From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Sorry for the late update, but it has been a busy evening here in the weather center. Strong to severe thunderstorms have rolled through portions of the viewing area dropping penny to quarter size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. They should continue to move through the area overnight tonight.
More strong to severe thunderstorms are possible again tomorrow in the Big Country due to an upper level low pressure trough that is bringing some disturbances with it. We are under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms according to the Storm Prediction Center. The main threats will be large hail and damaging winds. Our chance for rain is 30%.
The trough should begin to exit the region late Sunday. We could still see more showers and thunderstorms. Right now that chance is 20%.
There is a slight chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday for the eastern communities due to lingering moisture and a possible disturbance.
By Wednesday, rain chances come to an end and an upper level high pressure ridge begins to build back into the area.
Highs for the next seven days look to be in the low to mid 90s with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Keep it tuned to KRBC for the latest severe weather information.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Rain Still Possible This Weekend
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The sizzling heat continued today as we once again reached the upper 90s for highs here in the Big Country. This should be the last time we do that for a little while. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected over the coming days.
An upper level low pressure trough will kick the upper level high pressure ridge east of our area beginning tomorrow. This means we should see an increase in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. The best moisture will likely be in east Texas though. Combine that with some disturbances that are supposed to move around the trough and into the Lone Star State and we have the chance for some showers and thunderstorms.
Tomorrow will still be hot with highs reaching the mid 90s but we should have partly cloudy skies instead of mostly sunny ones. Windy conditions look to be a good bet with winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph and some higher gusts. There is a Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning in effect for Comanche, Eastland, and Stephens counties for Friday. The dryline looks to activate tomorrow so there is a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm in our western communites.
The chance for rain increases to 20% for Saturday and Sunday. The best chance for rain looks to be Saturday night at 30%. Partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s are expected.
A few disturbances could move into east Texas early next week. Therefore, I've kept a slight chance of rain in the forecast for our eastern communities on Monday and Tuesday. Expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s to continue.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The sizzling heat continued today as we once again reached the upper 90s for highs here in the Big Country. This should be the last time we do that for a little while. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected over the coming days.
An upper level low pressure trough will kick the upper level high pressure ridge east of our area beginning tomorrow. This means we should see an increase in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. The best moisture will likely be in east Texas though. Combine that with some disturbances that are supposed to move around the trough and into the Lone Star State and we have the chance for some showers and thunderstorms.
Tomorrow will still be hot with highs reaching the mid 90s but we should have partly cloudy skies instead of mostly sunny ones. Windy conditions look to be a good bet with winds from the south at 15 to 25 mph and some higher gusts. There is a Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning in effect for Comanche, Eastland, and Stephens counties for Friday. The dryline looks to activate tomorrow so there is a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm in our western communites.
The chance for rain increases to 20% for Saturday and Sunday. The best chance for rain looks to be Saturday night at 30%. Partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s are expected.
A few disturbances could move into east Texas early next week. Therefore, I've kept a slight chance of rain in the forecast for our eastern communities on Monday and Tuesday. Expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s to continue.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Rain Chances Looking A Little Better
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector....
The baking temperatures continued across the Big Country today as highs once again reached the mid to upper 90s across the area. This type of heat will be coming to an end very soon as the shift in our weather pattern still looks likely.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been dominating our weather for almost two weeks now should finally break down by Friday. Highs will still remain in the mid 90s through the end of the work week. Moisture looks to increase over the next couple of days so we can expected it to feel a little more humid.
An upper level low pressure trough should set up by this weekend and bring some disturbances with it. Therefore, we have a chance of rain. Right now, that chance is about 20% to 30% with the best chance being late Saturday into Sunday. More disturbances are possible Monday and Tuesday, but rain chances on those days are slight to 20%. With a little more cloud cover around, we can expect slightly cooler temperatures. Highs should cool down into the low 90s, which is what we average this time of year.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The baking temperatures continued across the Big Country today as highs once again reached the mid to upper 90s across the area. This type of heat will be coming to an end very soon as the shift in our weather pattern still looks likely.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been dominating our weather for almost two weeks now should finally break down by Friday. Highs will still remain in the mid 90s through the end of the work week. Moisture looks to increase over the next couple of days so we can expected it to feel a little more humid.
