Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Showers
Lows: 68-72°
Wind: NE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Cloudy & Breezy
Scattered Showers & Storms
Highs: 83-86°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN ANGELO TX
329 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND ACROSS PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...AS HURRICANE IKE IS FORECAST TO TRACK INTO TEXAS...
THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE IS CURRENTLY IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...OR ABOUT 240 MILES SOUTH OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER THIS AFTERNOON. IKE IS MOVING TO THE WEST- NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH...AND IS FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE TEXAS GULF COAST SOMETIME EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. AS IKE WEAKENS AFTER MOVING INLAND...THE REMNANTS ARE EXPECTED TRACK NORTH ACROSS EAST-CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST TEXAS.
THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE FORECAST TRACK OF IKE...AFTER
LANDFALL...HAS SHIFTED THE TRACK FURTHER EAST ACROSS CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL TEXAS. WITH THIS TREND...IT APPEARS THAT THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A THREAT FOR HEAVY AND EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ACROSS OUR REGION. FOR WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...THE BEST CHANCE OF RAINFALL WITH
IKE WILL BE ACROSS THE AREA ROUGHLY EAST OF A LINE FROM
THROCKMORTON TO COLEMAN TO JUNCTION...FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON. SOME HEAVY RAINFALL IS STILL POSSIBLE.
THE GROUND HAS BECOME SATURATED ACROSS AREAS OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS FROM RECENT RAINFALL...AND ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WOULD BRING A THREAT FOR FLOODING.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO... LOCAL MEDIA...OR INTERNET OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION AND FORECAST UPDATES WITH HURRICANE IKE. FOR THE LATEST NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FORECAST RACK ...GO TO http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
1052 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY ALONG AND EAST OF A BRYAN TO PALESTINE TO TEXARKANA LINE. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS EASTERN PORTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 OR MORE
INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE EXPECTED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE. THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF
STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES... OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL IN EXCESS OF 4 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OVER EASTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS ...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE
THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. WEST OF THE STORM TRACK...WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AMOUNTS RANGING FROM 1 TO 4 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE. AVOID DRIVING IF POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA ...AND PARIS WILL BE IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ike Stays to the East But Rain in the Forecast
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Ike is bigger in size than Katrina, creating waves rivaling what Carla did in 1961 and still strengthening as of this writing Thursday night. A catastrophic hit on the Galveston/Houston area is anticipated Friday night, with a path taking the storm north roughly up I-45 then turning right and out of Texas by Sunday.
What does Ike mean for us? We'll get some wind off Ike, should notice an increase in the wind Saturday into Sunday, from the northeast.
I think Ike provides us with a little moisture, moreso Sunday than Saturday. Keep in mind, we are on the west side of the storm, where less rain falls. But, with the counterclockwise spin of Ike, moisture may wrap around the top of the storm and come our way from the northeast.
But the main system to help produce rain here this weekend, and 1 to 2 inches are possible in the Big Country, is a cold front which will eventually work into our area Saturday night into Sunday, so plan on rain staying in our forecast through Sunday night.
Counties northwest of Abilene stand the best chance to see heavy rain while counties east of Abilene have a higher wind impact from Ike. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is under a Tropical Wind Advisory for wind speeds of 39-73mph this weekend in Big D, so caution if you are traveling in that direction.
Roads are likely going to be jammed east of our area, probably best to just stay at home this weekend and let Ike get out of the way.
Ike is bigger in size than Katrina, creating waves rivaling what Carla did in 1961 and still strengthening as of this writing Thursday night. A catastrophic hit on the Galveston/Houston area is anticipated Friday night, with a path taking the storm north roughly up I-45 then turning right and out of Texas by Sunday.
What does Ike mean for us? We'll get some wind off Ike, should notice an increase in the wind Saturday into Sunday, from the northeast.
I think Ike provides us with a little moisture, moreso Sunday than Saturday. Keep in mind, we are on the west side of the storm, where less rain falls. But, with the counterclockwise spin of Ike, moisture may wrap around the top of the storm and come our way from the northeast.
But the main system to help produce rain here this weekend, and 1 to 2 inches are possible in the Big Country, is a cold front which will eventually work into our area Saturday night into Sunday, so plan on rain staying in our forecast through Sunday night.
Counties northwest of Abilene stand the best chance to see heavy rain while counties east of Abilene have a higher wind impact from Ike. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is under a Tropical Wind Advisory for wind speeds of 39-73mph this weekend in Big D, so caution if you are traveling in that direction.
Roads are likely going to be jammed east of our area, probably best to just stay at home this weekend and let Ike get out of the way.
Thursday Forecast / NWS Special Wx Statements:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The KRBC Triple Doppler Radar is active again this morning with scattered showers across a large part of West Central Texas. So far this morning the heaviest rain has been well to our south.
* Just like the last few days overcast conditions and occasional light rain showers will dominate the forecast for today across the area. We will see a break in the pattern on Friday as some sunshine will return before our next chance of rain with Ike as it moves through Texas over the weekend.
* Ike Forecast/Cold Front: First off the latest track from the NHC has shifted the landfall northward overnight... now around Freeport, Texas and just south of Metro Houston & Galveston. The track takes the system then northward toward the DFW metroplex. While the best rain chances and spin-off tornado threat usually occurs on the northeast and east side of an inland tropical system a cold front will be in the vicinity at the same time. Forecast models show moisture from Ike being lifted by the front which could mean a very heavy rain for the Big Country on Sunday as well as the threat of flash flooding. The forecast is changing with every model run so be sure to stay with the KRBC Weather Team on the latest updates.
*** See below for Special Weather Statements from the NWS/San Angelo & NWS/Fort Worth ***
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy & Warmer
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Isolated Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 70-72°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Decreasing Clouds
& Warmer
Highs: 88-91°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20% (AM)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a pleasant Thursday...
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
500 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
STEPHENS-EASTLAND-COMANCHE-
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY JUST EAST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR SATURDAY AND EARLY SUNDAY. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. HOWEVER...WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 OR MORE INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE ANTICIPATED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE.
THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE
STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES...TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL HURRICANE PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES...OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY WITH POSSIBLE LOCALIZED AMOUNTS 8 INCHES OR HIGHER. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. THE HYDROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER ONE THROUGH FIVE DAY PRECIPITATION PROG HINTS THAT AS MUCH AS 10 INCHES TOTAL MAY FALL ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT...DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT A BRIDGE COVERED WITH WATER IS STILL DRIVABLE...BRIDGES HAVE WASHED AWAY WITH LESS RAINFALL.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE
CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. GENERALLY LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA...AND PARIS WILL BE
IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT
WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The KRBC Triple Doppler Radar is active again this morning with scattered showers across a large part of West Central Texas. So far this morning the heaviest rain has been well to our south.
* Just like the last few days overcast conditions and occasional light rain showers will dominate the forecast for today across the area. We will see a break in the pattern on Friday as some sunshine will return before our next chance of rain with Ike as it moves through Texas over the weekend.
* Ike Forecast/Cold Front: First off the latest track from the NHC has shifted the landfall northward overnight... now around Freeport, Texas and just south of Metro Houston & Galveston. The track takes the system then northward toward the DFW metroplex. While the best rain chances and spin-off tornado threat usually occurs on the northeast and east side of an inland tropical system a cold front will be in the vicinity at the same time. Forecast models show moisture from Ike being lifted by the front which could mean a very heavy rain for the Big Country on Sunday as well as the threat of flash flooding. The forecast is changing with every model run so be sure to stay with the KRBC Weather Team on the latest updates.
*** See below for Special Weather Statements from the NWS/San Angelo & NWS/Fort Worth ***
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy & Warmer
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 50%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Isolated Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 70-72°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Decreasing Clouds
& Warmer
Highs: 88-91°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20% (AM)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a pleasant Thursday...
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
500 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008
STEPHENS-EASTLAND-COMANCHE-
...HURRICANE IKE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACT NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
HURRICANE IKE WILL MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS SATURDAY. THE HURRICANE WILL QUICKLY MOVE NORTH...GENERALLY JUST EAST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR SATURDAY AND EARLY SUNDAY. IKE IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH SATURDAY EVENING AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. HOWEVER...WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 OR MORE INCHES...STRONG GUSTY WINDS...AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE ANTICIPATED.
...WIND IMPACTS...
ALL OF NORTH TEXAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG WINDS AS A RESULT OF IKE.
THE REGION EAST OF I-35 AND SOUTH OF I-20 WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE THE
STRONGEST WINDS...WHERE SUSTAINED SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. ELSEWHERE ACROSS NORTH TEXAS...SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS MAY EXPERIENCE EVEN STRONGER WINDS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL.
RESIDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES...TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE OUTDOOR MATERIALS AND PROPERTY THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STRONG WINDS...AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL HURRICANE PLAN. FULL GAS TANKS ARE RECOMMENDED AS POWER OUTAGES WILL AFFECT THE ABILITY OF STATIONS TO PUMP GAS. CREATE A STOCKPILE OF CANDLES AND MATCHES...OR FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES AS WELL. THOSE CLOSE TO THE STORM TRACK MAY WANT TO PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN TRASH CANS AND FILL THEM WITH WATER TO HAVE A RESERVE SUPPLY FOR FLUSHING TOILETS SHOULD POWER OUTAGES AFFECT WATER PUMPING STATIONS. THE TIME TO GET READY IS NOW.
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING IMPACTS...
WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL OF 4 TO 6 INCHES IS LIKELY SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY WITH POSSIBLE LOCALIZED AMOUNTS 8 INCHES OR HIGHER. THE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVY NATURE OF THE RAIN WILL LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AND RAPID RISES ON RIVERS...STREAMS...AND CREEKS. THE TRACK OF IKE WILL BE THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF WHERE AND HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL...SO UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS. THE HYDROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER ONE THROUGH FIVE DAY PRECIPITATION PROG HINTS THAT AS MUCH AS 10 INCHES TOTAL MAY FALL ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT...DO NOT TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT A BRIDGE COVERED WITH WATER IS STILL DRIVABLE...BRIDGES HAVE WASHED AWAY WITH LESS RAINFALL.
...TORNADO THREAT...
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE
CENTER OF IKE AS IT MOVES ACROSS NORTH TEXAS. GENERALLY LOCATIONS TO THE EAST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON...TO CORSICANA...AND PARIS WILL BE
IN THE MORE FAVORABLE AREA FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
...SUMMARY....
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM IKE WILL DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT. THE STRONGEST WINDS AND GREATEST CHANCES FOR VERY HEAVY RAINFALL AND TORNADOES TYPICALLY OCCUR TO THE EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE STORM. MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON THESE IMPACTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN LATER FORECASTS.
MONITOR FORECASTS FROM YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT
WORTH AND THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER THROUGH NOAA WEATHER RADIO... OUR INTERNET HOMEPAGE...AND LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tracking Ike - Will Affect Our Area
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
It isn't often we have so many "players" in the weather game as we do right now. Let me tell you about each one.
1. Lowell - a Tropical Depression in the eastern Pacific currently southwest of the tip of the Baja. Moisture from that area is being pumped into our region on the southwest upper level winds. About once a day, a little piece of instability or energy or "disturbance" comes out of the southwest from that system and creates rain across our area. We may not see as much influence from Lowell moisture Thursday but he's going to remain out there.
2. Ike - Back in the open waters of the Gulf, Hurricane Ike is strengthening and headed to Texas for landfall Friday night or Saturday morning. The track is generally toward Corpus Christi. Forecast models are still not in agreement on which way Ike goes after landfall. One takes Ike across deep South Texas and into northern Mexico - one takes Ike directly over our area - one takes Ike closer to Brownwood - two take Ike up I-35 to Waco and DFW by Sunday and one takes Ike with a landfall between Corpus and Houston then up I-45. The National Hurricane Center track is up I-35.
3. Upper Level Trough - The reason the majority of the models are keeping Ike slightly east is their basis that the upper level trough over the northwest will swing across the Rockies and pick-up Ike and take him northeast.
4. Cold Front - Expected to arrive Saturday night or Sunday would interact with abundant moisture to help create rain.
5. High pressure ridge - stationed over the southeast U.S. and directly over Ike (which helps hurricanes ventilate and strengthen) is expected to remain over Ike through Thursday but then comes the question of whether the above mentioned upper level trough can buckle the high and force Ike northward after landfall. It's simply a timing issue on which way Ike goes which has direct impact on how much rain is in our local forecast.
So, there you have it - all the "players" in our current weather game.
Tonight: A 40% chance for showers, low near 70. Light east wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, a slight 30% chance for showers, highs middle 80's. Southeast wind at 10.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, low around 70. Slight chance for rain.
Friday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, high near 90, slight 30% chance for rain.
Friday Night: Cloudy, 30% chance for rain, low near 70.
Saturday: It all depends on the track of Ike - but a good chance for rain here locally with gusty wind. Any deviation to the west greatly increases our chance here. For now, I'll go with a 60% chance with highs in the low 80's.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Depends on Ike - but a cold front is also approaching by Sunday - 60% chance for showers and storms, high Sunday around 80.
Monday and Tuesday: Continued 40% chance for rain, mostly cloudy, highs around 80.
It isn't often we have so many "players" in the weather game as we do right now. Let me tell you about each one.
1. Lowell - a Tropical Depression in the eastern Pacific currently southwest of the tip of the Baja. Moisture from that area is being pumped into our region on the southwest upper level winds. About once a day, a little piece of instability or energy or "disturbance" comes out of the southwest from that system and creates rain across our area. We may not see as much influence from Lowell moisture Thursday but he's going to remain out there.
2. Ike - Back in the open waters of the Gulf, Hurricane Ike is strengthening and headed to Texas for landfall Friday night or Saturday morning. The track is generally toward Corpus Christi. Forecast models are still not in agreement on which way Ike goes after landfall. One takes Ike across deep South Texas and into northern Mexico - one takes Ike directly over our area - one takes Ike closer to Brownwood - two take Ike up I-35 to Waco and DFW by Sunday and one takes Ike with a landfall between Corpus and Houston then up I-45. The National Hurricane Center track is up I-35.
3. Upper Level Trough - The reason the majority of the models are keeping Ike slightly east is their basis that the upper level trough over the northwest will swing across the Rockies and pick-up Ike and take him northeast.
4. Cold Front - Expected to arrive Saturday night or Sunday would interact with abundant moisture to help create rain.
5. High pressure ridge - stationed over the southeast U.S. and directly over Ike (which helps hurricanes ventilate and strengthen) is expected to remain over Ike through Thursday but then comes the question of whether the above mentioned upper level trough can buckle the high and force Ike northward after landfall. It's simply a timing issue on which way Ike goes which has direct impact on how much rain is in our local forecast.
So, there you have it - all the "players" in our current weather game.
Tonight: A 40% chance for showers, low near 70. Light east wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, a slight 30% chance for showers, highs middle 80's. Southeast wind at 10.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy, low around 70. Slight chance for rain.
Friday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, high near 90, slight 30% chance for rain.
Friday Night: Cloudy, 30% chance for rain, low near 70.
Saturday: It all depends on the track of Ike - but a good chance for rain here locally with gusty wind. Any deviation to the west greatly increases our chance here. For now, I'll go with a 60% chance with highs in the low 80's.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Depends on Ike - but a cold front is also approaching by Sunday - 60% chance for showers and storms, high Sunday around 80.
Monday and Tuesday: Continued 40% chance for rain, mostly cloudy, highs around 80.
