From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We were warm across much of the Big Country today with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s until a cold front arrived. This front moved through this afternoon and cooled us down into the 60s and 70s. There were some showers and thunderstorms that developed along and ahead of the front. While the storms didn't reach severe limits, some of them did drop a large amount of rain in just a few hours in central and southern Taylor county as well as southwestern Callahan county. Flash flooding was reported in Tuscola and Buffalo Gap with several roads being impassable from the mid afternoon hours into the evening.
Part of the cold front that passed us today looks to become stationary to our west in New Mexico. Some showers and thunderstorms could develop in that area and make their way here. The best chance for rain the next couple of days will be in the western half of the region. We may also see an upper level disturbance or two try to make it into the Big Country. Our chance for showers and thunderstorms through the end of the work week is 20%. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 70s through Friday.
We could see some periodic upper level disturbances this weekend and early next week. A stray shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out so there is a slight chance for rain Saturday through next Tuesday. We will be a little warmer during this time period than the second half of the work week. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday we saw plenty of sunshine in the morning and very warm temperatures hitting the 80’s by noon. Clouds started too developed in the afternoon hours and we saw a few scattered thunderstorms. The overnight was very mild with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid 60’s.
A cold front that will be impacting our weather over the next couple days is currently beginning its push into the panhandle. Along the front we are starting to see showers and thunderstorms develop which is a precursor of our weather by the afternoon. Through the morning we will continue to see clouds increase with the approaching front. The front should arrive sometime in the afternoon and makes its way all the way through the Big Country into the evening and overnight. We will see temperatures get into the lower 80’s before it hits and drop temperatures overnight back into the upper 50’s. Showers and Thunderstorms will continue to be possible through the nighttime as well.
Through the rest of the week we will keep in the chance for activity with disturbances making their way through the region. Otherwise we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will cooler and below average in the 70’s until the weekend where they will warm back into the 80’s.
Have a great day!
Yesterday we saw plenty of sunshine in the morning and very warm temperatures hitting the 80’s by noon. Clouds started too developed in the afternoon hours and we saw a few scattered thunderstorms. The overnight was very mild with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid 60’s.
A cold front that will be impacting our weather over the next couple days is currently beginning its push into the panhandle. Along the front we are starting to see showers and thunderstorms develop which is a precursor of our weather by the afternoon. Through the morning we will continue to see clouds increase with the approaching front. The front should arrive sometime in the afternoon and makes its way all the way through the Big Country into the evening and overnight. We will see temperatures get into the lower 80’s before it hits and drop temperatures overnight back into the upper 50’s. Showers and Thunderstorms will continue to be possible through the nighttime as well.
Through the rest of the week we will keep in the chance for activity with disturbances making their way through the region. Otherwise we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will cooler and below average in the 70’s until the weekend where they will warm back into the 80’s.
Have a great day!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Cooler And Wetter Conditions On Tap For Us
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a warm afternoon for us today with highs mainly in the low to mid 80s. Brownwood was able to warm up to 88. Unlike this weekend, there wasn't much in the way of showers or thunderstorms. There was a brief thunderstorm in Throckmorton county, but that was it.
Our chance for rain increases tomorrow to 30% as a cold front is expected to arrive by the late afternoon and evening hours. Highs will still manage to reach the low to mid 80s before the front arrives.
Wednesday will be much cooler with highs in the low 70s. Skies should be mostly cloudy and there is a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather over the next couple of days looks to be limited. It is not out of the question for a storm to reach severe limits, but it is likely we will just see brief heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, pea-size hail and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph in the thunderstorms we see.
On Thursday, we could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms. Our chance for rain is 30%. Highs will likely be in the low 70s.
Some upper level disturbances could move through the area Friday through next Monday. The look to impact mainly the western portions of the viewing area. The chance for showers and storms is 20%. Highs will range from the mid 70s on Friday to the mid 80s next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was a warm afternoon for us today with highs mainly in the low to mid 80s. Brownwood was able to warm up to 88. Unlike this weekend, there wasn't much in the way of showers or thunderstorms. There was a brief thunderstorm in Throckmorton county, but that was it.
Our chance for rain increases tomorrow to 30% as a cold front is expected to arrive by the late afternoon and evening hours. Highs will still manage to reach the low to mid 80s before the front arrives.
Wednesday will be much cooler with highs in the low 70s. Skies should be mostly cloudy and there is a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather over the next couple of days looks to be limited. It is not out of the question for a storm to reach severe limits, but it is likely we will just see brief heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, pea-size hail and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph in the thunderstorms we see.
On Thursday, we could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms. Our chance for rain is 30%. Highs will likely be in the low 70s.
