions of the viewing area will still have a slight chance for rain on Sunday. Highs look to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.

An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the region next week. Hot and dry conditions are likely for the first half of next week. Highs should be in the low to mid 90s.

Have a fantastic Friday!