From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite the temperature range across the Big Country today. The western portions dealt with mostly cloudy skies and rainfall so high temperatures only made it into the 80s. In the central portions highs made it into the 90s before clouds and a few isolated showers and thunderstorms built in during the afternoon. The eastern and southeastern portions only had partly cloudy skies and no rainfall so highs were in the triple digits.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to continue building westward tomorrow. This will bring an end to our rain chances across most of the area. The western communities will still have a slight chance of an isolated storm. Highs should reach the upper 90s to around 100 under partly cloudy skies.
Friday and Saturday look to be hot and dry with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
There is still a 20% chance for rain on Sunday through Tuesday due to a weak cold front that may make it just far enough south. The upper level low that looked to be moving close to the region looks to be too far south to really affect us. With a little more cloud cover and rain possible during this time period, highs should cool down into the mid 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite a bit of cloud cover hang around the Big Country today. That made temperatures cooler just about everywhere except in our southeastern communities, which managed to make it around 100 this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through the viewing area bringing quite a bit of rainfall to some locations. The western portions of Scurry county had over two inches according to Doppler radar estimates. At Abilene Regional Airport, there was only 0.03" recorded.
With the upper level low expected to remain in the region tonight and tomorrow, the 20% chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms continues. We should see a little more sunshine on Wednesday so highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s with a few places like Brownwood and Comanche reaching 100. If we see a lot of cloud cover like today, temperatures will be cooler.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the area by Thursday bringing an end to our chance for rain through Saturday. Highs during this time period should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
Some computer models continue to indicate the possibility of more rainfall for the second half of the weekend and early next week. Basically the same situation that that happened over the past few days could be setting up again. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase. High temperatures will likely cool down into the mid 90s if this scenario pans out.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had quite a bit of cloud cover hang around the Big Country today. That made temperatures cooler just about everywhere except in our southeastern communities, which managed to make it around 100 this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through the viewing area bringing quite a bit of rainfall to some locations. The western portions of Scurry county had over two inches according to Doppler radar estimates. At Abilene Regional Airport, there was only 0.03" recorded.
With the upper level low expected to remain in the region tonight and tomorrow, the 20% chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms continues. We should see a little more sunshine on Wednesday so highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s with a few places like Brownwood and Comanche reaching 100. If we see a lot of cloud cover like today, temperatures will be cooler.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the area by Thursday bringing an end to our chance for rain through Saturday. Highs during this time period should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
Some computer models continue to indicate the possibility of more rainfall for the second half of the weekend and early next week. Basically the same situation that that happened over the past few days could be setting up again. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase. High temperatures will likely cool down into the mid 90s if this scenario pans out.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, August 14, 2006
The Chance For Rainfall Continues
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Most of the Big Country had quite a bit of cloud cover today and that helped to cool highs down into the low to mid 90s. There were a few locations like Brownwood and Comanche that still managed to make it around 100 for a high. Portions of the area also got some rainfall this afternoon and evening. The main reason for our isolated showers and thunderstorms today was the upper level low that has been to our south. It moved northward towards us instead of northwest away from us because the upper level high pressure ridge didn't build in as previously thought.
A 20% chance of rainfall continues tonight and tomorrow due to the upper level low still spinning in the area and a cold front approaching from the north. This weak cold front should stall just south of the Red River later tonight and remain there into tomorrow. We should see just as much cloud cover on Tuesday that we saw today. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
With the cold front expected to lift northward by Wednesday and the upper level low pushing to the west, rain chances look to be slight. The western communities will have the best shot of showers and storms. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the entire area by Thursday bringing an end to our rainfall chances for a little while. Highs look to be in the upper 90s to around 100.
Some computer models are indicating another upper level low moving into the state at the end of this week and early next week. For now, there is a slight chance of rain during that time. Expect highs to drop a little bit due to more cloud cover and possibily some rain.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Most of the Big Country had quite a bit of cloud cover today and that helped to cool highs down into the low to mid 90s. There were a few locations like Brownwood and Comanche that still managed to make it around 100 for a high. Portions of the area also got some rainfall this afternoon and evening. The main reason for our isolated showers and thunderstorms today was the upper level low that has been to our south. It moved northward towards us instead of northwest away from us because the upper level high pressure ridge didn't build in as previously thought.
