Thursday Evening Update

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

The warming trend continued for us here in the Big Country. Highs were mainly in the upper 80s to low 90s. It didn't feel quite as comfortable as dewpoints were in the upper 50s to mid 60s.

Friday looks to be similar to today. It will be another beautiful day to be out at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. Highs should be in the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.

A cold front is still expected to move through the area overnight Friday night into Saturday morning. The chance for rain is only slight because we will probably not have enough moisture in place for a lot of rain. Also, there hasn't been much rain along the front as it has made its way southward today. If you are going to be out at a football game tomorrow night, it looks like it will be dry and you will not need the rain gear. Highs on Saturday should be in the mid 80s.

An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the region Sunday and Monday. This will lead to warm temperatures and dry conditions. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.

The ridge will likely shift to the east for Tuesday through next Thursday. We should still be on the edge of it so dry conditions look to continue during that time period. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Tropical Storm Humberto became a hurricane just two hours before making landfall this morning in High Island, Texas. This storm went from a tropical depression to a category 1 hurricane in just 14 hours which is unprecidented. It is the first U.S. hurricane landfall in two years.

Tropical Depression number 8 remains disorganized in the Atlantic Ocean. It is still east of the Windward and Leeward Islands. It is moving slowly to the west-northwest. We will continue to keep you updated on this storm. If it strengthens to tropical storm status, it will be named Ingrid.

Have a fantastic Friday!