Some upper level disturbances could move through the area Friday through next Monday. The look to impact mainly the western portions of the viewing area. The chance for showers and storms is 20%. Highs will range from the mid 70s on Friday to the mid 80s next Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started this morning with quite a bit of fog across portions of the Big Country this morning. This afternoon there were some widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the northwestern and western portions of the viewing area. Highs were in the mid 70s to low 80s.
The upper level low that has been responsible for our rain this week is sitting off the Texas and Lousiana coast right now. It will remain in the northern Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Some upper level disturbances could move into the region off of that low. With plenty of moisture in place and enough daytime heating, it is not out of the question for some isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop. The activity this weekend will be similar to what we have seen the past couple of days. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s.
Monday and Tuesday are expected to be dry for now with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
A cold front should move through the area on Wednesday. There is a 30% chance for rain now, but that will likely increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the upper 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Some upper level disturbances may move into the area Thursday and next Friday. Our rain chance is slight. Highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80.
Have a wonderful weekend!
We started this morning with quite a bit of fog across portions of the Big Country this morning. This afternoon there were some widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the northwestern and western portions of the viewing area. Highs were in the mid 70s to low 80s.
The upper level low that has been responsible for our rain this week is sitting off the Texas and Lousiana coast right now. It will remain in the northern Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Some upper level disturbances could move into the region off of that low. With plenty of moisture in place and enough daytime heating, it is not out of the question for some isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop. The activity this weekend will be similar to what we have seen the past couple of days. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s.
Monday and Tuesday are expected to be dry for now with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
A cold front should move through the area on Wednesday. There is a 30% chance for rain now, but that will likely increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the upper 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Some upper level disturbances may move into the area Thursday and next Friday. Our rain chance is slight. Highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a much calmer day across the Big Country today. The center of the upper level low that has been partly responsible for our rain since Sunday finally moved east of us. Some scattered showers and thunderstorms were able to form on the backside of the system and move through parts of the area. The precipitation was mainly light though.
The low will continue moving east-southeast to the Gulf of Mexico near the upper Texas coast. It is still possible for the eastern half of the viewing area to see some isolated showers and thunderstorms. The chance for rain though is slight. Highs tomorrow should be in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies.
We have a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday due to a weak upper level disturbance that may move through the region. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday through Tuesday are expected to be warm and dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
A cold front may move through the area on Wednesday. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will likely be in the mid 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had a much calmer day across the Big Country today. The center of the upper level low that has been partly responsible for our rain since Sunday finally moved east of us. Some scattered showers and thunderstorms were able to form on the backside of the system and move through parts of the area. The precipitation was mainly light though.
The low will continue moving east-southeast to the Gulf of Mexico near the upper Texas coast. It is still possible for the eastern half of the viewing area to see some isolated showers and thunderstorms. The chance for rain though is slight. Highs tomorrow should be in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies.
We have a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday due to a weak upper level disturbance that may move through the region. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday through Tuesday are expected to be warm and dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
A cold front may move through the area on Wednesday. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will likely be in the mid 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Once again yesterday afternoon the activity picked up and we say continued showers and Thunderstorms throughout the evening. It was a good soaker even causing some flash flooding around the area.
This morning there are a few scattered showers around the Big Country. We will continue to see the on and off activity through the day today as the upper level low that we have been talking about for day’s makes it was over West Central Texas. It will move towards the Southeast and push into the Gulf of Mexico sometime tomorrow into Saturday. We will keep in the showers and thunderstorms until tomorrow however best chances after tonight will be mainly in our Eastern counties. Temperatures today will again be in the mid 70’s with the mostly cloudy skies. However in our Western counties where we could see some clearing and sunshine as early as this afternoon we could see temperatures a bit warmer. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50’s.
By the weekend things are drying out and sunshine is coming back. We will see a mix of sun and clouds as temperatures increase. Tomorrow into Saturday we will see low 80’s with temperatures increasing to mid 80’s by the beginning of next week.
Have a great day!
Once again yesterday afternoon the activity picked up and we say continued showers and Thunderstorms throughout the evening. It was a good soaker even causing some flash flooding around the area.
This morning there are a few scattered showers around the Big Country. We will continue to see the on and off activity through the day today as the upper level low that we have been talking about for day’s makes it was over West Central Texas. It will move towards the Southeast and push into the Gulf of Mexico sometime tomorrow into Saturday. We will keep in the showers and thunderstorms until tomorrow however best chances after tonight will be mainly in our Eastern counties. Temperatures today will again be in the mid 70’s with the mostly cloudy skies. However in our Western counties where we could see some clearing and sunshine as early as this afternoon we could see temperatures a bit warmer. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50’s.