Rainy Weather Continues Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The radar early this morning is showing bands of light rain across most of West Central Texas. This activity is lifting northward and eastward. There could be some imbedded heavier rains in some of the activity.
* Moisture continues to lift over a stationary front that is currently over the Edwards Plateau and Concho Valley. Low level clouds and light rain continue to dominate the forecast for today across the area. Expect this pattern to remain in place through at least tomorrow. Temperatures are going to be the main challenge as forecast model data is warming us into the upper 70s today, but I think we'll stay cooler thanks to the clouds and light rain.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers, An Isolated T-Storm
Cloudy & Cool
Highs: 70-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
A Few Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 85-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
***For the latest information on Hurricane Ike, on click on this link: National Hurricane Center
* The radar early this morning is showing bands of light rain across most of West Central Texas. This activity is lifting northward and eastward. There could be some imbedded heavier rains in some of the activity.
* Moisture continues to lift over a stationary front that is currently over the Edwards Plateau and Concho Valley. Low level clouds and light rain continue to dominate the forecast for today across the area. Expect this pattern to remain in place through at least tomorrow. Temperatures are going to be the main challenge as forecast model data is warming us into the upper 70s today, but I think we'll stay cooler thanks to the clouds and light rain.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Occasional Showers, An Isolated T-Storm
Cloudy & Cool
Highs: 70-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Occasional Showers
Cloudy, Areas of Fog
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
A Few Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 85-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Rain Here to Stay A While
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Rain is in my forecast each day for the next seven days, probably longer. Rain today was caused by a cold front and moisture overrunning the front.
Moisture will continue to be in plentiful supply, from the Pacific and Gulf, for the next several days.
Complicating matters is Hurricane Ike - now expected to make landfall on the lower Texas Coast Friday. Once on land, Ike is currently forecast (and this may change) to end up in West Texas putting our area on the favored right hand side of the storm. That means lots of moisture surging into our area this weekend.
In addition, a strong cold front is expected to plow into Ike's moisture Saturday night or Sunday morning which could really mean some heavy rain around our area.
For now, I encourage you to monitor the weather closely as the weekend approaches and be prepared for action should a flooding situation arise.
Overall, the next 10 days looks wetter and cooler than normal.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly a thunderstorm, low of 62. East wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Cloudy, rain likely, high of 76.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance for rain, 86.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain, high 86.
Saturday and Sunday: Rain likely, possibly heavy, high 82 Saturday, high mid 70's or cooler on Sunday.
Rain is in my forecast each day for the next seven days, probably longer. Rain today was caused by a cold front and moisture overrunning the front.
Moisture will continue to be in plentiful supply, from the Pacific and Gulf, for the next several days.
Complicating matters is Hurricane Ike - now expected to make landfall on the lower Texas Coast Friday. Once on land, Ike is currently forecast (and this may change) to end up in West Texas putting our area on the favored right hand side of the storm. That means lots of moisture surging into our area this weekend.
In addition, a strong cold front is expected to plow into Ike's moisture Saturday night or Sunday morning which could really mean some heavy rain around our area.
For now, I encourage you to monitor the weather closely as the weekend approaches and be prepared for action should a flooding situation arise.
Overall, the next 10 days looks wetter and cooler than normal.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly a thunderstorm, low of 62. East wind 5 to 10.
Wednesday: Cloudy, rain likely, high of 76.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance for rain, 86.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain, high 86.
Saturday and Sunday: Rain likely, possibly heavy, high 82 Saturday, high mid 70's or cooler on Sunday.
A Stormy Start To The Week...
Good morning from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Well, a stormy start to the week with storms last night and this morning as a cold front pushed through the area. A chance for scattered storms is going to continue throughout the day. Tomorrow, another disturbance will make it's way into the Big Country causing a chance for storms Wednesday and Thursday. We get a brief break from the rain Friday, but Hurricane Ike could bring more rain this weekend.
With all of the rain, we will be seeing cooler temperatures. Fall like temperatures will continue through Tuesday with a high of 78, but through the rest of the 7 day forecast we will be seeing highs in the mid to upper 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
We are not only tracking storms at land, but also at sea...
Hurricane Ike will make it's way across western Cuba today and be in the eastern gulf by Wednesday. Once over the gulf the hurricane will pick up strength from the warm waters and trek northwestard. For now, the hurricane is forecasted to make landfall along south Texas as a category 3 hurricane. We will be tracking Ike and continue to give you updates on the projected path as they come in.
Don't forget your umbrellas today, and everyone have a great day!
Well, a stormy start to the week with storms last night and this morning as a cold front pushed through the area. A chance for scattered storms is going to continue throughout the day. Tomorrow, another disturbance will make it's way into the Big Country causing a chance for storms Wednesday and Thursday. We get a brief break from the rain Friday, but Hurricane Ike could bring more rain this weekend.
With all of the rain, we will be seeing cooler temperatures. Fall like temperatures will continue through Tuesday with a high of 78, but through the rest of the 7 day forecast we will be seeing highs in the mid to upper 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
We are not only tracking storms at land, but also at sea...
Hurricane Ike will make it's way across western Cuba today and be in the eastern gulf by Wednesday. Once over the gulf the hurricane will pick up strength from the warm waters and trek northwestard. For now, the hurricane is forecasted to make landfall along south Texas as a category 3 hurricane. We will be tracking Ike and continue to give you updates on the projected path as they come in.
Don't forget your umbrellas today, and everyone have a great day!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Storms On The Way...
Good morning from KRBC meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Hurricane Ike is making it's presence known to Cuba today. Ike will begin to weaken as it treaks over Cuba the next couple of days, but when it returns to warm gulf waters, it will continue to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before hitting the coast. Where along the gulf coast it will hit has yet to be seen, but we will keep an eye on it's track in the coming week.
Rain not only in the tropics, but here in the Big Country as well...
We saw some storms trek north of I-20 this morning, and a second distrubance is making it's way in from New Mexico. We will see storms today, mainly in the western counties, but an isolated storm is possible anywhere. Then tonight is when the main storms will happen, with a cold front pushing through the Big Country tonight into tomorrow.
There's a chance for rain through Saturday. The rain will bring cooler temperatures through the coming week, getting down to 79 degrees on Tuesday, and then upper 80's to lower 90's through the rest of the 7 day forecast.
So get your umbrellas ready, because rain is on the way! Everyone have a great day.
Hurricane Ike is making it's presence known to Cuba today. Ike will begin to weaken as it treaks over Cuba the next couple of days, but when it returns to warm gulf waters, it will continue to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before hitting the coast. Where along the gulf coast it will hit has yet to be seen, but we will keep an eye on it's track in the coming week.
Rain not only in the tropics, but here in the Big Country as well...
We saw some storms trek north of I-20 this morning, and a second distrubance is making it's way in from New Mexico. We will see storms today, mainly in the western counties, but an isolated storm is possible anywhere. Then tonight is when the main storms will happen, with a cold front pushing through the Big Country tonight into tomorrow.
There's a chance for rain through Saturday. The rain will bring cooler temperatures through the coming week, getting down to 79 degrees on Tuesday, and then upper 80's to lower 90's through the rest of the 7 day forecast.
So get your umbrellas ready, because rain is on the way! Everyone have a great day.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Cooler and Wetter to Begin the Week
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Cooler and wetter weather is in your forecast early this week, and not because the West Texas Fair and Rodeo is in town.
Monday will be warm, not as warm as Sunday, but Monday night things change when a cold front - our strongest yet of the pre-Fall season - arrives and brings rain with it.
I'm expecting temperatures in Abilene to dip to the low 60's by Tuesday morning and stay in the upper 70's on Tuesday. While our best chance for rain will be Monday night through Tuesday night, I can't rule out a few showers on a daily basis - but the best chance is early week.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, high 87.
Monday Night: Cloudy, winds shifting northerly, chance for rain to 40%, low of 61. North wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Cloudy with rain likely, high 78.
Wednesday through Friday: Mostly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows upper 60's, daily slight chance for rain.
Cooler and wetter weather is in your forecast early this week, and not because the West Texas Fair and Rodeo is in town.
Monday will be warm, not as warm as Sunday, but Monday night things change when a cold front - our strongest yet of the pre-Fall season - arrives and brings rain with it.
I'm expecting temperatures in Abilene to dip to the low 60's by Tuesday morning and stay in the upper 70's on Tuesday. While our best chance for rain will be Monday night through Tuesday night, I can't rule out a few showers on a daily basis - but the best chance is early week.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, high 87.
Monday Night: Cloudy, winds shifting northerly, chance for rain to 40%, low of 61. North wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Cloudy with rain likely, high 78.
Wednesday through Friday: Mostly cloudy, highs middle 80's, lows upper 60's, daily slight chance for rain.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
The Warm Weather Continues...
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Happy Saturday evening to everyone! We have had pleasant weather this weekend to kick of the fair, and that is going to continue the rest of your weekend. There will be a low of 67 tonight with mostly clear skies and a high of 93 tomorrow with clear skies. Monday will have partly cloudy skies and a high of 92. But then on Monday night into Tuesday morning there is a chance for a cold front to pass through the Big Country and give us 30% chance for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will fall into the mid to upper 80's with this front. There will then be a chance for a second cold front to pass through the area Thursday night into Friday morning. We will then have highs in the upper 80's to low 90's and a 20% chance for storms with this front. Then, partly cloudy skies and upper 80's for the beginning or the weekend next week.
In the Atlantic, the weather is not as pleasant... Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall today near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. It's quickly making it's way up the east coast dumping up to 6 inches of rain and bringing 50 mile per hour wind speeds.
An even stronger storm is brewing in the Atlantic, Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 4 hurricane making it's way towards Cuba. It then is projected to make it's way into the Gulf. Once in the gulf the storm could track anywhere. Ike is expected to be a very dangerous hurricane, and all states along the Gulf of Mexico should be keeping a close eye on Ike in the coming week.
From Meteorologist Stephanie Malone, everyone have a great Sunday!
Happy Saturday evening to everyone! We have had pleasant weather this weekend to kick of the fair, and that is going to continue the rest of your weekend. There will be a low of 67 tonight with mostly clear skies and a high of 93 tomorrow with clear skies. Monday will have partly cloudy skies and a high of 92. But then on Monday night into Tuesday morning there is a chance for a cold front to pass through the Big Country and give us 30% chance for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will fall into the mid to upper 80's with this front. There will then be a chance for a second cold front to pass through the area Thursday night into Friday morning. We will then have highs in the upper 80's to low 90's and a 20% chance for storms with this front. Then, partly cloudy skies and upper 80's for the beginning or the weekend next week.
In the Atlantic, the weather is not as pleasant... Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall today near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. It's quickly making it's way up the east coast dumping up to 6 inches of rain and bringing 50 mile per hour wind speeds.
An even stronger storm is brewing in the Atlantic, Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 4 hurricane making it's way towards Cuba. It then is projected to make it's way into the Gulf. Once in the gulf the storm could track anywhere. Ike is expected to be a very dangerous hurricane, and all states along the Gulf of Mexico should be keeping a close eye on Ike in the coming week.
From Meteorologist Stephanie Malone, everyone have a great Sunday!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Pleasant Weather For Your Weekend
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Busy times in the Tropics.
Hanna is now a tropical storm but is nearing hurricane strength, and a tropical storm watch runs up much of the east coast. Maximum winds are at 70 miles per hour and Hanna is expected to produce 3 to 7 inches of rain.
The main storm to keep our eye on right now is Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 3 hurricane that is expected to become a category 4 hurricane before hitting the southern tip of Florida. And the final storm to mention is Tropical Storm Josephine, which is located west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Josephine is moving west northwest at 8 miles per hour and is expected to continue weakening.
Here at home...
We will be seeing a warming trend over the next couple of days. Continuing temperatures in the 90's and lows in the uper 60's through Monday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Monday night into Tuesday morning, there will be a mild cool front pushing through the Big Country. This will give us a slight chance of rain Tuesday through Friday and put our highs back down into the upper 80's.
So everyone enjoy the lovely weather for the weekend as you head out to the fair!
Busy times in the Tropics.
Hanna is now a tropical storm but is nearing hurricane strength, and a tropical storm watch runs up much of the east coast. Maximum winds are at 70 miles per hour and Hanna is expected to produce 3 to 7 inches of rain.
The main storm to keep our eye on right now is Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike is a category 3 hurricane that is expected to become a category 4 hurricane before hitting the southern tip of Florida. And the final storm to mention is Tropical Storm Josephine, which is located west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Josephine is moving west northwest at 8 miles per hour and is expected to continue weakening.
Here at home...
We will be seeing a warming trend over the next couple of days. Continuing temperatures in the 90's and lows in the uper 60's through Monday with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Monday night into Tuesday morning, there will be a mild cool front pushing through the Big Country. This will give us a slight chance of rain Tuesday through Friday and put our highs back down into the upper 80's.
So everyone enjoy the lovely weather for the weekend as you head out to the fair!
Nice Weather To Start The Fair & Rodeo:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* From the NWS/San Angelo:
Dry west to northwesterly flow aloft will bring clear skies to the region today. Weak surface high pressure will bring east to southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph through tonight. Temperatures tonight will be falling in the mid 60s in many areas with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Continued warm up Saturday under similar conditions...However by Sunday the upper flow becomes more southwesterly aloft...Bringing in more mid/upper moisture north from mexico. An upper trough traverses the upper plains..bringing a weak cold front into the region late Monday and Tuesday...And again Thursday night. With moisture/front...Kept in slight pops [rain chances] Monday into Thursday night...Though this run indicates a drier front Thursday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
& Warm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Pleasant
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny
& Warm
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* From the NWS/San Angelo:
Dry west to northwesterly flow aloft will bring clear skies to the region today. Weak surface high pressure will bring east to southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph through tonight. Temperatures tonight will be falling in the mid 60s in many areas with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Continued warm up Saturday under similar conditions...However by Sunday the upper flow becomes more southwesterly aloft...Bringing in more mid/upper moisture north from mexico. An upper trough traverses the upper plains..bringing a weak cold front into the region late Monday and Tuesday...And again Thursday night. With moisture/front...Kept in slight pops [rain chances] Monday into Thursday night...Though this run indicates a drier front Thursday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Ample Sunshine
& Warm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear
& Pleasant
Lows: 66-68°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Mostly Sunny
& Warm
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Nice Weather Through the Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....
We are in for a few days of dry and warm weather and that includes your weekend. Temperatures returns to 90 and above Friday and continue through Sunday.
Changes slowly take shape starting Monday with the approach of a disturbance in the upper levels from the southwest and a cold front from the north. The front is currently forecast to arrive Monday night into Tuesday with lingering affects from the front through mid week.
As of now, the chance for rain is 10% on Monday, 20% Tuesday and 30% Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures fall back into the middle 80's early next week.
We are in for a few days of dry and warm weather and that includes your weekend. Temperatures returns to 90 and above Friday and continue through Sunday.
Changes slowly take shape starting Monday with the approach of a disturbance in the upper levels from the southwest and a cold front from the north. The front is currently forecast to arrive Monday night into Tuesday with lingering affects from the front through mid week.
As of now, the chance for rain is 10% on Monday, 20% Tuesday and 30% Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures fall back into the middle 80's early next week.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Warmer Through the Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
I enjoyed, and hope you did too, the sneak-a-peek of fall weather Wednesday. Temperatures hovered in the upper 70's to low 80's around the area. The front responsible got as far south as the Texas Hill Country but warmer weather isn't far away. In fact, Thursday, temperatures should be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than they were Wednesday.