A 20% chance of rainfall continues tonight and tomorrow due to the upper level low still spinning in the area and a cold front approaching from the north. This weak cold front should stall just south of the Red River later tonight and remain there into tomorrow. We should see just as much cloud cover on Tuesday that we saw today. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
With the cold front expected to lift northward by Wednesday and the upper level low pushing to the west, rain chances look to be slight. The western communities will have the best shot of showers and storms. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the entire area by Thursday bringing an end to our rainfall chances for a little while. Highs look to be in the upper 90s to around 100.
Some computer models are indicating another upper level low moving into the state at the end of this week and early next week. For now, there is a slight chance of rain during that time. Expect highs to drop a little bit due to more cloud cover and possibily some rain.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Sunday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a hot and muggy afternoon with highs mainly in the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. We did have some rain in the area. This morning there was some shower activity in the western portions. This afternoon we had a few isolated thunderstorms fire up. The bulk of the activity was in Taylor county near Abilene. The airport picked up 0.11" from the storms.
With a cold front approaching the region from the north tomorrow and a few outflow boundaries lingering around, there is a 20% chance of more isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The best chance will be in the northern communities because of the proximity to the front which is expected to stall around the Red River. With a little more cloud cover tomorrow, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s.
A slight chance of rain continues on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs remaining in the mid to upper 90s.
A weak upper level high pressure ridge should build in by Wednesday and hold through the rest of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. With most of the area expected to remain dry and hot afternoon temperatures, the fire danger will remain elevated this week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was a hot and muggy afternoon with highs mainly in the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. We did have some rain in the area. This morning there was some shower activity in the western portions. This afternoon we had a few isolated thunderstorms fire up. The bulk of the activity was in Taylor county near Abilene. The airport picked up 0.11" from the storms.
With a cold front approaching the region from the north tomorrow and a few outflow boundaries lingering around, there is a 20% chance of more isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The best chance will be in the northern communities because of the proximity to the front which is expected to stall around the Red River. With a little more cloud cover tomorrow, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s.
A slight chance of rain continues on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs remaining in the mid to upper 90s.
A weak upper level high pressure ridge should build in by Wednesday and hold through the rest of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. With most of the area expected to remain dry and hot afternoon temperatures, the fire danger will remain elevated this week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Saturday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the area today. A few of the storms did reach severe limits in Callahan, Jones, and Taylor counties with penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the rain has pretty much come to an end this evening, but a stray shower or storm could pop up overnight.
The chance for more scattered showers and storms continues tomorrow and early next week due to several factors. One, outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity should be in the area. Second, an upper level low to our south-southwest will likely send a few disturbances our direction. Last, a cold front looks to get close to the area just to our north on Monday. Overall our chance for rain will be 20% to 30% through Tuesday. Our highs during this time period will be dependent on how much cloud cover we receive and when the rainfall occurs. We should be able to get highs in the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will likely build back into the area by Wednesday bringing an end to our rain chances and sending our temperatures back up.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the area today. A few of the storms did reach severe limits in Callahan, Jones, and Taylor counties with penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the rain has pretty much come to an end this evening, but a stray shower or storm could pop up overnight.
The chance for more scattered showers and storms continues tomorrow and early next week due to several factors. One, outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity should be in the area. Second, an upper level low to our south-southwest will likely send a few disturbances our direction. Last, a cold front looks to get close to the area just to our north on Monday. Overall our chance for rain will be 20% to 30% through Tuesday. Our highs during this time period will be dependent on how much cloud cover we receive and when the rainfall occurs. We should be able to get highs in the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will likely build back into the area by Wednesday bringing an end to our rain chances and sending our temperatures back up.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Despite more cloud cover, we had another very hot day as temperatures reached 97 to 106 across the Big Country. It did feel muggy with dewpoints in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in the area thanks to a low pressure trough and outflow boundaries left over from yesterday's storm activity to our north.
