Fall Is Back...But Only For A Short Stay

From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

A cold front moved through the Big Country today. We ended up with a wide range of high temperatures across the area because of the timing of the front. Highs were in the low to mid 60s in the northern communites while our southern communites were able to reach the low 80s. Winds were strong from the north-northwest with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph.

It looks like a cold night tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s. The winds should be just strong enough to keep us from seeing a widespread freeze or frost overnight. I wouldn't be surprised if a few locations such as Knox and Stonewall counties get down to freezing. If you have any sensitive plants, you may want to bring them in or protect them just in case. Our winds will be lightest just before sunrise tomorrow and that is when we typically have our coldest temperatures.

Cool temperatures will stick around tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 60s under mostly sunny skies. Winds are expected to be light out from the northeast for much of the day, but should shift southeast by late in the afternoon.

Above average temperatures should return Friday and hang around through Tuesday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s during that time period. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday with an upper level disturbance moving across the region.

Another cold front is expected to arrive late Tuesday into early Wednesday. This has the potential to bring us the coldest air of the fall season so far. The much colder temperatures could linger into Thanksgiving and the big shopping day next Friday. There is also a slight chance of rain on Wednesday. We will be keeping a close eye on this situation. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts.

Have a terrific Thursday!