Good Morning Everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving, weather wise it turned out to be a beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky and very warm temperatures! For all the shoppers out there, it looks like you are in for some perfect weather. Again today we will hit temperatures around 80 degrees with our lows overnight in the lower 50’s. Even as people waited outside this morning for the sales the temperatures stayed relatively warm in the upper 50’s in Abilene. For all the football fans, we should stay mild throughout game time with lower 60’s so you will be able to leave home without the blankets.
As the High pressure system that has been dominating moves off to the East we will open the gulf up and finally be able to get some moisture into the Big Country. This will cause us to finally get some cloud cover, however the rain chances really looking slim. Temperatures will cool down a little; into the lower 70’s but still stay relatively above average until mid next week.
Wednesday we will push through our next cold front and this will be a strong one. We will go from temperatures in the 70’s to close to 50, with overnight lows to just around freezing.
For now, enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures, and have a great Holiday weekend!
Friday, November 24, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
A Beautiful Thanksgiving Day
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have had a wonderful day eating great food and spending time with friends and family. Except for being a bit warm for this time of year, it was a picture perfect day. Highs were in the upper 70s to low 80s. There was a breeze from the southwest.
If you are going to be shopping tomorrow, it looks like the weather will be pleasant. We'll begin the morning with temperatures in the 50s except in low-lying areas where it will be in the 40s. Another warm afternoon is on tap for us with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
The high pressure system that has kept us warm and dry much of this week will shift eastward this weekend. That will allow Gulf of Mexico moisture to move into the area. We can expect partly to mostly cloudy skies Saturday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance for rain on Monday, but the best moisture and dynamics will likely be in the eastern portions of the state. Highs this weekend through Tuesday of next week are expected to be in the low 70s.
A cold front looks to arrive on Wednesday beginning a major change for us. This front will help usher arctic air into the area that will probably be with us for a while. Temperatures should be well below average for this time of year beginning next Thursday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this situation.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have had a wonderful day eating great food and spending time with friends and family. Except for being a bit warm for this time of year, it was a picture perfect day. Highs were in the upper 70s to low 80s. There was a breeze from the southwest.
If you are going to be shopping tomorrow, it looks like the weather will be pleasant. We'll begin the morning with temperatures in the 50s except in low-lying areas where it will be in the 40s. Another warm afternoon is on tap for us with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
The high pressure system that has kept us warm and dry much of this week will shift eastward this weekend. That will allow Gulf of Mexico moisture to move into the area. We can expect partly to mostly cloudy skies Saturday through Wednesday. There is a slight chance for rain on Monday, but the best moisture and dynamics will likely be in the eastern portions of the state. Highs this weekend through Tuesday of next week are expected to be in the low 70s.
A cold front looks to arrive on Wednesday beginning a major change for us. This front will help usher arctic air into the area that will probably be with us for a while. Temperatures should be well below average for this time of year beginning next Thursday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this situation.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a beautiful, but warm Wednesday as highs reached the upper 70s here in the Big Country. With high pressure remaining in control, the sky was sunny all afternoon. Breezy conditions were experienced as well.
Thanksgiving looks to be a repeat of today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. With breezy conditions continuing, you'll still want to be careful if you are travelling in a high profile vehicle on the highway. Otherwise, enjoy another pleasant day by eating turkey on the back porch, taking a post meal walk, or playing a football game in the backyard.
The upper level high pressure ridge should shift eastward Friday and into the weekend. This will cause a slight cooling of temperatures. More moisture is expected to arrive Saturday and Sunday bringing partly cloudy skies to the area. Highs during this time period will be in the low to mid 70s.
There is a slight chance of rain Sunday through Tuesday. It is only a slight chance because the best dynamics will be in the eastern portions of the state. There is also a question as to whether or not we will have enough moisture in place at all levels of the atmosphere. Highs early next week should be in the low 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Tuesday bringing us much cooler conditions for next week. It look like highs will finally return closer to average for this time of year.
Have a terrific Thanksgiving!
It was a beautiful, but warm Wednesday as highs reached the upper 70s here in the Big Country. With high pressure remaining in control, the sky was sunny all afternoon. Breezy conditions were experienced as well.
Thanksgiving looks to be a repeat of today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. With breezy conditions continuing, you'll still want to be careful if you are travelling in a high profile vehicle on the highway. Otherwise, enjoy another pleasant day by eating turkey on the back porch, taking a post meal walk, or playing a football game in the backyard.
The upper level high pressure ridge should shift eastward Friday and into the weekend. This will cause a slight cooling of temperatures. More moisture is expected to arrive Saturday and Sunday bringing partly cloudy skies to the area. Highs during this time period will be in the low to mid 70s.
There is a slight chance of rain Sunday through Tuesday. It is only a slight chance because the best dynamics will be in the eastern portions of the state. There is also a question as to whether or not we will have enough moisture in place at all levels of the atmosphere. Highs early next week should be in the low 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Tuesday bringing us much cooler conditions for next week. It look like highs will finally return closer to average for this time of year.
Have a terrific Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly,
A High pressure around Eastern Texas has been causing beautiful weather, bringing in lots of warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Traveling around our area to your holiday destination won’t be much of a problem except we might have some gusty winds so take note if you will be in a high profile vehicle. We will again warm up today to much above average for this time of year- near 15 degrees. Into the overnight we will see some brisk temperatures in the lower 50’s to upper 40’s, but still above average.
Thanksgiving will be a warm one, again around 15 degrees above average. With plenty of sunshine it will be perfect to get the family out and play your favorite holiday sport. Temperatures will reach near 80 degrees. Friday we will bring in our next cold front however we won’t see much cooler temperatures and the overnight will stay mild with the lower 50’s- probably a good thing to still grab that jacket if you will be going out for early morning shopping Friday. Temperatures throughout the weekend and into early next week will stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with our next front arriving Monday into Tuesday. We should also be able to pull in some gulf moisture giving us a little cloud clover.
Have a great Thanksgiving and be safe!
A High pressure around Eastern Texas has been causing beautiful weather, bringing in lots of warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Traveling around our area to your holiday destination won’t be much of a problem except we might have some gusty winds so take note if you will be in a high profile vehicle. We will again warm up today to much above average for this time of year- near 15 degrees. Into the overnight we will see some brisk temperatures in the lower 50’s to upper 40’s, but still above average.
Thanksgiving will be a warm one, again around 15 degrees above average. With plenty of sunshine it will be perfect to get the family out and play your favorite holiday sport. Temperatures will reach near 80 degrees. Friday we will bring in our next cold front however we won’t see much cooler temperatures and the overnight will stay mild with the lower 50’s- probably a good thing to still grab that jacket if you will be going out for early morning shopping Friday. Temperatures throughout the weekend and into early next week will stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with our next front arriving Monday into Tuesday. We should also be able to pull in some gulf moisture giving us a little cloud clover.
Have a great Thanksgiving and be safe!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Above average temperatures returned to the area today. Highs were in the low 70s. Breezy conditions were also back with winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts were as high as 30 mph.
An upper level high pressure ridge and a high presssure at the surface will combine to keep things dry and warm for us through Thanksgiving. Highs will be in the upper 70s with winds remaining breezy. If you are travelling in the Big Country or the Lone Star State for the holiday, you shouldn't have any weather related problems.
A weak cold front is expected to move into the region on Friday helping to cool us down into the low 70s for highs.
More moisture should build into the area this weekend. Partly cloudy skies should develop Saturday and Sunday. There is a slight chance of rain on Sunday. The eastern portions of the viewing area have the best shot at seeing precipitation. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Above average temperatures returned to the area today. Highs were in the low 70s. Breezy conditions were also back with winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts were as high as 30 mph.
An upper level high pressure ridge and a high presssure at the surface will combine to keep things dry and warm for us through Thanksgiving. Highs will be in the upper 70s with winds remaining breezy. If you are travelling in the Big Country or the Lone Star State for the holiday, you shouldn't have any weather related problems.
A weak cold front is expected to move into the region on Friday helping to cool us down into the low 70s for highs.
More moisture should build into the area this weekend. Partly cloudy skies should develop Saturday and Sunday. There is a slight chance of rain on Sunday. The eastern portions of the viewing area have the best shot at seeing precipitation. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Warming Trend
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Temperatures only stuck in the lower 60’s despite the plentiful sunshine. Overnight was again a chilly one in some places, Brownwood getting down into the upper 20’s with our friends in Abilene staying in the 40’s.
It will be great week for all the kids who have this week off of school and want to get out and play! Today we should see a warming in temperatures that will stick around until Thanksgiving. This is because of an upper level ridge and a high pressure system at the surface is helping to bring in the southwesterly winds which in turn will warm us up. Along with the warmth we could see some gusty conditions today and tomorrow with winds getting up to 20 mph. Temperatures should stay around 70 for today across the region with a few degrees increase tomorrow to around mid 70’s and by Thanksgiving even seeing upper 70’s. Lows over the next few days should be just around 50 degrees. Plenty of sunshine will help with all the travel plans around the area and across the Western part of the US. However a Low pressure system off the Carolinas is causing some problems. Please pay attention for delays if your plans are leading you over to that neck of the woods.
By Friday our next cold front will push into the Big Country and bring us back to seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Highs will only be in the mid 60’s Saturday and Sunday. With our next system we should also be able bring in some moisture, although right now not looking like enough to cause any precipitation.
Have a great day!
Temperatures only stuck in the lower 60’s despite the plentiful sunshine. Overnight was again a chilly one in some places, Brownwood getting down into the upper 20’s with our friends in Abilene staying in the 40’s.
It will be great week for all the kids who have this week off of school and want to get out and play! Today we should see a warming in temperatures that will stick around until Thanksgiving. This is because of an upper level ridge and a high pressure system at the surface is helping to bring in the southwesterly winds which in turn will warm us up. Along with the warmth we could see some gusty conditions today and tomorrow with winds getting up to 20 mph. Temperatures should stay around 70 for today across the region with a few degrees increase tomorrow to around mid 70’s and by Thanksgiving even seeing upper 70’s. Lows over the next few days should be just around 50 degrees. Plenty of sunshine will help with all the travel plans around the area and across the Western part of the US. However a Low pressure system off the Carolinas is causing some problems. Please pay attention for delays if your plans are leading you over to that neck of the woods.
By Friday our next cold front will push into the Big Country and bring us back to seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Highs will only be in the mid 60’s Saturday and Sunday. With our next system we should also be able bring in some moisture, although right now not looking like enough to cause any precipitation.
Have a great day!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another pleasant day across the Big Country with seasonal temperatures. Highs were in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the region and hang around through Thanksgiving. This means dry conditions and above average temperatures for the holiday. Highs will be in the low 70s tomorrow before reaching the upper 7os on Thursday. It doesn't look like we will have any weather related travel problems here in the Big Country except for breezy conditions the next couple of days. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. The fire danger will be elevated Tuesday and Wednesday so be careful.
A cold front should arrive on Friday beginning a cooling trend that will last into the weekend. Unfortunately, rain chances are less than slight. The best dynamics will be east of the area so it looks like another dry week for us. We may see an increase in clouds Saturday and Sunday. Highs on Friday should be in the low 70s with 60s returning this weekend.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was another pleasant day across the Big Country with seasonal temperatures. Highs were in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the region and hang around through Thanksgiving. This means dry conditions and above average temperatures for the holiday. Highs will be in the low 70s tomorrow before reaching the upper 7os on Thursday. It doesn't look like we will have any weather related travel problems here in the Big Country except for breezy conditions the next couple of days. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. The fire danger will be elevated Tuesday and Wednesday so be careful.
A cold front should arrive on Friday beginning a cooling trend that will last into the weekend. Unfortunately, rain chances are less than slight. The best dynamics will be east of the area so it looks like another dry week for us. We may see an increase in clouds Saturday and Sunday. Highs on Friday should be in the low 70s with 60s returning this weekend.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Warm week for the Holidays!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Beautiful conditions continued for the weekend thanks to a High pressure system and it looks like the holiday week will be much of the same! Temperatures today will start of relatively cooler, even in the 30’s in some places, so grab the jackets as you get out this morning. We will only make it into the mid 60’s by the afternoon but plenty of sunshine will make it feel a little warmer. One more night of overnight lows dipping into the lower 40’s to upper 30’s however this will be the last we will see of the cooler temperatures for a few days!
The southwesterly winds will begin to kick up and warm us up on Tuesday and things should only continue to warm until Thanksgiving. You may even be able to break out the t shirts by holiday! With Sunny skies highs through the mid week should reach into the mid 70’s with overnight lows just around 50 degrees. It will be perfect weather for traveling and all your holiday plans! Friday our next front will come through cooling us off for the weekend even bringing some clouds and maybe a slight chance for some rain Sunday. We will see how this all plays out over the next few days.
Have a great holiday week!
Beautiful conditions continued for the weekend thanks to a High pressure system and it looks like the holiday week will be much of the same! Temperatures today will start of relatively cooler, even in the 30’s in some places, so grab the jackets as you get out this morning. We will only make it into the mid 60’s by the afternoon but plenty of sunshine will make it feel a little warmer. One more night of overnight lows dipping into the lower 40’s to upper 30’s however this will be the last we will see of the cooler temperatures for a few days!
The southwesterly winds will begin to kick up and warm us up on Tuesday and things should only continue to warm until Thanksgiving. You may even be able to break out the t shirts by holiday! With Sunny skies highs through the mid week should reach into the mid 70’s with overnight lows just around 50 degrees. It will be perfect weather for traveling and all your holiday plans! Friday our next front will come through cooling us off for the weekend even bringing some clouds and maybe a slight chance for some rain Sunday. We will see how this all plays out over the next few days.
Have a great holiday week!
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Saturday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Comfortable conditions remained around the Big Country today with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Skies were sunny all day and are expected to remain clear tonight. That is good because the Leonid meteor shower will be peaking. The best time to see it will be tonight from 10:45 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. There may be over 100 meteors per hour during that time. You will not need a telescope or binoculars. Be sure you are in a clear spot away from city lights and look eastward.
Cooler temperatures should be with us tomorrow with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Mostly sunny skies are expected.
An upper level high pressure ridge looks to build into the region early next week. This will cause a warming trend for us. Highs are expected to be in the mid 60s on Monday before reaching the mid 70s on Wednesday. Breezy conditions are likely Tuesday through Thursday. Overall, it looks like it will be pleasant for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Comfortable conditions remained around the Big Country today with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Skies were sunny all day and are expected to remain clear tonight. That is good because the Leonid meteor shower will be peaking. The best time to see it will be tonight from 10:45 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. There may be over 100 meteors per hour during that time. You will not need a telescope or binoculars. Be sure you are in a clear spot away from city lights and look eastward.
Cooler temperatures should be with us tomorrow with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Mostly sunny skies are expected.