We will continue to see a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this weekend and early next week. The reasons for the possibility of rain are outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity and an upper level low that will be stalled to our southwest. With more cloud cover and some rain expected in the region, highs should only make it into the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area by the middle of next week bringing our rain chances to an end and pushing our temperatures back up.
Have a super Saturday!
Despite more cloud cover, we had another very hot day as temperatures reached 97 to 106 across the Big Country. It did feel muggy with dewpoints in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in the area thanks to a low pressure trough and outflow boundaries left over from yesterday's storm activity to our north.
We will continue to see a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this weekend and early next week. The reasons for the possibility of rain are outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity and an upper level low that will be stalled to our southwest. With more cloud cover and some rain expected in the region, highs should only make it into the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area by the middle of next week bringing our rain chances to an end and pushing our temperatures back up.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The sizzling heat continued today as highs ranged from 99 to 105 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were in the mid 50s to mid 60s through the day so it felt a little uncomfortable.
It looks like we can expect a repeat of today for tomorrow as highs should climb above 100. The only difference will be a little more cloud cover. The fire danger remains elevated tomorrow so please be very careful. Also, continue to take care of yourself with the amount of heat that is anticipated.
An upper level low will likely bring more cloud cover and the chance for rain to the area this weekend and early next week. Highs should cool down into the mid to upper 90s. The chance for rain this weekend is slight, but increases to 20% for Monday and Tuesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The sizzling heat continued today as highs ranged from 99 to 105 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were in the mid 50s to mid 60s through the day so it felt a little uncomfortable.
It looks like we can expect a repeat of today for tomorrow as highs should climb above 100. The only difference will be a little more cloud cover. The fire danger remains elevated tomorrow so please be very careful. Also, continue to take care of yourself with the amount of heat that is anticipated.
An upper level low will likely bring more cloud cover and the chance for rain to the area this weekend and early next week. Highs should cool down into the mid to upper 90s. The chance for rain this weekend is slight, but increases to 20% for Monday and Tuesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We saw a return to the triple digit heat for much of the Big Country today. No rainfall developed in the area and there was a little less cloud cover.
The blazing heat will continue through Saturday due to an upper level high pressure ridge that is in control over the area. Highs should remain in the upper 90s to a little over 100. With low relative humidity values expected as well as breezy conditions at times, the fire danger will be elevated for the rest of the work week and the first half of the weekend. Everyone needs to be very cautious and not do things like burn trash or throw cigarettes on the ground or from their vehicle. Also, don't park or drive cars on grassy surfaces. Hot engine blocks could cause a fire. Be sure you are taking care of yourself in the heat too. Take breaks indoors or in the shade. Also, drink plenty of water.
We may see temperatures cool back down to the mid 90s for highs by early next week due to more cloud cover and possibly some rain. This is due to another upper level low moving into Texas from the Gulf of Mexico. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We saw a return to the triple digit heat for much of the Big Country today. No rainfall developed in the area and there was a little less cloud cover.
The blazing heat will continue through Saturday due to an upper level high pressure ridge that is in control over the area. Highs should remain in the upper 90s to a little over 100. With low relative humidity values expected as well as breezy conditions at times, the fire danger will be elevated for the rest of the work week and the first half of the weekend. Everyone needs to be very cautious and not do things like burn trash or throw cigarettes on the ground or from their vehicle. Also, don't park or drive cars on grassy surfaces. Hot engine blocks could cause a fire. Be sure you are taking care of yourself in the heat too. Take breaks indoors or in the shade. Also, drink plenty of water.
We may see temperatures cool back down to the mid 90s for highs by early next week due to more cloud cover and possibly some rain. This is due to another upper level low moving into Texas from the Gulf of Mexico. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of the Big Country this afternoon. They were mainly north of Interstate 20. A little more cloud cover kept most of the Big Country a few degrees cooler, but there were a few places like Brownwood and Comanche that managed to make it above 100.
Our chance for rain become less than slight Wednesday through Saturday as an upper level high pressure ridge takes control across the area. This will push highs in the Big Country to around and even above 100 through the first half of the weekend.
