Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi with a Saturday update...
If you have been paying attention over the past week, I have been mentioning that a big cold front is coming.
In fact, I've been mentioning on TV that our first freeze was coming since this past Monday.
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After this cold front arrives Tuesday morning, it looks like this will be the beginning of the end of this warmer than average weather. You see, usually once you get that "door" open to that cold Canadian air, it more times than not continues to move freely into the United States.
Another strong cold front looks to make it to the Big Country by Saturday of next week. So, if you have a garden you've been working on, I'd plan on finishing everything up this weekend. I'd also go ahead and have the plastic ready to cover any outdoor plants as well. And go ahead and clear up some space in the garage to bring in any tender vegetation Tuesday night.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
All in all a pleasant weekend...
From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...
After a cool start across the Big Country we certainly warmed up in a hurry. Afternoon highs climbed back into the upper 70s to lower 80s thanks to a strong southerly flow.
Here's some good news, rain chances are still in the forecast. As we watch a strong upper level system work its way into the central plains, we should see enough upper level energy round the bottom of the trough to bring us at least a couple of isolated thunderstorms. I'm not worried too much about severe storms, but a couple of strong storms will be possible.
The rain chances will end by afternoon Saturday. Then we will see a weak cold front pass through early Sunday. This will knock our afternoon highs back down to the middle 70s for Sunday and Monday.
Then, our frist true arctic cold front of the season will arrive early Tuesday. This system will make Tuesday a very cold day.
As the arcitic high pressure ridge builds in overnight after the front passes, it looks like we will see our first freeze of the season Wednesday morning.
This front, like previous ones, should pass through dry, but much colder.
After a cool start across the Big Country we certainly warmed up in a hurry. Afternoon highs climbed back into the upper 70s to lower 80s thanks to a strong southerly flow.
Here's some good news, rain chances are still in the forecast. As we watch a strong upper level system work its way into the central plains, we should see enough upper level energy round the bottom of the trough to bring us at least a couple of isolated thunderstorms. I'm not worried too much about severe storms, but a couple of strong storms will be possible.
The rain chances will end by afternoon Saturday. Then we will see a weak cold front pass through early Sunday. This will knock our afternoon highs back down to the middle 70s for Sunday and Monday.
Then, our frist true arctic cold front of the season will arrive early Tuesday. This system will make Tuesday a very cold day.
As the arcitic high pressure ridge builds in overnight after the front passes, it looks like we will see our first freeze of the season Wednesday morning.
This front, like previous ones, should pass through dry, but much colder.
Small Chance Of Rain This Weekend
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a cool start this morning with temperatures in the low 40s to mid 50s across the area. It will be a nice Veteran's Day with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy conditions will return with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
The upper level low that we have been talking about for most of this week is moving east from southern California over the next couple of days. It looks like the path this storm is projected to take will keep the bulk of the dyamics for rain north of our area. However, it may be just close enough for some isolated showers and thunderstorms Friday night and into Saturday. The chance for rain is only 20%, so not all of us get wet. If we see any rain it will likely be around midnight or later, so Friday night football games in the Big Country should be okay.
A weak cold front looks to arrive on Sunday, which will cool temperatures back down into the low to mid 70s after being in the 80s on Saturday. This should be a dry frontal passage. A strong cold front that will have some Arctic air behind it is expected to affect us by Tuesday. This may be the coldest air we have seen so far this season.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had a cool start this morning with temperatures in the low 40s to mid 50s across the area. It will be a nice Veteran's Day with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Breezy conditions will return with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
The upper level low that we have been talking about for most of this week is moving east from southern California over the next couple of days. It looks like the path this storm is projected to take will keep the bulk of the dyamics for rain north of our area. However, it may be just close enough for some isolated showers and thunderstorms Friday night and into Saturday. The chance for rain is only 20%, so not all of us get wet. If we see any rain it will likely be around midnight or later, so Friday night football games in the Big Country should be okay.
A weak cold front looks to arrive on Sunday, which will cool temperatures back down into the low to mid 70s after being in the 80s on Saturday. This should be a dry frontal passage. A strong cold front that will have some Arctic air behind it is expected to affect us by Tuesday. This may be the coldest air we have seen so far this season.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Pleasant Veteran's Day Ahead
From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...
After a beautiful Thursday across the Big Country, Friday looks to be just as nice. If you will be up early for either of the parades in Abilene or Brownwood, you might want a jacket in the morning, but possible short sleeves by afternoon.
Temperatures will moderate and begin to warm by morning, thanks to winds returning to the southeast and bringing moisture back into the Big Country. Afternoon highs will easily climb back into the middle 70s across the area as well. Winds will be gusty by afternoon running 10 to 20 miles per hour.