An upper level high pressure ridge looks to build into the region early next week. This will cause a warming trend for us. Highs are expected to be in the mid 60s on Monday before reaching the mid 70s on Wednesday. Breezy conditions are likely Tuesday through Thursday. Overall, it looks like it will be pleasant for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, November 17, 2006
Cooler Temperatures For Part Of The Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a pleasant day across the Big Country as temperatures were in the mid 60s to low 70s. That is right at to a little bit above what we expect to have this time of year.
Tomorrow should be similar to today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 60s. The Leonids meteor shower will be taking place Saturday night. You will not need a telescope or binoculars to see them. All you need to do is go to a clear spot away from city lights and look eastward. The best time will be after 10:30 p.m. into early Sunday morning. There may be over 100 meteors per hour.
Cooler temperatures will arrive for Sunday and Monday. Highs will likely be in the upper 50s to low 60s.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the region on Tuesday. This will cause temperatures to warm up as we head towards Thanksgiving. Highs are expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s. It doesn't look we will have any weather related travel problems.
Have a super Saturday!
It was a pleasant day across the Big Country as temperatures were in the mid 60s to low 70s. That is right at to a little bit above what we expect to have this time of year.
Tomorrow should be similar to today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 60s. The Leonids meteor shower will be taking place Saturday night. You will not need a telescope or binoculars to see them. All you need to do is go to a clear spot away from city lights and look eastward. The best time will be after 10:30 p.m. into early Sunday morning. There may be over 100 meteors per hour.
Cooler temperatures will arrive for Sunday and Monday. Highs will likely be in the upper 50s to low 60s.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the region on Tuesday. This will cause temperatures to warm up as we head towards Thanksgiving. Highs are expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s. It doesn't look we will have any weather related travel problems.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
After a cool start yesterday getting down to 28 just after sunrise we warmed up to a crisp fall afternoon. Today should be similar with maybe a few degrees warm up but plenty of sunshine. We will see a wind shift associated with our next cold front that is arriving this evening, however not much of a cool down. Temperatures today will top our near 70 with overnight lows reaching into the upper 30’s. Temperatures for the football games shouldn’t get much colder than upper 40’s, but you will still want to grab the blanket!
They next few days look relatively quiet with a High pressure dominating. Throughout the weekend we will see a bit of a cool down with mid 60’s Saturday and Sunday cooling down to upper 50’s. Overnight lows will be Chilly in the mid 30’s. Perfect weather to bundle up and get out to the Ice House that just opened and support our Habitat for Humanity!
Into next week we should see a small warming trend with our lows Tuesday and Wednesday getting up to the upper 40’s and by Thanksgiving maybe even topping out at low 70’s for highs.
Have a great weekend everyone, go skating!
After a cool start yesterday getting down to 28 just after sunrise we warmed up to a crisp fall afternoon. Today should be similar with maybe a few degrees warm up but plenty of sunshine. We will see a wind shift associated with our next cold front that is arriving this evening, however not much of a cool down. Temperatures today will top our near 70 with overnight lows reaching into the upper 30’s. Temperatures for the football games shouldn’t get much colder than upper 40’s, but you will still want to grab the blanket!
They next few days look relatively quiet with a High pressure dominating. Throughout the weekend we will see a bit of a cool down with mid 60’s Saturday and Sunday cooling down to upper 50’s. Overnight lows will be Chilly in the mid 30’s. Perfect weather to bundle up and get out to the Ice House that just opened and support our Habitat for Humanity!
Into next week we should see a small warming trend with our lows Tuesday and Wednesday getting up to the upper 40’s and by Thanksgiving maybe even topping out at low 70’s for highs.
Have a great weekend everyone, go skating!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cold this morning in the Big Country with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s. For many areas, it was the coldest morning of the season so far. By the afternoon, we had warmed up into the mid 60s which is our average for this time of year.
We will be slightly warmer Friday with highs in the upper 60s. A cold front looks to arrive late tomorrow bringing us cooler temperatures for the weekend and early next week. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture. Mostly sunny skies look to be with us Saturday through Monday. Highs should be in the mid 60s on Saturday and the upper 50s Sunday and Monday.
An upper level high pressure ridge begins building into the region Tuesday through next Thursday. This will push our highs back into the mid to upper 60s. At this time, Thanksgiving Day looks to be pleasant with no weather related travel problems in the viewing area. We will continue to keep you updated on the holiday forecast.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We started off cold this morning in the Big Country with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s. For many areas, it was the coldest morning of the season so far. By the afternoon, we had warmed up into the mid 60s which is our average for this time of year.
We will be slightly warmer Friday with highs in the upper 60s. A cold front looks to arrive late tomorrow bringing us cooler temperatures for the weekend and early next week. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture. Mostly sunny skies look to be with us Saturday through Monday. Highs should be in the mid 60s on Saturday and the upper 50s Sunday and Monday.
An upper level high pressure ridge begins building into the region Tuesday through next Thursday. This will push our highs back into the mid to upper 60s. At this time, Thanksgiving Day looks to be pleasant with no weather related travel problems in the viewing area. We will continue to keep you updated on the holiday forecast.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
It was a windy day yesterday! Our highest gust made it up to 51 mph at the Abilene Regional Airport and highest sustained winds at 43 mph. This caused some problems around our area with downed power lines. Also traveling became an issue when DFW was up to a 175 minute delay which affected our own airport. The winds finally subsided by around 8pm getting down into the teens. Along with the wind we have gotten the very dry air with dew points in the teens.
Today we should warm up a little more than yesterday reaching just around average for this time of year- 65 degrees. The Sun will dominate and we will have some lighter winds out of the West Southwest. Overall a perfect fall day looks to be in store and sticking around for a while. Overnight we should stay in the low 40’s. Tomorrow we will again stay just around average with our next cold front arriving sometime in the evening. Although this cold front is Pacific in nature and will not cool us down much at all. Throughout the weekend we should continue to see mid 60’s with lows in the lower 40’s and Sunny skies.
By the beginning of next week we should see a small warming with our temperatures rising to the lower 70’s Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a great Thursday!
It was a windy day yesterday! Our highest gust made it up to 51 mph at the Abilene Regional Airport and highest sustained winds at 43 mph. This caused some problems around our area with downed power lines. Also traveling became an issue when DFW was up to a 175 minute delay which affected our own airport. The winds finally subsided by around 8pm getting down into the teens. Along with the wind we have gotten the very dry air with dew points in the teens.
Today we should warm up a little more than yesterday reaching just around average for this time of year- 65 degrees. The Sun will dominate and we will have some lighter winds out of the West Southwest. Overall a perfect fall day looks to be in store and sticking around for a while. Overnight we should stay in the low 40’s. Tomorrow we will again stay just around average with our next cold front arriving sometime in the evening. Although this cold front is Pacific in nature and will not cool us down much at all. Throughout the weekend we should continue to see mid 60’s with lows in the lower 40’s and Sunny skies.
By the beginning of next week we should see a small warming with our temperatures rising to the lower 70’s Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It has been a cool and very windy day across the Big Country. A cold front moved through the area last night bringing cold and dry air with it. We never got afternoon temperatures above the 50s. Winds were the main story today. We had sustained northwesterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph through much of the day.
The winds will be light later tonight. Combine that with the clear skies and dry airmass that is in place already and you have optimal conditions for radiational cooling. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to around 30. A Freeze Warning is in effect for all counties in the viewing area except for Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, and Brown. Everyone should protect their plants and pets for tonight.
We will experience a slight warming trend Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A cold front looks to arrive Friday night, but should not be as strong as the one we had move through last night. No precipitation is expected due to a lack of moisture.
The weekend looks pleasant right now. We will likely see an increase in clouds on Sunday. Highs should be in the low to mid 60s.
A warming trend is expected the first half of next week due to an upper level high pressure ridge moving into the region. Highs look to be in the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It has been a cool and very windy day across the Big Country. A cold front moved through the area last night bringing cold and dry air with it. We never got afternoon temperatures above the 50s. Winds were the main story today. We had sustained northwesterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph through much of the day.
The winds will be light later tonight. Combine that with the clear skies and dry airmass that is in place already and you have optimal conditions for radiational cooling. Lows tonight should be in the upper 20s to around 30. A Freeze Warning is in effect for all counties in the viewing area except for Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, and Brown. Everyone should protect their plants and pets for tonight.
We will experience a slight warming trend Thursday and Friday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A cold front looks to arrive Friday night, but should not be as strong as the one we had move through last night. No precipitation is expected due to a lack of moisture.
The weekend looks pleasant right now. We will likely see an increase in clouds on Sunday. Highs should be in the low to mid 60s.
A warming trend is expected the first half of next week due to an upper level high pressure ridge moving into the region. Highs look to be in the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Freezing Temps Tonight!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
A strong cold front rolled through just before 11pm last night bringing in some cooler air. Throughout the night winds blew with gusts making it to 40 mph, with sustained winds around 25-35 mph. This morning temperatures will stay cooler in the upper 40’s but because of the winds we will not dip as cold as we will for Wednesday night.
Wednesday we will see plenty of sunshine but very dry conditions and continue with our winds blowing the dust and dirt. The winds are because of a tight gradient between an area of High pressure to our West and an area or Low pressure to our East. We could see gusts around 45 mph with sustained winds at 25-35 mph. With the optimal conditions for fire danger most of the Big Country is under a Red Flag Warning. Temperatures should only top out at upper 50’s today but may feel cooler with the North winds.
Tonight we already have in effect a Freeze Watch. This is because temperatures across the Big Country will dip down to at or below freezing with clear skies and much lighter winds. It is advised to take note now and make preparations for your plants and pets!
The rest of the week we should see temperatures stick in the mid 60’s with lows in the lower 40’s.
Have a great Wednesday!
A strong cold front rolled through just before 11pm last night bringing in some cooler air. Throughout the night winds blew with gusts making it to 40 mph, with sustained winds around 25-35 mph. This morning temperatures will stay cooler in the upper 40’s but because of the winds we will not dip as cold as we will for Wednesday night.
Wednesday we will see plenty of sunshine but very dry conditions and continue with our winds blowing the dust and dirt. The winds are because of a tight gradient between an area of High pressure to our West and an area or Low pressure to our East. We could see gusts around 45 mph with sustained winds at 25-35 mph. With the optimal conditions for fire danger most of the Big Country is under a Red Flag Warning. Temperatures should only top out at upper 50’s today but may feel cooler with the North winds.
Tonight we already have in effect a Freeze Watch. This is because temperatures across the Big Country will dip down to at or below freezing with clear skies and much lighter winds. It is advised to take note now and make preparations for your plants and pets!
The rest of the week we should see temperatures stick in the mid 60’s with lows in the lower 40’s.
Have a great Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a warm and windy day here in the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 70s to mid 80s. With windy conditions expected to continue tonight and into the day tomorrow, a wind advisory is in effect for every county in the viewing area expect Scurry, Mitchell, and Knox. Knox county is under a High Wind Warning. Everyone is under a Fire Weather Watch Wednesday except for Knox, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche counties. All of this means that we will have strong sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 40 mph. With low relative humidity values expected, the fire danger will be elevated for tomorrow so please be careful.
A cold front will move through the area tonight and bring us much cooler temperatures for Wednesday. Highs look to be in the upper 50s to low 60s. It will feel colder than that thanks to strong northerly winds. Those strong winds will likely cause us to have more blowing dust and dirt in the area. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture at the surface.
The winds should calm down Wednesday night. Combine that with little cloud cover and a dry airmass and you have optimal conditions for radiational cooling. It looks like everyone will be at or below freezing Wednesday night, so make preparations now for you pets and plants.
We will warm up into the mid to upper 60s on Thursday and Friday before another cold front arrives Friday night and cools us down a little bit for the weekend.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had a warm and windy day here in the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 70s to mid 80s. With windy conditions expected to continue tonight and into the day tomorrow, a wind advisory is in effect for every county in the viewing area expect Scurry, Mitchell, and Knox. Knox county is under a High Wind Warning. Everyone is under a Fire Weather Watch Wednesday except for Knox, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche counties. All of this means that we will have strong sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 40 mph. With low relative humidity values expected, the fire danger will be elevated for tomorrow so please be careful.
A cold front will move through the area tonight and bring us much cooler temperatures for Wednesday. Highs look to be in the upper 50s to low 60s. It will feel colder than that thanks to strong northerly winds. Those strong winds will likely cause us to have more blowing dust and dirt in the area. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture at the surface.
The winds should calm down Wednesday night. Combine that with little cloud cover and a dry airmass and you have optimal conditions for radiational cooling. It looks like everyone will be at or below freezing Wednesday night, so make preparations now for you pets and plants.
We will warm up into the mid to upper 60s on Thursday and Friday before another cold front arrives Friday night and cools us down a little bit for the weekend.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Warm today, Freezing tomorrow
Good Tuesday Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly… Summer is back for the day! Temperatures could top out around 80 degrees in most areas. Along with the warmth we will have a lot of wind. Gusts could be up 35-40 mph with sustained winds from 15-25 mph. Because of these conditions and a strengthening low pressure system there is a Red Flag Warning issued for Fisher, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Haskell, Jones, and Taylor. This will take in effect at noon today and last till 6pm. This means that strong winds, warm temperatures, and low relative humidity will create fire potential growth.
Tonight a cold front will roll through and cool things off to the mid 40’s. We will still see plenty of wind with gusts again getting up to 40 mph under mostly clear skies. Tomorrow because of the cold front we will only warm things up to the upper 50’s with once again some winds gusting out of the North. Wednesday night we will get down to freezing in most places, so take precaution now and prepare to take in your plants and pets. We will warm up again Thursday and Friday but another cold front will roll through Friday night and cool us back down for the weekend.
Have a great Tuesday!
Tonight a cold front will roll through and cool things off to the mid 40’s. We will still see plenty of wind with gusts again getting up to 40 mph under mostly clear skies. Tomorrow because of the cold front we will only warm things up to the upper 50’s with once again some winds gusting out of the North. Wednesday night we will get down to freezing in most places, so take precaution now and prepare to take in your plants and pets. We will warm up again Thursday and Friday but another cold front will roll through Friday night and cool us back down for the weekend.
Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, November 13, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We were a little cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the area early this morning. Highs today were in the upper 50s to upper 60s.
A low pressure system will develop to our north in Oklahoma tomorrow. This will cause strong southwesterly winds in the Big Country. Wind speeds are expected to be 20 to 30 mph. Most of the viewing area is under a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday thanks to this as well as low relative humidity values and warm temperatures. The counties not under this watch at this time are Scurry, Mitchell, Stonewall, Knox, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. Everyone in the region should be careful with the critical fire danger that is expected. Highs tomorrow look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Just as we get used to the warm temperatures, a cold front will move through Tuesday night and cool us right back down for Wednesday. Winds will continue to be strong from the north at 20 to 30 mph. Highs look to only reach the upper 50s. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture. It looks like everyone in the Big Country will be at or below freezing Wednesday night so go ahead and begin making preparations for your pets and plants.
A slight warm up will take place Thursday and Friday before another cold front arrives Friday night cooling us back down for the weekend. It doesn't look like we'll see any rain from this front either.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We were a little cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the area early this morning. Highs today were in the upper 50s to upper 60s.