Some of the computer models continue to indicate the possibility of another upper level low moving across Florida and the Gulf of Mexico before arriving in Texas on Sunday. With this being a similar scenario to what happened this week, there is a slight chance for rain beginning late Sunday and staying with us through the beginning of next week. Highs should cool down a little bit as well into the the mid to upper 90s. We'll continue to keep you updated on this next chance of rain.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of the Big Country this afternoon. They were mainly north of Interstate 20. A little more cloud cover kept most of the Big Country a few degrees cooler, but there were a few places like Brownwood and Comanche that managed to make it above 100.
Our chance for rain become less than slight Wednesday through Saturday as an upper level high pressure ridge takes control across the area. This will push highs in the Big Country to around and even above 100 through the first half of the weekend.
Some of the computer models continue to indicate the possibility of another upper level low moving across Florida and the Gulf of Mexico before arriving in Texas on Sunday. With this being a similar scenario to what happened this week, there is a slight chance for rain beginning late Sunday and staying with us through the beginning of next week. Highs should cool down a little bit as well into the the mid to upper 90s. We'll continue to keep you updated on this next chance of rain.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had scattered showers and thunderstorms develop across the Big Country again this afternoon and evening. This was due to a disturbance that was in the eastern portions of the state. Despite partly cloudy skies and some rain in parts of the viewing area, highs still managed to make it into the upper 90s for most of us.
The disturbance that brought us some rainfall today will be moving across the area later tonight and tomorrow. This means our chance for rainfall will continue, but only at 20%. Most of the activity should be isolated. With more cloud cover and rainfall possible, highs should be a little cooler tomorrow in the mid 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge takes over on Wednesday and dominates through the rest of the week giving us dry conditions again. Highs should be right around 100 from midweek through the weekend.
Our next chance of rain may come early next week with the possiblity of another disturbance in the area. That chance right now is slight, but could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had scattered showers and thunderstorms develop across the Big Country again this afternoon and evening. This was due to a disturbance that was in the eastern portions of the state. Despite partly cloudy skies and some rain in parts of the viewing area, highs still managed to make it into the upper 90s for most of us.
The disturbance that brought us some rainfall today will be moving across the area later tonight and tomorrow. This means our chance for rainfall will continue, but only at 20%. Most of the activity should be isolated. With more cloud cover and rainfall possible, highs should be a little cooler tomorrow in the mid 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge takes over on Wednesday and dominates through the rest of the week giving us dry conditions again. Highs should be right around 100 from midweek through the weekend.
Our next chance of rain may come early next week with the possiblity of another disturbance in the area. That chance right now is slight, but could increase as we get closer to that time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The above average temperatures continued across most of the Big Country as highs were mainly in the upper 90s. We haven't seen nearly as much rainfall today in the area as we had earlier this week. The upper level low that has been the culprit for the activity the last couple of days is moving away into New Mexico.
The weekend looks to be hot and dry. The upper level high pressure ridge that has weakened enough this week to give us a chance for rainfall should restrengthen Saturday and Sunday keeping our highs in the upper 90s to 100. It should feel a bit muggy with dewpoints likely in the mid 50s to mid 60s range.
Another upper level low is expected to arrive in Texas on Monday. This one looks to move a little closer to the viewing area. For now, I'm going with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and a 20% chance of rain on Tuesday. With more cloud cover expected and possibly some rainfall, highs should fall back into the mid 90s.
The high pressure ridge should take hold once again for the second half of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. Dry conditions are expected Wednesday through Friday right now.
Looking at the tropics, Chris has been downgraded to a tropical depression with sustained winds of 30 mph. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, it continues to move west towards Cuba. There is a chance Chris could dissipate tomorrow. We'll continue to keep you updated with this storm.
Have a super Saturday!
The above average temperatures continued across most of the Big Country as highs were mainly in the upper 90s. We haven't seen nearly as much rainfall today in the area as we had earlier this week. The upper level low that has been the culprit for the activity the last couple of days is moving away into New Mexico.
