Mixed Bag In The Forecast This Week:

*** There is a slight risk for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon across the Central and Eastern Big Country, mainly along and east of U.S. 277. ***

Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

* Clouds continue to stick around the area as they have the last week. Another war, day with highs in the lower 80s after a rather mild morning in the 60s, which is about where we should be tonight with lows around 60. The dry line will move east across the area and we expect thunderstorms will develop. These storms will intensify as they move northeast off the dry line. So having said that, we could see isolated storm to severe storms east of Abilene this afternoon and evening.

* Rain Chances: This is probably the best looking forecast package we've seen for the area in months as the setup is there for much needed rainfall across the area. The best rain chances will be late Tuesday, Wednesday and early Thursday as a front drops south and will be the focal point for rain. Southerly flow should get lifted by the front and develop rain from the south that will push north over the area.

* Turning Colder: Winter will make a return appearance for the area by the middle and end of the week. Daytime highs will only be in the 40s (compare that to low 90s the last two weeks) and overnight lows very cold in the 30s.

Have a great Monday...