By the weekend things are drying out and sunshine is coming back. We will see a mix of sun and clouds as temperatures increase. Tomorrow into Saturday we will see low 80’s with temperatures increasing to mid 80’s by the beginning of next week.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
The Rain Keeps Falling
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Another round of showers and thunderstorms moved through the Big Country today. There was one severe thunderstorm in Throckmorton county. A tornado was spotted 7 miles south of Throckmorton, but no damage has been reported. We will let you know what it ranks on the Enhanced Fujita Scale once the National Weather Serivce has done a survey of the area. There was some flash flooding in Scurry, Callahan and Brown counties due to the heavy rain that fell today.
With the amount of moisture we have in the area and light winds expected tonight, we may begin tomorrow with some fog. The upper level low that has been part of the reason for all of our rain should be moving through the area during the day Thursday. The stationary front could still be hanging around as well so there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It doesn't look like our storms will be severe tomorrow, but it can't be completely ruled out. Heavy rain will continue to be our primary threat so flash flooding is a concern. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.
With the low expected to be near the coast on Friday, our chance for rain drops to 20%. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms will be in the eastern portions of the viewing area. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the region this weekend and remain in place through at least early next week. This means warm and dry conditions for us. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Another round of showers and thunderstorms moved through the Big Country today. There was one severe thunderstorm in Throckmorton county. A tornado was spotted 7 miles south of Throckmorton, but no damage has been reported. We will let you know what it ranks on the Enhanced Fujita Scale once the National Weather Serivce has done a survey of the area. There was some flash flooding in Scurry, Callahan and Brown counties due to the heavy rain that fell today.
With the amount of moisture we have in the area and light winds expected tonight, we may begin tomorrow with some fog. The upper level low that has been part of the reason for all of our rain should be moving through the area during the day Thursday. The stationary front could still be hanging around as well so there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It doesn't look like our storms will be severe tomorrow, but it can't be completely ruled out. Heavy rain will continue to be our primary threat so flash flooding is a concern. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.
With the low expected to be near the coast on Friday, our chance for rain drops to 20%. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms will be in the eastern portions of the viewing area. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the region this weekend and remain in place through at least early next week. This means warm and dry conditions for us. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We had a line of thunderstorms push through the Big Country yesterday afternoon spawning watches and warnings. Through the overnight as well we saw scattered showers and thunderstorms although nothing was severe after 10 pm.
On your morning commute there were still be a few scattered showers and plenty of wet roadways from all the rain. Temperatures have cooled off and are sitting in the mid 50’s. Throughout the day today the upper level low that has been churning in New Mexico will finally makes its drive through our region. This will help to keep plenty of rain chances through the day and into the overnight. As it makes it way the stationary front will finally push off to the east and high pressure will build in behind it toward the end of the week. With the storms we see today there is the possibility of heavy rainfall and severe weather depending on how much instability we get from daytime heating. We still have a Flash Flood Watch in effect for all counties except Stonewall. High temperatures will only make it into the mid 70’s.
Tomorrow we will start to drop our chance for thunderstorms and bring in some sunshine through the clouds. We will keep in 20 percent for Thursday and Friday with the best chances in our Eastern counties. Temperatures will rebound in the upper 70’s Thursday and by Friday get into the lower 80’s.
The weekend and early next week are looking dry with partly sunny skies, mid 80’s and overnight lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great day!
We had a line of thunderstorms push through the Big Country yesterday afternoon spawning watches and warnings. Through the overnight as well we saw scattered showers and thunderstorms although nothing was severe after 10 pm.
On your morning commute there were still be a few scattered showers and plenty of wet roadways from all the rain. Temperatures have cooled off and are sitting in the mid 50’s. Throughout the day today the upper level low that has been churning in New Mexico will finally makes its drive through our region. This will help to keep plenty of rain chances through the day and into the overnight. As it makes it way the stationary front will finally push off to the east and high pressure will build in behind it toward the end of the week. With the storms we see today there is the possibility of heavy rainfall and severe weather depending on how much instability we get from daytime heating. We still have a Flash Flood Watch in effect for all counties except Stonewall. High temperatures will only make it into the mid 70’s.
Tomorrow we will start to drop our chance for thunderstorms and bring in some sunshine through the clouds. We will keep in 20 percent for Thursday and Friday with the best chances in our Eastern counties. Temperatures will rebound in the upper 70’s Thursday and by Friday get into the lower 80’s.