The weekend looks to be hot and dry. The upper level high pressure ridge that has weakened enough this week to give us a chance for rainfall should restrengthen Saturday and Sunday keeping our highs in the upper 90s to 100. It should feel a bit muggy with dewpoints likely in the mid 50s to mid 60s range.
Another upper level low is expected to arrive in Texas on Monday. This one looks to move a little closer to the viewing area. For now, I'm going with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and a 20% chance of rain on Tuesday. With more cloud cover expected and possibly some rainfall, highs should fall back into the mid 90s.
The high pressure ridge should take hold once again for the second half of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. Dry conditions are expected Wednesday through Friday right now.
Looking at the tropics, Chris has been downgraded to a tropical depression with sustained winds of 30 mph. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, it continues to move west towards Cuba. There is a chance Chris could dissipate tomorrow. We'll continue to keep you updated with this storm.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Most of us continued with the very hot afternoons as highs were mainly in the mid 90s to around 100. Dewpoints today were in the mid 50 to mid 60s so it felt a little muggy. We also had isolated showers and thunderstorms move through the western and northern portions of the viewing area.
It looks like the upper level high pressure ridge will continue to dominate our weather for much of the next seven days keeping our highs mainly in the upper 90s. We do have a couple of chances for rainfall. There is a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow due to the weak cold front washing out to our north around the Red River. Also, there is an upper level low that should hang around southwest Texas through tomorrow which could send some rain our way. Our other chance for rainfall comes on Monday and Tuesday. There is an upper level low off the coast of Florida that is expected to cross the state and the Gulf of Mexico before arriving in south Texas Monday. Right now our chance for rain early next week is 20%, but that could change as we approach that time period.
As I write this, Tropical Storm Chris is barely a tropical storm. Wind shear and dry air have weakened the storm. Chris could become a tropical depression later tonight or tomorrow. Sustained winds are 40 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It continues to move westward and is 165 miles east-southeast of Grand Turk Island. We'll keep you updated on this storm.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Most of us continued with the very hot afternoons as highs were mainly in the mid 90s to around 100. Dewpoints today were in the mid 50 to mid 60s so it felt a little muggy. We also had isolated showers and thunderstorms move through the western and northern portions of the viewing area.
It looks like the upper level high pressure ridge will continue to dominate our weather for much of the next seven days keeping our highs mainly in the upper 90s. We do have a couple of chances for rainfall. There is a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow due to the weak cold front washing out to our north around the Red River. Also, there is an upper level low that should hang around southwest Texas through tomorrow which could send some rain our way. Our other chance for rainfall comes on Monday and Tuesday. There is an upper level low off the coast of Florida that is expected to cross the state and the Gulf of Mexico before arriving in south Texas Monday. Right now our chance for rain early next week is 20%, but that could change as we approach that time period.
As I write this, Tropical Storm Chris is barely a tropical storm. Wind shear and dry air have weakened the storm. Chris could become a tropical depression later tonight or tomorrow. Sustained winds are 40 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It continues to move westward and is 165 miles east-southeast of Grand Turk Island. We'll keep you updated on this storm.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Above average temperatures continued today with highs mainly in the upper 90s to a little over 100 across the Big Country. Dewpoints stayed mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s making it feel muggy. Showers and thunderstorms once again rolled through parts of the western portions of the viewing area.
The upper level high pressure ridge will be in control for much of the next seven days keeping our high temperatures mainly in the upper 90s. We do have a 20% chance of rain for Thursday and Friday due to a weak cold front possibly making it as far south as the Red River. This means that the northern communities have the best shot at seeing some rain, but it can't be ruled out area wide. There is a slight chance of rain for us on Monday and Tuesday due to a disturbance that may be in south Texas during that time. It looks like the southern communities would have the best shot at rainfall on those days.
Tropical Storm Chris is continuing to make its way westward across the Atlantic Ocean. It is north of St. Thomas right now and looks to move towards Cuba through the end of the week. Sustained winds are 60 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Above average temperatures continued today with highs mainly in the upper 90s to a little over 100 across the Big Country. Dewpoints stayed mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s making it feel muggy. Showers and thunderstorms once again rolled through parts of the western portions of the viewing area.