An upper level low pressure trough should set up by this weekend and bring some disturbances with it. Therefore, we have a chance of rain. Right now, that chance is about 20% to 30% with the best chance being late Saturday into Sunday. More disturbances are possible Monday and Tuesday, but rain chances on those days are slight to 20%. With a little more cloud cover around, we can expect slightly cooler temperatures. Highs should cool down into the low 90s, which is what we average this time of year.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
A Pattern Shift Is Coming Soon
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The heat continued here in the Big Country today as highs once again reached the mid 90s to 100. Sizzling temperaturs are expected to stick around through the end of the work week as the upper level high pressure ridge remains in control. This means highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
A shift in the weather pattern looks to arrive this weekend. The ridge will weaken and an upper level low pressure trough should take over. What this means for us is cooler temperatures and a chance at some rainfall. Highs are expected to drop into the low 90s and could be even lower depending on how much rain and cloud cover we see. Our rain chances for now look to be about 20%. That could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Our first tropical system of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Alberto, made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida near Adams Beach at 12:30 p.m. CDT today. This is about 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee. It is expected to continue to move northeast along the Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina coastlines before moving back out into the ocean. These states could see several inches of rainfall during the next 24 hours.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
The heat continued here in the Big Country today as highs once again reached the mid 90s to 100. Sizzling temperaturs are expected to stick around through the end of the work week as the upper level high pressure ridge remains in control. This means highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
A shift in the weather pattern looks to arrive this weekend. The ridge will weaken and an upper level low pressure trough should take over. What this means for us is cooler temperatures and a chance at some rainfall. Highs are expected to drop into the low 90s and could be even lower depending on how much rain and cloud cover we see. Our rain chances for now look to be about 20%. That could increase as we get closer to the end of the week.
Our first tropical system of the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Alberto, made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida near Adams Beach at 12:30 p.m. CDT today. This is about 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee. It is expected to continue to move northeast along the Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina coastlines before moving back out into the ocean. These states could see several inches of rainfall during the next 24 hours.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, June 12, 2006
Hot For Now, But Some Relief May Be In Sight
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
I know I sound like a broken record, but it was another hot day here in the Big Country today. We once again reached the mid to upper 90s for highs across the area. A little bit of shower activity made it into the northwestern portions of the area. It was the leftovers from some thunderstorms that flared up in the panhandle near Amarillo and Lubbock. That looks to be the only way that we are going to see any rain through at least the end of the work week.
An upper level high pressure ridge will remain in control over the region through Friday. This means we should remain hot with highs around 100 for at least the next four days. Dry conditions are likely to continue too.
It looks like the ridge may finally break down by the weekend and early next week. This means we could see a slight cooling trend. Highs may only be in the low 90s. More moisture will likely be around, so partly cloudy skies are a possibility. What may also be possible according to some computer models is a shot at some rain. That is still six to seven days away, so that chance might not happen. For now, I'm going with a less than slight chance but may increase that as we get closer. Keep your fingers crossed because it has been a while since most of us have seen rain.
Tropical Storm Alberto continues to move closer to the Florida coastline. The 7 p.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that Alberto has sustained winds near 70 mph. This puts it just shy of hurricane status. At 74 mph it will be a category 1 hurricane. There is a possiblity of it becoming a hurricane before landfall. It is moving northeast at 8 mph, which means it should make landfall early on Tuesday if it continues at that pace. It is currently 120 miles south of Apalachicola, Florida. A hurricane warning is in effect from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River. It looks like 4 to 8 inches of rainfall with isolated higher amounts are possible. The storm surge looks to be about 8 to 10 feet. We'll continue to keep you updated with this first tropical system of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
I know I sound like a broken record, but it was another hot day here in the Big Country today. We once again reached the mid to upper 90s for highs across the area. A little bit of shower activity made it into the northwestern portions of the area. It was the leftovers from some thunderstorms that flared up in the panhandle near Amarillo and Lubbock. That looks to be the only way that we are going to see any rain through at least the end of the work week.