The weekend and early next week are looking dry with partly sunny skies, mid 80’s and overnight lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another round of severe weather today here in the Big Country. A squall line developed in the western parts of the state and moved east through our area. It brought strong winds through the region and some small hail. There were a few tornadoes. There was one reported 5 miles southwest of Haskell and another 11 miles west-northwest of Albany. There hasn't been any confirmation of damage or what they ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The National Weather Service will investigate and survey any damage that may have been reported. We will let you know of the classifications and any damage as the information becomes available.
The chance for showers and thunderstorms continues tomorrow. A stationary front will remain in or around the area. An upper level low remains to our west for now, but it is expected to move towards and across us during the day and evening tomorrow. These will be our main lifting mechanisms for our rain. Our chance for preciptation is 70%. We may see some more severe thunderstorms today. It just depends on how unstable the atmosphere is able to become during the day. The more sunlight we see, the more unstable it we will be. We could see some heavy rainfall so flash flooding is possible as well. Most of the area is under a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday evening. Comanche, Eastland and Stephens counties are under the watch through Thursday morning. Knox county is under a Flood Watch through Thursday morning. Highs today should be in the low to mid 70s.
The upper level low will likely be hanging around or just east of the area on Thursday. There is a 30% chance for more showers and thunderstorms. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 70s.
The chance for rain decreases to 20% on Friday and is mainly for the eastern portions of the viewing area. The upper level low is expected to be in east Texas that day. Highs will be a little warmer in the upper 70s to low 80s.
The weekend and early next week look to be warmer and drier with an upper level high pressure ridge building into the area. Highs will be in the 80s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had another round of severe weather today here in the Big Country. A squall line developed in the western parts of the state and moved east through our area. It brought strong winds through the region and some small hail. There were a few tornadoes. There was one reported 5 miles southwest of Haskell and another 11 miles west-northwest of Albany. There hasn't been any confirmation of damage or what they ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The National Weather Service will investigate and survey any damage that may have been reported. We will let you know of the classifications and any damage as the information becomes available.
The chance for showers and thunderstorms continues tomorrow. A stationary front will remain in or around the area. An upper level low remains to our west for now, but it is expected to move towards and across us during the day and evening tomorrow. These will be our main lifting mechanisms for our rain. Our chance for preciptation is 70%. We may see some more severe thunderstorms today. It just depends on how unstable the atmosphere is able to become during the day. The more sunlight we see, the more unstable it we will be. We could see some heavy rainfall so flash flooding is possible as well. Most of the area is under a Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday evening. Comanche, Eastland and Stephens counties are under the watch through Thursday morning. Knox county is under a Flood Watch through Thursday morning. Highs today should be in the low to mid 70s.
The upper level low will likely be hanging around or just east of the area on Thursday. There is a 30% chance for more showers and thunderstorms. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 70s.
The chance for rain decreases to 20% on Friday and is mainly for the eastern portions of the viewing area. The upper level low is expected to be in east Texas that day. Highs will be a little warmer in the upper 70s to low 80s.
The weekend and early next week look to be warmer and drier with an upper level high pressure ridge building into the area. Highs will be in the 80s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw scattered showers across the area yesterday mainly staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Otherwise it was a cloudy day with temperatures in the upper 70’s.
The scenario of today will be much like yesterday. With a stationary front right over our area and an upper level low off in the four corners area throwing disturbances our way, we have plenty of factors to help aid in the chance for thunderstorms. Along with that we have plenty of low level moisture being pushed in from our southeasterly winds. We will see mostly cloudy skies when we aren’t seeing the activity. Because of the extensive cloud cover temperatures will only make it into the mid 70’s with lows just around 60.
We will continue to see likely thunderstorms until at least tomorrow as the upper level low begins to push eastward. It will not fully exit our area until Friday so a 20 percent chance of storms will stay in the forecast Thursday and Friday although we will see a lot more sunshine. Temperatures by the end of the week will get back into the lower 80’s.
The weekend is looking beautiful with sunshine and highs in mid 80’s, lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great day!
We saw scattered showers across the area yesterday mainly staying in our Eastern and Southern counties. Otherwise it was a cloudy day with temperatures in the upper 70’s.
The scenario of today will be much like yesterday. With a stationary front right over our area and an upper level low off in the four corners area throwing disturbances our way, we have plenty of factors to help aid in the chance for thunderstorms. Along with that we have plenty of low level moisture being pushed in from our southeasterly winds. We will see mostly cloudy skies when we aren’t seeing the activity. Because of the extensive cloud cover temperatures will only make it into the mid 70’s with lows just around 60.
We will continue to see likely thunderstorms until at least tomorrow as the upper level low begins to push eastward. It will not fully exit our area until Friday so a 20 percent chance of storms will stay in the forecast Thursday and Friday although we will see a lot more sunshine. Temperatures by the end of the week will get back into the lower 80’s.