The upper level high pressure ridge will be in control for much of the next seven days keeping our high temperatures mainly in the upper 90s. We do have a 20% chance of rain for Thursday and Friday due to a weak cold front possibly making it as far south as the Red River. This means that the northern communities have the best shot at seeing some rain, but it can't be ruled out area wide. There is a slight chance of rain for us on Monday and Tuesday due to a disturbance that may be in south Texas during that time. It looks like the southern communities would have the best shot at rainfall on those days.
Tropical Storm Chris is continuing to make its way westward across the Atlantic Ocean. It is north of St. Thomas right now and looks to move towards Cuba through the end of the week. Sustained winds are 60 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another hot afternoon for us as highs reached 95 to 102 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were up a little further from yesterday so it felt a little more muggy. Scurry and Mitchell counties were able to see some rainfall late this afternoon and evening. There is a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms in our western communities again tomorrow.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to remain in control of the area for much of the next seven days. This will keep our highs in the upper 90s to around 100. The ridge looks to weaken though over the next few days. This could allow a weak cold front to make it as far south as the Red River. Our rain chances will increase due to the front being that close and outflow boundaries moving into the area from thunderstorms caused by the front. Right now, that chance for rain is 20%.
We have our third named storm of the 2006 hurricane season. Tropical Storm Chris currently has 60 mph winds and is located 50 miles north of Barbuda in the Leeward Islands. The latest path projection puts it between Florida and Cuba on Sunday. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm throughout the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was another hot afternoon for us as highs reached 95 to 102 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were up a little further from yesterday so it felt a little more muggy. Scurry and Mitchell counties were able to see some rainfall late this afternoon and evening. There is a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms in our western communities again tomorrow.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to remain in control of the area for much of the next seven days. This will keep our highs in the upper 90s to around 100. The ridge looks to weaken though over the next few days. This could allow a weak cold front to make it as far south as the Red River. Our rain chances will increase due to the front being that close and outflow boundaries moving into the area from thunderstorms caused by the front. Right now, that chance for rain is 20%.
We have our third named storm of the 2006 hurricane season. Tropical Storm Chris currently has 60 mph winds and is located 50 miles north of Barbuda in the Leeward Islands. The latest path projection puts it between Florida and Cuba on Sunday. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm throughout the week.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another day with above average temperatures as highs reached 97 to 101 across the Big Country. There was a little more moisture in the air so it was not quite as comfortable as yesterday.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to be in control of our region through the middle of the week. This should keep our high temperatures in the upper 90s to a little over 100. More moisture should continue to build into the area so a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be completely ruled out. Breezy conditions are expected for the next couple of days. This means the fire danger will remain elevated so be very careful.
It looks like a weak cold front will try to get close to the Big Country on Thursday and Friday. With this possiblity, there is a 20% chance of rain on these days. We may also see highs drop down into the mid 90s which is what we expect to see this time of year.
The high pressure ridge should build back into the region this weekend bringing our highs back into the upper 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had another day with above average temperatures as highs reached 97 to 101 across the Big Country. There was a little more moisture in the air so it was not quite as comfortable as yesterday.
The upper level high pressure ridge will continue to be in control of our region through the middle of the week. This should keep our high temperatures in the upper 90s to a little over 100. More moisture should continue to build into the area so a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be completely ruled out. Breezy conditions are expected for the next couple of days. This means the fire danger will remain elevated so be very careful.
It looks like a weak cold front will try to get close to the Big Country on Thursday and Friday. With this possiblity, there is a 20% chance of rain on these days. We may also see highs drop down into the mid 90s which is what we expect to see this time of year.
The high pressure ridge should build back into the region this weekend bringing our highs back into the upper 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Rain Possible This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs reached the mid 90s to a little over 100. Dewpoints were mainly in the 50s for much of the day, so it wasn't too uncomfortable.
An upper level high pressure ridge should continue to remain in control across the area through the middle of the week. This will keep our highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100 through Wednesday. Breezy conditions are expected during the next couple of days. The fire danger will remain elevated for now, so please continue to be careful. Also, be sure you are taking care of yourself if you are going to be out in the heat. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out the first three days of this upcoming work week, but the chance is less than slight.