I don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday - high pressure should rule our weather pattern for a while. By late Sunday, however, changes begin to take place with a cold front trying to move into our area. It may take Monday, however, before it makes it. I've put rain back in the forecast for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday... and not because it's time for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo - but hey, I'm all about tradition and rain at fair time go hand in hand doesn't it.
Temperatures Friday through Sunday should hover around 90 - but back in the mid to upper 80's with possible rain early next week.
Thanks for reading our blog and be sure to check out Weather Call on this site!
I enjoyed, and hope you did too, the sneak-a-peek of fall weather Wednesday. Temperatures hovered in the upper 70's to low 80's around the area. The front responsible got as far south as the Texas Hill Country but warmer weather isn't far away. In fact, Thursday, temperatures should be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than they were Wednesday.
I don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday - high pressure should rule our weather pattern for a while. By late Sunday, however, changes begin to take place with a cold front trying to move into our area. It may take Monday, however, before it makes it. I've put rain back in the forecast for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday... and not because it's time for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo - but hey, I'm all about tradition and rain at fair time go hand in hand doesn't it.
Temperatures Friday through Sunday should hover around 90 - but back in the mid to upper 80's with possible rain early next week.
Thanks for reading our blog and be sure to check out Weather Call on this site!
Fall Like Weather Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* A cold front moved in overnight across West Central Texas which will help keep cloud cover across the area today. What is left of Gustav continues to spin into Arkansas and the Ozarks this morning. Some clouds from the system are also working toward the east and into the Big Country.
* Fall Like Today: Look for cloudy intervals across the area today with highs only in the lower 80s... about 10 degrees cooler that the normals for this time of the year. Breezy northwest winds will blow across the area today as well.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Breezy & Cooler
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
A Cool Night
Lows: 62-64°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Becoming Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 87-89°
Wind: N 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
***For the latest on Hanna, Ike and Josephine click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* A cold front moved in overnight across West Central Texas which will help keep cloud cover across the area today. What is left of Gustav continues to spin into Arkansas and the Ozarks this morning. Some clouds from the system are also working toward the east and into the Big Country.
* Fall Like Today: Look for cloudy intervals across the area today with highs only in the lower 80s... about 10 degrees cooler that the normals for this time of the year. Breezy northwest winds will blow across the area today as well.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Breezy & Cooler
Highs: 82-85°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
A Cool Night
Lows: 62-64°
Wind: NW 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Becoming Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 87-89°
Wind: N 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Front Arrives Tonight/Gustav To Our East:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Gustav, Hanna & Ike click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Gustav continues to move through Louisiana and as of the time I am writing this blog, the system is still a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph. Very heavy rain continues across Louisiana and is now affecting East Texas as well. If you have travel plans to the east today, especially east of the DFW Metroplex, get ready for a wet and breezy ride.
* Close to home: Weather should be quiet today as we are on the far western side of Gustav which means a northerly wind flow. There is still a chance we could see an isolated shower or two, mainly east of US 277 today but as we go through the day clouds will begin to increase across the Big Country thanks to Gustav.
* A cold front is expected to arrive tonight across the area which could pick up some of the Gustav moisture and bring us a chance for isolated t-storms tonight and Wednesday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy
An Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
Isolated T-Storms
Lows: 66-69°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy, Breezy
Isolated Showers Possibe
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
***For the latest on Gustav, Hanna & Ike click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Gustav continues to move through Louisiana and as of the time I am writing this blog, the system is still a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph. Very heavy rain continues across Louisiana and is now affecting East Texas as well. If you have travel plans to the east today, especially east of the DFW Metroplex, get ready for a wet and breezy ride.
* Close to home: Weather should be quiet today as we are on the far western side of Gustav which means a northerly wind flow. There is still a chance we could see an isolated shower or two, mainly east of US 277 today but as we go through the day clouds will begin to increase across the Big Country thanks to Gustav.
* A cold front is expected to arrive tonight across the area which could pick up some of the Gustav moisture and bring us a chance for isolated t-storms tonight and Wednesday.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy
An Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-93°
Wind: NE 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Breezy
Isolated T-Storms
Lows: 66-69°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy, Breezy
Isolated Showers Possibe
Highs: 85-88°
Wind: N 15-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, September 01, 2008
Gustav Makes Landfall!
From the KRBC Weather Lab, this is meteorologist Stephanie Malone with your weather update...
Hurricane Gustav made landfall this morning near Cocodrie, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. Gustav is now about 15 miles north of Lafayette, Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. It has sustained winds of 81 miles per hour and is moving northwest at 16 miles per hour. Gustav is a very large hurricane with hurricane strength winds extending out as far as 50 miles. Gustav will leave 6 to 12 inches of rain in most places it effects, but is capable of dumping up to 20 inches of rain in some places.
Hurricane Gustav is expected to continue on it's northwesterly path, crossing into Texas by tomorrow. It is supposed to stall out over the North Texas area over the DFW metroplex. This means that we could see a rain band or two make it to the easterly counties of the Big Country, but nothing too substantial.
Also, Hanna is now a category 1 hurricane. It is moving southwest, putting the Bahamas under a hurricane watch. And in other news in the tropics, the ninth tropical storm has developed of the season. It is tropical storm Ike, and is currently in the Tropical Atlantic.
At home, we could be seeing some showers in the eastern counties as early as Tuesday evening, but it is still a slight chance of seeing these storms.
Then on Wednesday, Gustav will push a cool front into the area, putting our highs in the mid to upper 80's. We will also be seeing a change in wind direction to a northerly flow. Also, there is a possibility for showers to trigger along the cool front as it pushes through.
That is your weather update, thank you for logging into http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/, and as always, don't forget to tune into KRBC for your local weather updates. Everyone have a great Labor Day holiday!
Hurricane Gustav made landfall this morning near Cocodrie, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. Gustav is now about 15 miles north of Lafayette, Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. It has sustained winds of 81 miles per hour and is moving northwest at 16 miles per hour. Gustav is a very large hurricane with hurricane strength winds extending out as far as 50 miles. Gustav will leave 6 to 12 inches of rain in most places it effects, but is capable of dumping up to 20 inches of rain in some places.
Hurricane Gustav is expected to continue on it's northwesterly path, crossing into Texas by tomorrow. It is supposed to stall out over the North Texas area over the DFW metroplex. This means that we could see a rain band or two make it to the easterly counties of the Big Country, but nothing too substantial.
Also, Hanna is now a category 1 hurricane. It is moving southwest, putting the Bahamas under a hurricane watch. And in other news in the tropics, the ninth tropical storm has developed of the season. It is tropical storm Ike, and is currently in the Tropical Atlantic.
At home, we could be seeing some showers in the eastern counties as early as Tuesday evening, but it is still a slight chance of seeing these storms.
Then on Wednesday, Gustav will push a cool front into the area, putting our highs in the mid to upper 80's. We will also be seeing a change in wind direction to a northerly flow. Also, there is a possibility for showers to trigger along the cool front as it pushes through.
That is your weather update, thank you for logging into http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/, and as always, don't forget to tune into KRBC for your local weather updates. Everyone have a great Labor Day holiday!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
From KRBC Meteorologist Stephanie Malone ...
Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!
First off, Hurricane Gustav is barrelling toward the gulf coast at this moment. It is moving northwest at 17 miles per hour, and is expected to decrease in speed over the next 12 hours. Gustav expected to make landfall by Monday before noon.
Gustav is currently a category 3 hurricane and is expected to stay a category 3 until it makes landfall. The projected track is placing Gustav just west of New Orleans as it hits land.
The path of Gustav once it hits land brings us a slight chance for some showers in the eastern counties of the Big Country starting Thursday.
There is also Tropical Storm Hanna in the Atlantic, which is expected to impact the Bahamas. We will be keeping a close eye on it in the next couple of days as well.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90's.
The dry weather will continue through Wednesday, when Gustav will steer a cold front into the Big Country. The cold front will bring in dry, cooler air into the region, but the collision of the dry air with the moist humid air we currently have in the area could trigger storms along the front.
Thanks to the cold front, we will enjoy highs in the mid to upper eighties from Wednesday through Saturday.
There is a chance in the forecast for rain Wednesday and Thursday, but we will have to keep an eye on Gustav's track to if we will be seeing any more rain as a result.
Happy Labor Day to everyone!
Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!
First off, Hurricane Gustav is barrelling toward the gulf coast at this moment. It is moving northwest at 17 miles per hour, and is expected to decrease in speed over the next 12 hours. Gustav expected to make landfall by Monday before noon.
Gustav is currently a category 3 hurricane and is expected to stay a category 3 until it makes landfall. The projected track is placing Gustav just west of New Orleans as it hits land.
The path of Gustav once it hits land brings us a slight chance for some showers in the eastern counties of the Big Country starting Thursday.
There is also Tropical Storm Hanna in the Atlantic, which is expected to impact the Bahamas. We will be keeping a close eye on it in the next couple of days as well.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90's.
The dry weather will continue through Wednesday, when Gustav will steer a cold front into the Big Country. The cold front will bring in dry, cooler air into the region, but the collision of the dry air with the moist humid air we currently have in the area could trigger storms along the front.
Thanks to the cold front, we will enjoy highs in the mid to upper eighties from Wednesday through Saturday.
There is a chance in the forecast for rain Wednesday and Thursday, but we will have to keep an eye on Gustav's track to if we will be seeing any more rain as a result.
Happy Labor Day to everyone!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
From KRBC Weekend Meteorologist Stephanie Malone...
Happy Saturday to everyone! A lot to talk about in weather this weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the Big Country as a low pressure system in northern Mexico is bringing moisture in from the gulf.
The chance for storms will continue through the evening and into tomorrow. We'll begin tomorrow off with a 20% chance for showers ... and as the day goes on the chance will dimenish as the low pushes off even further to the west.
Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90's for your Labor Day holiday continuing into Tuesday.
Wednesday there is a chance that a front will push into the northern portions of the Big Country giving us a chance for rain.
Hurricane Gustav is now a strong Category 4 hurricane with winds at 138 miles per hour. It is expected to stay a Category 4 before hitting land late Monday into early Tuesday. There is large uncertainty as to the track that Gustav will make. It could hit as far southwest as Corpus Christy or as far east as Mississipi. If Gustav takes the more westerly track, then we could be seeing rain chances Thursday through the end of next week. We'll be keeping a close eye on the track of Gustav to see if it will effect our weather her in West Texas.
A busy time in the tropics ... also Tropical Storm Hanna to speak about. Hanna is in the Atlantic and could be effecting the Bahamas. We'll also keep a close eye on it's progress in the coming days.
That's your Big Country forecast ... thank you for checking us out at www.bigcountryhomepage.com and don't forget to tune in Sunday night for the MDA Jerry Lewis telethon.
Happy Saturday to everyone! A lot to talk about in weather this weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the Big Country as a low pressure system in northern Mexico is bringing moisture in from the gulf.
The chance for storms will continue through the evening and into tomorrow. We'll begin tomorrow off with a 20% chance for showers ... and as the day goes on the chance will dimenish as the low pushes off even further to the west.
Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90's for your Labor Day holiday continuing into Tuesday.
Wednesday there is a chance that a front will push into the northern portions of the Big Country giving us a chance for rain.
Hurricane Gustav is now a strong Category 4 hurricane with winds at 138 miles per hour. It is expected to stay a Category 4 before hitting land late Monday into early Tuesday. There is large uncertainty as to the track that Gustav will make. It could hit as far southwest as Corpus Christy or as far east as Mississipi. If Gustav takes the more westerly track, then we could be seeing rain chances Thursday through the end of next week. We'll be keeping a close eye on the track of Gustav to see if it will effect our weather her in West Texas.
A busy time in the tropics ... also Tropical Storm Hanna to speak about. Hanna is in the Atlantic and could be effecting the Bahamas. We'll also keep a close eye on it's progress in the coming days.
That's your Big Country forecast ... thank you for checking us out at www.bigcountryhomepage.com and don't forget to tune in Sunday night for the MDA Jerry Lewis telethon.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Dodging Some Showers This Holiday Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Greetings from the new Weather Lab - plenty to keep us occupied these days with a daily chance for rain in the KRBC viewing area and tropical systems Gustav and Hanna in the Atlantic.
First - a low pressure area south of the Big Bend spun up some showers into the southern Big Country Thursday afternoon and that same process could happen again on Friday.
Second - A cold front will flirt with the area Friday into Saturday but should stay north. It may, however, create some storms which could drift our way.
End result - I'm leaving a daily 20% chance for rain in your forecast from Friday through Wednesday. High temperatures will continue to hover near 90 over the next few days - slightly above some days, slight below 90 other days.
In the Atlantic - Gustav is first priority. Forecast to gain strength Friday, Saturday and Sunday over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Gustav is expected to make landfall somewhere between Houston and New Orleans late Monday or Tuesday - the track is still uncertain.
Hundreds of miles southwest of Florida is Hanna, moving northwest but expected to take a more westerly route and possibly affect Florida, or come close, one day next week.
And if that isn't enough, a third tropical storm is also possible and is forecast to travel toward the U.S. around September 7th or 8th.
So, there is plenty to watch - remember - any summer thunderstorms which develop in your area can produce locally heavy rain, gusty wind and dangerous lightning strikes.
Don't forget to watch the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on KRBC Sunday night and all day Monday - I'll see you on TV.
Randy
Greetings from the new Weather Lab - plenty to keep us occupied these days with a daily chance for rain in the KRBC viewing area and tropical systems Gustav and Hanna in the Atlantic.
First - a low pressure area south of the Big Bend spun up some showers into the southern Big Country Thursday afternoon and that same process could happen again on Friday.
Second - A cold front will flirt with the area Friday into Saturday but should stay north. It may, however, create some storms which could drift our way.
End result - I'm leaving a daily 20% chance for rain in your forecast from Friday through Wednesday. High temperatures will continue to hover near 90 over the next few days - slightly above some days, slight below 90 other days.
In the Atlantic - Gustav is first priority. Forecast to gain strength Friday, Saturday and Sunday over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Gustav is expected to make landfall somewhere between Houston and New Orleans late Monday or Tuesday - the track is still uncertain.
Hundreds of miles southwest of Florida is Hanna, moving northwest but expected to take a more westerly route and possibly affect Florida, or come close, one day next week.
And if that isn't enough, a third tropical storm is also possible and is forecast to travel toward the U.S. around September 7th or 8th.
So, there is plenty to watch - remember - any summer thunderstorms which develop in your area can produce locally heavy rain, gusty wind and dangerous lightning strikes.
Don't forget to watch the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on KRBC Sunday night and all day Monday - I'll see you on TV.
Randy
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Showers Possible - Gustav Gets All the Attention
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Thanks for checking in. I'm leaving rain in the forecast each of the next seven days. Now, it's not a big chance, but Thursday we should see some spotty showers develop around the area.
Afternoon heating will be the primary reason but there is also a low pressure area in New Mexico which will send a little instability into the area as well.
On Friday, a cold front flirts with us from the north but looks like it may not make it into Abilene, but perhaps make it into the northern counties of the Big Country. With the front so close, I've put rain in the forecast for Friday.
This weekend, shower chances increase to about 30 percent and temperatures drop to the upper 80's. Keep in mind any shower or storm which develops will be capable of producing gusty wind, lightning strikes and heavy downpours.