The weekend is looking beautiful with sunshine and highs in mid 80’s, lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great day!
Monday, May 07, 2007
The Chance For Rain Continues
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Showers and thunderstorms moved through mainly the eastern portions of the Big Country today. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s under mostly cloudy to cloudy skies. We had some strong winds this afternoon at Abilene Regional Airport. The wind was sustained from the south at 30 mph with a 52 mph gust this afternoon. The reason for this is what we call a heat burst. It was a small one that caused our temperature to increase about 3 degrees and our dewpoint to drop ten degrees. A heat burst is a downburst of a hot dry air from a dying thunderstorm. If the air aloft is very dry and denser than the surrounding air, it will rush to the surface. This downdraft has to reach a high velocity and that is why these heat bursts are rare.
We will continue to have a chance for showers and thunderstorms tonight through Friday. An upper level low remains to our west in the Four Corners region. It will send some disturbances this direction before the low itself moves over or just north of the area late Wednesday into Thursday. A stationary front will remain close to the area through Wednesday. These two features will be the lifting mechanisms for us during this time period. Our best chance for rain is tomorrow and Wednesday at 60%. Thursday will be a little less at 30%. There is only a 20% chance on Friday. Some of the storms we see could reach severe limits the next couple of days. We are under a slight risk for severe weather through Wednesday according to the Storm Prediction Center. There is a potential for heavy rainfall as well. Most of the Big Country is under a Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday morning. Scurry and Mitchell counties are under the watch through Wednesday evening. Some computer models are indicating over 2 inches of rain between now and Thursday. We will be keeping a close eye on this latest round of rain and possible severe weather.
This weekend is looking pleasant and dry with highs in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Showers and thunderstorms moved through mainly the eastern portions of the Big Country today. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s under mostly cloudy to cloudy skies. We had some strong winds this afternoon at Abilene Regional Airport. The wind was sustained from the south at 30 mph with a 52 mph gust this afternoon. The reason for this is what we call a heat burst. It was a small one that caused our temperature to increase about 3 degrees and our dewpoint to drop ten degrees. A heat burst is a downburst of a hot dry air from a dying thunderstorm. If the air aloft is very dry and denser than the surrounding air, it will rush to the surface. This downdraft has to reach a high velocity and that is why these heat bursts are rare.
We will continue to have a chance for showers and thunderstorms tonight through Friday. An upper level low remains to our west in the Four Corners region. It will send some disturbances this direction before the low itself moves over or just north of the area late Wednesday into Thursday. A stationary front will remain close to the area through Wednesday. These two features will be the lifting mechanisms for us during this time period. Our best chance for rain is tomorrow and Wednesday at 60%. Thursday will be a little less at 30%. There is only a 20% chance on Friday. Some of the storms we see could reach severe limits the next couple of days. We are under a slight risk for severe weather through Wednesday according to the Storm Prediction Center. There is a potential for heavy rainfall as well. Most of the Big Country is under a Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday morning. Scurry and Mitchell counties are under the watch through Wednesday evening. Some computer models are indicating over 2 inches of rain between now and Thursday. We will be keeping a close eye on this latest round of rain and possible severe weather.
This weekend is looking pleasant and dry with highs in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw a few breaks of sunshine throughout the weekend keeping temperatures nice and warm. Yesterday afternoon the storms began to pop and from them we saw watches and warning across the area. We still have a Flash Flood Watch in effect for most of the area until this evening.
This morning we are waking up to a few showers with very mild temperatures in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s. Over the next few days we will be seeing a similar pattern. With an upper level trough in the four corners region and a stationary front parked over our area we will see continuing showers and thunderstorms. With these storms there is the possibility to see strong to severe with large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Temperatures will stay in the mid 70’s with overnight lows in the lower 60’s.
By Wednesday we should see the upper level trough drift eastward and eventually pass by the end of the week through our region. As it moves we will be able to push out the front helping to decrease the rain chances.
Right now the weekend is looking dry with temperatures in the lower 80’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Monday!
We saw a few breaks of sunshine throughout the weekend keeping temperatures nice and warm. Yesterday afternoon the storms began to pop and from them we saw watches and warning across the area. We still have a Flash Flood Watch in effect for most of the area until this evening.
This morning we are waking up to a few showers with very mild temperatures in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s. Over the next few days we will be seeing a similar pattern. With an upper level trough in the four corners region and a stationary front parked over our area we will see continuing showers and thunderstorms. With these storms there is the possibility to see strong to severe with large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Temperatures will stay in the mid 70’s with overnight lows in the lower 60’s.
