Monday, August 18, 2008

Rain Continues, Flash Flood Threat:

Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 PM Monday for the following counties: Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Coleman, Runnels and Coke. The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Scurry and Mitchell County until 7:00 PM Monday.

* Heavy rainfall remains possible early this week for much of West Central Texas as a slow moving upper level storm system approaches from the northwest. An upper level storm system located over the Panhandle of Texas and will move toward the Big County tonight and Tuesday. With the approach of this upper level storm system, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.

* Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms have already moved across much of West Central Texas since Friday night. We have seen anywhere from 3-6 inches of rainfall across the area with these rains. The ground is very saturated and any additional heavy rainfall may produce flooding or flash flooding. While the exact track and timing of the thunderstorm complexes is uncertain at this time, widespread rainfall will be likely. It appears right now that the most likely time frame for the heaviest rainfall will come today and tomorrow as the upper low gets closer to the area. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information throughout the day and online at bigcountryhomepage.com

KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:

Today:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs: 69-74
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 90%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding

Tonight:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Lows: 65-68
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding

Tomorrow:
Showers & T-Storms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs:71-76
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding

KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar

* Have a great Monday and stay safe...

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