On the national level, Gustav will continue to get most of the attention, should approach the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday then travel through the Gulf Sunday and Monday. The current track leads Gustav toward New Orleans but there is plenty of room for error in the forecast. If you have travel plans to the Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, get the latest information on Gustav before you go.
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Talk to ya later,
Randy
Thanks for checking in. I'm leaving rain in the forecast each of the next seven days. Now, it's not a big chance, but Thursday we should see some spotty showers develop around the area.
Afternoon heating will be the primary reason but there is also a low pressure area in New Mexico which will send a little instability into the area as well.
On Friday, a cold front flirts with us from the north but looks like it may not make it into Abilene, but perhaps make it into the northern counties of the Big Country. With the front so close, I've put rain in the forecast for Friday.
This weekend, shower chances increase to about 30 percent and temperatures drop to the upper 80's. Keep in mind any shower or storm which develops will be capable of producing gusty wind, lightning strikes and heavy downpours.
On the national level, Gustav will continue to get most of the attention, should approach the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday then travel through the Gulf Sunday and Monday. The current track leads Gustav toward New Orleans but there is plenty of room for error in the forecast. If you have travel plans to the Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, get the latest information on Gustav before you go.
Before I go, check out our new Weather Call service - for $6.95 a year - we'll call your phone when a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning or flash flood warning is issued for your local zip code. Click on the weather link then find Weather Call.
Talk to ya later,
Randy
Monday, August 25, 2008
Heat - Stray Storms
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
A minor disturbance moving from northeast to southwest combined with afternoon heating Monday to produce scattered showers and storms around the area. Some produced locally heavy downpours.
I'm leaving a slight chance for afternoon showers in the forecast again on Tuesday and Wednesday but coverage will be limited.
Temperatures will stay hot and muggy through the end of the week with daily highs ranging from 92-95 and lows 69-72.
Looking ahead to the weekend - Around 90, slight chance for rain.
A minor disturbance moving from northeast to southwest combined with afternoon heating Monday to produce scattered showers and storms around the area. Some produced locally heavy downpours.
I'm leaving a slight chance for afternoon showers in the forecast again on Tuesday and Wednesday but coverage will be limited.
Temperatures will stay hot and muggy through the end of the week with daily highs ranging from 92-95 and lows 69-72.
Looking ahead to the weekend - Around 90, slight chance for rain.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Hot Summer Pattern With Us This Week
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Even though it's back to school time for most area students Monday, and the thought of fall football is in the air, someone forgot to tell Mother Nature because it's going to be hot to finish out the last full week of August.
While we will have the potential for an isolated shower Monday, the trend for the rest of the week is for a high pressure ridge anchored over the Rockies to expand its grip on our weather which keeps it warm and dry.
I noticed a minor little system or disturbance which may try to dive into our area Wednesday into Thursday but the chance for rain with it is too slim to mention at this point.
Tropical Depression Fay helps keep a northeast wind blowing here through Monday, but any rain from the super-charged rainmaker stays well east of our area.
Bottom line for us, mainly warm and dry this week.
Sunday Night: Isolated evening showers, otherwise partly cloudy to clear with a low of 68.
Monday: Partly cloudy, isolated shower possible, high 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Thursday: Partly cloudy, low 90's.
Even though it's back to school time for most area students Monday, and the thought of fall football is in the air, someone forgot to tell Mother Nature because it's going to be hot to finish out the last full week of August.
While we will have the potential for an isolated shower Monday, the trend for the rest of the week is for a high pressure ridge anchored over the Rockies to expand its grip on our weather which keeps it warm and dry.
I noticed a minor little system or disturbance which may try to dive into our area Wednesday into Thursday but the chance for rain with it is too slim to mention at this point.
Tropical Depression Fay helps keep a northeast wind blowing here through Monday, but any rain from the super-charged rainmaker stays well east of our area.
Bottom line for us, mainly warm and dry this week.
Sunday Night: Isolated evening showers, otherwise partly cloudy to clear with a low of 68.
Monday: Partly cloudy, isolated shower possible, high 91. Northeast wind 10 to 15.
Tuesday through Thursday: Partly cloudy, low 90's.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Slight Chance for Rain This Weekend
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Thanks for stopping by our blog. I'm putting a slight chance for rain in the forecast this weekend, due to a weak upper level low which develops over Southwest Texas.
Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to be a player in our weather, although Fay will remain an important player in the weather for the southern U.S. through early next week. Drought areas of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and other southern states stand to benefit greatly from the storm.
Our rain chance this weekend shouldn't be widespread precipitation, more of the hit and miss variety with a few heavy downpours in spots.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 72. Light south breeze.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80's.
Thanks for stopping by our blog. I'm putting a slight chance for rain in the forecast this weekend, due to a weak upper level low which develops over Southwest Texas.
Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to be a player in our weather, although Fay will remain an important player in the weather for the southern U.S. through early next week. Drought areas of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and other southern states stand to benefit greatly from the storm.
Our rain chance this weekend shouldn't be widespread precipitation, more of the hit and miss variety with a few heavy downpours in spots.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 72. Light south breeze.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93. Southeast wind 10 to 15.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80's.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Turning Warmer / Drier
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Hey, have you checked out our new weather graphics on the KRBC weather page? If not, go to www.bigcountryhomepage.com and click on Weather - then Click on my picture which takes you to the KRBC weather page. Once there, you'll see current conditions, satellite and radar images.
Our weather turns a little warmer and drier now through Saturday with rain in East Texas and rain in West Texas, we're caught in the middle. With remnants of an upper level trough drifing back our way from the east on Sunday, I've added a slight chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low 67. Light southeast wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 91.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93.
Hey, have you checked out our new weather graphics on the KRBC weather page? If not, go to www.bigcountryhomepage.com and click on Weather - then Click on my picture which takes you to the KRBC weather page. Once there, you'll see current conditions, satellite and radar images.
Our weather turns a little warmer and drier now through Saturday with rain in East Texas and rain in West Texas, we're caught in the middle. With remnants of an upper level trough drifing back our way from the east on Sunday, I've added a slight chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low 67. Light southeast wind.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 91.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy and 72.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 93.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rain Chances Continue:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Rain chances remain possible today and Wednesday as the slow moving upper level storm system moves to our north across Texomas. With the upper level storm system nearly, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.It appears right now that the heaviest rainfall will stay to our north and east, but any stronger storms could produce some flash flood across our area. The ground is still saturated around this area from the 3-5 inchs of rainfall over the weekend
* You can visit the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather Lab online any time by logging onto bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 75-79°
Wind: N 5-15
Rain Chance: 60%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
Lows: 64-66
Wind: N 5-10°
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-Storms
Highs: 80-85°
Wind: N 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a wonderful Tuesday...
* Rain chances remain possible today and Wednesday as the slow moving upper level storm system moves to our north across Texomas. With the upper level storm system nearly, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.It appears right now that the heaviest rainfall will stay to our north and east, but any stronger storms could produce some flash flood across our area. The ground is still saturated around this area from the 3-5 inchs of rainfall over the weekend
* You can visit the KRBC Triple Doppler Weather Lab online any time by logging onto bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Cloudy Intervals
Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 75-79°
Wind: N 5-15
Rain Chance: 60%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
Lows: 64-66
Wind: N 5-10°
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-Storms
Highs: 80-85°
Wind: N 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a wonderful Tuesday...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Rain Continues, Flash Flood Threat:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 PM Monday for the following counties: Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Coleman, Runnels and Coke. The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Scurry and Mitchell County until 7:00 PM Monday.
* Heavy rainfall remains possible early this week for much of West Central Texas as a slow moving upper level storm system approaches from the northwest. An upper level storm system located over the Panhandle of Texas and will move toward the Big County tonight and Tuesday. With the approach of this upper level storm system, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.
* Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms have already moved across much of West Central Texas since Friday night. We have seen anywhere from 3-6 inches of rainfall across the area with these rains. The ground is very saturated and any additional heavy rainfall may produce flooding or flash flooding. While the exact track and timing of the thunderstorm complexes is uncertain at this time, widespread rainfall will be likely. It appears right now that the most likely time frame for the heaviest rainfall will come today and tomorrow as the upper low gets closer to the area. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information throughout the day and online at bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs: 69-74
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 90%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tonight:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Lows: 65-68
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tomorrow:
Showers & T-Storms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs:71-76
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a great Monday and stay safe...
* The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 PM Monday for the following counties: Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Coleman, Runnels and Coke. The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Scurry and Mitchell County until 7:00 PM Monday.
* Heavy rainfall remains possible early this week for much of West Central Texas as a slow moving upper level storm system approaches from the northwest. An upper level storm system located over the Panhandle of Texas and will move toward the Big County tonight and Tuesday. With the approach of this upper level storm system, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the Big County, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley.
* Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms have already moved across much of West Central Texas since Friday night. We have seen anywhere from 3-6 inches of rainfall across the area with these rains. The ground is very saturated and any additional heavy rainfall may produce flooding or flash flooding. While the exact track and timing of the thunderstorm complexes is uncertain at this time, widespread rainfall will be likely. It appears right now that the most likely time frame for the heaviest rainfall will come today and tomorrow as the upper low gets closer to the area. Stay tuned to KRBC for the latest weather information throughout the day and online at bigcountryhomepage.com
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs: 69-74
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 90%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tonight:
Showers & Thunderstorms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Lows: 65-68
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
Tomorrow:
Showers & T-Storms
Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Flash Flooding Possible
Highs:71-76
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 80%
Severe Weather Threat: Flooding
KRBC Weather Center Links:
Live KRBC Triple Doppler Radar
* Have a great Monday and stay safe...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Rain You Want, Rain You Get
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
I'm writing this on Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm and have been watching it rain since the middle of the morning - a steady, sometimes heavy, rain which has been just what the doctor ordered. It's one of those days where a good nap works well. But, there is weather to forecast so here is where I think we're going with this system.
First - The low helping cause the rain won't leave our area until Wednesday. It was still in Colorado this afternoon but forecast to begin moving southeast.
Secondly - Upper level disturbances rotating around the low will be capable of dropping heavy rain from now through Tuesday with a decreasing chance for rain on Wednesday.
Flooding is a concern - With now over 3 inches of rain since Friday, Abilene has a soaked ground - we can handle a slow steady rain pretty well - we just can't handle prolonged downpours which is a real threat going into Monday so please monitor our webpage or watch KRBC news updates.
Sunday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain possible. Low near 66.
Monday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain and flash flooding possible. High near 79.
Monday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, low 66, locally heavy rain possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, high 82.
Wednesday: A slight 20% chance for rain, high 85.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, near 90.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, near 92.
I'm writing this on Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm and have been watching it rain since the middle of the morning - a steady, sometimes heavy, rain which has been just what the doctor ordered. It's one of those days where a good nap works well. But, there is weather to forecast so here is where I think we're going with this system.
First - The low helping cause the rain won't leave our area until Wednesday. It was still in Colorado this afternoon but forecast to begin moving southeast.
Secondly - Upper level disturbances rotating around the low will be capable of dropping heavy rain from now through Tuesday with a decreasing chance for rain on Wednesday.
Flooding is a concern - With now over 3 inches of rain since Friday, Abilene has a soaked ground - we can handle a slow steady rain pretty well - we just can't handle prolonged downpours which is a real threat going into Monday so please monitor our webpage or watch KRBC news updates.
Sunday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain possible. Low near 66.
Monday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, locally heavy rain and flash flooding possible. High near 79.
Monday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely, low 66, locally heavy rain possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, high 82.
Wednesday: A slight 20% chance for rain, high 85.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, near 90.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, near 92.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Rain Stays in the Forecast TFN
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
Rain is in the forecast each of the next seven days - and no, I don't know how long it's been since I've put rain in the forecast everyday for a week.
But, I do know that a big pattern shift is coming our way and while this isn't the final end to summer, it's going to put a big dent in the heat and our chance for rain is good.
A big upper level low came out of Canada Thursday morning and was spinning over eastern Montana Thursday afternoon. The low is forecast to track south and slightly southwest Friday and Saturday and end up roughly between Denver and Amarillo by Sunday, positioned to pinwheel some disturbances and cooler air in our direction. That cooler air in the upper levels of the atmosphere serves to destabalize the air above which helps to create thunderstorms and rain. Warm moist air at the surface with cooler air above is what we're looking for.
The low looks to get stuck through Monday which means a continued good chance for rain in our area. By Tuesday, the low should start moving east but our chance for rain won't totally go away at least through this time next week.
CAUTION - While it's too early to say if we will see any flash flooding issues, keep in mind that systems this time of year tend to move slowly, and any heavy rain can cause flash flooding issues quickly. We're approaching the one year anniversary of Erin which flooded much of Taylor County and Abilene. While we're not dealing with a tropical system this time, we are dealing with plenty of Gulf moisture and a strong cold front (by this time of year standards) so just keep the potential for flooding in mind and monitor the weather along with us here on KRBC.
It's going to be a gradual change, so let's take it day by day.
Friday: I'm going with a slight chance for thunderstorms with highs in the low 90's. East wind 5 to 15.
Friday Night: Thunderstorms which develop northwest of us will move our direction, so a 30% chance for rain with a low around 70.
Saturday: The chance for rain begins to improve to 40%. Highs cool to near 86, lots of clouds around.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Monday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 86.
Wednesday and Thursday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for rain, upper 80's to near 90.
Rain is in the forecast each of the next seven days - and no, I don't know how long it's been since I've put rain in the forecast everyday for a week.
But, I do know that a big pattern shift is coming our way and while this isn't the final end to summer, it's going to put a big dent in the heat and our chance for rain is good.
A big upper level low came out of Canada Thursday morning and was spinning over eastern Montana Thursday afternoon. The low is forecast to track south and slightly southwest Friday and Saturday and end up roughly between Denver and Amarillo by Sunday, positioned to pinwheel some disturbances and cooler air in our direction. That cooler air in the upper levels of the atmosphere serves to destabalize the air above which helps to create thunderstorms and rain. Warm moist air at the surface with cooler air above is what we're looking for.
The low looks to get stuck through Monday which means a continued good chance for rain in our area. By Tuesday, the low should start moving east but our chance for rain won't totally go away at least through this time next week.
CAUTION - While it's too early to say if we will see any flash flooding issues, keep in mind that systems this time of year tend to move slowly, and any heavy rain can cause flash flooding issues quickly. We're approaching the one year anniversary of Erin which flooded much of Taylor County and Abilene. While we're not dealing with a tropical system this time, we are dealing with plenty of Gulf moisture and a strong cold front (by this time of year standards) so just keep the potential for flooding in mind and monitor the weather along with us here on KRBC.
It's going to be a gradual change, so let's take it day by day.
Friday: I'm going with a slight chance for thunderstorms with highs in the low 90's. East wind 5 to 15.
Friday Night: Thunderstorms which develop northwest of us will move our direction, so a 30% chance for rain with a low around 70.
Saturday: The chance for rain begins to improve to 40%. Highs cool to near 86, lots of clouds around.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Monday: Cloudy with a 50% chance for rain, some locally heavy amounts possible. High near 83.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 86.
Wednesday and Thursday: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for rain, upper 80's to near 90.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Rain Chance Looks Good This Weekend
From the KRBC Weather Lab and Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
We have an interesting weather pattern setting up for this weekend. From now through Friday we're going to see very gradual changes. The primary weather-maker is an upper level low which is currently in Canada but it starts making its way south today.
