Monday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We had a hot and humid day here in the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 90s and many of us had dewpoints in the mid 60 to upper 70s. Heat index values were in the upper 90s in Abilene and near 110 in Brownwood. Part of the northern portions of the viewing area saw some showers and thunderstorms from late this morning into the early afternoon.

Showers and thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday through Friday due to our current pattern. An upper level high pressure ridge continues to sit in the southwestern United States. This is putting us in a north-northwest flow aloft. Periodic upper level disturbances could move through the area and spark some showers and thunderstorms since we have plenty of moisture in place. We will also have to keep an eye to any activity that develops to our northwest in the Texas panhandle. Showers and thunderstorms may develop there in the afternoon and then move into our area during the late evening and overnight hours. The chance of rain for the work week is 20%. Highs should be in the low to mid 90s.

The upper level high pressure ridge looks to slide westward late Friday into Saturday. This may allow a cold front to move into the Big Country during that time period. If it does make it, our temperatures will likely only cool down a few degrees. It will increase our rain chance to 30% for Friday night into Saturday though. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.

Have a terrific Tuesday!