By Wednesday we should see the upper level trough drift eastward and eventually pass by the end of the week through our region. As it moves we will be able to push out the front helping to decrease the rain chances.
Right now the weekend is looking dry with temperatures in the lower 80’s and lows in the lower 60’s.
Have a great Monday!
Friday, May 04, 2007
Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Possible
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a hot, humid, and breezy day here in the Big Country. It was our hottest day of the year so far with highs mainly in the upper 80s to low 90s.
An upper level trough will continue to build across the western part of the country early this weekend. An upper level low will develop in the Four Corners region tomorrow and remain there through Sunday. Early next week, the low will move slowly to the east-northeast. This low will send disturbances our way bringing us one of the causes for our rain. The dryline will also be another active lifting mechanism for us this weekend. A cold front is expected to stall in or close to the area early next week. This will be yet another lifting mechinism. Plenty of moisture is already in place and instability doesn't look to be problem. Basically we will have all the ingredients necessary for thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon through Wednesday of next week. Saturday's chance for rain is 20% while Sunday's is 50%. Our best chance for rain is Monday and Tuesday at 60%. The chance for precipitation drops to 40% on Wednesday. Highs will be in the 80s this weekend before cooling down into the 70s for the first half of next week. Some of the storms during this time period could be severe. This means we may see large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain is possible so we may see some flash flooding. We will be keeping a close eye on things throughout this next round of severe weather so stay tuned to KRBC for the latest updates.
Thursday and next Friday look much calmer with highs in the mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
We had a hot, humid, and breezy day here in the Big Country. It was our hottest day of the year so far with highs mainly in the upper 80s to low 90s.
An upper level trough will continue to build across the western part of the country early this weekend. An upper level low will develop in the Four Corners region tomorrow and remain there through Sunday. Early next week, the low will move slowly to the east-northeast. This low will send disturbances our way bringing us one of the causes for our rain. The dryline will also be another active lifting mechanism for us this weekend. A cold front is expected to stall in or close to the area early next week. This will be yet another lifting mechinism. Plenty of moisture is already in place and instability doesn't look to be problem. Basically we will have all the ingredients necessary for thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon through Wednesday of next week. Saturday's chance for rain is 20% while Sunday's is 50%. Our best chance for rain is Monday and Tuesday at 60%. The chance for precipitation drops to 40% on Wednesday. Highs will be in the 80s this weekend before cooling down into the 70s for the first half of next week. Some of the storms during this time period could be severe. This means we may see large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain is possible so we may see some flash flooding. We will be keeping a close eye on things throughout this next round of severe weather so stay tuned to KRBC for the latest updates.
Thursday and next Friday look much calmer with highs in the mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Through a bit of cloud cover we finally saw the sunshine yesterday. Temperatures stayed a few degrees below average hitting into the upper 70’s. It was a pleasant change from the Thunderstorms we saw earlier in the week.
Today we will see abundant sunshine and hot temperatures. Throughout most of the day the sun should be dominant with temperatures right around 90 degrees. We will also see breezy winds as they blow from the South at 15-25 mph. Because we will see the dryline set up there is a slight chance for a late afternoon thunderstorm in our western counties.
Tonight we will return the cloud cover with very mild temperatures in the mid 60’s. With the cloud cover tomorrows temperatures will stay in the mid 80’s. As early as tomorrow we will see the chance for thunderstorms back on the board. Again the dryline will set up along with a strong trough out to our west and an upper level low sitting around the four corners region. This system will through disturbances our way keeping thunderstorm chances on for Sunday as well.
As the low begins to approach we will keep thunderstorms chances in for the beginning of the week with temperatures around 80 degrees. With these storms we will see the chance for severe weather once again.
Have a great weekend!
Through a bit of cloud cover we finally saw the sunshine yesterday. Temperatures stayed a few degrees below average hitting into the upper 70’s. It was a pleasant change from the Thunderstorms we saw earlier in the week.
Today we will see abundant sunshine and hot temperatures. Throughout most of the day the sun should be dominant with temperatures right around 90 degrees. We will also see breezy winds as they blow from the South at 15-25 mph. Because we will see the dryline set up there is a slight chance for a late afternoon thunderstorm in our western counties.
Tonight we will return the cloud cover with very mild temperatures in the mid 60’s. With the cloud cover tomorrows temperatures will stay in the mid 80’s. As early as tomorrow we will see the chance for thunderstorms back on the board. Again the dryline will set up along with a strong trough out to our west and an upper level low sitting around the four corners region. This system will through disturbances our way keeping thunderstorm chances on for Sunday as well.