Prior to the main low, we'll have some minor disturbances moving our way from the north which bring a slight chance for rain starting Thursday night and continuing into Saturday. By Saturday, we'll start seeing more influence from the main upper low and by Sunday and Monday, it takes up residence in the general vicinity of northern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle. It will spin disturbances through our area from time to time, leading to a continued chance for rain from Saturday through next Tuesday. At this time, it appears we will have the best chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 70. South wind 5 to 10.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, hot, 98, slight chance for storms late day or Thursday evening.
Thursday Night: 20% chance for storms, partly cloudy, low 73.
Friday: Partly cloudy, high 93, a few storms possible.
Saturday: Increasing likelihood of rain.
Sunday and Monday: Rain likely, cooler, in the 80's.
We have an interesting weather pattern setting up for this weekend. From now through Friday we're going to see very gradual changes. The primary weather-maker is an upper level low which is currently in Canada but it starts making its way south today.
Prior to the main low, we'll have some minor disturbances moving our way from the north which bring a slight chance for rain starting Thursday night and continuing into Saturday. By Saturday, we'll start seeing more influence from the main upper low and by Sunday and Monday, it takes up residence in the general vicinity of northern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and the Texas Panhandle. It will spin disturbances through our area from time to time, leading to a continued chance for rain from Saturday through next Tuesday. At this time, it appears we will have the best chance for rain Sunday and Monday.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, low 70. South wind 5 to 10.
Thursday: Partly cloudy, hot, 98, slight chance for storms late day or Thursday evening.
Thursday Night: 20% chance for storms, partly cloudy, low 73.
Friday: Partly cloudy, high 93, a few storms possible.
Saturday: Increasing likelihood of rain.
Sunday and Monday: Rain likely, cooler, in the 80's.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Next Rain Chance Arrivces This Weekend:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Rain this morning well to our south across the Concho Valley and the Edwards Plateau while overcast conditions are in place across the Big Country. The clouds will gradually break up during the morning with partly cloudy conditions by the afternoon. An area of high pressure will build into West Texas today and the next several days and will gradually help temperatures begin to warm up and southernly winds return to the area.
* Looking down the road, the high should weaken by the end of the week. This will allow for a slight chance of rain beginning late Thursday into early next week as an upper trough moves across the central plains and will affect the Big Country.
* Just a reminder as we make new changes to KRBC Weather, we have now updated our weather section on our website. You can check the local radar, temperatures, as well as other information!
Just visit: http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/weather/krbc
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast :
Today:
Mostly Cloudy Early
Partly Cloudy & Warmer This Afternoon
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Lows: 69-73°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance; 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 94-97°
Winds: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
* Rain this morning well to our south across the Concho Valley and the Edwards Plateau while overcast conditions are in place across the Big Country. The clouds will gradually break up during the morning with partly cloudy conditions by the afternoon. An area of high pressure will build into West Texas today and the next several days and will gradually help temperatures begin to warm up and southernly winds return to the area.
* Looking down the road, the high should weaken by the end of the week. This will allow for a slight chance of rain beginning late Thursday into early next week as an upper trough moves across the central plains and will affect the Big Country.
* Just a reminder as we make new changes to KRBC Weather, we have now updated our weather section on our website. You can check the local radar, temperatures, as well as other information!
Just visit: http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/weather/krbc
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast :
Today:
Mostly Cloudy Early
Partly Cloudy & Warmer This Afternoon
Highs: 91-94°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Lows: 69-73°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance; 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 94-97°
Winds: SE 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, August 11, 2008
Is the Pattern Shifting?
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Summer isn't over - we still have plenty more hot days ahead. But, there are signs the pattern may be starting to shift toward the much anticipated end of summer and cooler weather. We saw a cold front make its way into our area Sunday night and an upper level disturbance drop into the area to create significant rain in some areas. Another front is forecast to arrive either Thursday night or Friday. These fronts are courtesy of low pressure areas dropping out of Canada and into the Central U.S. Plains - a pattern which we typically see in the Fall - so I think we're seeing early stages of our summer gradually coming to an end - but remember - lots more heat and humidity yet to go.
I'm looking for afternoon highs near 96 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 95 on Thursday then our next cold front arriving by Friday which keeps highs Friday in the middle 80's (perhaps cooler). Around 90 to 94 looks in order for weekend highs.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, low near 72. Light winds.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and hot, high near 96.
Summer isn't over - we still have plenty more hot days ahead. But, there are signs the pattern may be starting to shift toward the much anticipated end of summer and cooler weather. We saw a cold front make its way into our area Sunday night and an upper level disturbance drop into the area to create significant rain in some areas. Another front is forecast to arrive either Thursday night or Friday. These fronts are courtesy of low pressure areas dropping out of Canada and into the Central U.S. Plains - a pattern which we typically see in the Fall - so I think we're seeing early stages of our summer gradually coming to an end - but remember - lots more heat and humidity yet to go.
I'm looking for afternoon highs near 96 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 95 on Thursday then our next cold front arriving by Friday which keeps highs Friday in the middle 80's (perhaps cooler). Around 90 to 94 looks in order for weekend highs.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for thunderstorms, low near 72. Light winds.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and hot, high near 96.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Rain in the Forecast to Begin the Week
from krbc chief meteorologist randy turner ..
WE BEGIN THE NEW WORK WEEK WITH RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST. A COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE BIG COUNTRY TONIGHT. THAT, COMBINED WITH UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES, DROPPING DOWN FROM THE NORTH, PROVIDE A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT, ENDING TUESDAY.
THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WEEK LOOKS DRY, BUT SOMETHING INTERESTING CAUGHT MY EYE - ANOTHER COLD FRONT, WHICH COULD BE PRETTY STRONG, IS FORECAST TO DROP INTO OUR AREA FRIDAY WHICH BRINGS A CHANCE FOR RAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS ACTUALLY LOOKS SIMILAR TO A PATTERN WE SEE IN THE FALL SO IT COULD BE OUR FIRST GLANCE AT COOLING TEMPERATURES.
SUNDAY NIGHT: INCREASING CLOUDINESS WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. LOW NEAR 74.
MONDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGHS NEAR 88. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, LOW NEAR 71.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH IN THE LOW 90'S.
WE BEGIN THE NEW WORK WEEK WITH RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST. A COLD FRONT WILL SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE BIG COUNTRY TONIGHT. THAT, COMBINED WITH UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES, DROPPING DOWN FROM THE NORTH, PROVIDE A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT, ENDING TUESDAY.
THE MIDDLE PART OF THE WEEK LOOKS DRY, BUT SOMETHING INTERESTING CAUGHT MY EYE - ANOTHER COLD FRONT, WHICH COULD BE PRETTY STRONG, IS FORECAST TO DROP INTO OUR AREA FRIDAY WHICH BRINGS A CHANCE FOR RAIN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS ACTUALLY LOOKS SIMILAR TO A PATTERN WE SEE IN THE FALL SO IT COULD BE OUR FIRST GLANCE AT COOLING TEMPERATURES.
SUNDAY NIGHT: INCREASING CLOUDINESS WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. LOW NEAR 74.
MONDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGHS NEAR 88. NORTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
MONDAY NIGHT: SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, LOW NEAR 71.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH IN THE LOW 90'S.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Isolated Storms - Dry for Most
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Thanks for stopping by. The overall theme of our weather for the next 7 days is heat. Two things bring us a slight chance for rain. One being the remnants of Edouard, which caused afternoon thunderstorms across the northern Big Country Thursday. The other weather-make to watch is a cold front expected to drop across the Red River and give us a glancing blow which leads to a slight rain chance Friday going into Saturday. Otherwise, we're about to get back to hot and mainly dry weather for the next week.
There also could be a quick chance for rain Monday night into Tuesday, monitoring that at this time. Your weekend will be hot and humid.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 73 with isolated showers and storms.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of storms mainly north of I-20 across northern counties of the Big Country. High 97.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low 73. Isolated shower possible.
Saturday: Isolated storms mainly north of I-20, otherwise partly cloudy and hot, high of 99.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 100.
Thanks for stopping by. The overall theme of our weather for the next 7 days is heat. Two things bring us a slight chance for rain. One being the remnants of Edouard, which caused afternoon thunderstorms across the northern Big Country Thursday. The other weather-make to watch is a cold front expected to drop across the Red River and give us a glancing blow which leads to a slight rain chance Friday going into Saturday. Otherwise, we're about to get back to hot and mainly dry weather for the next week.
There also could be a quick chance for rain Monday night into Tuesday, monitoring that at this time. Your weekend will be hot and humid.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 73 with isolated showers and storms.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of storms mainly north of I-20 across northern counties of the Big Country. High 97.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low 73. Isolated shower possible.
Saturday: Isolated storms mainly north of I-20, otherwise partly cloudy and hot, high of 99.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 100.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Rainfall Likley Today Thanks to Edouard:
Good Morning From Meteorologist Chris Whitd...
...HEAVY RAIN AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON
WEDNESDAY ACROSS MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS... AS THE REMNANTS
OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EDOUARD TRACK INTO THE REGION...
WITH THE APPROACH AND ARRIVAL OF THIS SYSTEM...SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOWARD MORNING ACROSS THE
AREA SOUTHEAST OF A BROWNWOOD TO JUNCTION LINE. DURING THE DAY ON
WEDNESDAY...SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP AND INCREASE IN COVERAGE FARTHER
TO THE NORTHWEST ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE
ALSO EXPECTED. THE RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO BE GREATEST ACROSS
THE HEARTLAND WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND ACROSS THE REGION NORTH OF A
MERTZON TO SAN SABA LINE DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY. THIS INCLUDES
THE BIG COUNTRY...CONCHO VALLEY AND HEARTLAND AREAS.
HEAVY RAINFALL IS LIKELY FROM THE SHOWERS AND STORMS. RAINFALL
TOTALS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS...ESPECIALLY WHERE THE SHOWERS AND RAIN BANDS PERSIST.
THIS MAY CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PEOPLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND
INFORMATION ON THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM EDOUARD.
...HEAVY RAIN AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON
WEDNESDAY ACROSS MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS... AS THE REMNANTS
OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EDOUARD TRACK INTO THE REGION...
WITH THE APPROACH AND ARRIVAL OF THIS SYSTEM...SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOWARD MORNING ACROSS THE
AREA SOUTHEAST OF A BROWNWOOD TO JUNCTION LINE. DURING THE DAY ON
WEDNESDAY...SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP AND INCREASE IN COVERAGE FARTHER
TO THE NORTHWEST ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE
ALSO EXPECTED. THE RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO BE GREATEST ACROSS
THE HEARTLAND WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND ACROSS THE REGION NORTH OF A
MERTZON TO SAN SABA LINE DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY. THIS INCLUDES
THE BIG COUNTRY...CONCHO VALLEY AND HEARTLAND AREAS.
HEAVY RAINFALL IS LIKELY FROM THE SHOWERS AND STORMS. RAINFALL
TOTALS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS...ESPECIALLY WHERE THE SHOWERS AND RAIN BANDS PERSIST.
THIS MAY CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOODING.
PEOPLE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL TEXAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STAY TUNED TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND
INFORMATION ON THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM EDOUARD.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Good Chance for Rain from Edouard
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are forecast to move northwest and pass straight over the Big Country area Wednesday. That means a good chance for rain and isolated heavy thunderstorms.
Locally heavy downpours are possible. As we saw last summer with a tropical system in Taylor County, should it linger in any one area, the chance for localized flooding will increase.
Right now, 1 to 3 inche rains are expected around the area.
The system should linger in West Central Texas into Thursday, possibly Friday, so a 20 percent chance for rain is in the Thursday/Friday forecast.
Tuesday Night: Turning cloudy with a 30% chance for rain. Low 71. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70% chance for rain, locally heavy downpours will be possible. High 85 with east and northeast wind 15 to 20 and gusty at times in heavier rain bands.
Wednesday Night: Continued cloudy with scattered showers and storms, low of 71.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, 20 percent chance for rain, high around 90.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard are forecast to move northwest and pass straight over the Big Country area Wednesday. That means a good chance for rain and isolated heavy thunderstorms.
Locally heavy downpours are possible. As we saw last summer with a tropical system in Taylor County, should it linger in any one area, the chance for localized flooding will increase.
Right now, 1 to 3 inche rains are expected around the area.
The system should linger in West Central Texas into Thursday, possibly Friday, so a 20 percent chance for rain is in the Thursday/Friday forecast.
Tuesday Night: Turning cloudy with a 30% chance for rain. Low 71. East wind 10 to 15.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a 70% chance for rain, locally heavy downpours will be possible. High 85 with east and northeast wind 15 to 20 and gusty at times in heavier rain bands.
Wednesday Night: Continued cloudy with scattered showers and storms, low of 71.
Thursday and Friday: Partly cloudy, 20 percent chance for rain, high around 90.
Rain From Edouard Arrives Late Tonight:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place one more day as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the upper 90s and lower 100s. We will see a nice relief from the heat tomorrow as what is left of Edouard work into this area bringing us rain.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall near High Island (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country late tonight and will be across most of our area on Wednesday. Based on this track, our area will get a good soaking rainfall event tomorrow with anywhere from 1-3 inches across the area. We'll have to watch for any possible flash flooding, but the ground is so dry I think most of it will be absorbed into the soil.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Increasing Clouds. Showers & T-Storms Late
Lows: 71-73°
Wind: E 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Periods of Showers & T-Storms
Cloudy & Much Cooler
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: E 10-15
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: Slight (Possible Flash Flooding)
Have a great Monday...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place one more day as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the upper 90s and lower 100s. We will see a nice relief from the heat tomorrow as what is left of Edouard work into this area bringing us rain.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall near High Island (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country late tonight and will be across most of our area on Wednesday. Based on this track, our area will get a good soaking rainfall event tomorrow with anywhere from 1-3 inches across the area. We'll have to watch for any possible flash flooding, but the ground is so dry I think most of it will be absorbed into the soil.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Increasing Clouds. Showers & T-Storms Late
Lows: 71-73°
Wind: E 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Periods of Showers & T-Storms
Cloudy & Much Cooler
Highs: 86-89°
Wind: E 10-15
Rain Chance: 70%
Severe Weather Threat: Slight (Possible Flash Flooding)
Have a great Monday...
Monday, August 04, 2008
Hot Weather & Watching Edouard:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorolgist Chris Whited...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place the next two days as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the low 100s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. This high starts to build more north and opens the door for T.S. Edouard to veer right into Texas.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall somewhere between Port O'Conner and Houston (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country and Concho Valley by the middle of the week bringing us a chance for rain. Best rain chances will be to the south, but still going a 30% coverage for this area. Of course this could all change depending on the track of the system.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Hot
Highs: 100-104°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear, Clouds Return by Daybreak
Lows: 74-76°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
An Isolated Storm Late (Southeast Counties)
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%-20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
***For the latest on Edouard, click on this link:
National Hurricane Center
* Hot and dry weather will remain in place the next two days as the heat ridge is centered over north Texas and is baking the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley. Daytime highs will be in the low 100s and overnight lows in the middle 70s. This high starts to build more north and opens the door for T.S. Edouard to veer right into Texas.