A low pressure system will develop to our north in Oklahoma tomorrow. This will cause strong southwesterly winds in the Big Country. Wind speeds are expected to be 20 to 30 mph. Most of the viewing area is under a Fire Weather Watch Tuesday thanks to this as well as low relative humidity values and warm temperatures. The counties not under this watch at this time are Scurry, Mitchell, Stonewall, Knox, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. Everyone in the region should be careful with the critical fire danger that is expected. Highs tomorrow look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Just as we get used to the warm temperatures, a cold front will move through Tuesday night and cool us right back down for Wednesday. Winds will continue to be strong from the north at 20 to 30 mph. Highs look to only reach the upper 50s. Rain is not expected with the front due to a lack of moisture. It looks like everyone in the Big Country will be at or below freezing Wednesday night so go ahead and begin making preparations for your pets and plants.
A slight warm up will take place Thursday and Friday before another cold front arrives Friday night cooling us back down for the weekend. It doesn't look like we'll see any rain from this front either.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Cold front rolled through this morning!
Monday will start off cooler with a cold front passing this through the Big Country this morning. Temperatures should only reach the mid 60’s for highs with overnight lows just around 50. Partly cloudy skies will begin to clear out to Mostly Sunny but the winds should stick until the evening when it could become calm for a few hours. Overnight, again the winds should pick up once again. Our next cold front will pass Tuesday night but not before we warm things up to near 80 degrees during the day. With lots of Southwesterly winds brining in warm and dry air we will warm up to summer like temperatures. Gusts tomorrow could get up to 35 mph. However, the warmth will be hammered by cooler air associated with the cold front overnight. Lows will dip into the mid 40’s overnight Tuesday. Wednesday will be another mild day with highs reaching the lower 60’s and overnight lows dropping to just around freezing. If all factors pan out we could possible see the coldest night all season.
Gradually we will begin to warm up again. Highs Thursday will reach the upper 60’s with our weekend looking to be just around average temperatures for this time of year.
Sadly, no rain is in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Gradually we will begin to warm up again. Highs Thursday will reach the upper 60’s with our weekend looking to be just around average temperatures for this time of year.
Sadly, no rain is in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Roller Coaster Ride Of Temperatures This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Temperatures were a little warmer today despite mostly cloudy skies over much of the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 60s to low 70s which is slightly above average for this time of year.
A cold front will move through the area overnight. Rain is not expected, but a sprinkle or two can't be completely ruled out. We will see partly cloudy skies turn to mostly sunny skies by tomorrow afternoon. Monday will be a little cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Breezy conditions and warmer temperatures look to return on Tuesday. Highs should be in the upper 70s to around 80. Another cold front is expected to arrive Tuesday night to help cool us down for the middle of the week.
Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions will likely be with us on Wednesday. Temperatures look to be below average with highs in the low 60s.
We should have a warming trend Thursday and Friday with highs getting back into the upper 60s to low 70s. Yet another cold front is expected arrive Friday night cooling us right back down again for next weekend.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Temperatures were a little warmer today despite mostly cloudy skies over much of the Big Country. Highs were in the upper 60s to low 70s which is slightly above average for this time of year.
A cold front will move through the area overnight. Rain is not expected, but a sprinkle or two can't be completely ruled out. We will see partly cloudy skies turn to mostly sunny skies by tomorrow afternoon. Monday will be a little cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Breezy conditions and warmer temperatures look to return on Tuesday. Highs should be in the upper 70s to around 80. Another cold front is expected to arrive Tuesday night to help cool us down for the middle of the week.
Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions will likely be with us on Wednesday. Temperatures look to be below average with highs in the low 60s.
We should have a warming trend Thursday and Friday with highs getting back into the upper 60s to low 70s. Yet another cold front is expected arrive Friday night cooling us right back down again for next weekend.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
After reaching a record high Thursday temperatures have cooled down quit a bit for the weekend. Overnight lows dipped into the 30’s reaching 36 here in Abilene. Temperatures across the Big Country today have been struggling to make it to just around 60. Overnight again tonight we will see the chilly temperatures reaching the upper 30’s for lows with a few areas especially around the Concho valley maybe just around freezing. Tomorrow highs should warm up into the upper 60’s with lots of sun and maybe a few clouds.
Tomorrow the High that has dominated today will be pushed East and Sunday night we will have a cold front roll through. However it won’t affect the temperatures but maybe a few degrees. We could see some more wind though with gusts up to 20 mph. Tomorrow night we could see lows in the upper 40’s.
Things will warm up for Tuesday with our southwesterly winds brining in some warmer air. We could see upper 70’s however with another front coming through that night we will see a cool down for the rest of the week. Temperatures should stay around average for Wednesday and Thursday with a little bit of a warming trend into the weekend.
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
After reaching a record high Thursday temperatures have cooled down quit a bit for the weekend. Overnight lows dipped into the 30’s reaching 36 here in Abilene. Temperatures across the Big Country today have been struggling to make it to just around 60. Overnight again tonight we will see the chilly temperatures reaching the upper 30’s for lows with a few areas especially around the Concho valley maybe just around freezing. Tomorrow highs should warm up into the upper 60’s with lots of sun and maybe a few clouds.
Tomorrow the High that has dominated today will be pushed East and Sunday night we will have a cold front roll through. However it won’t affect the temperatures but maybe a few degrees. We could see some more wind though with gusts up to 20 mph. Tomorrow night we could see lows in the upper 40’s.
Things will warm up for Tuesday with our southwesterly winds brining in some warmer air. We could see upper 70’s however with another front coming through that night we will see a cool down for the rest of the week. Temperatures should stay around average for Wednesday and Thursday with a little bit of a warming trend into the weekend.
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a much cooler day across the Big Country due to a cold front moving through the area this morning. Highs were in the mid 60s to mid 70s which is about 15 to 25 degrees cooler than what we experienced yesterday.
Pleasant conditions are expected for Veteran's Day activities tomorrow. It will start off a little chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s as the sun rises, but by the afternoon highs will reach the low 60s. Winds will be much lighter tomorrow out of the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Breezy conditions look to return on Sunday under partly cloudy skies. Warmer temperatures are expected with highs in the upper 60s. A cold front should arrive Sunday night into early Monday. There is a slight chance of a shower or two in the southeastern portions of the viewing area if enough moisture is in place. Skies should remain partly cloudy on Monday with highs still in the upper 60s.
Above average temperatures return on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy conditions are expected that day as well. A cold front looks to arrive that night into early Wednesday. Rain is not expected due to a lack of moisture.
It looks like cool, below-average temperatures will be with us on Wednesday and Thursday. Both days should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
It was a much cooler day across the Big Country due to a cold front moving through the area this morning. Highs were in the mid 60s to mid 70s which is about 15 to 25 degrees cooler than what we experienced yesterday.
Pleasant conditions are expected for Veteran's Day activities tomorrow. It will start off a little chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s as the sun rises, but by the afternoon highs will reach the low 60s. Winds will be much lighter tomorrow out of the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Breezy conditions look to return on Sunday under partly cloudy skies. Warmer temperatures are expected with highs in the upper 60s. A cold front should arrive Sunday night into early Monday. There is a slight chance of a shower or two in the southeastern portions of the viewing area if enough moisture is in place. Skies should remain partly cloudy on Monday with highs still in the upper 60s.
Above average temperatures return on Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy conditions are expected that day as well. A cold front looks to arrive that night into early Wednesday. Rain is not expected due to a lack of moisture.
It looks like cool, below-average temperatures will be with us on Wednesday and Thursday. Both days should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 60s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
We broke a record yesterday- 90 here in Abilene. The previous record was 88 set back in 1988. Compared to the last few days today is going to feel chilly! With a cold front passing just around 8 am in Abilene and throughout the rest of the Big Country in the morning, temperatures will stay just around average for this time of year. We should see upper 60’s to lower 70’s with the Southern Counties warming more because of the delay of the front. With the front we may see a few passing clouds but still plenty of sunshine. Bring out a blanket for the football games- temperatures are going to dip into the upper 30’s for overnight lows with Clear skies.
Tomorrow will stay chilly only reaching low to mid 60’s for highs with plenty of sunshine. We will finally be feeling autumn again with lows in the lower 40’s. Sunday and Monday should warm up nicely to average temperatures with temperatures just around 70 for highs and lower 50’s for lows.
The next cold front will pass on Tuesday bringing the 70’s back down to the 60’s although no rain will be associated with this front as well.
Have a great weekend!
We broke a record yesterday- 90 here in Abilene. The previous record was 88 set back in 1988. Compared to the last few days today is going to feel chilly! With a cold front passing just around 8 am in Abilene and throughout the rest of the Big Country in the morning, temperatures will stay just around average for this time of year. We should see upper 60’s to lower 70’s with the Southern Counties warming more because of the delay of the front. With the front we may see a few passing clouds but still plenty of sunshine. Bring out a blanket for the football games- temperatures are going to dip into the upper 30’s for overnight lows with Clear skies.
Tomorrow will stay chilly only reaching low to mid 60’s for highs with plenty of sunshine. We will finally be feeling autumn again with lows in the lower 40’s. Sunday and Monday should warm up nicely to average temperatures with temperatures just around 70 for highs and lower 50’s for lows.
The next cold front will pass on Tuesday bringing the 70’s back down to the 60’s although no rain will be associated with this front as well.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had an unseasonably warm day here in the Big Country. In fact, we set a new record high of 90 at Abilene Regional Airport. That breaks the old record of 88 set back in 1988. Across the rest of the viewing area, highs were in the mid 80s to 90.
A cold front is expected to move through the area starting tomorrow morning. We will likely see no rain due to a lack of moisutre. Highs will range from the upper 60s in the northern portions of the viewing area to the mid to upper 70s in the southern portions. Winds will be breezy from the north-northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Two more cold fronts should affect the region over the next seven days. One should arrive late Sunday into early Monday. There is a slight chance of rain for the southeastern portions of the viewing area with this front. The other cold front looks to arrive late Tuesday. Precipitation does not look likely with this one due to a lack of moisture. Highs this weekend through Thursday of next week should be in the mid 60s to mid 70s with the coolest temperatures being on Saturday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had an unseasonably warm day here in the Big Country. In fact, we set a new record high of 90 at Abilene Regional Airport. That breaks the old record of 88 set back in 1988. Across the rest of the viewing area, highs were in the mid 80s to 90.
A cold front is expected to move through the area starting tomorrow morning. We will likely see no rain due to a lack of moisutre. Highs will range from the upper 60s in the northern portions of the viewing area to the mid to upper 70s in the southern portions. Winds will be breezy from the north-northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Two more cold fronts should affect the region over the next seven days. One should arrive late Sunday into early Monday. There is a slight chance of rain for the southeastern portions of the viewing area with this front. The other cold front looks to arrive late Tuesday. Precipitation does not look likely with this one due to a lack of moisture. Highs this weekend through Thursday of next week should be in the mid 60s to mid 70s with the coolest temperatures being on Saturday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We ended up with an amazing beautiful day yesterday, highs reached into the upper 80’s with hardly a cloud throughout the entire day. Today will be very similar, could even see a few degrees warmer. Our Record is 88 here in Abilene and we will be close to breaking it if we don’t. For all you autumn lovers don’t worry tomorrow we will be leaning back towards normal very soon.
Our first cold front will pass through tomorrow starting our weekend of with some cooler weather bringing out highs for the day to just around 70. We should also pull in a few clouds however being so dry it won’t be much cloud cover. Overnight lows could make it down to the lower 40’s with winds out of the North so you will want to bundle up for all the football games.
Saturday’s highs should only reach into the lower 60’s with overnight lows again in the 40’s. So in only 48 hours we will have seen the seasons change from summer back to fall. Saturday we will begin to warm back up to lower 70’s from highs and upper 40’s for lows – just around average.
Another cold front will pass Monday but because it is not Canadian in nature we won’t be looking at a drastic change, only a few degrees drop. Tuesday will once again be a little warmer with mid 70’s and on Wednesday cooling back down again to the upper 60’s from another front on Tuesday.
Have a great Thursday!
We ended up with an amazing beautiful day yesterday, highs reached into the upper 80’s with hardly a cloud throughout the entire day. Today will be very similar, could even see a few degrees warmer. Our Record is 88 here in Abilene and we will be close to breaking it if we don’t. For all you autumn lovers don’t worry tomorrow we will be leaning back towards normal very soon.
Our first cold front will pass through tomorrow starting our weekend of with some cooler weather bringing out highs for the day to just around 70. We should also pull in a few clouds however being so dry it won’t be much cloud cover. Overnight lows could make it down to the lower 40’s with winds out of the North so you will want to bundle up for all the football games.
Saturday’s highs should only reach into the lower 60’s with overnight lows again in the 40’s. So in only 48 hours we will have seen the seasons change from summer back to fall. Saturday we will begin to warm back up to lower 70’s from highs and upper 40’s for lows – just around average.
Another cold front will pass Monday but because it is not Canadian in nature we won’t be looking at a drastic change, only a few degrees drop. Tuesday will once again be a little warmer with mid 70’s and on Wednesday cooling back down again to the upper 60’s from another front on Tuesday.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another beautiful day across the Big Country. It was very warm though as highs were in the 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
The upper level high pressure ridge will remain in the area tomorrow. This is going to cause us to have a hot afternoon as highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to around 90. The record high for tomorrow at Abilene Regional Airport is 88 set in 1988, so it is in danger of being tied and possibly broken. Winds look to be breezy from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. There will be an elevated fire danger because of this as well as the very warm temperatures and low relative humidity values so please be careful.
A cold front will arrive on Friday. Cooler temperatures should return with highs in the low 70s. No rain is expected with the front due to a lack of moisture so Friday night football games should be dry.
Temperatures look to remain at or slightly above average for this time of year this weekend and the first half of next week. Highs Saturday through Wednesday should range from the upper 60s to mid 70s. A couple of cold fronts should move into the region during this time period. Rain is not expected with these fronts either due to a lack of moisture.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had another beautiful day across the Big Country. It was very warm though as highs were in the 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
The upper level high pressure ridge will remain in the area tomorrow. This is going to cause us to have a hot afternoon as highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to around 90. The record high for tomorrow at Abilene Regional Airport is 88 set in 1988, so it is in danger of being tied and possibly broken. Winds look to be breezy from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. There will be an elevated fire danger because of this as well as the very warm temperatures and low relative humidity values so please be careful.
A cold front will arrive on Friday. Cooler temperatures should return with highs in the low 70s. No rain is expected with the front due to a lack of moisture so Friday night football games should be dry.
Temperatures look to remain at or slightly above average for this time of year this weekend and the first half of next week. Highs Saturday through Wednesday should range from the upper 60s to mid 70s. A couple of cold fronts should move into the region during this time period. Rain is not expected with these fronts either due to a lack of moisture.
Have a terrific Thursday!