As the low begins to approach we will keep thunderstorms chances in for the beginning of the week with temperatures around 80 degrees. With these storms we will see the chance for severe weather once again.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a much calmer and nicer day across the Big Country today. Skies were mostly to partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be our hottest day of the year so far. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph.
A large upper level trough will set up over the western part of the country this weekend. An upper level low will develop around the Four Corners region as well. It is expected to sit in that area Saturday, Sunday and Monday before lifting to the northeast on Tuesday. What this means for us is several chances for rain during that time period. On Saturday it is 20% and mainly for the western portions of the viewing area. Sunday and Monday look to be our best shot at 40%. There is a 30% chance on Tuesday. Some of the storms we see could be severe. We may also see heavy rain as well and that could lead to some flooding problems. This is a situation that we are continuing to keep a close eye on. Highs for the weekend and early next week should range between the upper 70s and low 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was a much calmer and nicer day across the Big Country today. Skies were mostly to partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be our hottest day of the year so far. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Breezy conditions are expected with winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph.
A large upper level trough will set up over the western part of the country this weekend. An upper level low will develop around the Four Corners region as well. It is expected to sit in that area Saturday, Sunday and Monday before lifting to the northeast on Tuesday. What this means for us is several chances for rain during that time period. On Saturday it is 20% and mainly for the western portions of the viewing area. Sunday and Monday look to be our best shot at 40%. There is a 30% chance on Tuesday. Some of the storms we see could be severe. We may also see heavy rain as well and that could lead to some flooding problems. This is a situation that we are continuing to keep a close eye on. Highs for the weekend and early next week should range between the upper 70s and low 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We had a wild Wednesday across the Big Country as a line of storms pushed through the area in the afternoon. These storms caused strong winds, reports of Tornadoes, and lots of hail. They continued until the evening where they finally pushed out of our Eastern counties. With all of the cloud cover and rain, temperatures stayed in the lower 70’s.
Today we will finally get a break from the stormy pattern we have seen the past several days. The upper level low that impacted the area yesterday will get a push off to the east. This will bring the sunshine and warmer temperatures in the lower 80’s. Overnight we will see a few colds with very mild temperatures in the mid 60’s.
Tomorrow will be a perfect start to the weekend, with dominating sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80’s. Our unsettled pattern could return as early as Saturday night as our next system approaches from the west. There is a slight chance for Saturday with chances increasing Sunday into early next week. Temperatures will stay steadily in the mid 80’s with overnight lows in the mid 60’s.
Have a great day!
We had a wild Wednesday across the Big Country as a line of storms pushed through the area in the afternoon. These storms caused strong winds, reports of Tornadoes, and lots of hail. They continued until the evening where they finally pushed out of our Eastern counties. With all of the cloud cover and rain, temperatures stayed in the lower 70’s.
Today we will finally get a break from the stormy pattern we have seen the past several days. The upper level low that impacted the area yesterday will get a push off to the east. This will bring the sunshine and warmer temperatures in the lower 80’s. Overnight we will see a few colds with very mild temperatures in the mid 60’s.
Tomorrow will be a perfect start to the weekend, with dominating sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80’s. Our unsettled pattern could return as early as Saturday night as our next system approaches from the west. There is a slight chance for Saturday with chances increasing Sunday into early next week. Temperatures will stay steadily in the mid 80’s with overnight lows in the mid 60’s.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It has been a wicked Wednesday for us here in the Big Country. We had a line of severe thunderstorms move through parts of the area. Tornadoes were reported in Brownwood, Maverick, Rockwood and Tennyson. Winds of 58 mph or greater occurred in Brownwood, Winchell, Brookesmith, Valera, Ballinger, Tennyson, Miles, Bronte and Comanche. Nickel size hail was reported in Trent. Most of the damage reported in the viewing area was in Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Comanche counties. The National Weather Service will be surveying the damage tomorrow. We will let you know how many tornadoes are confirmed and what they ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
We could see some showers and thunderstorms during the morning hours tomorrow as the upper level low that caused our rain today continues to move east out of the area. Mostly cloudy skies in the morning should give way to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. Highs look to be in the low 80s.
Friday and most of Saturday should be pleasant. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.