An upper level high pressure ridge will remain in control over the region through Friday. This means we should remain hot with highs around 100 for at least the next four days. Dry conditions are likely to continue too.
It looks like the ridge may finally break down by the weekend and early next week. This means we could see a slight cooling trend. Highs may only be in the low 90s. More moisture will likely be around, so partly cloudy skies are a possibility. What may also be possible according to some computer models is a shot at some rain. That is still six to seven days away, so that chance might not happen. For now, I'm going with a less than slight chance but may increase that as we get closer. Keep your fingers crossed because it has been a while since most of us have seen rain.
Tropical Storm Alberto continues to move closer to the Florida coastline. The 7 p.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that Alberto has sustained winds near 70 mph. This puts it just shy of hurricane status. At 74 mph it will be a category 1 hurricane. There is a possiblity of it becoming a hurricane before landfall. It is moving northeast at 8 mph, which means it should make landfall early on Tuesday if it continues at that pace. It is currently 120 miles south of Apalachicola, Florida. A hurricane warning is in effect from Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River. It looks like 4 to 8 inches of rainfall with isolated higher amounts are possible. The storm surge looks to be about 8 to 10 feet. We'll continue to keep you updated with this first tropical system of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
A Roasty Toasty Work Week
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs were close to 100. More of the same is expected through the work week. An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to remain in control across the area. This means hot temperatures and pretty much dry conditions. We can expect highs around 100 through Friday.
A little more moisture and a break down of the ridge is possible next weekend so we may cool down into the mid 90s by Sunday and also have partly cloudy skies.
We have our first tropical system of the hurricane season now. The 10 p.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that Tropical Storm Alberto is located 345 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola, Florida. It has sustained winds of 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. It is moving north-northeast at 8 mph. The latest projected path has the storm making landfall on Tuesday in Florida so Tropical Stom Watches are in effect along the Florida coastline from Steinhatchee to Bonita Beach. We'll continue to give you updates as the storm approaches the coastline.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs were close to 100. More of the same is expected through the work week. An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to remain in control across the area. This means hot temperatures and pretty much dry conditions. We can expect highs around 100 through Friday.
A little more moisture and a break down of the ridge is possible next weekend so we may cool down into the mid 90s by Sunday and also have partly cloudy skies.
We have our first tropical system of the hurricane season now. The 10 p.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that Tropical Storm Alberto is located 345 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola, Florida. It has sustained winds of 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. It is moving north-northeast at 8 mph. The latest projected path has the storm making landfall on Tuesday in Florida so Tropical Stom Watches are in effect along the Florida coastline from Steinhatchee to Bonita Beach. We'll continue to give you updates as the storm approaches the coastline.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, June 09, 2006
Hot Temperatures To Continue This Weekend
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The blazing heat continued across the Big Country today with everyone getting into the 90s for highs this afternoon. I hope you have enjoyed the somewhat cooler days because it looks like triple digits are possible late this weekend and into next week.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been in control of our weather for a while now will restrengthen this weekend and hold strong most of next week. Mostly sunny skies and highs around 100 can be expected tomorrow thorugh Thursday.
A little more moisture may move in by next Friday which means we could see partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures.
Have a wonderful weekend!
The blazing heat continued across the Big Country today with everyone getting into the 90s for highs this afternoon. I hope you have enjoyed the somewhat cooler days because it looks like triple digits are possible late this weekend and into next week.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been in control of our weather for a while now will restrengthen this weekend and hold strong most of next week. Mostly sunny skies and highs around 100 can be expected tomorrow thorugh Thursday.