Our next chance for rain comes overnight Friday into Saturday, although those chances aren't that good. An upper level system will pass to our North, we just have to hope we can get enough upper level energy from the system for a few showers and thunderstorms.
As the system passes, we will have another cold front pass through on Sunday, keeping afternoon highs in the middle 70s until Tuesday. Then a strong cold front with Arctic high pressure behind it arrive.
Our average first freeze in Abilene is November 19th. We could get pretty close to our first freeze of the season on Wednesday morning, November 16th.
After a beautiful Thursday across the Big Country, Friday looks to be just as nice. If you will be up early for either of the parades in Abilene or Brownwood, you might want a jacket in the morning, but possible short sleeves by afternoon.
Temperatures will moderate and begin to warm by morning, thanks to winds returning to the southeast and bringing moisture back into the Big Country. Afternoon highs will easily climb back into the middle 70s across the area as well. Winds will be gusty by afternoon running 10 to 20 miles per hour.
Our next chance for rain comes overnight Friday into Saturday, although those chances aren't that good. An upper level system will pass to our North, we just have to hope we can get enough upper level energy from the system for a few showers and thunderstorms.
As the system passes, we will have another cold front pass through on Sunday, keeping afternoon highs in the middle 70s until Tuesday. Then a strong cold front with Arctic high pressure behind it arrive.
Our average first freeze in Abilene is November 19th. We could get pretty close to our first freeze of the season on Wednesday morning, November 16th.
Slightly Warmer Temperatures Ahead
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a chilly start to the day this morning across parts of the area. Temperatures were in the upper 30s to around 50. Today will be seasonal with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Winds should be light from the north at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will not be as cool with winds shifting from the north to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. This means lows will likely be in the upper 40 to low 50s.
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and the weather should be pretty good if you are planning to attend one of the parades or other activities in the area. Partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s are expected. It will likely be breezy with winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph.
The upper level low that we have been keeping an eye on off the California coast is still expected to move east over the next couple of days. A couple of things must fall into place if we are to get any rain from this system. First, the low must move close enough to us in order to get the proper dynamics for showers and thunderstorms to take place. As of right now, the system looks to move just far enough to the north to keep us from the bulk of the rain. Second, we need moisture to return to the area. The cold front that moved through yesterday has dried us out. Dewpoints this morning were in the upper 20 to mid 30s. Winds are expected to shift to the south tonight, which would begin to bring some Gulf of Mexico moisture back into the Big Country. With the way these two factors look to play out right now, it looks as though rain chances only stand at 20% for Friday night and Saturday. That could increase or decrease the closer we get to that time period.
A weak cold front is expected to move through on Sunday, but it will likely be a dry frontal passage. It should cool us down enough to keep temperatures a little above average for this time of year.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had a chilly start to the day this morning across parts of the area. Temperatures were in the upper 30s to around 50. Today will be seasonal with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Winds should be light from the north at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will not be as cool with winds shifting from the north to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. This means lows will likely be in the upper 40 to low 50s.
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and the weather should be pretty good if you are planning to attend one of the parades or other activities in the area. Partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s are expected. It will likely be breezy with winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph.
The upper level low that we have been keeping an eye on off the California coast is still expected to move east over the next couple of days. A couple of things must fall into place if we are to get any rain from this system. First, the low must move close enough to us in order to get the proper dynamics for showers and thunderstorms to take place. As of right now, the system looks to move just far enough to the north to keep us from the bulk of the rain. Second, we need moisture to return to the area. The cold front that moved through yesterday has dried us out. Dewpoints this morning were in the upper 20 to mid 30s. Winds are expected to shift to the south tonight, which would begin to bring some Gulf of Mexico moisture back into the Big Country. With the way these two factors look to play out right now, it looks as though rain chances only stand at 20% for Friday night and Saturday. That could increase or decrease the closer we get to that time period.
A weak cold front is expected to move through on Sunday, but it will likely be a dry frontal passage. It should cool us down enough to keep temperatures a little above average for this time of year.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Cold Front Has Arrived
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off mild across the area again this morning. Winds were light in some locations, so some patchy fog developed. The cold front we expected for today has already moved into the northern portions of the Big Country. It should clear the southern communities by mid afternoon. Because of this, the southern parts of the viewing area will likely reach the low to mid 80s for highs. In the northern Big Country highs may only reach the mid 70s. Abilene should fall right in the middle around 80. Breezy conditions are expected today with winds beginning from the southwest then shifting to the north behind the front at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight will be much cooler than what we have experienced lately with lows in the low to mid 40s. A jacket will likely be needed tonight and much of tomorrow. Highs on Thursday are expected to be in the mid to upper 60s. We will warm up a little bit on Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s.
