Strong T'Storms Today:

Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...

*** There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms across the Big Country for later today and tonight ***

* A strong upper level storm system and cold front will move into the Big Country later today and into tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area. These storms may also approach severe levels with large hail and damaging winds the main severe weather threats. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the Big Country, Heartland and Concho Valley under a slight risk for severe weather today and tonight. In addition to the storm threats locally heavy rainfall will also be possible across the area and the threat of flash flooding will be possible across the area. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the eastern counties of the Big Country. Highs today between 80-85° with breezy south to southeast winds. Winds will shift northwest overnight with lows in the 50s thanks to the front and rain in the area.

* Storms will end Friday morning and we should begin to see some clearing by afternoon. Weather should be alright for football games later in the evening. Temperatures much cooler with highs in the 60s and lows Friday night into the upper 40s.

* Weekend: Partly cloudy with cool temperatures as high will average into the upper 60s and a few lower 70s. Cool at night with lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. The weekend forecast looks dry for now.

* Next Week: Temperatures will begin to warm back up some for the Big Country by early next week. The models also hint at rain chances back into the picture so I've added a slight chance for Monday - Wednesday.

* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the KRBC/NBC Hurricane Season 2009 Tracker on the weather section of our website by clicking here. You can also visit the National Hurricane Center website by clicking on the link here.

* Join us on television this morning for the latest on your forecast as well as news from around Abilene & the Big Country on KRBC's Abilene Today starting at 6:00 AM and on Abilene Midday later this morning at 11:30 AM.

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Have a great Thursday...