A Warm Wednesday!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
We are getting close to record temperatures today and tomorrow! With a nice ridge sitting over us along with a High pressure system sun and warmth has dominated. We had a beautiful day yesterday although in Abilene we only reached 79 it still felt warm. Today we will warm up even more reaching highs in the mid 80’s. That sunshine should persist throughout most of the day. Overnight lows will stay in the upper 50’s making it very mild evening throughout the coldest time of the night. If you remember only a week ago today we only reached mid 50’s for the highs, a big change in only 7 days! Tomorrow will again be a warm one with temperatures sticking into the mid 80’s could even be a few degrees warmer than today.
Friday we will begin to cool things down in the upper 70’s for highs and overnight lows reaching into the 40’s. This is because of our next cold front that will be passing through. The front will help us to get our temperatures back to around average and it looks like Saturday through Monday that will be the case with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. Overnight lows will stay brisk, into the mid 40’s.
We will be able to bring in some clouds Friday but right now rain chances looking slim to none in the next seven days.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
We are getting close to record temperatures today and tomorrow! With a nice ridge sitting over us along with a High pressure system sun and warmth has dominated. We had a beautiful day yesterday although in Abilene we only reached 79 it still felt warm. Today we will warm up even more reaching highs in the mid 80’s. That sunshine should persist throughout most of the day. Overnight lows will stay in the upper 50’s making it very mild evening throughout the coldest time of the night. If you remember only a week ago today we only reached mid 50’s for the highs, a big change in only 7 days! Tomorrow will again be a warm one with temperatures sticking into the mid 80’s could even be a few degrees warmer than today.
Friday we will begin to cool things down in the upper 70’s for highs and overnight lows reaching into the 40’s. This is because of our next cold front that will be passing through. The front will help us to get our temperatures back to around average and it looks like Saturday through Monday that will be the case with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. Overnight lows will stay brisk, into the mid 40’s.
We will be able to bring in some clouds Friday but right now rain chances looking slim to none in the next seven days.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. It ended up being a beautiful and warm afternoon with highs in the mid 70s to 80.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to influence the area over the next couple of days. Skies look to remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area on Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, the chance for rain is less than slight. Skies should become partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Partly cloudy skies look to continue this weekend and early next week. Highs will be cooler in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. It ended up being a beautiful and warm afternoon with highs in the mid 70s to 80.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to influence the area over the next couple of days. Skies look to remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area on Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, the chance for rain is less than slight. Skies should become partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Partly cloudy skies look to continue this weekend and early next week. Highs will be cooler in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Perfect weather for Election day!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly.
No excuses for not getting out to the polls today! We will have beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine, light winds and temperatures almost ten degrees above average reaching into the upper 70’s. This is all in part to a High pressure ridge that will stick around for the next few days. Tonight we will stay mild even into the over night only reaching mid 50’s for lows.
Tomorrow and Thursday things will again be amazing reaching the mid 80’s for highs! This will probably be the last time summer will return so get out and enjoy this last bit of comfort and play a round of golf! Overnight lows both days will get down to upper 50’s. Friday we will begin to cool a few degrees but highs should be similar to today with upper 70’s and lower 50’s for lows.
Our next cold front will push through sometime later Friday into Saturday and will push our temperatures back into the mid 60’s for highs. However, it will still be pleasant for all the football games. We could even see another upper 40 for our low. Sunday and Monday we should be getting back again to just around 70. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Make today count, get out and vote!
No excuses for not getting out to the polls today! We will have beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine, light winds and temperatures almost ten degrees above average reaching into the upper 70’s. This is all in part to a High pressure ridge that will stick around for the next few days. Tonight we will stay mild even into the over night only reaching mid 50’s for lows.
Tomorrow and Thursday things will again be amazing reaching the mid 80’s for highs! This will probably be the last time summer will return so get out and enjoy this last bit of comfort and play a round of golf! Overnight lows both days will get down to upper 50’s. Friday we will begin to cool a few degrees but highs should be similar to today with upper 70’s and lower 50’s for lows.
Our next cold front will push through sometime later Friday into Saturday and will push our temperatures back into the mid 60’s for highs. However, it will still be pleasant for all the football games. We could even see another upper 40 for our low. Sunday and Monday we should be getting back again to just around 70. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Make today count, get out and vote!
Monday, November 06, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started today with overcast skies and fog in the Big Country, but by this afternoon we had mostly sunny skies due to drier air filtering into the region. A weak cold front moved through the area this morning. Highs reached the upper 60s to low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the area and remain in place for much of the week. Skies look to be mostly sunny. Highs will be well above average for this time of year in the upper 70s to low 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, rain chances look less slight. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s for the weekend and early next week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We started today with overcast skies and fog in the Big Country, but by this afternoon we had mostly sunny skies due to drier air filtering into the region. A weak cold front moved through the area this morning. Highs reached the upper 60s to low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the area and remain in place for much of the week. Skies look to be mostly sunny. Highs will be well above average for this time of year in the upper 70s to low 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, rain chances look less slight. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s for the weekend and early next week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Clearing up and Warming up
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Mostly Cloudy conditions have dominated through most of the evening. A few showers and thunderstorms have popped up, though the bulk of the activity has stayed off to our East running from Dallas into Arkansas. Temperatures have stayed mild staying in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s throughout the evening.
This morning we could see a shower mainly in our Eastern counties as the system moves off however things will begin to clear up from West to East and by this afternoon and evening we should see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. With that temperatures showed warm up nicely reaching the lower 70’s for highs. Overnight we should cool down a bit because of mostly clear skies dipping into the upper 40’s for lows.
Tomorrow will be a nice change after our Mostly Cloudy weekend. We will warm into the upper 70’s with lows reaching into the lower 50’s. We will stay warm again Wednesday and Thursday with highs in lower 80’s and mid 50’s for lows. Friday our next cold front will arrive again cooling us back down to 60’s for highs.
Have a wonderful week!
Mostly Cloudy conditions have dominated through most of the evening. A few showers and thunderstorms have popped up, though the bulk of the activity has stayed off to our East running from Dallas into Arkansas. Temperatures have stayed mild staying in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s throughout the evening.
This morning we could see a shower mainly in our Eastern counties as the system moves off however things will begin to clear up from West to East and by this afternoon and evening we should see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. With that temperatures showed warm up nicely reaching the lower 70’s for highs. Overnight we should cool down a bit because of mostly clear skies dipping into the upper 40’s for lows.
Tomorrow will be a nice change after our Mostly Cloudy weekend. We will warm into the upper 70’s with lows reaching into the lower 50’s. We will stay warm again Wednesday and Thursday with highs in lower 80’s and mid 50’s for lows. Friday our next cold front will arrive again cooling us back down to 60’s for highs.
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Warm Temperatures This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the area today keeping temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for highs. There has been some off and on showers and thunderstorms over portions of the Big Country throughout the day. The heaviest of the activity has been over Throckmorton and Stephens counties.
The chance for more showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and into the morning hours tomorrow. A low pressure system and its assoicated cold and warm fronts will clear the region during the day on Monday. This means rain will end and clouds will break from west to east. Highs should reach the low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will move over the region during the middle of the week. This will push highs into the upper 70s to around 80 for Tuesday through Friday. Dry conditions are expected during this time period.
A cold front looks to arrive late Friday, but the chance for rain looks less than slight. Highs for next weekend should cool down back into the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the area today keeping temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for highs. There has been some off and on showers and thunderstorms over portions of the Big Country throughout the day. The heaviest of the activity has been over Throckmorton and Stephens counties.
The chance for more showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and into the morning hours tomorrow. A low pressure system and its assoicated cold and warm fronts will clear the region during the day on Monday. This means rain will end and clouds will break from west to east. Highs should reach the low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will move over the region during the middle of the week. This will push highs into the upper 70s to around 80 for Tuesday through Friday. Dry conditions are expected during this time period.
A cold front looks to arrive late Friday, but the chance for rain looks less than slight. Highs for next weekend should cool down back into the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It has been a great day to grab a book and stay inside! We have seen Mostly Cloudy skies throughout the day with a little sunshine breaking through in the Western counties. We will continue to see the clouds throughout the next few days. Tonight we could see some drizzle and maybe a stray shower but the bulk of the rain will be coming in tomorrow night into Monday. Temperatures overnight will get into the upper 50’s with some winds out of the South. Tomorrow we should see temperatures just around 70.
Sunday night into Monday is when the best chance of rain will be. Showers could be heavy at times. Temperatures will be about the same- just around 70 for highs and lows in the lower 50’s. Tuesday things should clear up as well as warm up. For the rest of the week we should see Temperatures make it into the upper 70’s with lows in the Mid 50’s.
Our next cold front could arrive around Friday night, which would again cool us down. Although we should be above normal for most of the week, the front could bring us back down to average for this time of year.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
It has been a great day to grab a book and stay inside! We have seen Mostly Cloudy skies throughout the day with a little sunshine breaking through in the Western counties. We will continue to see the clouds throughout the next few days. Tonight we could see some drizzle and maybe a stray shower but the bulk of the rain will be coming in tomorrow night into Monday. Temperatures overnight will get into the upper 50’s with some winds out of the South. Tomorrow we should see temperatures just around 70.
Sunday night into Monday is when the best chance of rain will be. Showers could be heavy at times. Temperatures will be about the same- just around 70 for highs and lows in the lower 50’s. Tuesday things should clear up as well as warm up. For the rest of the week we should see Temperatures make it into the upper 70’s with lows in the Mid 50’s.
Our next cold front could arrive around Friday night, which would again cool us down. Although we should be above normal for most of the week, the front could bring us back down to average for this time of year.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off with mostly cloudy skies this morning, but by the afternoon hours skies were mostly sunny. This allowed us to warm up into the low 60s for highs.
Moisture should be on the increase through the weekend. An upper level low is expected to form to our northwest before moving over the region on Monday. Rainfall chances this weekend begin late Saturday at slight before increasing to 30% on Sunday. Our best shot at showers and thunderstorms will be on Monday at 50%. We could see some lingering precipitation on Tuesday. Highs Saturday through Tuesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and Thursday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Another upper level low may affect the region next Friday. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase later. It looks like we'll have mostly cloudy skies that day and highs in the upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
We started off with mostly cloudy skies this morning, but by the afternoon hours skies were mostly sunny. This allowed us to warm up into the low 60s for highs.
Moisture should be on the increase through the weekend. An upper level low is expected to form to our northwest before moving over the region on Monday. Rainfall chances this weekend begin late Saturday at slight before increasing to 30% on Sunday. Our best shot at showers and thunderstorms will be on Monday at 50%. We could see some lingering precipitation on Tuesday. Highs Saturday through Tuesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and Thursday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Another upper level low may affect the region next Friday. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase later. It looks like we'll have mostly cloudy skies that day and highs in the upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Friday Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Temperatures beginning to warm up just a bit for Today, along with the warming we should get some more moisture in our area from the gulf with Southerly winds. This will allow us to see Partly Cloudy skies. Highs for today will make it into the lower 60’s with overnight lows around 50.
For the big football game tonight things should be mild with Temperatures only getting down in the lower 50’s by the end if the evening, light winds, and Partly cloudy skies.
Overnight we will begin to bring in some more cloud cover that should continue for the rest of the weekend. There could be an isolated shower tomorrow with temperatures reaching the mid 60’s and overnight lows in the mid 50’s. By Sunday we could see more showers depending on the timing and position of a developing low pressure system and disturbances rolling through. The best chance looks to be Sunday night through Monday. Depending on where the Low moves could mean significant rainfall or very little. Temperatures will make it up to just around 70 Sunday through Monday with lows in the mid 50’s.
Things should begin to clear up Tuesday with temperatures few degrees cooler with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great weekend!
Temperatures beginning to warm up just a bit for Today, along with the warming we should get some more moisture in our area from the gulf with Southerly winds. This will allow us to see Partly Cloudy skies. Highs for today will make it into the lower 60’s with overnight lows around 50.
For the big football game tonight things should be mild with Temperatures only getting down in the lower 50’s by the end if the evening, light winds, and Partly cloudy skies.
Overnight we will begin to bring in some more cloud cover that should continue for the rest of the weekend. There could be an isolated shower tomorrow with temperatures reaching the mid 60’s and overnight lows in the mid 50’s. By Sunday we could see more showers depending on the timing and position of a developing low pressure system and disturbances rolling through. The best chance looks to be Sunday night through Monday. Depending on where the Low moves could mean significant rainfall or very little. Temperatures will make it up to just around 70 Sunday through Monday with lows in the mid 50’s.
Things should begin to clear up Tuesday with temperatures few degrees cooler with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had our first freeze of the season across most of the Big Country last night as temperatures bottomed out in the low 30s. The southern portions of the viewing area had lows in the mid to upper 30s due to some lingering cloud cover. Despite the cold start, we warmed things up quite a bit in the afternoon due to mostly sunny skies. Highs were in the mid to upper 50s with Brownwood reaching 61.
It will not be as cold tonight with mostly cloudy skies developing across the area and winds from the southeast. Lows should be in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The mostly cloudy skies look to remain in the Big Country on Friday. This will keep temperatures cool, but highs should still manage to reach the low to mid 60s thanks to south-southeasterly winds. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you'll probably want to take a jacket with you to the game because it will be cool out there.
Moisture will continue to be on the increase through the weekend and stick with us early next week. An upper level low and its associated disturbances are expected to affect the region Saturday through Wednesday. The best chance of rain looks to be on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid 50s during this time period.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had our first freeze of the season across most of the Big Country last night as temperatures bottomed out in the low 30s. The southern portions of the viewing area had lows in the mid to upper 30s due to some lingering cloud cover. Despite the cold start, we warmed things up quite a bit in the afternoon due to mostly sunny skies. Highs were in the mid to upper 50s with Brownwood reaching 61.
It will not be as cold tonight with mostly cloudy skies developing across the area and winds from the southeast. Lows should be in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The mostly cloudy skies look to remain in the Big Country on Friday. This will keep temperatures cool, but highs should still manage to reach the low to mid 60s thanks to south-southeasterly winds. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you'll probably want to take a jacket with you to the game because it will be cool out there.
Moisture will continue to be on the increase through the weekend and stick with us early next week. An upper level low and its associated disturbances are expected to affect the region Saturday through Wednesday. The best chance of rain looks to be on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid 50s during this time period.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Thursday Morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The heater was needed yesterday and overnight! It was a chilly one, and temperatures this morning will be the coldest this week with another surge of Canadian air invading. This surge is also brining with it some drier air which has pushed some of the cloud cover we had yesterday away. However, we will still see some scattered clouds throughout the day because of some upper level moisture. Temperatures should stick mostly into the upper 50’s for highs today, even cooler where there will be cloud cover, mainly into the Southern counties. Overnight lows could again dip into the upper 30’s otherwise lower 40’s. Tonight our winds will switch to the Southeast, this will help us bring in some more moisture and allow for Mostly Cloudy skies overnight.
Tomorrow we should see widespread cloud cover with rain chances to begin into the overnight. We should warm up into the lower 60’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s. Throughout the weekend moisture is in place and could make for a wet weekend. Sunday through Tuesday look to be the best chance. This will be because a developing low over Montana could potentially come down and push right through our region. Highs through the weekend and into beginning of next week could reach mid to upper 60’s with lows in the mid 50’s, getting back towards average for this time of year.
