Monday Afternoon Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

Partly to mostly cloudy skies dominated the Big Country throughout the day. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s. The upper level high pressure ridge which had been in control over the area this weekend began its shift to the east today. Showers and thunderstorms developed to our west and northwest along an upper level disturbance. Some of this activity did make it into Scurry county this afternoon.

More showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight for the western half of the viewing area. The further west you are, the better you chance for rain tonight. That chance for rain in our area ranges from 20% to 30%. Lows look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.

The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to shift further eastward tomorrow. This should allow an upper level disturbance to move through much of the region. The chance for showers and thunderstorms is 30%. Some of these storms could be strong and possibly severe. We could also see heavy rain with the stronger storms. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.

The chances for rain go away beginning Wednesday as the upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area. It is expected to stay through at least the end of the week. This will keep us dry with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s for the second half of the week.

Looking at the tropics, the only named storm we have is Tropical Depression Ingrid. It is expected to continue dissipating near the Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center is no longer sending updates on this storm unless it regenerates.

Have a terrific Tuesday!