Friday Afternoon Update

From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....

More windy weather continued in the Big Country today but how long will it last? Well, it does appear that tomorrow will be a little better but winds will still be up in the 5 to 15 mph range with more windy weather in store for later in the weekend.

As another upper level storm system approaches from the west, a surface trough of low pressure will form across eastern New Mexico and far western Texas. As a result, the pressure gradient will remain fairly tight and thus breezy southerly winds will continue Sunday and Monday.

Temperatures will continue to run above average as well at least through Monday. After that it looks like cooler weather will arrive with a cold front that passes through on Monday night. After the frontal passage, temperatures will remain close to their seasonal averages throughout the middle and latter part of the upcoming week.

Rain chances appear slim to nil and we continue to have fire weather concerns as a result. More windy conditions will be expected and moisture will remain limited as another dry frontal passage will be expected on Monday night. Please remember that as low relative humidities and gusty winds continue, the fire weather danger will remain critical.

Have a good weekend!!!