Have a great Thursday! Stay Warm!
The heater was needed yesterday and overnight! It was a chilly one, and temperatures this morning will be the coldest this week with another surge of Canadian air invading. This surge is also brining with it some drier air which has pushed some of the cloud cover we had yesterday away. However, we will still see some scattered clouds throughout the day because of some upper level moisture. Temperatures should stick mostly into the upper 50’s for highs today, even cooler where there will be cloud cover, mainly into the Southern counties. Overnight lows could again dip into the upper 30’s otherwise lower 40’s. Tonight our winds will switch to the Southeast, this will help us bring in some more moisture and allow for Mostly Cloudy skies overnight.
Tomorrow we should see widespread cloud cover with rain chances to begin into the overnight. We should warm up into the lower 60’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s. Throughout the weekend moisture is in place and could make for a wet weekend. Sunday through Tuesday look to be the best chance. This will be because a developing low over Montana could potentially come down and push right through our region. Highs through the weekend and into beginning of next week could reach mid to upper 60’s with lows in the mid 50’s, getting back towards average for this time of year.
Have a great Thursday! Stay Warm!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cool temperatures remained in the area thanks in part to the overcast skies that spread across the region today. Highs were only in the 50s.
It looks like tonight will be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Unlike last night, we do not have clouds already in or about to move into the area. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s. In fact, I am forecasting a low of 32 in Abilene, which will be the first freeze of the season. Since most of the Big Country did not reach these temperatures last night, there is a Freeze Warning for Knox and Scurry counties. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, and Brown counties. This means you need to bring in or protect any plants that are outside.
Cool afternoon temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the upper 50s for Thursday and Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The chance for rain looks less than slight.
Rain chances look better this weekend and early next week. More moisture should be in place before an upper level low and disturbances arrive in the area. The chance for rain increases from 20% on Saturday to 40% on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be back in the 60s to near 70 for the weekend and the first half of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Cool temperatures remained in the area thanks in part to the overcast skies that spread across the region today. Highs were only in the 50s.
It looks like tonight will be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Unlike last night, we do not have clouds already in or about to move into the area. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s. In fact, I am forecasting a low of 32 in Abilene, which will be the first freeze of the season. Since most of the Big Country did not reach these temperatures last night, there is a Freeze Warning for Knox and Scurry counties. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, and Brown counties. This means you need to bring in or protect any plants that are outside.
Cool afternoon temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the upper 50s for Thursday and Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The chance for rain looks less than slight.
Rain chances look better this weekend and early next week. More moisture should be in place before an upper level low and disturbances arrive in the area. The chance for rain increases from 20% on Saturday to 40% on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be back in the 60s to near 70 for the weekend and the first half of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Cool Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
Halloween brought one thing for sure- some very cool temperatures. We made it up to a high of 65 yesterday but that was just after midnight. The cold front that passed through yesterday morning drove temperatures and was a shock from the 80’s we had experienced just the day before. For Today we are going to bring in some clouds associated with shortwave moving across our area trying to bring some moisture in from the South. This could result in an isolated shower across the southern counties. This will also help pull in a High pressure system that will dominate for a few days. For the most part we will continue our North winds making us only reach upper 50’s for highs. Overnight we will once again see the coldest temperature we have seen yet this season with lows in the mid 30’s with some brisk winds.
Thursday we are looking to see drier condition that what had previously been forecasted. The best chance of rain will once again stay mostly to our South with not enough moisture in our area though we should see cloud cover to really begin into the evening hours. Temperatures will still stay chilly with highs in the upper 50’s and lows getting back into the lower 40’s.
Rain chances are back on for the weekend with temperatures climbing back to around average this time of year. Still a little chiller with highs in the low 60’s Friday and Saturday and lows just around 50. By Sunday and Monday we should highs around 70 and lows around lower 50’s.
Halloween brought one thing for sure- some very cool temperatures. We made it up to a high of 65 yesterday but that was just after midnight. The cold front that passed through yesterday morning drove temperatures and was a shock from the 80’s we had experienced just the day before. For Today we are going to bring in some clouds associated with shortwave moving across our area trying to bring some moisture in from the South. This could result in an isolated shower across the southern counties. This will also help pull in a High pressure system that will dominate for a few days. For the most part we will continue our North winds making us only reach upper 50’s for highs. Overnight we will once again see the coldest temperature we have seen yet this season with lows in the mid 30’s with some brisk winds.
Thursday we are looking to see drier condition that what had previously been forecasted. The best chance of rain will once again stay mostly to our South with not enough moisture in our area though we should see cloud cover to really begin into the evening hours. Temperatures will still stay chilly with highs in the upper 50’s and lows getting back into the lower 40’s.
Rain chances are back on for the weekend with temperatures climbing back to around average this time of year. Still a little chiller with highs in the low 60’s Friday and Saturday and lows just around 50. By Sunday and Monday we should highs around 70 and lows around lower 50’s.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The cold front we were expecting moved into through the area this morning. Temperatures were much cooler today with many communities not getting out of the 50s during the day. Breezy conditions accompanied the front as well.
Tonight could be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s. There is a freeze warning for Knox and Stonewall counties tonight, while Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties are under a Frost Advisory. This means you should definitely bring in or protect any plants that are outdoors. There is one factor that could keep our lows a little warmer and that is some clouds that are moving in from the west.
Cool, below average temperatures should remain for the rest of the work week. Highs for Wednesday through Friday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. Part of the reason we will stay cool is due to a situation we call overrunning. Warm air looks to ride over the colder air at the surface for the next few days. In these situations, we typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and a chance for precipitation. Here in the Big Country we will definitely have mostly cloudy skies. We could see some drizzle and light rain tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. The chance of rain is slight to 20%. With dry air at the surface, it will take some time to build enough moisture so that the rain can make it all the way to the ground. Rainfall amounts will likely be light.
Skies look to remain mostly cloudy with better rain chances this weekend and early next week. Highs should warm back into the 60s to near 70.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
The cold front we were expecting moved into through the area this morning. Temperatures were much cooler today with many communities not getting out of the 50s during the day. Breezy conditions accompanied the front as well.
Tonight could be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s. There is a freeze warning for Knox and Stonewall counties tonight, while Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties are under a Frost Advisory. This means you should definitely bring in or protect any plants that are outdoors. There is one factor that could keep our lows a little warmer and that is some clouds that are moving in from the west.
Cool, below average temperatures should remain for the rest of the work week. Highs for Wednesday through Friday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. Part of the reason we will stay cool is due to a situation we call overrunning. Warm air looks to ride over the colder air at the surface for the next few days. In these situations, we typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and a chance for precipitation. Here in the Big Country we will definitely have mostly cloudy skies. We could see some drizzle and light rain tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. The chance of rain is slight to 20%. With dry air at the surface, it will take some time to build enough moisture so that the rain can make it all the way to the ground. Rainfall amounts will likely be light.
Skies look to remain mostly cloudy with better rain chances this weekend and early next week. Highs should warm back into the 60s to near 70.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Happy Halloween !
Happy Halloween from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
Rain chances in the forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Warm Start, But A Cool End For The Week Ahead
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Halloween maybe chilly!
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
Friday, October 27, 2006
A Beautiful Weekend On Tap For Us
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had much cooler temperatures today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area late yesterday. Highs were in the mid 60s to low 70s. Windy conditions continued across the Big Country with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts near 40 mph.
Winds are expected to calm down through the night, but remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. With light winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass in place, we should see good radiational cooling. Lows will be in the low 40s with a few isolated low-lying areas possibly bottoming out in the upper 30s.
With high pressure in control over the area this weekend, it should be a beautiful one. Highs should be in the mid 70s to around 80 thanks to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest.
An upper level disturbance may move through the area on Monday. No rain is expected, but we should see more cloud cover. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.
A cold front looks to move through the area on Halloween. This will cool our highs back down to the upper 60s. Rain chances with the front look less than slight due to a lack of moisture.
Wednesday through next Friday look to be cool with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
We had much cooler temperatures today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area late yesterday. Highs were in the mid 60s to low 70s. Windy conditions continued across the Big Country with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts near 40 mph.
Winds are expected to calm down through the night, but remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. With light winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass in place, we should see good radiational cooling. Lows will be in the low 40s with a few isolated low-lying areas possibly bottoming out in the upper 30s.
With high pressure in control over the area this weekend, it should be a beautiful one. Highs should be in the mid 70s to around 80 thanks to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest.
An upper level disturbance may move through the area on Monday. No rain is expected, but we should see more cloud cover. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.
A cold front looks to move through the area on Halloween. This will cool our highs back down to the upper 60s. Rain chances with the front look less than slight due to a lack of moisture.
Wednesday through next Friday look to be cool with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Friday morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Temperatures have cooled off overnight from the cold front that moved through. Along with the cooler temperatures the wind have picked up with gusts nearing 30mph. Today we will continue to see the windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds are because we have a Low pressure system just to our Northeast along with a High situated around Colorado. Between these two pressure systems we have a very tight pressure gradient causing us to have increased winds. The Northwest winds will stay around until the afternoon and by evening should die down to 5 to 15 mph. Our temperatures will stay chillier today only reaching the upper 60’s for highs. We will see Sunny skies and into the overnight a starry night with lows in the mid 40’s.
The weekend is looking gorgeous with highs Saturday reaching just around Normal into the mid 70’s, with lighter winds and Sunny skies. Sunday we should continue to warm a few degrees with similar conditions. Through out the next week temperatures should continue into the 70’s with lows in the 50’s. Right now no rain is in the forecast.
Don’t forget Saturday night to change your clocks back before you head to sleep! We will go back to standard time at 2 am Sunday morning.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Temperatures have cooled off overnight from the cold front that moved through. Along with the cooler temperatures the wind have picked up with gusts nearing 30mph. Today we will continue to see the windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds are because we have a Low pressure system just to our Northeast along with a High situated around Colorado. Between these two pressure systems we have a very tight pressure gradient causing us to have increased winds. The Northwest winds will stay around until the afternoon and by evening should die down to 5 to 15 mph. Our temperatures will stay chillier today only reaching the upper 60’s for highs. We will see Sunny skies and into the overnight a starry night with lows in the mid 40’s.
The weekend is looking gorgeous with highs Saturday reaching just around Normal into the mid 70’s, with lighter winds and Sunny skies. Sunday we should continue to warm a few degrees with similar conditions. Through out the next week temperatures should continue into the 70’s with lows in the 50’s. Right now no rain is in the forecast.
Don’t forget Saturday night to change your clocks back before you head to sleep! We will go back to standard time at 2 am Sunday morning.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The warm and breezy conditions continued across much of the Big Country today. Changes are already taking place this evening as a cold front passes through the area. Drier air has moved in as dewpoints have dropped from the 60s this morning to the 20s and 30s this evening.
Cooler temperatures are expected tonight as lows should dip into the mid to upper 40s. It should be windy with winds from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With our area being caught between a strong low pressure system to the east and a high pressure close by to the northwest, windy conditions will remain tomorrow. Our winds will be 20 to 30 mph from the north-northwest. If you are going to be driving in a high profile vehicle, be careful on the highways.
Warmer temperatures return for the weekend with highs returning back to and a little above average for this time of year. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., so set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We will likely start next week off with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s. A cold front may move into the area late Tuesday into early Wednesday bringing our highs back down to the upper 60s to low 70s for the middle of next week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The warm and breezy conditions continued across much of the Big Country today. Changes are already taking place this evening as a cold front passes through the area. Drier air has moved in as dewpoints have dropped from the 60s this morning to the 20s and 30s this evening.
Cooler temperatures are expected tonight as lows should dip into the mid to upper 40s. It should be windy with winds from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With our area being caught between a strong low pressure system to the east and a high pressure close by to the northwest, windy conditions will remain tomorrow. Our winds will be 20 to 30 mph from the north-northwest. If you are going to be driving in a high profile vehicle, be careful on the highways.
Warmer temperatures return for the weekend with highs returning back to and a little above average for this time of year. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., so set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We will likely start next week off with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s. A cold front may move into the area late Tuesday into early Wednesday bringing our highs back down to the upper 60s to low 70s for the middle of next week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
From Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
With lots of clearing yesterday we were able to warm things up reaching the 80’s right here in Abilene. This morning a dryline will be driving through pushing the moisture that has been in place and replacing it with a very dry airmass. This will help us once again today to see warm temperatures reaching again into the high 70’s to lower 80’s with plenty of sunshine. The biggest problem today is that we could have some gusty winds, although not as strong as was forecasted yesterday there is still a High Wind Warning for Stonewall County which means they could see gusts up to 60 mph with sustained winds of 30-40 mph. Across the rest of the Big Country we could see winds from 15-30 mph sustained with gusts up to 35 mph.
Overnight we will begin to cool things off with our next approaching cold front that should arrive into the overnight to the early morning hours. Lows should stick into the high 40’s, with the winds still making it feel a little chillier. Tomorrow after the front has passed we will look at temperatures around 10 degrees below average with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. The winds will have shifted to the North helping bring in the cold air but should still stay strong with sustained winds around 20-30 mph.
After a couple cooler nights with lows in the mid 40’s Thursday through Saturday the weekend is looking gorgeous along with the beginning of next week. Temperatures sticking into the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s.
Don’t forget Saturday night we change those clocks back one hour at 2 am!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
With lots of clearing yesterday we were able to warm things up reaching the 80’s right here in Abilene. This morning a dryline will be driving through pushing the moisture that has been in place and replacing it with a very dry airmass. This will help us once again today to see warm temperatures reaching again into the high 70’s to lower 80’s with plenty of sunshine. The biggest problem today is that we could have some gusty winds, although not as strong as was forecasted yesterday there is still a High Wind Warning for Stonewall County which means they could see gusts up to 60 mph with sustained winds of 30-40 mph. Across the rest of the Big Country we could see winds from 15-30 mph sustained with gusts up to 35 mph.
Overnight we will begin to cool things off with our next approaching cold front that should arrive into the overnight to the early morning hours. Lows should stick into the high 40’s, with the winds still making it feel a little chillier. Tomorrow after the front has passed we will look at temperatures around 10 degrees below average with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. The winds will have shifted to the North helping bring in the cold air but should still stay strong with sustained winds around 20-30 mph.
After a couple cooler nights with lows in the mid 40’s Thursday through Saturday the weekend is looking gorgeous along with the beginning of next week. Temperatures sticking into the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s.
Don’t forget Saturday night we change those clocks back one hour at 2 am!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
Yesterday was a welcoming day for most of us with intermittent showers through out the day and into the evening hours. The rest of the day was clouded with cover making us only reach a high of 63 in Abilene. This morning we will continue to see showers as the moisture from Tropical Storm Paul and the Gulf is readily available. However the clouds should roll out by lunch hour allowing us only a lingering shower into the afternoon with clearing skies. This being said temperatures will vary from when the cloud cover clears. Temperatures should reach the lower to mid 70’s. If the cloud cover breaks earlier though we could even see some high 70’s to the Western part of the viewing area. This evening lows should stay mild in the lower 60’s with partly cloudy skies overnight.