A little more moisture may move in by next Friday which means we could see partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another hot day across the Big Country today, but it wasn't as hot as it has been. The reason for the slightly cooler temperatures was due to the upper level high pressure ridge weakening a little bit last night and early today.
The ridge should restrengthen beginning tomorrow and into the weekend. This means high temperatures will once again hang around the triple digit mark.
By the middle of next week, a little more Gulf of Mexico moisture may be entering the area. This means we may have a little more cloud cover by then. The flip side of that is that we'll likely add humid to the hot mix we have had lately. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s in the early and middle portions of the upcoming week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had another hot day across the Big Country today, but it wasn't as hot as it has been. The reason for the slightly cooler temperatures was due to the upper level high pressure ridge weakening a little bit last night and early today.
The ridge should restrengthen beginning tomorrow and into the weekend. This means high temperatures will once again hang around the triple digit mark.
By the middle of next week, a little more Gulf of Mexico moisture may be entering the area. This means we may have a little more cloud cover by then. The flip side of that is that we'll likely add humid to the hot mix we have had lately. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s in the early and middle portions of the upcoming week.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We were slightly cooler, but still very hot across the Big Country today. Highs ranged from 95 in Snyder to 100 in Sweetwater and Brownwood. Comanche made it to 99, while Abilene managed to get to 98. The reason we were a couple of degrees cooler was due to a wind shift line that moved through and caused our winds to be from the east-northeast instead of south.
The scorching heat looks to continue for at least the next seven days. The upper level high pressure ridge will remain strong through Saturday. Then it looks like it will flatten and weaken a little bit before restrengthening early next week. What this all means for us is that highs will remain in the upper 90s to around 100 for the next week. As far as rain chances go, they are pretty much zero. Be careful in the heat and try to stay cool.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We were slightly cooler, but still very hot across the Big Country today. Highs ranged from 95 in Snyder to 100 in Sweetwater and Brownwood. Comanche made it to 99, while Abilene managed to get to 98. The reason we were a couple of degrees cooler was due to a wind shift line that moved through and caused our winds to be from the east-northeast instead of south.
The scorching heat looks to continue for at least the next seven days. The upper level high pressure ridge will remain strong through Saturday. Then it looks like it will flatten and weaken a little bit before restrengthening early next week. What this all means for us is that highs will remain in the upper 90s to around 100 for the next week. As far as rain chances go, they are pretty much zero. Be careful in the heat and try to stay cool.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Hot and Dry Conditions Continue
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Sorry for the late update tonight. We had the hottest day of the year so far here in the Big Country today. Many spots reported temperatures above 100. Here in Abilene we made it all the way up to 101. Brownwood, Comanche, and Sweetwater each made it to 102. Snyder was just under the century mark at 99.
A weak cold front, really more of a wind shift line, will make its way through the area late tonight and tomorrow. A wind shift from the southeast to the east-northeast is expected. Because of this our temperatures should be a touch cooler, but still very hot. Highs tomorrow look to reach the mid to upper 90s across the area.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to control our weather over the next week with hot and dry conditions expected. Highs will likely remain in the upper 90s for Thursday through early next week. Try to stay cool and protect yourself from the heat.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Sorry for the late update tonight. We had the hottest day of the year so far here in the Big Country today. Many spots reported temperatures above 100. Here in Abilene we made it all the way up to 101. Brownwood, Comanche, and Sweetwater each made it to 102. Snyder was just under the century mark at 99.
A weak cold front, really more of a wind shift line, will make its way through the area late tonight and tomorrow. A wind shift from the southeast to the east-northeast is expected. Because of this our temperatures should be a touch cooler, but still very hot. Highs tomorrow look to reach the mid to upper 90s across the area.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to control our weather over the next week with hot and dry conditions expected. Highs will likely remain in the upper 90s for Thursday through early next week. Try to stay cool and protect yourself from the heat.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, June 05, 2006
The Blazing Heat Continues
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had the hottest day of the year today across much of the Big Country. Here in Abilene we hit 99 officially at the airport. Snyder also made it up to 99. Sweetwater and Comance made it to 100, while Brownwood was the hot spot at 101.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to remain in control across our area through the next seven days. This means the hot and dry conditions will continue. The ridge may break down a little bit by second half of the weekend and early next week. Highs over the next seven days will range from 95 to 100, while lows should be in the low 70s.