* The latest track from NHC places the remnants of Edouard which should make landfall somewhere between Port O'Conner and Houston (based on NHC data this morning) will move into the Hill Country and Concho Valley by the middle of the week bringing us a chance for rain. Best rain chances will be to the south, but still going a 30% coverage for this area. Of course this could all change depending on the track of the system.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Sunny & Hot
Highs: 100-104°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear, Clouds Return by Daybreak
Lows: 74-76°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tomorrow:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
An Isolated Storm Late (Southeast Counties)
Highs: 99-102°
Wind: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%-20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Get Used to the Heat
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
I wished I could write that the rain chance was great and that temperatures will be cooling down. It would be nice but the chance for rain is slim and the chance for heat is great.
Our ultimate weather enforcer this time of year is high pressure, allowing heat to build temperatures to at or just above 100 degrees regularly.
A weak upper level feature may spark a few scattered thunderstorms Friday but most areas won't see anything.
For your upcoming weekend, expect more hot and dry weather.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, an isolated storm possible in the southern counties of the KRBC viewing area. Low near 75. South wind at 5.
Friday: Partly cloudy, 20% chance for storms, high 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, 100-102 daily, lows middle 70's.
I wished I could write that the rain chance was great and that temperatures will be cooling down. It would be nice but the chance for rain is slim and the chance for heat is great.
Our ultimate weather enforcer this time of year is high pressure, allowing heat to build temperatures to at or just above 100 degrees regularly.
A weak upper level feature may spark a few scattered thunderstorms Friday but most areas won't see anything.
For your upcoming weekend, expect more hot and dry weather.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, an isolated storm possible in the southern counties of the KRBC viewing area. Low near 75. South wind at 5.
Friday: Partly cloudy, 20% chance for storms, high 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, 100-102 daily, lows middle 70's.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
More Heat - A Few Places See Rain
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
A few areas will see rain, but not many. The pattern continues to have high pressure as our dominant weather feature - but a low pressure trough which is stuck in our area also provides the needed lift to interact with afternoon heating to create scattered showers and storms.
At night, a low level jet stream also adds some moisture to the equation which allows some storms to persist into the overnight hours.
Storms that develop will typically move very slowly this time of year, due to lack of any significant upper level steering winds. Therefore, localized areas can see some heavy rainfall - but most areas miss out entirely. such is summer weather here in the Big Country.
Thursday and Friday: A 20% chance for storms, otherwise partly cloudy and hot with highs near 100. Nighttime lows near 75.
Saturday through next Wednesday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, daily highs upper 90's, overnight lows middle 70's.
A few areas will see rain, but not many. The pattern continues to have high pressure as our dominant weather feature - but a low pressure trough which is stuck in our area also provides the needed lift to interact with afternoon heating to create scattered showers and storms.
At night, a low level jet stream also adds some moisture to the equation which allows some storms to persist into the overnight hours.
Storms that develop will typically move very slowly this time of year, due to lack of any significant upper level steering winds. Therefore, localized areas can see some heavy rainfall - but most areas miss out entirely. such is summer weather here in the Big Country.
Thursday and Friday: A 20% chance for storms, otherwise partly cloudy and hot with highs near 100. Nighttime lows near 75.
Saturday through next Wednesday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, daily highs upper 90's, overnight lows middle 70's.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Mainly Hot and Dry
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
LAST YEAR WE NEVER TOUCHED 100 DEGREES - BUT THIS YEAR, THINGS ARE DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT. IT APPEARS WE WILL SEE 100 PLUS SEVERAL TIMES THIS WEEK. RAIN CHANCES ARE SLIM - I INCLUDED A SLIGHT 10% CHANCE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AND AREAS FAVORED TO SEE SHOWERS WOULD BE COUNTIES TO THE NORTH OF ABILENE. MAINLY HOT AND DRY FOR THE NEXT WEEK.
TONIGHT: MOSTLY CLEAR AND VERY WARM, LOW 76.
TUESDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT WITH 101. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, 76.
WEDNESDAY: A VERY SLIGHT CHANCE FOR A STRAY STORM, OTHERWISE HOT WITH HIGHS AT 100.
LAST YEAR WE NEVER TOUCHED 100 DEGREES - BUT THIS YEAR, THINGS ARE DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT. IT APPEARS WE WILL SEE 100 PLUS SEVERAL TIMES THIS WEEK. RAIN CHANCES ARE SLIM - I INCLUDED A SLIGHT 10% CHANCE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AND AREAS FAVORED TO SEE SHOWERS WOULD BE COUNTIES TO THE NORTH OF ABILENE. MAINLY HOT AND DRY FOR THE NEXT WEEK.
TONIGHT: MOSTLY CLEAR AND VERY WARM, LOW 76.
TUESDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT WITH 101. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, 76.
WEDNESDAY: A VERY SLIGHT CHANCE FOR A STRAY STORM, OTHERWISE HOT WITH HIGHS AT 100.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT HERE TO STAY
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ..
THE WEATHER STAYS HOT ALL WEEK LONG. THE MAIN STORY IS OUR TYPICAL LATE JULY HIGH PRESSURE, IN CONTROL AS USUAL, BUT RAIN NOT TOO FAR OFF TO THE NORTHWEST OF OUR AREA. REMNANTS OF DOLLY ARE STILL CAUSING SHOWERS ACROSS WEST TEXAS INTO THE PANHANDLE BUT DOUBTFUL ANY OF THAT MAKES IT INTO OUR AREA.
TONIGHT: MAINLY CLEAR WITH A FEW PASSING CLOUDS, LOW 74. SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT AGAIN, 100. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY: SAME - SUN AND HEAT - AROUND 100 DAILY.
THE WEATHER STAYS HOT ALL WEEK LONG. THE MAIN STORY IS OUR TYPICAL LATE JULY HIGH PRESSURE, IN CONTROL AS USUAL, BUT RAIN NOT TOO FAR OFF TO THE NORTHWEST OF OUR AREA. REMNANTS OF DOLLY ARE STILL CAUSING SHOWERS ACROSS WEST TEXAS INTO THE PANHANDLE BUT DOUBTFUL ANY OF THAT MAKES IT INTO OUR AREA.
TONIGHT: MAINLY CLEAR WITH A FEW PASSING CLOUDS, LOW 74. SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT AGAIN, 100. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY: SAME - SUN AND HEAT - AROUND 100 DAILY.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Return to Hot Weather This Weekend
FROM THE KRBC WEATHER CENTER ...
THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM DOLLY WILL SPREAD CLOUDS THROUGH OUR AREA TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY. A FEW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP IN THE HILL COUNTRY AND MOVE INTO THE SOUTHERN BIG COUNTRY. THE CHANCE FOR RAIN SHOULD MOSTLY BE TONIGHT BUT CAN'T RULE OUT A SHOWER OR TWO TOMORROW.
TEMPERATURES WILL ALSO BE A LITTLE COOLER, BUT NOT MUCH, THROUGH FRIDAY. AFTER THAT, HIGH PRESSURE REGAINS CONTROL AND DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE APPROACHING 100 DEGREES EACH DAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
THERE WILL BE NO RAIN CHANCES THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
TONIGHT: MAINLY CLOUDY WITH SOME SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS ACROSS MAINLY SOUTH OF I-20. LOWS TONIGHT NEAR 73.
FRIDAY: CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS WITH SOME AFTERNOON SUN AND ONE OR TWO STORMS POSSIBLE BUT DRY MOST AREAS. HIGH NEAR 93.
FRIDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, 73.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, UPPER 90'S.
THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL SYSTEM DOLLY WILL SPREAD CLOUDS THROUGH OUR AREA TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY. A FEW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP IN THE HILL COUNTRY AND MOVE INTO THE SOUTHERN BIG COUNTRY. THE CHANCE FOR RAIN SHOULD MOSTLY BE TONIGHT BUT CAN'T RULE OUT A SHOWER OR TWO TOMORROW.
TEMPERATURES WILL ALSO BE A LITTLE COOLER, BUT NOT MUCH, THROUGH FRIDAY. AFTER THAT, HIGH PRESSURE REGAINS CONTROL AND DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE APPROACHING 100 DEGREES EACH DAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
THERE WILL BE NO RAIN CHANCES THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
TONIGHT: MAINLY CLOUDY WITH SOME SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS ACROSS MAINLY SOUTH OF I-20. LOWS TONIGHT NEAR 73.
FRIDAY: CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS WITH SOME AFTERNOON SUN AND ONE OR TWO STORMS POSSIBLE BUT DRY MOST AREAS. HIGH NEAR 93.
FRIDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, 73.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, UPPER 90'S.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hot Weather Continues
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Dolly is approaching the Lower Rio Grande Valley this morning as I write this blog bringing very heavy rain to south Texas. I talked to a good friend of mine who is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi who reports very heavy rainfall with the northern bands moving across that area. I asked him to please share because we really need a good soaking rain up this way. Speaking of Dolly and rain, it looks like we are going to miss out on any rain from Dolly...models tend to say everything will stay around I-10 and southward. Just clouds from the system working up this way.
* Speaking of rain, we are now officially below normal on rainfall for the year. As of this morning, Abilene is now 0.01" below normal on rainfall. The US Drought Monitor has most of the Big Country under D0-Abnormally Dry drought conditions, while the far Eastern and Western Big Country, Heartland, and Northern Concho Valley are under D1-Moderate Drought Conditions.
* Our forecast will remain hot and dry for the next seven days with highs in the upper 90s and lows into the middle 70s with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. I will be somewhat cooler to end the week thanks to more clouds because of Dolly, but still plenty of heat for the area.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 98-101°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 73-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Thursday
Partly Cloudy & Slightly Cooler
Highs: 92-95°
Winds: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
* Dolly is approaching the Lower Rio Grande Valley this morning as I write this blog bringing very heavy rain to south Texas. I talked to a good friend of mine who is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi who reports very heavy rainfall with the northern bands moving across that area. I asked him to please share because we really need a good soaking rain up this way. Speaking of Dolly and rain, it looks like we are going to miss out on any rain from Dolly...models tend to say everything will stay around I-10 and southward. Just clouds from the system working up this way.
* Speaking of rain, we are now officially below normal on rainfall for the year. As of this morning, Abilene is now 0.01" below normal on rainfall. The US Drought Monitor has most of the Big Country under D0-Abnormally Dry drought conditions, while the far Eastern and Western Big Country, Heartland, and Northern Concho Valley are under D1-Moderate Drought Conditions.
* Our forecast will remain hot and dry for the next seven days with highs in the upper 90s and lows into the middle 70s with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. I will be somewhat cooler to end the week thanks to more clouds because of Dolly, but still plenty of heat for the area.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 98-101°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 73-75°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Thursday
Partly Cloudy & Slightly Cooler
Highs: 92-95°
Winds: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Hot & Dry To Start The Week
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through the week across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley. Highs will be a few degrees above normal into the upper 90s through next week with overnight lows about normal for this time of the year into the lower 70s. Humidity will be kinda high as well, so it will be a bit sticky. We'll keep an eye to the Gulf of Mexico on Dolly to see if it could change my forecast come late week.
* Rain Chances: Pattern does not look good for well organized rain event for the next seven days. Having said that, there could be a stray thunderstorm pop up in the daytime heating, especially with upper 90s and higher humidity values. It looks as if the rain from Dolly will stay well south of the KRBC viewing area. We'll only see some increased cloud cover come late week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 98-101°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Warm
Lows: 73-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 98-102°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
* High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through the week across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley. Highs will be a few degrees above normal into the upper 90s through next week with overnight lows about normal for this time of the year into the lower 70s. Humidity will be kinda high as well, so it will be a bit sticky. We'll keep an eye to the Gulf of Mexico on Dolly to see if it could change my forecast come late week.
* Rain Chances: Pattern does not look good for well organized rain event for the next seven days. Having said that, there could be a stray thunderstorm pop up in the daytime heating, especially with upper 90s and higher humidity values. It looks as if the rain from Dolly will stay well south of the KRBC viewing area. We'll only see some increased cloud cover come late week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 98-101°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Clear & Warm
Lows: 73-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 98-102°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Monday...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Hot & Dry Weekend Ahead:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through the weekend and into early next week across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley. Highs will be a few degrees above normal into the upper 90s through next week with overnight lows about normal for this time of the year into the lower 70s. Humidity will be kinda high as well, so it will be a bit sticky.
* Rain Chances: Pattern does not look good for well organized rain event for the next seven days. Having said that, there could be a stray thunderstorm pop up in the daytime heating, especially with upper 90s and higher humidity values.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 71-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Lows: 72-75°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
* High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through the weekend and into early next week across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley. Highs will be a few degrees above normal into the upper 90s through next week with overnight lows about normal for this time of the year into the lower 70s. Humidity will be kinda high as well, so it will be a bit sticky.
* Rain Chances: Pattern does not look good for well organized rain event for the next seven days. Having said that, there could be a stray thunderstorm pop up in the daytime heating, especially with upper 90s and higher humidity values.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 71-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Weekend:
Partly Cloudy & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Lows: 72-75°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Weekend...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Typical July Weather is Here Awhile
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ..
THE WEATHER SETTLES IN TO A TYPICAL DRY AND HOT PATTERN OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. RAIN CHANCES REMAIN VERY SLIM - PRIMARY WEATHER FEATURE IS THE HEAT AND A FAIR AMOUNT OF HUMIDITY. REMEMBER THE HEAT SAFETY TIPS - DRINK PLENTY OF WATER - MAKE SURE YOUR PETS HAVE AMPLE WATER - DON'T OVERDO IT IN THE HEAT - LIMIT MOST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO THE MORNING HOURS IF POSSIBLE.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS WESTERN COUNTIES. LOW NEAR 73. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10.
FRIDAY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK: PARTLY CLOUDY DAILY WITH HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE 90'S AND LOWS IN THE LOW 70'S.
THE WEATHER SETTLES IN TO A TYPICAL DRY AND HOT PATTERN OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. RAIN CHANCES REMAIN VERY SLIM - PRIMARY WEATHER FEATURE IS THE HEAT AND A FAIR AMOUNT OF HUMIDITY. REMEMBER THE HEAT SAFETY TIPS - DRINK PLENTY OF WATER - MAKE SURE YOUR PETS HAVE AMPLE WATER - DON'T OVERDO IT IN THE HEAT - LIMIT MOST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO THE MORNING HOURS IF POSSIBLE.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS WESTERN COUNTIES. LOW NEAR 73. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10.
FRIDAY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK: PARTLY CLOUDY DAILY WITH HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE 90'S AND LOWS IN THE LOW 70'S.
Hot & Dry Weather Settles Back In Place:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Hot and dry weather forecast will began to dominate the forecast today and as we head into the weekend. Area of high pressure to our west and east, as well as dry air filtering in from the South Central U.S. will help bring highs back into the upper 90s the next few days. There is a slight chance for isolated t-storms today, mainly in the far western Big Country. The moisture surge/axis has shifted somewhat west from yesterday.
* Down the road, temperatures remain slightly above normal into the upper 90s with lows in the lower to middle 70s. Look for partly cloudy days and night through the next seven days. With the daytime heating, there could be a few widely isolated storms pop up each afternoon and early evening.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Decreasing Morning Clouds
Partly Cloudy & Hot Afternoon
Isolated Storms in Western Big Country
Highs: 94-98°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 20% (Far Western Counties)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 70-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Friday:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Thursday...
* Hot and dry weather forecast will began to dominate the forecast today and as we head into the weekend. Area of high pressure to our west and east, as well as dry air filtering in from the South Central U.S. will help bring highs back into the upper 90s the next few days. There is a slight chance for isolated t-storms today, mainly in the far western Big Country. The moisture surge/axis has shifted somewhat west from yesterday.
