Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...*** Red Flag Warning in effect this afternoon and early evening for most of the Big Country and the Northern Concho Valley. Fire Weather Watch in effect for the eastern counties of the Big Country ***
* Mostly sunny, windy and warmer on this Thursday for the Big Country, the Northern Heartland and the Northern Concho Valley. Highs today will climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s. A few clouds around tonight and cool with lows in the lower 30s. A weak front will move through the area this evening. Mostly sunny and still above normal on temperatures for Friday with high temperatures in the middle 60s.
* Weekend: Another warm day on Saturday with highs in the middle 60s. A strong cold front will move across the area on Saturday bringing in another round of cooler weather for Sunday with highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
* Next Week: Mostly sunny each day with temperatures warming back into the lower 60s on Monday. Temperatures climb into the upper 60s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Lows at night will warm up as well into the 30s and lower 40s.
* Rain Chances: No rain chances are expected for West Central Texas over the next seven days. We've not had a good soaking rainfall around here since October 23. The U.S. Drought Monitor is continues to show all of the viewing area in "abnormally dry" conditions which means areas are showing dryness and are heading into early stage drought conditions. The southern parts of Brown and Comanche County are showing up in "moderate stage" drought conditions.
* 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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Enjoy your Thursday...