We continue to keep our eyes on an upper level low that is currently off the southern California coastline. It still looks like this system may move close enough to us Friday night and into Saturday to give us some showers and thunderstorms. Right now, the chance for rain is 30%. That could increase or decrease over the next couple of days depending on how the low moves and whether or not we see enough moisture return to the area. We'll continue to keep you updated.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off mild across the area again this morning. Winds were light in some locations, so some patchy fog developed. The cold front we expected for today has already moved into the northern portions of the Big Country. It should clear the southern communities by mid afternoon. Because of this, the southern parts of the viewing area will likely reach the low to mid 80s for highs. In the northern Big Country highs may only reach the mid 70s. Abilene should fall right in the middle around 80. Breezy conditions are expected today with winds beginning from the southwest then shifting to the north behind the front at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight will be much cooler than what we have experienced lately with lows in the low to mid 40s. A jacket will likely be needed tonight and much of tomorrow. Highs on Thursday are expected to be in the mid to upper 60s. We will warm up a little bit on Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s.
We continue to keep our eyes on an upper level low that is currently off the southern California coastline. It still looks like this system may move close enough to us Friday night and into Saturday to give us some showers and thunderstorms. Right now, the chance for rain is 30%. That could increase or decrease over the next couple of days depending on how the low moves and whether or not we see enough moisture return to the area. We'll continue to keep you updated.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Cold Front Arrives Tomorrow
From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...
Mother Nature is finally sending some cooler air our direction Wednesday. Even though it won't feel like it, pack a light jacket with you Wednesday because you will more than likely need it on your way home from work or school Wednesday afternoon.
Folks in the Northern Big Country can expect to feel the effects of the cold front by late morning. In the Central Big Country after the lunch hour, and the Southern Big Country by about 5 o'clock.
This cold front will arrive dry with no rain chance unfortunately. What we will have to watch for will be shower and possible severe thunderstorm chances Saturday.
An upper level system is getting organized near Baja California and will begin to move our direction Friday. Our rain chances are dependant on the track of the system across the Western and Southern US. Right now we are carrying a 30% chance of thunderstorms Saturday.
It's still a little too early to get too excited, but some models are beginning to show consistancy in bringing a major arctic blast into the Big Country Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. In Abilene the average first freeze is November 19th which is next Saturday. If this front holds true to the current forecast thinking, we could see that first freeze a couple of days earlier than average.
Mother Nature is finally sending some cooler air our direction Wednesday. Even though it won't feel like it, pack a light jacket with you Wednesday because you will more than likely need it on your way home from work or school Wednesday afternoon.
Folks in the Northern Big Country can expect to feel the effects of the cold front by late morning. In the Central Big Country after the lunch hour, and the Southern Big Country by about 5 o'clock.
This cold front will arrive dry with no rain chance unfortunately. What we will have to watch for will be shower and possible severe thunderstorm chances Saturday.
An upper level system is getting organized near Baja California and will begin to move our direction Friday. Our rain chances are dependant on the track of the system across the Western and Southern US. Right now we are carrying a 30% chance of thunderstorms Saturday.
It's still a little too early to get too excited, but some models are beginning to show consistancy in bringing a major arctic blast into the Big Country Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. In Abilene the average first freeze is November 19th which is next Saturday. If this front holds true to the current forecast thinking, we could see that first freeze a couple of days earlier than average.
Cooler Temperatures Coming Soon
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another mild and breezy start to the day this morning. Temperatures were in the upper 50s to upper 60s across the area. A warm afternoon is on tap for us with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Brownwood may reach 90 again today. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Changes come our way tomorrow in the form of a cold front. It should arrive sometime during the afternoon hours. The exact time of when it moves through will be one of the deciding factors on how warm our temperatures are for tomorrow. If it comes in during the early afternoon, highs may only reach the mid to upper 70s. If it comes in during the late afternoon or evening, then we could see highs in the low to mid 80s. It still looks like this front will be dry and all we can expect is a little more cloud cover.
Thursday and Friday are looking nice with mostly sunny skies and much cooler temperatures. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Those temperatures are right at or just slight above where we should be for this time of year.
An upper level low pressure system may move close enough to the Big Country on Saturday to cause some showers and thunderstorms. The exact path of this system is still not clear right now. We'll continue to keep our eyes on it and let you know how things develop over the next couple of days.
Have a terrrific Tuesday!
It was another mild and breezy start to the day this morning. Temperatures were in the upper 50s to upper 60s across the area. A warm afternoon is on tap for us with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Brownwood may reach 90 again today. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
Changes come our way tomorrow in the form of a cold front. It should arrive sometime during the afternoon hours. The exact time of when it moves through will be one of the deciding factors on how warm our temperatures are for tomorrow. If it comes in during the early afternoon, highs may only reach the mid to upper 70s. If it comes in during the late afternoon or evening, then we could see highs in the low to mid 80s. It still looks like this front will be dry and all we can expect is a little more cloud cover.