* Down the road, temperatures remain slightly above normal into the upper 90s with lows in the lower to middle 70s. Look for partly cloudy days and night through the next seven days. With the daytime heating, there could be a few widely isolated storms pop up each afternoon and early evening.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Decreasing Morning Clouds
Partly Cloudy & Hot Afternoon
Isolated Storms in Western Big Country
Highs: 94-98°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 20% (Far Western Counties)
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Warm
Lows: 70-75°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Friday:
Mostly Sunny & Hot
Highs: 95-99°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Thursday...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
One More Round Today:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and eveningacross the Big Country. Another band this morning is just moving across the northern areas. We finally picked up some rainfall in Abilene during the evening hours on Tuesday... officially 0.01" (just enough to wet the roads and pavement) while north of I-20 some areas got another good soaking.
* Upper high has shifted a little farther southwest over the last 24hours. This is allowing the weak shortwaves rotating around the periphery to a little farther south than last night. The best moisture fetch is running right across our area so expect a occasional showers and storms to develop during the day in random spots.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Thursday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms Early
Slight Chance For Afternoon Storms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Wednesday...
* Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and eveningacross the Big Country. Another band this morning is just moving across the northern areas. We finally picked up some rainfall in Abilene during the evening hours on Tuesday... officially 0.01" (just enough to wet the roads and pavement) while north of I-20 some areas got another good soaking.
* Upper high has shifted a little farther southwest over the last 24hours. This is allowing the weak shortwaves rotating around the periphery to a little farther south than last night. The best moisture fetch is running right across our area so expect a occasional showers and storms to develop during the day in random spots.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Thursday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms Early
Slight Chance For Afternoon Storms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Wednesday...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Showers Stay in the Forecast
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
THE RAIN STAYS IN THE FORECAST FOR THE SHORT TERM AND RE-ENTERS THE FORECAST IN THE LONG-TERM.
A MOISTURE AXIS REMAINS DRAPED ACROSS OUR AREA, EVIDENT BY THE CLOUDS THIS AFTERNOON AND SOME SHOWERS IN THE AREA. BEING ON THE EAST SIDE OF A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE, THE MOISTURE IS TRAPPED AND SHOULD LEAD TO ANOTHER ROUND OF OVERNIGHT SHOWERS AND A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN ON WEDNESDAY.
SHOWERS SHOULD BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, BUT DUE TO ANOTHER TROPICAL WAVE COMING INTO TEXAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST THIS WEEKEND, I'VE PUT RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST FOR SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD STAY A LITTLE BELOW NORMAL FOR AFTERNOON HIGHS EACH OF THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.
TONIGHT: A FEW SHOWERS, LOW 73.
TOMORROW: CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS, HIGH 88, 40% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 72, A FEW SHOWERS.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS, HIGH 92.
THE RAIN STAYS IN THE FORECAST FOR THE SHORT TERM AND RE-ENTERS THE FORECAST IN THE LONG-TERM.
A MOISTURE AXIS REMAINS DRAPED ACROSS OUR AREA, EVIDENT BY THE CLOUDS THIS AFTERNOON AND SOME SHOWERS IN THE AREA. BEING ON THE EAST SIDE OF A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE, THE MOISTURE IS TRAPPED AND SHOULD LEAD TO ANOTHER ROUND OF OVERNIGHT SHOWERS AND A GOOD CHANCE FOR RAIN ON WEDNESDAY.
SHOWERS SHOULD BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, BUT DUE TO ANOTHER TROPICAL WAVE COMING INTO TEXAS FROM THE SOUTHEAST THIS WEEKEND, I'VE PUT RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST FOR SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD STAY A LITTLE BELOW NORMAL FOR AFTERNOON HIGHS EACH OF THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.
TONIGHT: A FEW SHOWERS, LOW 73.
TOMORROW: CONSIDERABLE CLOUDINESS, HIGH 88, 40% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 72, A FEW SHOWERS.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS, HIGH 92.
Another Round of Storms Today:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms dropping southeast this morning across the Big Country. Upper high has shifted a little farther southwest over the last 24 hours. This is allowing the weak shortwaves rotating around the periphery to a little farther south than last night. Looks like the Big Country and eventually the northern Heartland will see the best precipitation chances for today. Activity a little more scattered this afternoon, allowing enough sunshine to allow temperatures to climb.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms Early
Slight Chance For Afternoon Storms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
* Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms dropping southeast this morning across the Big Country. Upper high has shifted a little farther southwest over the last 24 hours. This is allowing the weak shortwaves rotating around the periphery to a little farther south than last night. Looks like the Big Country and eventually the northern Heartland will see the best precipitation chances for today. Activity a little more scattered this afternoon, allowing enough sunshine to allow temperatures to climb.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: SE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms Early
Slight Chance For Afternoon Storms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: SE 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
Monday, July 14, 2008
Rain Chances Today & Tomorrow:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* A front remains semi-stalled to our south across the Southern Concho Valley and Edwards Plateau. Along and north of this boundary, we will see scattered showers and thunderstorms develop in the daytime heating. The best rain chances look to be this afternoon and evening as the front slowly washes out to our south. Rain chances will remain in the forecast tonight and Tuesday, although only at slight chances.
* Ridge will build over Texas as we get into the week with daytime highs warming back to normal and just above normal into the upper 90s as we get into the week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 70-74°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Monday...
* A front remains semi-stalled to our south across the Southern Concho Valley and Edwards Plateau. Along and north of this boundary, we will see scattered showers and thunderstorms develop in the daytime heating. The best rain chances look to be this afternoon and evening as the front slowly washes out to our south. Rain chances will remain in the forecast tonight and Tuesday, although only at slight chances.
* Ridge will build over Texas as we get into the week with daytime highs warming back to normal and just above normal into the upper 90s as we get into the week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: NE 5-10
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Storms
Lows: 70-74°
Wind: E 5-10
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 91-94°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Monday...
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Chance for Rain Continues
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ....
THE WEATHER WILL REMAIN WARM THIS WEEK, AS YOU WOULD EXPECT IN JULY, BUT TEMPERATURES STILL A LITTLE BELOW THE NORMAL CAN BE EXPECTED SO HOPEFULLY YOU WON'T HAVE TO RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER QUITE SO MUCH.
WE ALSO HAVE A CHANCE FOR RAIN IN THE FORECAST TONIGHT, MONDAY, MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY AS A WEAK FRONT REMAINS STALLED OUT ACROSS THE AREA.
TONIGHT: A 30% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR A THUNDERSTORM. LOW NEAR 71. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: A 30% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR A THUNDERSTORM. HIGH NEAR 90. EAST WIND AROUND 10.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SHOWERS, OTHERWISE PARTLY CLOUDY WITH HIGHS IN THE LOW 90'S.
THE WEATHER WILL REMAIN WARM THIS WEEK, AS YOU WOULD EXPECT IN JULY, BUT TEMPERATURES STILL A LITTLE BELOW THE NORMAL CAN BE EXPECTED SO HOPEFULLY YOU WON'T HAVE TO RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER QUITE SO MUCH.
WE ALSO HAVE A CHANCE FOR RAIN IN THE FORECAST TONIGHT, MONDAY, MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY AS A WEAK FRONT REMAINS STALLED OUT ACROSS THE AREA.
TONIGHT: A 30% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR A THUNDERSTORM. LOW NEAR 71. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10.
MONDAY: A 30% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR A THUNDERSTORM. HIGH NEAR 90. EAST WIND AROUND 10.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SHOWERS, OTHERWISE PARTLY CLOUDY WITH HIGHS IN THE LOW 90'S.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Hotter Temps Return
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ..
WHILE SOME RAIN SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH TOMORROW, THEY WILL BE ISOLATED IN NATURE. THE PATTERN IS RETURNING TO TYPICAL HOT AND DRY OVER THE NEXT WEEK OR SO.
THERE IS A COLD FRONT WHICH IS FORECAST TO HANG UP ACROSS THE RED RIVER OR NORTH OF THERE SO THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN STAYS TO OUR NORTH THE NEXT FEW DAYS. IF YOU LIVE IN A NORTHERN BIG COUNTRY COUNTY (KNOX, KING, KENT, STONEWALL - YOU'LL BE CLOSER TO THE ACTIVITY)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 71. AN ISOLATED SHOWER IS POSSIBLE. SOUTH WIND AT 5.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED AFTERNOON SHOWER IS POSSIBLE, BUT DRY FOR MOST. HIGH 94. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
THURSDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 72.
FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 94.
WEEKEND: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGHS AROUND 96.
WHILE SOME RAIN SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH TOMORROW, THEY WILL BE ISOLATED IN NATURE. THE PATTERN IS RETURNING TO TYPICAL HOT AND DRY OVER THE NEXT WEEK OR SO.
THERE IS A COLD FRONT WHICH IS FORECAST TO HANG UP ACROSS THE RED RIVER OR NORTH OF THERE SO THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN STAYS TO OUR NORTH THE NEXT FEW DAYS. IF YOU LIVE IN A NORTHERN BIG COUNTRY COUNTY (KNOX, KING, KENT, STONEWALL - YOU'LL BE CLOSER TO THE ACTIVITY)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 71. AN ISOLATED SHOWER IS POSSIBLE. SOUTH WIND AT 5.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED AFTERNOON SHOWER IS POSSIBLE, BUT DRY FOR MOST. HIGH 94. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
THURSDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 72.
FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 94.
WEEKEND: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGHS AROUND 96.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Slight Rain Chance Through Thursday
MORE AFTERNOON SHOWERS STAY IN YOUR FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY. JUST AS WE SAW SHOWERS YESTERDAY, MORE DEVELOPED AROUND THE AREA TODAY AND THIS TREND SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY ALTHOUGH TODAY APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN.
TEMPERATURES, WHILE COMFORTABLE TODAY, WILL BE ON THE RISE FROM THE MIDDLE TO END OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. I'M FORECASTING DRY WEATHER THIS WEEKEND.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS, ENDING LATE. LOW NEAR 70.
WEDNESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH NEAR 91. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% RAIN CHANCE, HIGH 93.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY WITH HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE 90'S.
TEMPERATURES, WHILE COMFORTABLE TODAY, WILL BE ON THE RISE FROM THE MIDDLE TO END OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. I'M FORECASTING DRY WEATHER THIS WEEKEND.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS, ENDING LATE. LOW NEAR 70.
WEDNESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS OR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH NEAR 91. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% RAIN CHANCE, HIGH 93.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY WITH HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE 90'S.
More Rain Chances Today:
Good Morning from KRBC Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* An area of high pressure continues to sit across the Southeast. Southeasterly flow around the high continues bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across Texas. With daytime heating combined with this ample moisture supply, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Big Country, Heartland and Concho Valley today. Also look for more cloudy cover today as well. A cold front to the north will make it's final push southward before stalling over the Red River/Texoma area late tonight. This front will kick off some storms over the northern Big County as well.
* Enjoy the rain while we have it as the the high will shift westward as we approach the end of the week shutting the Gulf of Mexico moisture off from Texas so we'll return to a dry pattern by the end of the week. Temperatures by the weekend will be back in the middle and upper 90s. Would not be surprised to see the triple digits in a few spots.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 87-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Islolated T-Storms
Lows: 70-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-storms
Highs: 87-90°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
* An area of high pressure continues to sit across the Southeast. Southeasterly flow around the high continues bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across Texas. With daytime heating combined with this ample moisture supply, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Big Country, Heartland and Concho Valley today. Also look for more cloudy cover today as well. A cold front to the north will make it's final push southward before stalling over the Red River/Texoma area late tonight. This front will kick off some storms over the northern Big County as well.
* Enjoy the rain while we have it as the the high will shift westward as we approach the end of the week shutting the Gulf of Mexico moisture off from Texas so we'll return to a dry pattern by the end of the week. Temperatures by the weekend will be back in the middle and upper 90s. Would not be surprised to see the triple digits in a few spots.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Showers & T-Storms
Highs: 87-90°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Mostly Cloudy
Islolated T-Storms
Lows: 70-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Cloudy
Scattered T-storms
Highs: 87-90°
Winds: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 30%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Tuesday...
Monday, July 07, 2008
July Showers Bring ... Cooler Temps
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER .....
YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT JULY AS BEING WET BUT THIS WEEK, IT IS. SHOWERS ARE IN MY FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IS A CONSTANT FLOW OF WARM, MOIST GULF OF MEXICO AIR INTO SOUTH TEXAS - MOISTURE WHICH MOVES NORTHWARD INTO OUR AREA. SIMPLY HEAT IT UP AND OUT POP THE SHOWERS ALMOST LIKE CLOCK WORK. I'M EXPECTING NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED STORMS TUESDAY - AT LEAST A 30% CHANCE IF NOT GREATER TO THE SOUTH OF ABILENE. THE HEAVIEST RAINS, HOWEVER, WILL REMAIN ACROSS SOUTH TEXAS AND THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.
MORE CLOUDS SHOULD TRANSLATE INTO SLIGHTLY COOLER TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY - I'M FORECASTING UPPER 80'S TO NEAR 90. RAIN STAYS IN THE FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY.
MONDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOW NEAR 70. SOUTH WIND AT 5 TO 10.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A GOOD CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND ISOLATED STORMS. MOVEMENT WILL BE SOUTH TO NORTH. SOME COULD PRODUCE HEAVY DOWNPOURS BUT NONE ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME SEVERE. HIGH OF 89. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20.
TUESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SHOWERS IN THE AREA, LOW 70.
YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT JULY AS BEING WET BUT THIS WEEK, IT IS. SHOWERS ARE IN MY FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IS A CONSTANT FLOW OF WARM, MOIST GULF OF MEXICO AIR INTO SOUTH TEXAS - MOISTURE WHICH MOVES NORTHWARD INTO OUR AREA. SIMPLY HEAT IT UP AND OUT POP THE SHOWERS ALMOST LIKE CLOCK WORK. I'M EXPECTING NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED STORMS TUESDAY - AT LEAST A 30% CHANCE IF NOT GREATER TO THE SOUTH OF ABILENE. THE HEAVIEST RAINS, HOWEVER, WILL REMAIN ACROSS SOUTH TEXAS AND THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.
MORE CLOUDS SHOULD TRANSLATE INTO SLIGHTLY COOLER TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY - I'M FORECASTING UPPER 80'S TO NEAR 90. RAIN STAYS IN THE FORECAST THROUGH THURSDAY.
MONDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOW NEAR 70. SOUTH WIND AT 5 TO 10.
TUESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A GOOD CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND ISOLATED STORMS. MOVEMENT WILL BE SOUTH TO NORTH. SOME COULD PRODUCE HEAVY DOWNPOURS BUT NONE ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME SEVERE. HIGH OF 89. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20.
TUESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SHOWERS IN THE AREA, LOW 70.
Rain Chances The Next Few Days
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* An area of high pressure sits to our east across the Deep South and with this feature to our east, this puts us in southeasterly flow bringing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across the Lone Star State. With daytime heating, a few thunderstorms will be possible today across the area.
* Models suggest a disturbance will rotate around the high and move into south Texas and work it's way north tomorrow helping increase rain chances. A cold front to the north is trying it's best to work southward at the same time. Showers and thunderstorms that develop on this front will work into the northern Big Country tomorrow afternoon and evening. For now, it looks like the best chance of rain is for Tuesday afternoon and evening.
* The high will shift some westward toward mid-week shutting the Gulf of Mexico moisture off from Texas so we'll return to a dry pattern by the end of the week.
* Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s the next few days thanks to rain and cloud cover. Highs will climb back into the middle 90s come the end of the week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy
Isolated Afternoon Storms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Evening Storms
Lows: 70-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 88-92°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Monday...
* An area of high pressure sits to our east across the Deep South and with this feature to our east, this puts us in southeasterly flow bringing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico across the Lone Star State. With daytime heating, a few thunderstorms will be possible today across the area.
* Models suggest a disturbance will rotate around the high and move into south Texas and work it's way north tomorrow helping increase rain chances. A cold front to the north is trying it's best to work southward at the same time. Showers and thunderstorms that develop on this front will work into the northern Big Country tomorrow afternoon and evening. For now, it looks like the best chance of rain is for Tuesday afternoon and evening.
* The high will shift some westward toward mid-week shutting the Gulf of Mexico moisture off from Texas so we'll return to a dry pattern by the end of the week.
* Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s the next few days thanks to rain and cloud cover. Highs will climb back into the middle 90s come the end of the week.
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy
Isolated Afternoon Storms
Highs: 89-93°
Wind: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy & Mild
Islolated Evening Storms
Lows: 70-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 20%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tuesday:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Thunderstorms
Highs: 88-92°
Winds: S 10-20
Rain Chance: 40%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Monday...
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Isolated Showers This Week
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ...
LOOKING AHEAD TO THIS WEEK'S WEATHER - THERE IS RAIN IN OUR FORECAST EACH DAY THROUGH THURSDAY - BUT THAT CERTAINLY DOESN'T MEAN ALL AREAS WILL SEE RAIN THIS WEEK. IN FACT, IT'LL MAINLY BE THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF THE BIG COUNTRY AND THE NORTHERN COUNTIES THAT HAVE THE BEST CHANCE.
THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES WILL BE INFLUENCED BY SOME TROPICAL ACTIVITY WHICH WILL TEND TO DRIFT NORTHWARD OUT OF THE HILL COUNTRY.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES MAY SEE SOME SHOWERS APPROACH FROM A COLD FRONT BUT THE MAJORITY OF OUR AREA WILL SEE JUST SPOTTY RAINFALL THIS WEEK.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH VERY ISOLATED SHOWERS, LOW IN THE UPPER 60'S. LIGHT SOUTH WIND.
MONDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH 91. SOUTH SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A DAILY SLIGHT CHANCE OF ISOLATED SHOWERS, AROUND 90 FOR HIGHS.
LOOKING AHEAD TO THIS WEEK'S WEATHER - THERE IS RAIN IN OUR FORECAST EACH DAY THROUGH THURSDAY - BUT THAT CERTAINLY DOESN'T MEAN ALL AREAS WILL SEE RAIN THIS WEEK. IN FACT, IT'LL MAINLY BE THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF THE BIG COUNTRY AND THE NORTHERN COUNTIES THAT HAVE THE BEST CHANCE.
THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES WILL BE INFLUENCED BY SOME TROPICAL ACTIVITY WHICH WILL TEND TO DRIFT NORTHWARD OUT OF THE HILL COUNTRY.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES MAY SEE SOME SHOWERS APPROACH FROM A COLD FRONT BUT THE MAJORITY OF OUR AREA WILL SEE JUST SPOTTY RAINFALL THIS WEEK.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH VERY ISOLATED SHOWERS, LOW IN THE UPPER 60'S. LIGHT SOUTH WIND.
MONDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH 91. SOUTH SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15.
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A DAILY SLIGHT CHANCE OF ISOLATED SHOWERS, AROUND 90 FOR HIGHS.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Nice Weekend for the 4th !
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ...
A FEW SMALL HEAT GENERATED SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING AND ALSO ON FRIDAY, THE FOURTH OF JULY. NO WIDESPREAD RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED AND MOST AREAS WILL JUST SIMPLY SEE PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES. THE PATTERN SHOULDN'T CHANGE TOO MUCH SATURDAY OR SUNDAY WITH ONLY THE ISOLATED VARIETY SHOWER AND TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW 90'S. I'M STILL HOLDING WITH A 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
THURSDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS, LOW 70.
FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED AFTERNOON SHOWERS, HIGH 93.
FRIDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED EVENING SHOWERS, LOW 72.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 90'S, WITH A HIT OR MISS SHOWER POSSIBLE.
A FEW SMALL HEAT GENERATED SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING AND ALSO ON FRIDAY, THE FOURTH OF JULY. NO WIDESPREAD RAIN COVERAGE IS EXPECTED AND MOST AREAS WILL JUST SIMPLY SEE PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES. THE PATTERN SHOULDN'T CHANGE TOO MUCH SATURDAY OR SUNDAY WITH ONLY THE ISOLATED VARIETY SHOWER AND TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW 90'S. I'M STILL HOLDING WITH A 20% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
THURSDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS, LOW 70.
FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED AFTERNOON SHOWERS, HIGH 93.
FRIDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, ISOLATED EVENING SHOWERS, LOW 72.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 90'S, WITH A HIT OR MISS SHOWER POSSIBLE.
Same Old Song & Dance In Weather:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* A cold front to the north will stall over Oklahoma late today. One forecast model is stalling the front close to the Red River and develops thunderstorms on this front. There could be a storm or two later this evening roughly north of US 380, or an Aspermont-Haskell-Throckmorton line. Most of the action will probably stay up in Texoma. Otherwise, with daytime heating a stray thunderstorm could develop in any given spot across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley each day. Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy conditions with highs in the middle 90s and lows in the lower 70s across the board with that very isolated pop-up storm are the main weather feaures into the middle of next week.
*4th of July: Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. I can't rule out a stray thunderstorm in the daytime heating of the day. Weather should be great for the nightly fireworks events across West Central Texas!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm
A Very Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-95°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Mild
Isolated T-Storms Possible (Mainly US 380 & North)
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Friday (4th of July):
Mostly Sunny, Breezy & Warm
A Stray T-Storm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Thursday...
* A cold front to the north will stall over Oklahoma late today. One forecast model is stalling the front close to the Red River and develops thunderstorms on this front. There could be a storm or two later this evening roughly north of US 380, or an Aspermont-Haskell-Throckmorton line. Most of the action will probably stay up in Texoma. Otherwise, with daytime heating a stray thunderstorm could develop in any given spot across the Big Country, Heartland and Northern Concho Valley each day. Mostly Sunny to Partly Cloudy conditions with highs in the middle 90s and lows in the lower 70s across the board with that very isolated pop-up storm are the main weather feaures into the middle of next week.
*4th of July: Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. I can't rule out a stray thunderstorm in the daytime heating of the day. Weather should be great for the nightly fireworks events across West Central Texas!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm
A Very Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-95°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Mild
Isolated T-Storms Possible (Mainly US 380 & North)
Lows: 69-74°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Friday (4th of July):
Mostly Sunny, Breezy & Warm
A Stray T-Storm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Thursday...
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Warm and Dry Most of the Time
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ..
NO MAJOR CHANGES TO MY FORECAST TODAY, COMPARED TO WHAT I TALKED ABOUT YESTERDAY. IT IS A MAINLY DRY FORECAST BUT A FEW ISOLATED SHOWERS ARE STILL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE EVENING THANKS TO AFTERNOON HEATING.
AS WE APPROACH THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY, STILL MAINLY DRY WEATHER AREA WIDE WITH THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN SOUTH OF OUR AREA ALONG THE TEXAS COAST AND THE VALLEY OF SOUTH TEXAS. RAIN PROBABILITIES FOR OUR AREA ARE AROUND 10 PERCENT OR LESS THROUGH SATURDAY THEN 10 TO 20 PERCENT SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.
OUR HIGH TEMPERATURES EACH OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WILL BE FROM 90 TO 95 DEGREES, VERY NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.
LOWS FROM 69-72 EACH OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
NO MAJOR CHANGES TO MY FORECAST TODAY, COMPARED TO WHAT I TALKED ABOUT YESTERDAY. IT IS A MAINLY DRY FORECAST BUT A FEW ISOLATED SHOWERS ARE STILL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE EVENING THANKS TO AFTERNOON HEATING.
AS WE APPROACH THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY, STILL MAINLY DRY WEATHER AREA WIDE WITH THE BEST CHANCE FOR RAIN SOUTH OF OUR AREA ALONG THE TEXAS COAST AND THE VALLEY OF SOUTH TEXAS. RAIN PROBABILITIES FOR OUR AREA ARE AROUND 10 PERCENT OR LESS THROUGH SATURDAY THEN 10 TO 20 PERCENT SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.
OUR HIGH TEMPERATURES EACH OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WILL BE FROM 90 TO 95 DEGREES, VERY NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.
LOWS FROM 69-72 EACH OF THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
Fair Weather Today:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* The stalled front to the south has dissipated and now we're left with average July weather across West Central Texas. A cold front to the north will stall over Oklahoma so no more relief in the extended forecast over than a stray storm that could develop in the daytime heating. Forecast models are hinting at the heat ridge building back eastward by next week. In the immediate forecast, highs will gradually climb back into the middle 90s and overnight lows in the lower 70s.
*4th of July: Weather looks great for grilling out and having fun with the family. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. I can't rule out a stray thunderstorm in the daytime heating of the day. Otherwise,if your heading to an event in the evening weather looks nice too, through it may be a bit warm!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm
A Very Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-94°
Wind: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Mild
Lows: 68-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Sunny, Breezy & Warm
A Stray T-Storm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
* The stalled front to the south has dissipated and now we're left with average July weather across West Central Texas. A cold front to the north will stall over Oklahoma so no more relief in the extended forecast over than a stray storm that could develop in the daytime heating. Forecast models are hinting at the heat ridge building back eastward by next week. In the immediate forecast, highs will gradually climb back into the middle 90s and overnight lows in the lower 70s.
*4th of July: Weather looks great for grilling out and having fun with the family. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. I can't rule out a stray thunderstorm in the daytime heating of the day. Otherwise,if your heading to an event in the evening weather looks nice too, through it may be a bit warm!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm
A Very Isolated T-Storm
Highs: 90-94°
Wind: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Mild
Lows: 68-73°
Wind: S 5-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Sunny, Breezy & Warm
A Stray T-Storm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 10%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE FOR THE 4TH
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ..
IT WAS A PARTLY CLOUDY DAY TODAY AND LOOKED RAINY ALL AFTERNOON BUT THE AREAS THAT SAW THE RAIN WERE LIMITED PRIMARILY TO SOUTHERN COLEMAN COUNTY AND RUNNELS COUNTY. AN ISOLATED STORM OR SHOWER IS STILL POSSIBLE INTO THE EVENING HOURS.
AS WE GO THROUGH THE NEXT THREE DAYS, I'M LEAVING THE FORECAST MAINLY DRY. WHILE A TYPICAL HIT AND MISS SHOWER IS POSSIBLE, MOST AREAS STAY DRY.
I DID MAKE SOME CHANGES TO THE FORECAST FROM SATURDAY THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY - THE MAIN CHANGE BEING RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST, 20% DAILY, WHICH ALSO HOLDS DOWN OUR TEMPERATURES JUST A LITTLE.
IT'S TOO EARLY TO SAY RIGHT NOW, BUT MODELS ARE PAINTING AN EVEN BRIGHTER PICTURE FOR RAIN EARLY NEXT WEEK. I PREFER TO WAIT AND WATCH THIS POSSIBILITY FOR ANOTHER COUPLE DAYS BEFORE REACHING THAT CONCLUSION WITH AN CERTAINTY.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW NEAR 70. LIGHT SOUTH WIND.
WEDNESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 93. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 90S.
WEEKEND: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR RAIN, LOW 90'S.
IT WAS A PARTLY CLOUDY DAY TODAY AND LOOKED RAINY ALL AFTERNOON BUT THE AREAS THAT SAW THE RAIN WERE LIMITED PRIMARILY TO SOUTHERN COLEMAN COUNTY AND RUNNELS COUNTY. AN ISOLATED STORM OR SHOWER IS STILL POSSIBLE INTO THE EVENING HOURS.
AS WE GO THROUGH THE NEXT THREE DAYS, I'M LEAVING THE FORECAST MAINLY DRY. WHILE A TYPICAL HIT AND MISS SHOWER IS POSSIBLE, MOST AREAS STAY DRY.
I DID MAKE SOME CHANGES TO THE FORECAST FROM SATURDAY THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY - THE MAIN CHANGE BEING RAIN BACK IN THE FORECAST, 20% DAILY, WHICH ALSO HOLDS DOWN OUR TEMPERATURES JUST A LITTLE.
IT'S TOO EARLY TO SAY RIGHT NOW, BUT MODELS ARE PAINTING AN EVEN BRIGHTER PICTURE FOR RAIN EARLY NEXT WEEK. I PREFER TO WAIT AND WATCH THIS POSSIBILITY FOR ANOTHER COUPLE DAYS BEFORE REACHING THAT CONCLUSION WITH AN CERTAINTY.
TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW NEAR 70. LIGHT SOUTH WIND.
WEDNESDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH 93. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY, LOW 90S.
WEEKEND: PARTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE FOR RAIN, LOW 90'S.
Drying Out & Warming Up Today:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Welcome to July! June ended on a wet note for many of you, especially in the Heartland, but overall many of us ended the month on a dry note. The official climate data at Abilene Regional Airport goes down with -0.54" of rainfall for the month. So far, we're still on the upside for the year with a surplus of +1.20" and we would gladly take more but dry weather is settling back in to our area.
* Stalled out front is still down across the southern Edwards Plateau and the Hill Country this morning and will slowly fizzle out. We're not expecting any rain off this system, but clouds from rains that do develop well south of here will drift northward today so expect a few in the sky. It will be warmer today with highs back in the lower 90s but I expect it to be a bit cooler across the Heartland thanks to some more clouds and from the multiple inch rains in recent days. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s is the forecast heading into the holiday weekend,
*4th of July: Weather looks great for grilling out and having fun with the family. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. If your heading to an event in the evening weather looks nice too, through it may be a bit warm!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 89-94°
Wind: S 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Mild
Lows: 67-72°
Wind: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Sunny
Breezy & Warm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
* Welcome to July! June ended on a wet note for many of you, especially in the Heartland, but overall many of us ended the month on a dry note. The official climate data at Abilene Regional Airport goes down with -0.54" of rainfall for the month. So far, we're still on the upside for the year with a surplus of +1.20" and we would gladly take more but dry weather is settling back in to our area.
* Stalled out front is still down across the southern Edwards Plateau and the Hill Country this morning and will slowly fizzle out. We're not expecting any rain off this system, but clouds from rains that do develop well south of here will drift northward today so expect a few in the sky. It will be warmer today with highs back in the lower 90s but I expect it to be a bit cooler across the Heartland thanks to some more clouds and from the multiple inch rains in recent days. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s is the forecast heading into the holiday weekend,
*4th of July: Weather looks great for grilling out and having fun with the family. Partly Cloudy with highs in the middle 90s. If your heading to an event in the evening weather looks nice too, through it may be a bit warm!
KRBC Triple Doppler Forecast:
Today:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Warmer
Highs: 89-94°
Wind: S 15-20
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Tonight:
Partly Cloudy
Breezy & Mild
Lows: 67-72°
Wind: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Wednesday:
Mostly Sunny
Breezy & Warm
Highs: 92-96°
Winds: S 10-15
Rain Chance: 0%
Severe Weather Threat: None
Enjoy your Tuesday...
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