Thursday should play out very interesting. Right now we have a high wind watch in effect for much of the viewing area including Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday. This is because we may have a strong Low pressure system move through as well as a very deep jet stream right over the Big Country, along with a very dry air mass. We will keep you posted with any updates to this adivisory. For now a cold should push through sometime in the afternoon to evening hours allowing temperatures to reach the upper 70’s before we hit the mid 40’s for lows after it passes.
Winds should lighten up Friday with Temeprarutures around the lower 70’s with again cooler temeperatures in the 40’s overnight. Saturday through Sunday we are looking at mid to lower 70’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s and Mostly Sunny skies. So far trick or treating looking dry!
Have a great day everyone!
Yesterday was a welcoming day for most of us with intermittent showers through out the day and into the evening hours. The rest of the day was clouded with cover making us only reach a high of 63 in Abilene. This morning we will continue to see showers as the moisture from Tropical Storm Paul and the Gulf is readily available. However the clouds should roll out by lunch hour allowing us only a lingering shower into the afternoon with clearing skies. This being said temperatures will vary from when the cloud cover clears. Temperatures should reach the lower to mid 70’s. If the cloud cover breaks earlier though we could even see some high 70’s to the Western part of the viewing area. This evening lows should stay mild in the lower 60’s with partly cloudy skies overnight.
Thursday should play out very interesting. Right now we have a high wind watch in effect for much of the viewing area including Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday. This is because we may have a strong Low pressure system move through as well as a very deep jet stream right over the Big Country, along with a very dry air mass. We will keep you posted with any updates to this adivisory. For now a cold should push through sometime in the afternoon to evening hours allowing temperatures to reach the upper 70’s before we hit the mid 40’s for lows after it passes.
Winds should lighten up Friday with Temeprarutures around the lower 70’s with again cooler temeperatures in the 40’s overnight. Saturday through Sunday we are looking at mid to lower 70’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s and Mostly Sunny skies. So far trick or treating looking dry!
Have a great day everyone!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cloudy skies throughout the day and rainfall this afternoon and evening have kept temperatures cooler today. Highs were in the low 60s across much of the viewing area.
Scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms will be off and on through the overnight hours and early tomorrow. The rain will end and the skies will begin clearing from west to east through the day on Wednesday. This means we will see a range of high temperatures across the Big Country. In the western portions of the area, highs should be in the upper 70s while in the east highs will likely be in the low 70s. If the clouds hold strong and there are no breaks in them, then we could be cooler than the expected highs. Breezy conditions should continue throughout the day Wednesday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area early on Thursday. This will bring us cooler temperatures with highs in the upper 60s. This front is part of a strong low pressure system that should remain to our north. Very strong winds are possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. There is a High Wind Watch that day for Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Winds should lighten up on Friday, but remain breezy. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs remaining in the upper 60s.
We should warm back into the mid 70s for highs this weekend and early next week. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning so set your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Cloudy skies throughout the day and rainfall this afternoon and evening have kept temperatures cooler today. Highs were in the low 60s across much of the viewing area.
Scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms will be off and on through the overnight hours and early tomorrow. The rain will end and the skies will begin clearing from west to east through the day on Wednesday. This means we will see a range of high temperatures across the Big Country. In the western portions of the area, highs should be in the upper 70s while in the east highs will likely be in the low 70s. If the clouds hold strong and there are no breaks in them, then we could be cooler than the expected highs. Breezy conditions should continue throughout the day Wednesday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area early on Thursday. This will bring us cooler temperatures with highs in the upper 60s. This front is part of a strong low pressure system that should remain to our north. Very strong winds are possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. There is a High Wind Watch that day for Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties. There is a potential for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts as highs as 50 to 60 mph from noon to about 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Winds should lighten up on Friday, but remain breezy. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs remaining in the upper 60s.
We should warm back into the mid 70s for highs this weekend and early next week. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning so set your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
After waking up to chilly temperatures the past few days, 50’s will seem warm! This morning we should see increasing clouds with temperatures in the lower 50’s. The best chance of rain today will be towards the afternoon to evening as temperatures increase to the 60’s by noon and into the lower 70’s for highs around the 5 o clock hour. With lots of moisture from the gulf and also from Hurricane Paul, an upper level low and a few disturbances rain chances will be expected today through tonight and into tomorrow morning. Over night we should see temperatures drop to the upper 50’s to lower 60’s with some gusty winds from the South.
Tomorrow the rain chances will continue through the morning with temperatures in the lower 60’s. Through the afternoon conditions should clear up to partly cloudy with highs into the mid 70’s with winds from SW around 15-20 mph and gusts up to 25mph. Our next cold front should push through sometime tomorrow evening into Thursday although it will not drive temperatures like we have seen with the last cold fronts. The biggest difference will be lows in the mid 40’s Thursday evening with highs Thursday into the lower 70’s with lots of wind!
Through the rest of the week temperatures should stay in the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s with Sunny skies.
Tomorrow the rain chances will continue through the morning with temperatures in the lower 60’s. Through the afternoon conditions should clear up to partly cloudy with highs into the mid 70’s with winds from SW around 15-20 mph and gusts up to 25mph. Our next cold front should push through sometime tomorrow evening into Thursday although it will not drive temperatures like we have seen with the last cold fronts. The biggest difference will be lows in the mid 40’s Thursday evening with highs Thursday into the lower 70’s with lots of wind!
Through the rest of the week temperatures should stay in the mid 70’s with lows in the lower 50’s with Sunny skies.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. We did warm up quite nicely this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible tomorrow and Wednesday. Moisture is returning into the area. At the surface, it is from the Gulf of Mexico. In the mid and upper levels it is from the Pacific Ocean. Some of this moisture from the Pacific will be tropical in nature thanks to Hurricane Paul. It is expected to make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. The moisture is all that we should experience from it. An upper level low to our west in southern California that is helping push moisture into the area will also send some disturbances our way bringing us the chance for precipiation. The best shot at rain will be Tuesday night. For the next couple of days we can expect mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 70s. Wednesday they should reach the mid to upper 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday. This will dry us back out and cool our temperatures down a little bit. Highs look to be in the low 70s through the end of the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was another cold start to the day this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. We did warm up quite nicely this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible tomorrow and Wednesday. Moisture is returning into the area. At the surface, it is from the Gulf of Mexico. In the mid and upper levels it is from the Pacific Ocean. Some of this moisture from the Pacific will be tropical in nature thanks to Hurricane Paul. It is expected to make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. The moisture is all that we should experience from it. An upper level low to our west in southern California that is helping push moisture into the area will also send some disturbances our way bringing us the chance for precipiation. The best shot at rain will be Tuesday night. For the next couple of days we can expect mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions. Highs on Tuesday will be in the low 70s. Wednesday they should reach the mid to upper 70s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday. This will dry us back out and cool our temperatures down a little bit. Highs look to be in the low 70s through the end of the week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Chance For Rain This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cold this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Overall, it was a cool and crisp day as highs were in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Expect the cold overnight lows to continue tonight as we bottom out in the mid 30s. Frost is possible overnight so there is a Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area from 1 a.m until 9 a.m. Monday morning. The counties not under this advisory are Knox, Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Scurry, and Mitchell. If you have any sensitive plants, they should be brought inside or covered for the night otherwise they could die. You will want to bring in the pets too since it will be cold.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow afternoon thanks to sunny skies and winds from the south. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday. The high pressure that has been in control of the area today will slide to the east allowing for moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to return at the surface. We will also get moisture in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere. A trough looks to set up west of us with an upper level low in southern California. This will push Pacific Ocean moisture our way. Most of this may be tropical in nature since Tropical Storm Paul will be around the Baja region of Mexico on Tuesday. The upper level low to our west should send a few disturbances our way and likely cause some showers and thunderstorms. Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A cold front should move through late Wednesday into early Thursday helping to dry us out and keep high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s Thursday and Friday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We started off cold this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Overall, it was a cool and crisp day as highs were in the mid 50s to low 60s.
Expect the cold overnight lows to continue tonight as we bottom out in the mid 30s. Frost is possible overnight so there is a Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area from 1 a.m until 9 a.m. Monday morning. The counties not under this advisory are Knox, Stonewall, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Scurry, and Mitchell. If you have any sensitive plants, they should be brought inside or covered for the night otherwise they could die. You will want to bring in the pets too since it will be cold.
Warmer temperatures return tomorrow afternoon thanks to sunny skies and winds from the south. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Rain will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday. The high pressure that has been in control of the area today will slide to the east allowing for moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to return at the surface. We will also get moisture in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere. A trough looks to set up west of us with an upper level low in southern California. This will push Pacific Ocean moisture our way. Most of this may be tropical in nature since Tropical Storm Paul will be around the Baja region of Mexico on Tuesday. The upper level low to our west should send a few disturbances our way and likely cause some showers and thunderstorms. Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
A cold front should move through late Wednesday into early Thursday helping to dry us out and keep high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s Thursday and Friday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…..
Temperatures stayed relatively warm today with the approaching cold front passing a little later than expected. We have stayed with lower 70’s across most the region and Sunny skies. Some more clouds should be rolling in but nothing extensive. We should see the winds continue to blow between 10-20 mph from the North and overnight temperatures are going to get chilly with the clear skies. We will see plenty of cooling tonight which will allow us to dip into the upper 30’s in some places with the rest of us staying in the lower 40’s.
Tomorrow we should warm up into the 60’s for highs with Mostly Sunny skies. In the Sun it will feel a bit warmer but we are still going to be about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Overnight will again be chilly with lows in the mid 40’s. In the middle of the work week we are going to see our next chance of rain Tuesday into Wednesday with available moisture and a disturbance moving in. Temperatures should stay below average for the most part next week with high in the lower 70’s and mid 50’s for lows.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Temperatures stayed relatively warm today with the approaching cold front passing a little later than expected. We have stayed with lower 70’s across most the region and Sunny skies. Some more clouds should be rolling in but nothing extensive. We should see the winds continue to blow between 10-20 mph from the North and overnight temperatures are going to get chilly with the clear skies. We will see plenty of cooling tonight which will allow us to dip into the upper 30’s in some places with the rest of us staying in the lower 40’s.
Tomorrow we should warm up into the 60’s for highs with Mostly Sunny skies. In the Sun it will feel a bit warmer but we are still going to be about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Overnight will again be chilly with lows in the mid 40’s. In the middle of the work week we are going to see our next chance of rain Tuesday into Wednesday with available moisture and a disturbance moving in. Temperatures should stay below average for the most part next week with high in the lower 70’s and mid 50’s for lows.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Cooler Weekend
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a gorgeous Friday, with Sunny skies and temperatures making it into the 70’s. We did have a little wind with some gusts as high as 30mph. We are going to stay with beautiful weather through the evening with lows making it down to the mid 50’s and with a starry night and clear skies. The winds will die down just a bit making it even more pleasant especially for all the football games.
Tomorrow we will be bringing in the next cold front arriving at the Big Country some time around early afternoon. This will mean we should reach our warmest temperatures of the day before the afternoon. With the cold front passing we should only make it to highs in the 60’s tomorrow with lows dipping into the lower 40’s. Cloud cover will increase as the front passes and should stick around through the night. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday should stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows getting back into the 50’s by the beginning of the work week. We should see Partly Cloudy skies all three days.
Tuesday is brining the next chance of rain with moisture available as the High pressure system moves off to the East. Right now a twenty percent chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should also increase towards middle of the week with highs in the mid 70’s. There is another chance for a cool down with another cold front by the end of the week.
Have a great weekend!
It was a gorgeous Friday, with Sunny skies and temperatures making it into the 70’s. We did have a little wind with some gusts as high as 30mph. We are going to stay with beautiful weather through the evening with lows making it down to the mid 50’s and with a starry night and clear skies. The winds will die down just a bit making it even more pleasant especially for all the football games.
Tomorrow we will be bringing in the next cold front arriving at the Big Country some time around early afternoon. This will mean we should reach our warmest temperatures of the day before the afternoon. With the cold front passing we should only make it to highs in the 60’s tomorrow with lows dipping into the lower 40’s. Cloud cover will increase as the front passes and should stick around through the night. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday should stay in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows getting back into the 50’s by the beginning of the work week. We should see Partly Cloudy skies all three days.
Tuesday is brining the next chance of rain with moisture available as the High pressure system moves off to the East. Right now a twenty percent chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should also increase towards middle of the week with highs in the mid 70’s. There is another chance for a cool down with another cold front by the end of the week.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Thursday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
When you headed to work this morning overcast skies were dominating with even some light rain. Temperatures were chilly only in the 40’s. However around 10 am we started to clear out and the rest of the day has warmed up nicely reaching the 60’s in most places, with a few upper 50’s. The sun has been shining brightly and it looks like it is going to continue to do that for at least the next two days. Tomorrow we should warm back up to slightly below average with temperatures staying in the low to mid 70’s. For all the football fans out there it looks like you are in for some good weather, you may need a blanket but temperatures should only cool down to the 50’s Friday night with light winds.
Out next Cold front will push through some time on Saturday. Depending on the exact time will depend on how much we can warm up to Saturday. Right now we are looking at highs in the low 70’s. After the front passes we should see some clouds rolling in along with the cooler temperatures for Sunday and into Monday, highs only in the low to mid 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s. Tuesday through Thursday highs should stay a little below average warming up into the low 70’s with lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
When you headed to work this morning overcast skies were dominating with even some light rain. Temperatures were chilly only in the 40’s. However around 10 am we started to clear out and the rest of the day has warmed up nicely reaching the 60’s in most places, with a few upper 50’s. The sun has been shining brightly and it looks like it is going to continue to do that for at least the next two days. Tomorrow we should warm back up to slightly below average with temperatures staying in the low to mid 70’s. For all the football fans out there it looks like you are in for some good weather, you may need a blanket but temperatures should only cool down to the 50’s Friday night with light winds.
Out next Cold front will push through some time on Saturday. Depending on the exact time will depend on how much we can warm up to Saturday. Right now we are looking at highs in the low 70’s. After the front passes we should see some clouds rolling in along with the cooler temperatures for Sunday and into Monday, highs only in the low to mid 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s. Tuesday through Thursday highs should stay a little below average warming up into the low 70’s with lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
A chilly Wednesday!
It feels like October is here outside. Temperatures have stayed chilly today because the cold front passed through the Big Country a little earlier than anticipated, making its way to Abilene just before noon. It brought with us lots of low clouds making it overcast across the Big Country. We even were recording mist at the Abilene Regional Airport in the afternoon. We will continue with a twenty percent chance of showers through the evening with a little moisture making it possible for an isolated shower. Temperatures will drop down to the mid 40’s overnight with winds from the North; you will definitely need a jacket if you will be stepping outdoors.