Thursday and Friday are looking nice with mostly sunny skies and much cooler temperatures. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Those temperatures are right at or just slight above where we should be for this time of year.
An upper level low pressure system may move close enough to the Big Country on Saturday to cause some showers and thunderstorms. The exact path of this system is still not clear right now. We'll continue to keep our eyes on it and let you know how things develop over the next couple of days.
Have a terrrific Tuesday!
Monday, November 07, 2005
Seasonal Weather Is Coming
Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi here...
It seems as if Mother Nature is finally going to be bringing us some seasonal temperatures by mid-week.
A strong cold front will be arriving in the Big Country sometime around mid-morning Wednesday. When the winds finally shift around to the North we will definately feel a big difference. This cold front will unfortunately arrive dry but it looks like it will set the stage for a few showers by the weekend.
We will be watching an upper level low pressure system out West move our direction by Friday. As this system passes us by, depending on how quickly it does, we could be looking at rain chances through the entire weekend. I don't want to get too excited just yet, on a lot of occasions this time of year, systems like this can pass North of the Big Country and leave us dry.
One last thought after this weekend's deadly tornado across Kentucky and Indiana... Unfortunately storms like this make us realize how important early warning is. That is why we, at KRBC-9, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, urge you to have a NOAA Weather Radio in your home. The tornado killed more than 20 people and struck in the overnight hours while most people we at home asleep. The tornado sirens went off, but most people slept through them. Unfortunately here in the Big Country, most areas do not have tornado sirens as an early warning system.
To learn more about the NOAA Weather Radio System and how to purchase one, please click here...
It seems as if Mother Nature is finally going to be bringing us some seasonal temperatures by mid-week.
A strong cold front will be arriving in the Big Country sometime around mid-morning Wednesday. When the winds finally shift around to the North we will definately feel a big difference. This cold front will unfortunately arrive dry but it looks like it will set the stage for a few showers by the weekend.
We will be watching an upper level low pressure system out West move our direction by Friday. As this system passes us by, depending on how quickly it does, we could be looking at rain chances through the entire weekend. I don't want to get too excited just yet, on a lot of occasions this time of year, systems like this can pass North of the Big Country and leave us dry.
One last thought after this weekend's deadly tornado across Kentucky and Indiana... Unfortunately storms like this make us realize how important early warning is. That is why we, at KRBC-9, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, urge you to have a NOAA Weather Radio in your home. The tornado killed more than 20 people and struck in the overnight hours while most people we at home asleep. The tornado sirens went off, but most people slept through them. Unfortunately here in the Big Country, most areas do not have tornado sirens as an early warning system.
To learn more about the NOAA Weather Radio System and how to purchase one, please click here...
Warm and Breezy Conditions Continue
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a mild start to the day across most of the area with temperatures in the low 60s. It was a little cooler in Snyder which bottomed out in the low 50s this morning. The above average temperatures will continue today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday should be warm and breezy too with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Changes look to head our way by Wednesday. A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country sometime on Wednesday. Depending on when the front arrives will decide how warm or cool it is that day. For now, we are expected to cool down into the upper 70s to low 80s for highs. Unfortunately, this looks to be another dry frontal passage. In fact, rain is not expected for the next five days.
Thursday and Friday should be nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. This is closer to where we should be for highs this time of year. Hopefully, this time, the cooler temperatures will stick around for the rest of the fall season.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We had a mild start to the day across most of the area with temperatures in the low 60s. It was a little cooler in Snyder which bottomed out in the low 50s this morning. The above average temperatures will continue today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday should be warm and breezy too with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Changes look to head our way by Wednesday. A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country sometime on Wednesday. Depending on when the front arrives will decide how warm or cool it is that day. For now, we are expected to cool down into the upper 70s to low 80s for highs. Unfortunately, this looks to be another dry frontal passage. In fact, rain is not expected for the next five days.
Thursday and Friday should be nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. This is closer to where we should be for highs this time of year. Hopefully, this time, the cooler temperatures will stick around for the rest of the fall season.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Warm Start To Workweek
From meteorologist Jason Myers......
Another warm day across the Big Country. Sunday's high reached 80 degrees at 3:48 p.m., after a morning low of 45 degrees. The warm temperatures have all been due to high pressure giving us mostly sunny skies, and a southerly flow of warm air. Clouds will start to move into the Big Country Sunday night into Monday morning, so we'll see some partly cloudy skies on Monday. Temperatures will remain warm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front moves through West Central Texas Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A few towns north of I-20 may see some thunderstorms Wednesday night, yet the best chances for seeing any rain will be Thursday and Friday.