Please be careful in this heat. If you are going to be working outdoors, be sure you are taking breaks and coming inside to cool down in the air conditioning. Also, drink plenty of water and wear light-colored clothing.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had the hottest day of the year today across much of the Big Country. Here in Abilene we hit 99 officially at the airport. Snyder also made it up to 99. Sweetwater and Comance made it to 100, while Brownwood was the hot spot at 101.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to remain in control across our area through the next seven days. This means the hot and dry conditions will continue. The ridge may break down a little bit by second half of the weekend and early next week. Highs over the next seven days will range from 95 to 100, while lows should be in the low 70s.
Please be careful in this heat. If you are going to be working outdoors, be sure you are taking breaks and coming inside to cool down in the air conditioning. Also, drink plenty of water and wear light-colored clothing.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Sunday Night Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The warming trend continued today with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s in many locations across the Big Country. More heat is on tap for us during the next seven days.
The upper level high pressure ridge that is setting up shop across much of the central and southwestern U.S. will continue to dominate our weather. It looks like tomorrow and Tuesday could be the hottest days we have had so far this year. Highs are expected to reach 100 for much of the viewing area. Remember if you are going to be working outdoors that you will need to take breaks inside where your body can cool down in the air conditioning. Also, be sure that you are drinking plenty of water.
Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s are likely for Wednesday through Friday.
By next weekend, the high pressure ridge may break down a little bit so highs could fall back into the low 90s.
Unfortunately, we look to be dry for at least the next week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
The warming trend continued today with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s in many locations across the Big Country. More heat is on tap for us during the next seven days.
The upper level high pressure ridge that is setting up shop across much of the central and southwestern U.S. will continue to dominate our weather. It looks like tomorrow and Tuesday could be the hottest days we have had so far this year. Highs are expected to reach 100 for much of the viewing area. Remember if you are going to be working outdoors that you will need to take breaks inside where your body can cool down in the air conditioning. Also, be sure that you are drinking plenty of water.
Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s are likely for Wednesday through Friday.
By next weekend, the high pressure ridge may break down a little bit so highs could fall back into the low 90s.
Unfortunately, we look to be dry for at least the next week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Saturday Night Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The warming trend continued today as most locations in the Big Country made it into the low 90s for highs. Luckily, it wasn't too humid as dewpoints remained in the 50s for most of the area.
The heat will definitely be on for the rest of the weekend and most of next week. An upper level high pressure ridge will dominate over the region. This typically means hot and dry conditions for us. Looking at Sunday through Wednesday, we should have mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s. The triple digits are possible in a few locations Monday through Wednesday.
Moisture looks to return by Thursday, so we should see partly cloudy skies starting then and lasting into the weekend. The ridge may be breaking down by late next week so we can expect highs to fall back down into the low 90s by next Saturday.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
The warming trend continued today as most locations in the Big Country made it into the low 90s for highs. Luckily, it wasn't too humid as dewpoints remained in the 50s for most of the area.
The heat will definitely be on for the rest of the weekend and most of next week. An upper level high pressure ridge will dominate over the region. This typically means hot and dry conditions for us. Looking at Sunday through Wednesday, we should have mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s. The triple digits are possible in a few locations Monday through Wednesday.
Moisture looks to return by Thursday, so we should see partly cloudy skies starting then and lasting into the weekend. The ridge may be breaking down by late next week so we can expect highs to fall back down into the low 90s by next Saturday.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, June 02, 2006
Friday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We saw warm temperatures today with highs reaching the 80s across the viewing area. The nice thing about today was the fact that drier air began filtering into the area so it wasn't nearly as humid as it has been for about the past week.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue building into the central portions of the country. It should end up dominating our weather for at least the next week. This means hot temperatures and dry conditions for us.
