Rain Chances Are Decreasing

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It was another day of mostly cloudy skies as well as scattered showers and thunderstorms here in the Big Country. There were enough breaks in the clouds that we saw highs in the mid 80s. This is well below average for this time of year. We should be seeing highs in the mid 90s.

The upper level low that has been hanging around the Lone Star State and the southern plains for the last couple of weeks began moving north again. Today's movement took it from the middle Texas coast towards the eastern portions of the state. It is basically moving along Interstate 35.

It looks like the low will continue its slow north-northeastward movement tomorrow. We should once again see some scattered showers and thunderstorms. The chance for rain is 40%. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies. A Flash Flood Watch will continue for Comanche, Eastland and Stephens counties until tomorrow evening.

The chance for rain is going to decrease to 20% for this weekend due to the low continuing its northeastward movement away from the area. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly to partly cloudy skies.

Even though the low should be gone next week, we will still have a slight chance for rain. An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to remain in the western U.S. We look to be in a north-northwest flow aloft. It is possible for us to see occassional disturbances move through the region. Moisture will still be in place so precipitation can't be completely ruled out any day next week. Highs are expected to be back in the low 90s.

Have a fantastic Friday!