There is no active tropical storms to worry about, and hurricane season ends November 30th.
Severe weather broke out early Sunday morning around 2 a.m. killing about 22 people in Evansville, Indiana after an F3 Tornado went through a manufactured-home park. Over 200 people were injured. Even though tornado warnings were given, many people died because the tornado came through quickly at night while most people were asleep. Something we can learn from this situation is the importance of having a NOAA weather radio in your home with an alert that sounds when severe weather statements are issued for your county.
So to wrap everything up, warm weather will persist for the first part of the week followed by more seasonal temperatures Thursday into next weekend.
Have a great week!
Another warm day across the Big Country. Sunday's high reached 80 degrees at 3:48 p.m., after a morning low of 45 degrees. The warm temperatures have all been due to high pressure giving us mostly sunny skies, and a southerly flow of warm air. Clouds will start to move into the Big Country Sunday night into Monday morning, so we'll see some partly cloudy skies on Monday. Temperatures will remain warm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front moves through West Central Texas Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A few towns north of I-20 may see some thunderstorms Wednesday night, yet the best chances for seeing any rain will be Thursday and Friday.
There is no active tropical storms to worry about, and hurricane season ends November 30th.
Severe weather broke out early Sunday morning around 2 a.m. killing about 22 people in Evansville, Indiana after an F3 Tornado went through a manufactured-home park. Over 200 people were injured. Even though tornado warnings were given, many people died because the tornado came through quickly at night while most people were asleep. Something we can learn from this situation is the importance of having a NOAA weather radio in your home with an alert that sounds when severe weather statements are issued for your county.
So to wrap everything up, warm weather will persist for the first part of the week followed by more seasonal temperatures Thursday into next weekend.
Have a great week!
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Warm Temperatures Into the Work Week
From meteorologist Jason Myers......
High pressure has continued to dominate the Big Country giving us mostly sunny skies and a southerly flow. Today, temperatures were very warm for this time of the year with our high temperature being 86 degrees....which ties the record of 86 degrees set back in 1989.
A Pacific cold front will move through tonight, yet it will not have much of an effect on temperatures. Sunday's highs will be in the mid-to-upper 70s across the Big Country.
Rain chances don't come into play until Thursday, when a stronger cold front moves through West Texas, bringing temperatures down into the 60s and giving lift to moist air in place.
Right now there is only a 20% chance for rain on Thursday, yet the rain chances may be going up as we get closer to Thursday.
For the five day forecast we'll see warm temperatures for the rest of the weekend and the first part of the work week.
Tonight will be a good night to look at the stars, with the crescent moon and clear skies.
High pressure has continued to dominate the Big Country giving us mostly sunny skies and a southerly flow. Today, temperatures were very warm for this time of the year with our high temperature being 86 degrees....which ties the record of 86 degrees set back in 1989.
A Pacific cold front will move through tonight, yet it will not have much of an effect on temperatures. Sunday's highs will be in the mid-to-upper 70s across the Big Country.
Rain chances don't come into play until Thursday, when a stronger cold front moves through West Texas, bringing temperatures down into the 60s and giving lift to moist air in place.
Right now there is only a 20% chance for rain on Thursday, yet the rain chances may be going up as we get closer to Thursday.
For the five day forecast we'll see warm temperatures for the rest of the weekend and the first part of the work week.
Tonight will be a good night to look at the stars, with the crescent moon and clear skies.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi here...
Get ready for some beautiful weather this weekend across the Big Country.
We will feel the affects of a cold front Saturday night, the only problem is, it won't be much of a cold front. Afternoon highs will only drop down to the middle to upper 70s on Sunday. By Monday, most areas will be back into the lower 80s.
This cold front will also arrive dry. There just won't be enough moisture for any rain chances unfortunately.
Our next cold front is scheduled to affect the Big Country late Tuesday. This front at this point in time looks to pack a little stronger of a punch. Possibly knocking high temperatures down to near 70. As with the front Saturday night, this one looks to arrive dry as well.
Open hunting season on white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey kicks off Saturday. Unfortunately, with the lack of cold weather it looks like opening weekend will not be perfect. I'm sure you can ask most hunters though and they'll tell you they don't mind too much.
With the dry spell we've had, once we get a good hard freeze, I expect hunting season to pick up in a hurry. The questions remains, when will we get that freeze?
Get ready for some beautiful weather this weekend across the Big Country.
We will feel the affects of a cold front Saturday night, the only problem is, it won't be much of a cold front. Afternoon highs will only drop down to the middle to upper 70s on Sunday. By Monday, most areas will be back into the lower 80s.
This cold front will also arrive dry. There just won't be enough moisture for any rain chances unfortunately.