Tomorrow we are going to continue to be chilly only making it again in the 60’s for highs. However the cloud cover should roll out of here through the morning hours making it mostly sunny by the afternoon, so it may feel a little warmer. By Friday and Saturday we should make it to highs in the 70’s but Saturday we will again see the next cold front roll through brining that overnight low back down to the 40’s.
The beginning of the work week we should see highs only in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows just around 50.
Tomorrow we are going to continue to be chilly only making it again in the 60’s for highs. However the cloud cover should roll out of here through the morning hours making it mostly sunny by the afternoon, so it may feel a little warmer. By Friday and Saturday we should make it to highs in the 70’s but Saturday we will again see the next cold front roll through brining that overnight low back down to the 40’s.
The beginning of the work week we should see highs only in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s with lows just around 50.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Summer joined us again today, with highs reaching into the 80’s and very sunny skies. I hope you got out to enjoy it because fall is again coming back tomorrow with the next cold front coming through.
Tonight we will stick with the mild overnight temperatures only reaching into the 50’s across the big country with another starry night. Tomorrow we will begin to feel the cool down with highs across the Big Country only making it into the 70’s. Tomorrow night we will see the biggest change with our lows dropping down in to the 40’s. Thursday we will only make it into the 60’s for highs and even chiller lows still in the 40’s. Because of the limited moisture around our area does not look good for the rain chances. The best chance would be towards the hill country.
After the front passes through we will begin to warm things up a bit getting back into the 70’s Friday into Saturday but that won’t last long because the second cold front will push through Saturday brining those lows again back to the 40’s and highs into the beginning of the work week back to the 60’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Summer joined us again today, with highs reaching into the 80’s and very sunny skies. I hope you got out to enjoy it because fall is again coming back tomorrow with the next cold front coming through.
Tonight we will stick with the mild overnight temperatures only reaching into the 50’s across the big country with another starry night. Tomorrow we will begin to feel the cool down with highs across the Big Country only making it into the 70’s. Tomorrow night we will see the biggest change with our lows dropping down in to the 40’s. Thursday we will only make it into the 60’s for highs and even chiller lows still in the 40’s. Because of the limited moisture around our area does not look good for the rain chances. The best chance would be towards the hill country.
After the front passes through we will begin to warm things up a bit getting back into the 70’s Friday into Saturday but that won’t last long because the second cold front will push through Saturday brining those lows again back to the 40’s and highs into the beginning of the work week back to the 60’s.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Monday Update!
Good Evening everyone from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It was a soggy weekend across the Big Country, some areas evening receiving near 5 inches of rain throughout the weekend! Here in Abilene we stayed around an inch. Now that the rain has pushed through and the work week is looking pretty dry. Overnight we will still have some clouds lingering and should reach the upper 50’s for lows. Tomorrow we are going to warm up very nicely, with Mostly Sunny skies and highs into the mid 80’s, a great day to get out for a game of golf or tennis, though the winds may be gusty at times.
Our temperatures will be cooling down into Wednesday as our next cold front is approaching we should reach highs into the upper 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s for overnight. There will be a slight chance for rain in our southeastern counties but not much around Abilene because of the limited moisture. Temperatures Thursday will stay chilly will highs only into the 60’s and lows in the 40’s.
The weekend is looking dry even though we will see another cold front approaching. Temperatures will stay below average with highs in the lower 70’s to upper 60’s and lows just around 50.
Have a great evening everyone!
It was a soggy weekend across the Big Country, some areas evening receiving near 5 inches of rain throughout the weekend! Here in Abilene we stayed around an inch. Now that the rain has pushed through and the work week is looking pretty dry. Overnight we will still have some clouds lingering and should reach the upper 50’s for lows. Tomorrow we are going to warm up very nicely, with Mostly Sunny skies and highs into the mid 80’s, a great day to get out for a game of golf or tennis, though the winds may be gusty at times.
Our temperatures will be cooling down into Wednesday as our next cold front is approaching we should reach highs into the upper 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s for overnight. There will be a slight chance for rain in our southeastern counties but not much around Abilene because of the limited moisture. Temperatures Thursday will stay chilly will highs only into the 60’s and lows in the 40’s.
The weekend is looking dry even though we will see another cold front approaching. Temperatures will stay below average with highs in the lower 70’s to upper 60’s and lows just around 50.
Have a great evening everyone!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Wet Weekend Ahead!
Good morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After an overcast morning to sunny afternoon we still reached temperatures into the 60's during the day even after the cold front passed, an almost 20 degree drop from highs the day before. The front was very distinctive and you could see the rolling clouds as it passed over. Overnight temperatures were the coldest we have seen this season mostly reaching into the 40's, a bit of a chill when you walk outside.
Temperatures going to warm up nicely today mainly reaching into the lower 70's across the big country. We will have partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will be a perfect night to get out and watch your favorite football team! We may see a shower or two after midnight with temperatures reaching from upper 50's to lower 60's.
This weekend you may want to pull out that best seller novel because it is not looking like a great one for your outdoor activities. It is going to be a rainy one, with lots of tropical moisture from the gulf and the pacific, a low pressure system and a few disturbances rain chances are around 50 % through out the whole weekend. Rain could be heavy at times, even causing flooding so please be careful if you will be out driving. Sunday looks like the best chance for thunderstorms. Temperatures will stick in the 70's for highs and 60's for lows not much of a temperature change between day and night because of the cloud cover we will have.
We will continue the rain chances through the beginning of the week with our next front pushing through wednesday. Temperatures will stick around lower 80's for highs and around 60 for lows. Chances will be slightly less tuesday night into wednesday until we can accurately see how much moisture we will have available but for right now looks like we should see some more fall like temperatures towards end of next week along with a cloudy, rainy one.
Enjoy the weekend even if it may be a soggy one!
After an overcast morning to sunny afternoon we still reached temperatures into the 60's during the day even after the cold front passed, an almost 20 degree drop from highs the day before. The front was very distinctive and you could see the rolling clouds as it passed over. Overnight temperatures were the coldest we have seen this season mostly reaching into the 40's, a bit of a chill when you walk outside.
Temperatures going to warm up nicely today mainly reaching into the lower 70's across the big country. We will have partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will be a perfect night to get out and watch your favorite football team! We may see a shower or two after midnight with temperatures reaching from upper 50's to lower 60's.
This weekend you may want to pull out that best seller novel because it is not looking like a great one for your outdoor activities. It is going to be a rainy one, with lots of tropical moisture from the gulf and the pacific, a low pressure system and a few disturbances rain chances are around 50 % through out the whole weekend. Rain could be heavy at times, even causing flooding so please be careful if you will be out driving. Sunday looks like the best chance for thunderstorms. Temperatures will stick in the 70's for highs and 60's for lows not much of a temperature change between day and night because of the cloud cover we will have.
We will continue the rain chances through the beginning of the week with our next front pushing through wednesday. Temperatures will stick around lower 80's for highs and around 60 for lows. Chances will be slightly less tuesday night into wednesday until we can accurately see how much moisture we will have available but for right now looks like we should see some more fall like temperatures towards end of next week along with a cloudy, rainy one.
Enjoy the weekend even if it may be a soggy one!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was much cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the Big Country. Highs today ranged from the upper 50s in the northern communities to the low 70s in the southern communties. Breezy conditions were experienced along and behind the front.
Tonight we may see our coldest temperatures since late March. Lows look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly clear skies.
Partly cloudy skies will likely return on Friday. Below average temperatures should continue with highs in the low 70s.
Beginning overnight Friday night and through Monday, there is a 40% to 60% chance of rain. The best shot will be Saturday night and into Sunday. There are several reasons why we will likely see some precipitation. First, the cold front that moved through the Big Country today will stall to our south and eventually lift back to the north as a warm front this weekend. Second, an upper level low to our west will send some disturbances in our direction. Combine these factors with plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico at the surface and the Pacific Ocean in the mid and upper levels of the atmostphere and you have the major ingredients needed for rain. The moisture from the Pacific will likely be tropical in nature due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia. This means there is a potential for heavy rain at times on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be in the 70s this weekend and Monday.
There should be a break from the rain on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s.
Another cold front may move into the area on Wednesday bringing us the chance for more rain and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was much cooler today thanks to a cold front that moved through the Big Country. Highs today ranged from the upper 50s in the northern communities to the low 70s in the southern communties. Breezy conditions were experienced along and behind the front.
Tonight we may see our coldest temperatures since late March. Lows look to be in the low to mid 40s under mostly clear skies.
Partly cloudy skies will likely return on Friday. Below average temperatures should continue with highs in the low 70s.
Beginning overnight Friday night and through Monday, there is a 40% to 60% chance of rain. The best shot will be Saturday night and into Sunday. There are several reasons why we will likely see some precipitation. First, the cold front that moved through the Big Country today will stall to our south and eventually lift back to the north as a warm front this weekend. Second, an upper level low to our west will send some disturbances in our direction. Combine these factors with plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico at the surface and the Pacific Ocean in the mid and upper levels of the atmostphere and you have the major ingredients needed for rain. The moisture from the Pacific will likely be tropical in nature due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Olivia. This means there is a potential for heavy rain at times on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will be in the 70s this weekend and Monday.
There should be a break from the rain on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s.
Another cold front may move into the area on Wednesday bringing us the chance for more rain and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update!
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Summer returned for us yesterday reaching highs into the 80’s with mostly sunny skies. You may not need that winter jacket today but probably at least a sweater or sweatshirt! Fall will be knocking at our door today when we only get into the 60’s in most areas. A strong cold front bringing the cool Canadian air has dominated over half of the country even bringing snow and wind chills in the teens to Wisconsin and my old stomping grounds Michigan. The front is a little slower than originally forecasted but will still make it through our Northern counties through the morning and through our southern counties into the early afternoon. The cold front will cross through Abilene around 10 am and through Comanche around 1pm. The Southern counties could even make it into the 70’s before it passes them bringing there temperatures back into the 60’s. With a little extra moisture in the area they have a slight chance for a shower today.We will make it into the 60’s today and getting down to the 40’s overnight in most areas. With the cooler wind from the North blowing at up to 20 mph in some places it could feel a bit chilly even in the afternoon sun. We will have partly cloudy skies with no rain chances for the next two days.
Tomorrow will warm up a little more with Partly Cloudy skies making it into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s for highs with overnight lows in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
The next big change will arrive around Saturday night with our next Low brining us next best possibility of rain and disturbances Saturday night through Tuesday. Temperatures will stay around average through the weekend and into early next week with highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
Summer returned for us yesterday reaching highs into the 80’s with mostly sunny skies. You may not need that winter jacket today but probably at least a sweater or sweatshirt! Fall will be knocking at our door today when we only get into the 60’s in most areas. A strong cold front bringing the cool Canadian air has dominated over half of the country even bringing snow and wind chills in the teens to Wisconsin and my old stomping grounds Michigan. The front is a little slower than originally forecasted but will still make it through our Northern counties through the morning and through our southern counties into the early afternoon. The cold front will cross through Abilene around 10 am and through Comanche around 1pm. The Southern counties could even make it into the 70’s before it passes them bringing there temperatures back into the 60’s. With a little extra moisture in the area they have a slight chance for a shower today.We will make it into the 60’s today and getting down to the 40’s overnight in most areas. With the cooler wind from the North blowing at up to 20 mph in some places it could feel a bit chilly even in the afternoon sun. We will have partly cloudy skies with no rain chances for the next two days.
Tomorrow will warm up a little more with Partly Cloudy skies making it into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s for highs with overnight lows in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s.
The next big change will arrive around Saturday night with our next Low brining us next best possibility of rain and disturbances Saturday night through Tuesday. Temperatures will stay around average through the weekend and into early next week with highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a beautiful day here in the Big Country. Warm temperatures returned with highs in the 80s this afternoon. It was a little breezy with winds from the west-southwest.
Much cooler temperatures are on tap for us tomorrow as a cold front moves through the area early in the day. Skies should be partly cloudy and there is a slight chance of an isolated shower with the passage of the front. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 60s. Lows tomorrow night look to be in the low 40s.
There should be a warming trend Friday and into the weekend with temperatures mainly in the 70s. Beginning Friday night through Tuesday there is a 20% to 30% chance of rain. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to an upper level low to our west. It will send out distrubances before the low itself gets close to us Sunday and into Monday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It was a beautiful day here in the Big Country. Warm temperatures returned with highs in the 80s this afternoon. It was a little breezy with winds from the west-southwest.
Much cooler temperatures are on tap for us tomorrow as a cold front moves through the area early in the day. Skies should be partly cloudy and there is a slight chance of an isolated shower with the passage of the front. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 60s. Lows tomorrow night look to be in the low 40s.
There should be a warming trend Friday and into the weekend with temperatures mainly in the 70s. Beginning Friday night through Tuesday there is a 20% to 30% chance of rain. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to an upper level low to our west. It will send out distrubances before the low itself gets close to us Sunday and into Monday.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a Soggy beginning yesterday morning we will start out with mostly clear skies this morning although it is chilly outside with temperatures in the 50’s. We are going to warm up very nicely and today should be the warmest day we have seen all week with most of the Big Country reaching into the lower 80’s with Mostly Sunny Skies. Tonight the strongest cold front of the season temperature wise will push through bringing with it some chilly Canadian air and could also bring with it a 20 degree temperature difference in highs from today into tomorrow. Highs could only remain in the 50’s in some places and dip into the 60’s in others. With Gusty winds, it is going to feel chilly outside! We should see some more clouds tomorrow and a slight chance for some rain showers, mainly to the south. Bring out the gloves and hat for Thursday night which looks to be the coldest night of the week with temperatures in the lower 40’s and some places only reaching into the 30’s! These are the coldest temperatures the Big Country has seen since March.
Friday we should again see nice weather, mostly sunny, but with the cooler than average temperatures in the 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s. This weekend looks to bring us our next chance of rain as we bring in our next disturbance. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below average reaching into the mid 70’s through the weekend with rain chances Saturday through Monday.
Enjoy the warm temperatures and have a wonderful day everyone!
After a Soggy beginning yesterday morning we will start out with mostly clear skies this morning although it is chilly outside with temperatures in the 50’s. We are going to warm up very nicely and today should be the warmest day we have seen all week with most of the Big Country reaching into the lower 80’s with Mostly Sunny Skies. Tonight the strongest cold front of the season temperature wise will push through bringing with it some chilly Canadian air and could also bring with it a 20 degree temperature difference in highs from today into tomorrow. Highs could only remain in the 50’s in some places and dip into the 60’s in others. With Gusty winds, it is going to feel chilly outside! We should see some more clouds tomorrow and a slight chance for some rain showers, mainly to the south. Bring out the gloves and hat for Thursday night which looks to be the coldest night of the week with temperatures in the lower 40’s and some places only reaching into the 30’s! These are the coldest temperatures the Big Country has seen since March.
Friday we should again see nice weather, mostly sunny, but with the cooler than average temperatures in the 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s. This weekend looks to bring us our next chance of rain as we bring in our next disturbance. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below average reaching into the mid 70’s through the weekend with rain chances Saturday through Monday.