Sunday through Tuesday look to be mostly sunny with highs ranging from the low to upper 90s.
By Wednesday, a little more moisture may be returning to the area so partly cloudy skies are expected but highs should remain in the mid 90s.
Have a Super Saturday!
We saw warm temperatures today with highs reaching the 80s across the viewing area. The nice thing about today was the fact that drier air began filtering into the area so it wasn't nearly as humid as it has been for about the past week.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue building into the central portions of the country. It should end up dominating our weather for at least the next week. This means hot temperatures and dry conditions for us.
Sunday through Tuesday look to be mostly sunny with highs ranging from the low to upper 90s.
By Wednesday, a little more moisture may be returning to the area so partly cloudy skies are expected but highs should remain in the mid 90s.
Have a Super Saturday!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Thursday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We've had some isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. There could be a few more during the overnight hours. If I had to put a number on it, I would say the chance for rain is 20%. None of the storms are expected to be severe.
An upper level high pressure ridge should begin building across the region tomorrow. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out in the extreme southeastern portions of the area, but the chance of one occurring is less than slight. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
High pressure should dominate our weather this weekend and likely into early next week. This means hot temperatures and dry conditions. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We've had some isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. There could be a few more during the overnight hours. If I had to put a number on it, I would say the chance for rain is 20%. None of the storms are expected to be severe.
An upper level high pressure ridge should begin building across the region tomorrow. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out in the extreme southeastern portions of the area, but the chance of one occurring is less than slight. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
High pressure should dominate our weather this weekend and likely into early next week. This means hot temperatures and dry conditions. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Wednesday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Most of the area was able to benefit from some rainfall today. The western counties saw it early this morning, while the central and eastern counties had some this afternoon and evening. With the decrease in activity over the last few hours, it looks like we'll have a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the rest of the night across the entire area.
Tomorrow, that chance for rain increases to 40% due in part to a weak cold front moving into the Big Country from the north. The other part of the lifting mechanism equation is an upper level low near Corpus Christi right now. It will move slowly westward Thursday bringing moisture and causing a few disturbances to move into the area. The thunderstorms we see shouldn't be severe, but will probably contain heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail. As always, be careful if there is ponding on the roadways. Mostly cloudy skies are likely tomorrow with highs in the low 80s.
Rain chances come to an end Thursday night and early Friday as drier air moves in and an upper level high pressure ridge begins to build across the region. Highs on Friday should reach the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies.
Hot temperatures and dry conditions look to rule the weekend and early next week. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 90s are expected.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Most of the area was able to benefit from some rainfall today. The western counties saw it early this morning, while the central and eastern counties had some this afternoon and evening. With the decrease in activity over the last few hours, it looks like we'll have a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the rest of the night across the entire area.
Tomorrow, that chance for rain increases to 40% due in part to a weak cold front moving into the Big Country from the north. The other part of the lifting mechanism equation is an upper level low near Corpus Christi right now. It will move slowly westward Thursday bringing moisture and causing a few disturbances to move into the area. The thunderstorms we see shouldn't be severe, but will probably contain heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail. As always, be careful if there is ponding on the roadways. Mostly cloudy skies are likely tomorrow with highs in the low 80s.
Rain chances come to an end Thursday night and early Friday as drier air moves in and an upper level high pressure ridge begins to build across the region. Highs on Friday should reach the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies.
Hot temperatures and dry conditions look to rule the weekend and early next week. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 90s are expected.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Tuesday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a noisy night across portions of the Big Country as strong to severe thunderstorms moved through during the overnight hours. These storms moved into Scurry and Mitchell counties before dying out over Taylor and Runnels counties shortly before sunrise. We received 0.72" of rain at Abilene Regional Airport when all was said and done.
