Tuesday Night Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Hot and humid conditions continued across the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 90s with dewpoints in the mid 60s to mid 70s. This once again put heat index values for some locations in the upper 90s to over 100. Showers and thunderstorms moved through the western portions of the viewing area this morning.

We have a chance at seeing more rain during the overnight hours. Some thunderstorms are moving in from the northeast off of an outflow boundary from Oklahoma. Showers and thunderstorms are once again occurring in eastern New Mexico and the Texas panhandle. Since we are still in a northwest flow aloft, this activity could make it into the Big Country if it holds together. Lows tonight should be in the low to mid 70s.

Periodic upper level disturbances could move into the area Wednesday through Friday. We may also have some outflow boundaries move through the region thanks to any thunderstorm activity that develops in and outside of our area. These will be the lifting mechanisms for us that cause showers and thunderstorms. Our chance for rain during this time period is 20%. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 90s. Please be careful in the heat. Take the necessary precautions to protect yourself if you are going to be outdoors.

A cold front looks to move into the Big Country late Friday into Saturday. This will increase our rain chance to 30%. Temperatures will only cool down a little bit as highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s.

A slight chance for rain continues Sunday through next Tuesday due a north-northwest flow remaining over the area. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!