Our next cold front is scheduled to affect the Big Country late Tuesday. This front at this point in time looks to pack a little stronger of a punch. Possibly knocking high temperatures down to near 70. As with the front Saturday night, this one looks to arrive dry as well.
Open hunting season on white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey kicks off Saturday. Unfortunately, with the lack of cold weather it looks like opening weekend will not be perfect. I'm sure you can ask most hunters though and they'll tell you they don't mind too much.
With the dry spell we've had, once we get a good hard freeze, I expect hunting season to pick up in a hurry. The questions remains, when will we get that freeze?
Still Warm And Breezy
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a wide range of temperatures across the area again this morning. Brownwood started off in the upper 40s, while Abilene only dropped to the low 60s. The reason for the difference was the wind. It was calm in Brownwood, but in Abilene it was breezy. Everyone in the area will experience breezy conditions today with winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s. In Abilene, we might tie or even break the record high of 87 that was set for this date in 1987.
The weather for Friday night football games is looking good. It will be mild and breezy, so you might not even need a jacket tonight. Lows should be in the mid to upper 50s. It will be cooler if the winds are calm. Warm and breezy conditions are expected again on Saturday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front should still arrive late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. It looks like it will be a weak front, which means we will only cool down a little bit. As of right now, highs on Sunday and Monday will be in the mid to upper 70s. Rain is not expected with this front.
Tuesday looks nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. A stronger cold front may arrive on Wednesday and finally bring temperatures back down closer to where they should be for this time of year. It doesn't look like we'll see any rain from this front either, but it's still five days away so that could change. We'll keep you updated.
For those of you who are heading to the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth this weekend for the NASCAR race events, the weather is looking great. Mostly sunny skies should rule today through Sunday. Highs will be in the mid 80s today and Saturday. It will also be a little breezy. Cooler temperatures are expected behind the cold front on Sunday with highs in the upper 70s. Enjoy the races!
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had a wide range of temperatures across the area again this morning. Brownwood started off in the upper 40s, while Abilene only dropped to the low 60s. The reason for the difference was the wind. It was calm in Brownwood, but in Abilene it was breezy. Everyone in the area will experience breezy conditions today with winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s. In Abilene, we might tie or even break the record high of 87 that was set for this date in 1987.
The weather for Friday night football games is looking good. It will be mild and breezy, so you might not even need a jacket tonight. Lows should be in the mid to upper 50s. It will be cooler if the winds are calm. Warm and breezy conditions are expected again on Saturday with highs in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front should still arrive late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. It looks like it will be a weak front, which means we will only cool down a little bit. As of right now, highs on Sunday and Monday will be in the mid to upper 70s. Rain is not expected with this front.
Tuesday looks nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. A stronger cold front may arrive on Wednesday and finally bring temperatures back down closer to where they should be for this time of year. It doesn't look like we'll see any rain from this front either, but it's still five days away so that could change. We'll keep you updated.
For those of you who are heading to the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth this weekend for the NASCAR race events, the weather is looking great. Mostly sunny skies should rule today through Sunday. Highs will be in the mid 80s today and Saturday. It will also be a little breezy. Cooler temperatures are expected behind the cold front on Sunday with highs in the upper 70s. Enjoy the races!
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, November 03, 2005
More Of The Same...
From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...
Yet another mild & breezy afternoon across the Big Country. We started the day off with a mild 57 degrees here in Abilene, folks in Brownwood though started off with a very chilly 34 degrees. Why the big difference you ask?
In Abilene we had stronger winds out of the south ranging from 10 to 20 miles per hour. While in Brownwood we had very calm winds. Also, the city of Brownwood sits in a valley, and on clear and calm nights, the colder air will settle to the bottom of a valley while still releasing the warm air into the atmosphere because of the calm winds. Where as in Abilene and the majority of the Big Country, the winds were strong enough to keep the atmosphere mixed up enough to not allow temperatures to drop near as much.
Over the next few days it appears that winds will be calming down a bit, but still remaining breezy. Afternoon highs will remain in the mid to low 80s as well.
Our next cold front is due in Saturday evening but will only knock temperatures down temporarily. After another brief warm-up Sunday-Tuesday, a stronger cold front looks to arrive in the Big Country Tuesday into Wednesday. This front looks to bring below average temperatures back into the region.
With all of this, unfortunately there are still no rain chances through the extended forecast.
Yet another mild & breezy afternoon across the Big Country. We started the day off with a mild 57 degrees here in Abilene, folks in Brownwood though started off with a very chilly 34 degrees. Why the big difference you ask?