Another hot afternoon is on tap for us today with highs expected to reach the low 90s under partly cloudy skies. The dryline should be active yet again this afternoon just to our west. Also, a cold front to our north and northwest will begin its slow southward movement into the Big Country. Both of these boundaries will act as lifting mechanisms for the moisture that remains in place across much of the state. Our chance for rain today is 20%. The storms will likely fire up during the late afternoon and evening hours just as they have for the past couple of days.
By Wednesday and Thursday, the cold front should be pretty close to us and may even be passing through the area during this time. Because of this our chance for rain is a little better on those days. That chance stands at 30% right now. Highs should be cooler due to the extra cloud cover and cooler air. In fact, highs are expected to be around the mid to upper 80s.
A 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms continues into Friday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s. Any thunderstorms we see Tuesday through Friday have the potential to reach severe limits with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, some of these storms will contain heavy rainfall. Everyone needs to be careful when traveling on roadways during these conditions. Ponding can occur and you don't want to try and cross the road when water is covering it. Remember, turn around don't drown.
We dry out and warm up this weekend and early next week. Highs look to be back in the low to mid 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was a noisy night across portions of the Big Country as strong to severe thunderstorms moved through during the overnight hours. These storms moved into Scurry and Mitchell counties before dying out over Taylor and Runnels counties shortly before sunrise. We received 0.72" of rain at Abilene Regional Airport when all was said and done.
Another hot afternoon is on tap for us today with highs expected to reach the low 90s under partly cloudy skies. The dryline should be active yet again this afternoon just to our west. Also, a cold front to our north and northwest will begin its slow southward movement into the Big Country. Both of these boundaries will act as lifting mechanisms for the moisture that remains in place across much of the state. Our chance for rain today is 20%. The storms will likely fire up during the late afternoon and evening hours just as they have for the past couple of days.
By Wednesday and Thursday, the cold front should be pretty close to us and may even be passing through the area during this time. Because of this our chance for rain is a little better on those days. That chance stands at 30% right now. Highs should be cooler due to the extra cloud cover and cooler air. In fact, highs are expected to be around the mid to upper 80s.
A 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms continues into Friday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s. Any thunderstorms we see Tuesday through Friday have the potential to reach severe limits with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Also, some of these storms will contain heavy rainfall. Everyone needs to be careful when traveling on roadways during these conditions. Ponding can occur and you don't want to try and cross the road when water is covering it. Remember, turn around don't drown.
We dry out and warm up this weekend and early next week. Highs look to be back in the low to mid 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Hot Memorial Day
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We're off to a mild and muggy start this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Another hot afternoon is on tap for us today with highs in the low to mid 90s under partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm late this afternoon and evening due to the dryline. These storms shouldn't mess up your outdoor plans much, if at all. It won't be a total washout and most of us will likely remain dry. Just keep your eye on the sky late this afternoon and be careful if you are having any barbecues.
It looks like we can just hit the replay button for tomorrow and that is what Tuesday should be like. Highs are expected to be in the mid 90s with a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm.
A cold front that should stall near the Texas panhandle later today looks to move closer to our area by Wednesday and Thursday. This will help to increase our rain chances to 20% for those days. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s. Any thunderstorms we see over the next four days do have the potential to reach severe limits.
Friday through the weekend should be dry with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Have a nice and magnificent Memorial Day!
We're off to a mild and muggy start this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Another hot afternoon is on tap for us today with highs in the low to mid 90s under partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm late this afternoon and evening due to the dryline. These storms shouldn't mess up your outdoor plans much, if at all. It won't be a total washout and most of us will likely remain dry. Just keep your eye on the sky late this afternoon and be careful if you are having any barbecues.
It looks like we can just hit the replay button for tomorrow and that is what Tuesday should be like. Highs are expected to be in the mid 90s with a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm.
A cold front that should stall near the Texas panhandle later today looks to move closer to our area by Wednesday and Thursday. This will help to increase our rain chances to 20% for those days. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s. Any thunderstorms we see over the next four days do have the potential to reach severe limits.
