Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...* An upper level low pressure center that is currently over the eastern half of the state will slowly track westward the next few days. Humid, warm air combined with this upper level system will spark scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley for the next few days. Otherwise expect a mostly cloudy sky for your Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs today into the lower 90s but temperatures will ease back into the upper 80s with a few low 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
* The Week Ahead: After the rain chances for the first few days of the weekend we will transition back into a dry and hotter weather pattern for the later half of the week and into the weekend. Highs climb into the middle 90s by Thursday and middle to upper 90s for Friday and into the weekend. Overnight lows return to the middle 70s. Expect a few days Thursday and Friday but becoming mostly sunny into the weekend.
* Hot Weather Safety: Medical experts remind everyone to be extremely careful when outside in the hot and humid weather. Some safety tips recommended include drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in a cool spot. Also be sure to check on the elderly and your pets. You should also wear light colored clothing and don't forget to apply the sunscreen regularly. If you can you should up off your outdoor activities until early in the morning and into the evening to avoid the peak heating hours. An average of 175 Americans succumb to hot weather during the summer months across the country.
* Tropics: For the latest information please visit the National Hurricane center website by their website by clicking here. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will end on November 30th.
* Drought Information: For the latest drought information for the state of Texas please visit the U.S Drought Monitor website by clicking here. The data is updated by the government every Thursday morning around 7:30 AM local time.
* KRBC has you covered with the latest news and weather information this morning on Abilene Today at 6:00 A.M. and later this morning on Abilene Midday at 11:30 A.M. Our news and weather coverage continues this afternoon at 5:00 and tonight 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. You can always get news and weather information anytime on our website at BigCountryHomepage.Com.
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Have a great Monday...
