Thursday Evening Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

The cold front we have been talking about all week moved through the area this morning. We did see some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon behind the front thanks to an upper level disturbance. None of the storms were severe, but they were capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, pea size hail and winds of 40 to 50 mph. Temperatures were only slightly cooler today as highs ranged from the low 80s to low 90s across the viewing area.

It now looks like the front will stall in south Texas instead of our area. This will reduce our rain chances for the rest of the week. We are still going to hold on to a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms for tomorrow and a 20% chance on Saturday due to the area remaining in a northerly flow aloft. Another factor that will limit our chance for rain is drier air moving into the Big Country. Dewpoints look to be lower this weekend and Labor Day. Highs for Friday and Saturday should be in the upper 80s.

With a lack of significant moisture Sunday and Monday, the chance for rain will only be slight. Highs are expected to remain in the upper 80s.

More moisture could return to the region beginning on Tuesday. With our flow aloft remaining from the north, we will increase the chance for rain back to 20% for the middle part of next week. Highs should still be in the upper 80s.

Have a fantastic Friday!