The ridge looks to weaken around Thursday allowing a weak cold front to move into the area. More moisture should have built in by this time, so our rain chances are better towards the end of the work week and into the first half of the weekend. Those chances are slight to 20%, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs will likely cool down into the mid 90s behind the cold front.
Temperatures begin rising back up and rain chances come to an end on Sunday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs reached the mid 90s to a little over 100. Dewpoints were mainly in the 50s for much of the day, so it wasn't too uncomfortable.
An upper level high pressure ridge should continue to remain in control across the area through the middle of the week. This will keep our highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100 through Wednesday. Breezy conditions are expected during the next couple of days. The fire danger will remain elevated for now, so please continue to be careful. Also, be sure you are taking care of yourself if you are going to be out in the heat. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out the first three days of this upcoming work week, but the chance is less than slight.
The ridge looks to weaken around Thursday allowing a weak cold front to move into the area. More moisture should have built in by this time, so our rain chances are better towards the end of the work week and into the first half of the weekend. Those chances are slight to 20%, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs will likely cool down into the mid 90s behind the cold front.
Temperatures begin rising back up and rain chances come to an end on Sunday.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, July 28, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Many of us were lucky enough to see some rain today. Doppler estimated rainfall was mainly in the one tenth to half an inch range. The rain and mostly cloudy skies helped temperatures to be a little cooler around the Big Country. Highs today ranged from 91 to 98. It was definitely muggy as dewpoints were mainly in the 60s, but did reach the 70s early this afternoon.
The rain has come to an end across the viewing area. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out the rest of tonight, but chances are looking less than slight at this point.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been in the western U.S. will build eastward through the weekend and early next week. This means that the sizzling heat will return as highs look to reach the upper 90s to a little over 100 during that time period. Rain chances look to be less than slight Saturday through Wednesday.
The ridge may weaken just enough on Thursday and Friday to allow for a weak cold front to move into the region. This could cool temperatures down into the mid 90s for highs. We look to have a slight chance of rain on these days as well. We'll continue to keep you updated on this next best chance of rain.
Have a super Saturday!
Many of us were lucky enough to see some rain today. Doppler estimated rainfall was mainly in the one tenth to half an inch range. The rain and mostly cloudy skies helped temperatures to be a little cooler around the Big Country. Highs today ranged from 91 to 98. It was definitely muggy as dewpoints were mainly in the 60s, but did reach the 70s early this afternoon.
The rain has come to an end across the viewing area. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out the rest of tonight, but chances are looking less than slight at this point.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been in the western U.S. will build eastward through the weekend and early next week. This means that the sizzling heat will return as highs look to reach the upper 90s to a little over 100 during that time period. Rain chances look to be less than slight Saturday through Wednesday.
The ridge may weaken just enough on Thursday and Friday to allow for a weak cold front to move into the region. This could cool temperatures down into the mid 90s for highs. We look to have a slight chance of rain on these days as well. We'll continue to keep you updated on this next best chance of rain.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The Big Country experienced another very hot day as high temperatures ranged from 99 to 102. It also continued to feel muggy with dewpoints staying mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
An upper level disturbance is currently in the panhandle region and is expected to move southward towards us overnight. We should also have a few outflow boundaries from the thunderstorm activity in that area move into the region. With these lifting mechanisms sitting in our area tonight and tomorrow, there is a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. This looks to be our best chance of rain for at least the next seven days. With the amount of heat and moisture expected during that time period, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. The chances though look to be less than slight.
The sizzling heat should continue as an upper level high pressure ridge builds eastward into the central U.S. It should remain hot and humid with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100. Please be careful if you are going to be out in the heat. Take all of the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The Big Country experienced another very hot day as high temperatures ranged from 99 to 102. It also continued to feel muggy with dewpoints staying mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
An upper level disturbance is currently in the panhandle region and is expected to move southward towards us overnight. We should also have a few outflow boundaries from the thunderstorm activity in that area move into the region. With these lifting mechanisms sitting in our area tonight and tomorrow, there is a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. This looks to be our best chance of rain for at least the next seven days. With the amount of heat and moisture expected during that time period, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. The chances though look to be less than slight.