In Abilene we had stronger winds out of the south ranging from 10 to 20 miles per hour. While in Brownwood we had very calm winds. Also, the city of Brownwood sits in a valley, and on clear and calm nights, the colder air will settle to the bottom of a valley while still releasing the warm air into the atmosphere because of the calm winds. Where as in Abilene and the majority of the Big Country, the winds were strong enough to keep the atmosphere mixed up enough to not allow temperatures to drop near as much.
Over the next few days it appears that winds will be calming down a bit, but still remaining breezy. Afternoon highs will remain in the mid to low 80s as well.
Our next cold front is due in Saturday evening but will only knock temperatures down temporarily. After another brief warm-up Sunday-Tuesday, a stronger cold front looks to arrive in the Big Country Tuesday into Wednesday. This front looks to bring below average temperatures back into the region.
With all of this, unfortunately there are still no rain chances through the extended forecast.
Warm And Windy Conditions Remain
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a wide range of temperatures across the area this morning. Brownwood was in the mid 30s, while Snyder was in the mid 40s. Sweetwater and Abilene only dropped to the mid to upper 50s. The reason for the difference in temperatures was the wind. The winds were calm in Brownwood, while everyone else was seeing breezy conditions. It will be warm and windy for all of us by this afternoon. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s with south-southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. With strong winds and low relative humidity values expected again this afternoon, there is a Red Flag Warning in effect for most of the area. You should put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for today.
High pressure remains to our southeast with a low pressure trough to our northwest. This is causing a tight pressure gradient which is why we continue to see windy conditions. The warm and windy pattern should hold through Saturday. Highs will likely remain above average Friday and Saturday. Except for a bit of a breeze, the weather is looking good for Friday night football games.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country early on Sunday. This should cool temperatures back down closer to where they should be for this time of year. It still looks like it will be a dry frontal passage.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had a wide range of temperatures across the area this morning. Brownwood was in the mid 30s, while Snyder was in the mid 40s. Sweetwater and Abilene only dropped to the mid to upper 50s. The reason for the difference in temperatures was the wind. The winds were calm in Brownwood, while everyone else was seeing breezy conditions. It will be warm and windy for all of us by this afternoon. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s with south-southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. With strong winds and low relative humidity values expected again this afternoon, there is a Red Flag Warning in effect for most of the area. You should put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for today.
High pressure remains to our southeast with a low pressure trough to our northwest. This is causing a tight pressure gradient which is why we continue to see windy conditions. The warm and windy pattern should hold through Saturday. Highs will likely remain above average Friday and Saturday. Except for a bit of a breeze, the weather is looking good for Friday night football games.
A cold front is expected to move through the Big Country early on Sunday. This should cool temperatures back down closer to where they should be for this time of year. It still looks like it will be a dry frontal passage.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Ho-Hum Weather Continues...
Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi here...
A very mild and windy Wednesday across the Big Country today. Wind speeds ranged from 10 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 30. These winds will be the main controlling factor in our weather over the next several days.
A trough of low pressure to our West is what is tightening the pressure gradient and causing our stronger, gusty winds. These winds will keep our overnight lows over the next few nights milder. When the winds stay strong overnight, they keep the atmosphere mixed up and do not allow temperatures to drop as low as they could.
In the afternoons, the winds will help to compress the atmosphere which in turn will aid in warming up the temperatures. Afternoon highs will run in the low to mid 80s through Saturday. Overnight lows are expected to run from the middle 50s to upper 50s.
Our next change in this pattern is expected Saturday night into Sunday when another cold front is expected to push through the Big Country. This front will probably pass through dry with no rain chances in the forecast right now. It is also only expected to lower afternoon highs down to the lower to middle 70s.
For the next few days fire danger is running higher than usual with the increased winds. Please remember this and hold off on any and all outdoor burning.
Please, go out and make it a GREAT day!
A very mild and windy Wednesday across the Big Country today. Wind speeds ranged from 10 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 30. These winds will be the main controlling factor in our weather over the next several days.
A trough of low pressure to our West is what is tightening the pressure gradient and causing our stronger, gusty winds. These winds will keep our overnight lows over the next few nights milder. When the winds stay strong overnight, they keep the atmosphere mixed up and do not allow temperatures to drop as low as they could.
In the afternoons, the winds will help to compress the atmosphere which in turn will aid in warming up the temperatures. Afternoon highs will run in the low to mid 80s through Saturday. Overnight lows are expected to run from the middle 50s to upper 50s.
Our next change in this pattern is expected Saturday night into Sunday when another cold front is expected to push through the Big Country. This front will probably pass through dry with no rain chances in the forecast right now. It is also only expected to lower afternoon highs down to the lower to middle 70s.
For the next few days fire danger is running higher than usual with the increased winds. Please remember this and hold off on any and all outdoor burning.
Please, go out and make it a GREAT day!