Enjoy the warm temperatures and have a wonderful day everyone!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had some rainfall move through the Big Country this morning. Some locations saw quite a bit of precipitation. Abilene Regional Airport picked up 0.30" while Sweetwater and Brownwood picked up around an inch. There was quite a bit of cloud cover through the day after the rain stopped. The sun was able to break out late this afternoon and help push our highs into the upper 60s to mid 70s.
Warmer temperatures should return tomorrow due to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area late tomorrow night and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of a few showers as the front moves through. Windy conditions are expected with the front as well. It will be a struggle to get out of the 50s for highs, but some locations should make it into the low 60s.
Friday should be a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Our next chance for rain looks to be this weekend. An upper level low will set up again to our west and send some disturbances in our direction before the low itself moves close to the region. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had some rainfall move through the Big Country this morning. Some locations saw quite a bit of precipitation. Abilene Regional Airport picked up 0.30" while Sweetwater and Brownwood picked up around an inch. There was quite a bit of cloud cover through the day after the rain stopped. The sun was able to break out late this afternoon and help push our highs into the upper 60s to mid 70s.
Warmer temperatures should return tomorrow due to mostly sunny skies and winds from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Highs will likely be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area late tomorrow night and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of a few showers as the front moves through. Windy conditions are expected with the front as well. It will be a struggle to get out of the 50s for highs, but some locations should make it into the low 60s.
Friday should be a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Our next chance for rain looks to be this weekend. An upper level low will set up again to our west and send some disturbances in our direction before the low itself moves close to the region. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Thunderstorms push through
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
High Temperatures yesterday stayed below average for the first time in a few weeks only reaching high of 78 here in Abilene. This will be the trend for the next few days. Monday night and into Tuesday morning thunderstorms and showers moved through the Big Country, at around 30 mph, though the really strong storms stayed to the South of our viewing area. We did have a few stronger thunderstorms move through Robert Lee, Ballinger and Coleman.
We will continue the chance of precipitation today because of the front right across west central Texas, the most likely chance being in the morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay cooler than average reaching around 70’s for a high and 50’s for lows. Winds will stay around 10 mph switching from the SE to NW.
Tomorrow we should see a decrease in clouds and a beautiful day before our next cold front moves through Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures should reach higher 70’s. We could see a chance of rain associated with this front but that will depend on how much moisture we will have available. Bring out the jackets Thursday with Partly Cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures we will just barely make it into the 60’s in some places and could even see some 30’s for lows. Friday we could again see a clearing with Mostly Sunny skies but temperatures should still stay fall like. Our next cold front could push through this weekend brining the next best chance of rain. Temperatures for the weekend should stay around average or a little cooler.
Have a great Tuesday!
High Temperatures yesterday stayed below average for the first time in a few weeks only reaching high of 78 here in Abilene. This will be the trend for the next few days. Monday night and into Tuesday morning thunderstorms and showers moved through the Big Country, at around 30 mph, though the really strong storms stayed to the South of our viewing area. We did have a few stronger thunderstorms move through Robert Lee, Ballinger and Coleman.
We will continue the chance of precipitation today because of the front right across west central Texas, the most likely chance being in the morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay cooler than average reaching around 70’s for a high and 50’s for lows. Winds will stay around 10 mph switching from the SE to NW.
Tomorrow we should see a decrease in clouds and a beautiful day before our next cold front moves through Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures should reach higher 70’s. We could see a chance of rain associated with this front but that will depend on how much moisture we will have available. Bring out the jackets Thursday with Partly Cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures we will just barely make it into the 60’s in some places and could even see some 30’s for lows. Friday we could again see a clearing with Mostly Sunny skies but temperatures should still stay fall like. Our next cold front could push through this weekend brining the next best chance of rain. Temperatures for the weekend should stay around average or a little cooler.
Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite a bit of cloud cover across the area today as well as some rainfall. The showers and thunderstorms were mainly across the western portions of the area. This gave us a wide range of highs in the Big Country. In the west, highs were in the upper 60s while the southeast got into the upper 80s.
There is a good chance for more showers and storms across the entire area tonight and tomorrow. An upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way will combine with a stationary front to bring us a 60% chance of rain through tomorrow. Some of the storms could be severe with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, there will likely be some patchy fog in some locations tonight and early tomorrow. Highs for Tuesday should be in the low 70s. However, if we have a lot of clouds and rain most of the day it may be in the 60s. If we see enough sunshine, we could make it into the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Much cooler temperatures should arrive late Wednesday night into Thursday with the arrival of an arctic front. This will be the coldest air we have seen so far this season. A few showers can't be ruled out with the arrival of the front. We will be lucky to make the low 60s for highs on Thursday. Lows Thursday night should reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Another upper level low may send some disturbances our way this weekend bringing us a chance for more rainfall. That chance is only slight to 20% right now, but could increase. Highs should rebound into the 70s by then.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had quite a bit of cloud cover across the area today as well as some rainfall. The showers and thunderstorms were mainly across the western portions of the area. This gave us a wide range of highs in the Big Country. In the west, highs were in the upper 60s while the southeast got into the upper 80s.
There is a good chance for more showers and storms across the entire area tonight and tomorrow. An upper level low to our west sending disturbances our way will combine with a stationary front to bring us a 60% chance of rain through tomorrow. Some of the storms could be severe with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, there will likely be some patchy fog in some locations tonight and early tomorrow. Highs for Tuesday should be in the low 70s. However, if we have a lot of clouds and rain most of the day it may be in the 60s. If we see enough sunshine, we could make it into the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Much cooler temperatures should arrive late Wednesday night into Thursday with the arrival of an arctic front. This will be the coldest air we have seen so far this season. A few showers can't be ruled out with the arrival of the front. We will be lucky to make the low 60s for highs on Thursday. Lows Thursday night should reach the upper 30s to low 40s.
Another upper level low may send some disturbances our way this weekend bringing us a chance for more rainfall. That chance is only slight to 20% right now, but could increase. Highs should rebound into the 70s by then.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Big Changes This Week, Lots of Rain Chances
Good Monday Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly ….
Clouds have moved in and we should see more Cloud cover today especially in the western counties. Showers and Thunderstorms should be isolated throughout the morning with most the activity beginning through afternoon and continuing through early morning hours, some of the storms could be severe. This activity is all associated with a cold front that is moving through Texas and into the Big Country. Today we should see high temperatures in the upper 70’s in the western part of our viewing area and lower 80’s throughout the rest of the Big Country. Overnight lows should get down to upper 50’s and lower 60’s. Over night we could see some gusty winds but mainly S/SW 10-15 mph.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we should continue with the cloud cover and a slight chance of rain but temperatures will have cooled off just a bit with highs through out the Big Country only making it into the mid to upper 70’s. Lows will cool down to the lower 50’s.
Fall comes into full swing Wednesday night into Thursday when we will see our next Cold front roll through bringing with it some cool artic air. This will push Highs in the 60’s Thursday and Friday with lows in the 40’s. A big difference from what we have had the last few weeks! After it pushes through we may see our next Low impacting us by the weekend brining with it the next best chance of rain Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s.
Have a Wonderful Week everyone!
Clouds have moved in and we should see more Cloud cover today especially in the western counties. Showers and Thunderstorms should be isolated throughout the morning with most the activity beginning through afternoon and continuing through early morning hours, some of the storms could be severe. This activity is all associated with a cold front that is moving through Texas and into the Big Country. Today we should see high temperatures in the upper 70’s in the western part of our viewing area and lower 80’s throughout the rest of the Big Country. Overnight lows should get down to upper 50’s and lower 60’s. Over night we could see some gusty winds but mainly S/SW 10-15 mph.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we should continue with the cloud cover and a slight chance of rain but temperatures will have cooled off just a bit with highs through out the Big Country only making it into the mid to upper 70’s. Lows will cool down to the lower 50’s.
Fall comes into full swing Wednesday night into Thursday when we will see our next Cold front roll through bringing with it some cool artic air. This will push Highs in the 60’s Thursday and Friday with lows in the 40’s. A big difference from what we have had the last few weeks! After it pushes through we may see our next Low impacting us by the weekend brining with it the next best chance of rain Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s.
Have a Wonderful Week everyone!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Cooler With A Chance Of Rain This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Warm temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the cloud cover. Highs were in the upper 70s to upper 80s. We did have some rainfall this evening in the western portions of the viewing area. This was due to an upper level disturbance that moved into the area thanks to an upper level low that is still to our west.
We will see the chance for rainfall continue tonight through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will send disturbances into the region and a cold front should arrive late tomorrow. These lifting mechanisms will be our main sources for rain. The best shot for precipitation will be on Tuesday. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies for the next couple of days.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. There is a slight chance for rain with this front. We will likely experience the coldest air of the season on Thursday. We may only make it into the low 60s for a high so get the sweaters and long-sleeve shirts ready.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Warm temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the cloud cover. Highs were in the upper 70s to upper 80s. We did have some rainfall this evening in the western portions of the viewing area. This was due to an upper level disturbance that moved into the area thanks to an upper level low that is still to our west.
We will see the chance for rainfall continue tonight through Tuesday. An upper level low to our west will send disturbances into the region and a cold front should arrive late tomorrow. These lifting mechanisms will be our main sources for rain. The best shot for precipitation will be on Tuesday. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies for the next couple of days.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. There is a slight chance for rain with this front. We will likely experience the coldest air of the season on Thursday. We may only make it into the low 60s for a high so get the sweaters and long-sleeve shirts ready.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Fall is coming!
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Sunday we will see one more day of the similar conditions we have seen for the last few weeks with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures reaching into the mid to lower 80’s and low’s reaching the lower 60’s.
Monday looks to be our first chance of rain since the 17th of September. We will have Mostly Cloudy skies but temperatures should still just stay in the 80’s for highs and lower 60’s for lows. We will get a brush of colder temperatures Tuesday as a cold front approaches the area but the cold front does not look like it will make it through our area only hitting the panhandle. Best chance of precipitation will be Tuesday depending on how much moisture we have available. Highs should reach into the mid 70’s with low’s in the upper 50’s. Wednesday we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures really beginning to feel like fall with lows reaching into the 40’s. High should remain still in the 70’s for that day.
Our next cold front should move through sometime Wednesday night into Thursday and will bring with it some cool artic air. This being said we should only see highs in the 60’s and lows continue into the 40’s. After it passes we will begin to warm back up to normal by the weekend with Mostly Sunny Skies.
Enjoy your last day of beautiful weather tomorrow before we see fall come into full swing!
Sunday we will see one more day of the similar conditions we have seen for the last few weeks with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures reaching into the mid to lower 80’s and low’s reaching the lower 60’s.
Monday looks to be our first chance of rain since the 17th of September. We will have Mostly Cloudy skies but temperatures should still just stay in the 80’s for highs and lower 60’s for lows. We will get a brush of colder temperatures Tuesday as a cold front approaches the area but the cold front does not look like it will make it through our area only hitting the panhandle. Best chance of precipitation will be Tuesday depending on how much moisture we have available. Highs should reach into the mid 70’s with low’s in the upper 50’s. Wednesday we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures really beginning to feel like fall with lows reaching into the 40’s. High should remain still in the 70’s for that day.
Our next cold front should move through sometime Wednesday night into Thursday and will bring with it some cool artic air. This being said we should only see highs in the 60’s and lows continue into the 40’s. After it passes we will begin to warm back up to normal by the weekend with Mostly Sunny Skies.
Enjoy your last day of beautiful weather tomorrow before we see fall come into full swing!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Pattern Change For Next Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
I know I have sounded like a broken record all week, but the warm temperatures continued again today here in the Big Country. Highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s in many locations. For those of you who like warm temperatures, I hope you enjoyed it because much cooler conditions are on the horizon.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has dominated over the area this week will shift to the east this weekend. A trough in the west that contains an upper level low will begin moving closer to the area. This will bring more moisture and some disturbances into the region. Our chance for rain will begin late Sunday at slight and increase to 30% by Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s on Saturday, but fall into the mid 70s by Tuesday.
It looks like a cold front will arrive in the Big Country late Wednesday or early Thursday. The chance for rain with this front is only slight to 20%. This front may bring the coolest air we have had so far this season Thursday and Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Get the long sleeve shirts and sweaters ready.
Have a super Saturday!
I know I have sounded like a broken record all week, but the warm temperatures continued again today here in the Big Country. Highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s in many locations. For those of you who like warm temperatures, I hope you enjoyed it because much cooler conditions are on the horizon.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has dominated over the area this week will shift to the east this weekend. A trough in the west that contains an upper level low will begin moving closer to the area. This will bring more moisture and some disturbances into the region. Our chance for rain will begin late Sunday at slight and increase to 30% by Tuesday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s on Saturday, but fall into the mid 70s by Tuesday.
It looks like a cold front will arrive in the Big Country late Wednesday or early Thursday. The chance for rain with this front is only slight to 20%. This front may bring the coolest air we have had so far this season Thursday and Friday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Get the long sleeve shirts and sweaters ready.
Have a super Saturday!
Last few days of summer!
Good Morning from your Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
This weekend is going to be a pretty quiet and dry, great weather for all the festivals going on around the Big Country. Today we should see highs reach into the upper 80’s with Sunny skies. Overnight lows will be hitting the lower 60’s. Saturday and Sunday temperatures should cool down a few degrees hitting the lower 80’s for highs with Partly Cloudy skies.
Getting into next week we may see some big changes. For now, we have fizzled out the cold front that was forecasted for Sunday night into Monday but have still kept some rain chances in the forecast. Chance of precipitation and amount will all dependent on how much moisture we can get into our area and the path of the cut off low that is currently sitting over California. Temperatures should still stay around average or a little lower throughout the beginning of the work week though we may see a big change towards the end of the work week as an artic air mass may push into much of the United States. Right now models are a bit uncertain but we should know more by the beginning of the next week.
For now I have kept rain chances Monday- Thursday with highs in the upper 70’s lows in the upper 50’s.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the last few days of summerlike weather!
This weekend is going to be a pretty quiet and dry, great weather for all the festivals going on around the Big Country. Today we should see highs reach into the upper 80’s with Sunny skies. Overnight lows will be hitting the lower 60’s. Saturday and Sunday temperatures should cool down a few degrees hitting the lower 80’s for highs with Partly Cloudy skies.
Getting into next week we may see some big changes. For now, we have fizzled out the cold front that was forecasted for Sunday night into Monday but have still kept some rain chances in the forecast. Chance of precipitation and amount will all dependent on how much moisture we can get into our area and the path of the cut off low that is currently sitting over California. Temperatures should still stay around average or a little lower throughout the beginning of the work week though we may see a big change towards the end of the work week as an artic air mass may push into much of the United States. Right now models are a bit uncertain but we should know more by the beginning of the next week.
For now I have kept rain chances Monday- Thursday with highs in the upper 70’s lows in the upper 50’s.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the last few days of summerlike weather!
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