Chance for Storms Continues

From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...

I'm writing this update at 3:35pm on Tuesday concerning the storm potential this afternoon and evening. It's awfully warm and humid outside but a canopy of clouds has acted to keep the storms from developing as early today.

I still think we'll see some kick offf to the West of Abilene later in the evening. Some storms may continue into the overnight.

As we get into Wednesday, I've put the chance for storms at 40 percent during the day as storms are possible during the work day on Wednesday, continuing into the evening hours.

I'll leave a daily slight chance for storms in the forecast on Thursday and Friday as well.

As we saw Monday night, storms will be capable of damaging wind in excess of 60mph and large hail. Check our website, www.bigcountryhomepage.com, for stories and pictures concerning the damage across town last night.

I talked to the National Weather Service office in San Angelo, they suspect the damage was caused by strong straight-line winds. Dyess AFB recorded a wind gust of 79mph last night, which is comparable to a Category 1 hurricane.

Temperatures will be around 90 Wednesday but middle 90's Thursday and Friday with upper 90's this weekend.