Above Average Temperatures Continue
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cool this morning with temperatures in the mid 40s to mid 50s around the area. With south winds and plenty of sunshine, we'll see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s today. Low relative humidity values and breezy conditions are expected this afternoon, therefore the National Weather Service has most of the area under a Red Flag Warning from noon until 6 p.m. This means that you should put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for today.
A high pressure ridge looks to dominate our weather pattern through Saturday. We should see mostly sunny skies and above average temperatures continue. It will also be breezy for the next couple of days. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s Thursday through Saturday. Lows will likely be in the mid to upper 50s.
A cold front is still expected to move through the Big Country late Saturday or early Sunday. It still looks like it will be a dry frontal passage. This front should cool temperatures back down closer to seasonal averages.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off cool this morning with temperatures in the mid 40s to mid 50s around the area. With south winds and plenty of sunshine, we'll see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s today. Low relative humidity values and breezy conditions are expected this afternoon, therefore the National Weather Service has most of the area under a Red Flag Warning from noon until 6 p.m. This means that you should put off any outdoor burning plans you may have had for today.
A high pressure ridge looks to dominate our weather pattern through Saturday. We should see mostly sunny skies and above average temperatures continue. It will also be breezy for the next couple of days. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s Thursday through Saturday. Lows will likely be in the mid to upper 50s.
A cold front is still expected to move through the Big Country late Saturday or early Sunday. It still looks like it will be a dry frontal passage. This front should cool temperatures back down closer to seasonal averages.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Temperature Begin To Climb...
Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi here...
After a chilly 35 degrees this morning at Abilene Regional Aiport, abundant sunshine warmed us back into the middle 70s.
The ridge of high pressure controlling our weather has shifted East just enough to allow winds at the surface to come back out of the South. These southerly winds are going to do a couple of things for us. One, allow a little more moisture to return to the Big Country. Two, the winds will keep the atmosphere stirred up enough to keep low temperatures from dropping off down into the 30s again.
Winds will be the biggest player in our forecast for the next several days. Expect winds to pick up to around 15 to 20 miles per hour Wednesday afternoon. After that, they should stay that strength and gusty through the extended forecast.
The next cold front that looks to affect the Big Country is scheduled to arrive late Saturday into early Sunday. As of right now, it appears that this front will arrive with little excitement. We probably won't get enough moisture back into the atmosphere for rain chances with the next cold front.
Please, go out and make it a GREAT day!
After a chilly 35 degrees this morning at Abilene Regional Aiport, abundant sunshine warmed us back into the middle 70s.
The ridge of high pressure controlling our weather has shifted East just enough to allow winds at the surface to come back out of the South. These southerly winds are going to do a couple of things for us. One, allow a little more moisture to return to the Big Country. Two, the winds will keep the atmosphere stirred up enough to keep low temperatures from dropping off down into the 30s again.
Winds will be the biggest player in our forecast for the next several days. Expect winds to pick up to around 15 to 20 miles per hour Wednesday afternoon. After that, they should stay that strength and gusty through the extended forecast.
The next cold front that looks to affect the Big Country is scheduled to arrive late Saturday into early Sunday. As of right now, it appears that this front will arrive with little excitement. We probably won't get enough moisture back into the atmosphere for rain chances with the next cold front.
Please, go out and make it a GREAT day!
Warm Afternoons Ahead
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. We'll see mostly sunny skies and light west-southwest winds today. Temperaturs will be seasonable in the low to mid 70s. It should be another cool evening with lows in the low to mid 40s.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday afternoon for most of the area. Low relative humidities and strong winds are possible tomorrow, so we might meet Red Flag Warning criteria. That is the reason we are under a watch. You might want to put off any burning you may have had planned for tomorrow. We will continue to keep you updated on the situation.
It looks like high pressure will remain in control through Friday. Mostly sunny skies are expected to rule throughout the work week. Temperatures are likely to be above average with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows should be in the low 50s.
Changes may come late Saturday in the form of a cold front. Right now, it looks like it will be a dry frontal passage.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. We'll see mostly sunny skies and light west-southwest winds today. Temperaturs will be seasonable in the low to mid 70s. It should be another cool evening with lows in the low to mid 40s.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday afternoon for most of the area. Low relative humidities and strong winds are possible tomorrow, so we might meet Red Flag Warning criteria. That is the reason we are under a watch. You might want to put off any burning you may have had planned for tomorrow. We will continue to keep you updated on the situation.
It looks like high pressure will remain in control through Friday. Mostly sunny skies are expected to rule throughout the work week. Temperatures are likely to be above average with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Lows should be in the low 50s.
Changes may come late Saturday in the form of a cold front. Right now, it looks like it will be a dry frontal passage.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
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