Friday through the weekend should be dry with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Have a nice and magnificent Memorial Day!
Friday, May 26, 2006
Friday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
I know I've sounded like a broken record this week, but yet again we are off to a mild and muggy start this morning. Temperatures only dropped down into the low 70s with dewpoints mainly in the mid to upper 60s. The hot and humid conditions will continue this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 90s. A few locations may reach the upper 90s. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph. The dryline looks to move eastward again later today, so the western portions of the viewing area have a slight chance of a late afternoon or evening thunderstorm.
For Saturday and Sunday, the slight chance of a late day isolated thunderstorm spreads across the entire Big Country. Not only will the dryline be a factor, but a couple of upper level disturbances may cause some rain as well. I'm not expecting a total washout so those of you who have any outdoor plans should be okay. Just be careful with the hot and humid conditions. Be sure to follow all the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the heat. Also, since it has been dry, be careful if you're going to be having a barbecue. It has been dry across much of the area for the past three weeks. It might not take much for a fire to get going and get out of hand. Highs will be in the low 90s with breezy conditions.
We should be dry for Memorial Day through Thursday. It looks to be partly cloudy on those days with highs remaining in the low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful holiday weekend!
I know I've sounded like a broken record this week, but yet again we are off to a mild and muggy start this morning. Temperatures only dropped down into the low 70s with dewpoints mainly in the mid to upper 60s. The hot and humid conditions will continue this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 90s. A few locations may reach the upper 90s. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph. The dryline looks to move eastward again later today, so the western portions of the viewing area have a slight chance of a late afternoon or evening thunderstorm.
For Saturday and Sunday, the slight chance of a late day isolated thunderstorm spreads across the entire Big Country. Not only will the dryline be a factor, but a couple of upper level disturbances may cause some rain as well. I'm not expecting a total washout so those of you who have any outdoor plans should be okay. Just be careful with the hot and humid conditions. Be sure to follow all the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the heat. Also, since it has been dry, be careful if you're going to be having a barbecue. It has been dry across much of the area for the past three weeks. It might not take much for a fire to get going and get out of hand. Highs will be in the low 90s with breezy conditions.
We should be dry for Memorial Day through Thursday. It looks to be partly cloudy on those days with highs remaining in the low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful holiday weekend!
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Thursday Morning Update
From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We are off to another mild and muggy start this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Hot temperatures will continue this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 90s. A bit of a breeze can be expected at times with winds from the south at 10 to 15 mph. There is a slight chance of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in our western communities today. The dryline is the culprit for this rain chance. If a few storms are able to fire along the boundary, they could sneak into the western counties late this afternoon and evening.
Friday looks to be similar to today with highs in the mid 90s. The slight chance for rain will continue for the western portions of the viewing area.
There will be a slight chance for isolated showers and storms across the entire viewing area this weekend due to an upper level disturbance moving through during that time. I'm not expecting a complete washout so if you have any outdoor plans, you should be okay. You might just have to come inside for a little while. Highs will cool down slightly into the low 90s.
For early next week, we can expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s. Rain chances look to be less than slight right now.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We are off to another mild and muggy start this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Hot temperatures will continue this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 90s. A bit of a breeze can be expected at times with winds from the south at 10 to 15 mph. There is a slight chance of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in our western communities today. The dryline is the culprit for this rain chance. If a few storms are able to fire along the boundary, they could sneak into the western counties late this afternoon and evening.
Friday looks to be similar to today with highs in the mid 90s. The slight chance for rain will continue for the western portions of the viewing area.
There will be a slight chance for isolated showers and storms across the entire viewing area this weekend due to an upper level disturbance moving through during that time. I'm not expecting a complete washout so if you have any outdoor plans, you should be okay. You might just have to come inside for a little while. Highs will cool down slightly into the low 90s.
For early next week, we can expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 90s. Rain chances look to be less than slight right now.
Have a terrific Thursday!
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