The sizzling heat should continue as an upper level high pressure ridge builds eastward into the central U.S. It should remain hot and humid with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100. Please be careful if you are going to be out in the heat. Take all of the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The hot afternoon temperatures continued today as highs reached 95 to 100 across the Big Country. It also felt muggy as dewpoints ranged from the upper 50s to mid 60s.
We can expected temperatures to remain hot as the upper level high pressure ridge to our west begins to expand eastward. Highs over the next seven days will mainly be in the upper 90s to a little over 100. Muggy conditions should continue as well with dewpoints staying in the upper 50s to mid 60s range.
It looks like our best chance for precipitation will be over the next couple of days. The tropical low pressure system that has given the coastal region several inches of rainfall today will remain to our east. There is a slight chance of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the eastern portions of the viewing area near Eastland and Comanche. The chance for rain increases to 20% areawide for Thursday night and Friday. A disturbance may make its way into the Big Country during that time period. With the amount of heat and moisture that will be with us this weekend and early next week, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. The chance for that though is less than slight.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The hot afternoon temperatures continued today as highs reached 95 to 100 across the Big Country. It also felt muggy as dewpoints ranged from the upper 50s to mid 60s.
We can expected temperatures to remain hot as the upper level high pressure ridge to our west begins to expand eastward. Highs over the next seven days will mainly be in the upper 90s to a little over 100. Muggy conditions should continue as well with dewpoints staying in the upper 50s to mid 60s range.
It looks like our best chance for precipitation will be over the next couple of days. The tropical low pressure system that has given the coastal region several inches of rainfall today will remain to our east. There is a slight chance of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the eastern portions of the viewing area near Eastland and Comanche. The chance for rain increases to 20% areawide for Thursday night and Friday. A disturbance may make its way into the Big Country during that time period. With the amount of heat and moisture that will be with us this weekend and early next week, a stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out. The chance for that though is less than slight.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Tuesday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Temperatures continued to be right at or just above average for this time of year today as highs reached the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. Dewpoints were up slightly so it felt a little muggy. It was also breezy with wind gusts as high as 20 mph this afternoon.
The hot afternoons look to continue as an upper level high pressure ridge continues to build back into the area through the end of the week. Highs should mainly be in the mid to upper 90s.
As far as precipitation goes, we have a slight chance Wednesday through Friday for some isolated showers and thunderstorms. The best chance will be in the southeastern portions of the viewing area in Brown and Comanche counties. The reason for this possiblity of rain is still due to the tropical disturbance that is currently in the southern portions of the state. The center of the system is near McAllen. If it remains over land, which it is expected to do, then it won't become a tropical depression. It looks like the bulk of the rainfall will be along the central and upper Texas coast. There are flood watches in effect for the Houston, Galveston, and Victoria areas. Rainfall amounts could reach 2 to 4 inches with locally heavier amounts there. We'll continue to keep an eye on this disturbance over the next couple of days and keep you updated.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Temperatures continued to be right at or just above average for this time of year today as highs reached the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. Dewpoints were up slightly so it felt a little muggy. It was also breezy with wind gusts as high as 20 mph this afternoon.
The hot afternoons look to continue as an upper level high pressure ridge continues to build back into the area through the end of the week. Highs should mainly be in the mid to upper 90s.
As far as precipitation goes, we have a slight chance Wednesday through Friday for some isolated showers and thunderstorms. The best chance will be in the southeastern portions of the viewing area in Brown and Comanche counties. The reason for this possiblity of rain is still due to the tropical disturbance that is currently in the southern portions of the state. The center of the system is near McAllen. If it remains over land, which it is expected to do, then it won't become a tropical depression. It looks like the bulk of the rainfall will be along the central and upper Texas coast. There are flood watches in effect for the Houston, Galveston, and Victoria areas. Rainfall amounts could reach 2 to 4 inches with locally heavier amounts there. We'll continue to keep an eye on this disturbance over the next couple of days and keep you updated.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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