A large upper level trough is still expected to build in the western part of the country this weekend. It will likely send some disturbances our way and help push the dryline into the region. Our chances for rain will begin Saturday night at slight before increasing on Sunday and Monday to 30%. There is a 20% chance of lingering showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. Some of the storms could be severe. It is a situation we are keeping a close eye on. Highs during this time period should range in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It has been a wicked Wednesday for us here in the Big Country. We had a line of severe thunderstorms move through parts of the area. Tornadoes were reported in Brownwood, Maverick, Rockwood and Tennyson. Winds of 58 mph or greater occurred in Brownwood, Winchell, Brookesmith, Valera, Ballinger, Tennyson, Miles, Bronte and Comanche. Nickel size hail was reported in Trent. Most of the damage reported in the viewing area was in Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Comanche counties. The National Weather Service will be surveying the damage tomorrow. We will let you know how many tornadoes are confirmed and what they ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
We could see some showers and thunderstorms during the morning hours tomorrow as the upper level low that caused our rain today continues to move east out of the area. Mostly cloudy skies in the morning should give way to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. Highs look to be in the low 80s.
Friday and most of Saturday should be pleasant. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.
A large upper level trough is still expected to build in the western part of the country this weekend. It will likely send some disturbances our way and help push the dryline into the region. Our chances for rain will begin Saturday night at slight before increasing on Sunday and Monday to 30%. There is a 20% chance of lingering showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. Some of the storms could be severe. It is a situation we are keeping a close eye on. Highs during this time period should range in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly …
We started May off on the wet side with scattered thunderstorms across the area yesterday. Although there were a few down pours none of the storms became severe. By the afternoon the sun broke through the clouds and perfect weather to sit outside on the porch.
Overnight we saw partly cloudy skies but this morning we are beginning to see clouds push in from the west. This morning will be mild and humid, with temperatures in the lower 60’s.
The first upper level low that brought us severe weather for the beginning of the week will finally be pushed off towards the east as another makes its pass from the Arizona/New Mexico border into West Central Texas today. With plenty of moisture and lift, thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon with the possibility of seeing some strong to severe storms. We will be watching this system closely since there is the possibility for heavy rain and flooding potential. Temperatures will get into the upper 70’s.
We will continue to see the thunderstorms into the overnight and morning hours Thursday with lows in the lowers 60’s. The low should be kicked off to the East during the morning Thursday. For the rest of the day, we will see decreasing clouds and partly sunny skies by the afternoon.
If you are planning any outdoor activities for the weekend you may want to get them in Friday into Saturday morning where we will see some sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the mid 60’s. As early as Saturday afternoon we could see our next system approach and bring back rain chances for Saturday through early next week.
Have a great day!
We started May off on the wet side with scattered thunderstorms across the area yesterday. Although there were a few down pours none of the storms became severe. By the afternoon the sun broke through the clouds and perfect weather to sit outside on the porch.
Overnight we saw partly cloudy skies but this morning we are beginning to see clouds push in from the west. This morning will be mild and humid, with temperatures in the lower 60’s.
The first upper level low that brought us severe weather for the beginning of the week will finally be pushed off towards the east as another makes its pass from the Arizona/New Mexico border into West Central Texas today. With plenty of moisture and lift, thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon with the possibility of seeing some strong to severe storms. We will be watching this system closely since there is the possibility for heavy rain and flooding potential. Temperatures will get into the upper 70’s.
We will continue to see the thunderstorms into the overnight and morning hours Thursday with lows in the lowers 60’s. The low should be kicked off to the East during the morning Thursday. For the rest of the day, we will see decreasing clouds and partly sunny skies by the afternoon.
If you are planning any outdoor activities for the weekend you may want to get them in Friday into Saturday morning where we will see some sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the mid 60’s. As early as Saturday afternoon we could see our next system approach and bring back rain chances for Saturday through early next week.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Tomorrow
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We began the day with some showers and thunderstorms in the central and eastern portions of the viewing area. By this afternoon, the rain was over and some sunshine was breaking through the clouds. Highs were in the 70s.
As we say goodbye to one upper level low, we say hello to another. It will move towards and through the area tomorrow and Thursday. We have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Some of the storms could reach severe limits. This means we may see large hail, damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain is also anticipated. With the ground already saturated from precipitation we have received the past few days, flash flooding is also possible tomorrow. We could see another 1 to 2 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts. There is a 30% chance of some lingering showers and storms on Thursday. Highs for both days look to be in the mid to upper 70s.
Friday and most of Saturday should be dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level trough is expected to set up to our west this weekend. We could see some disturbances move into our area any time starting Saturday night through Tuesday. Our chance for showers and thunderstorms right now looks to be slight to 20% with the best shot being on Sunday and Monday. Highs will likely be in the low 80s.
On a side note, the National Weather Service did a survey of the damage in Runnels county. They confirmed that a tornado started near Highway 67 southwest of Ballinger and moved to the east-southeast for one and a half miles. It lifted just to the east-southeast Bruce Field Airport. There was damage to tin roofs and trees. A tractor trailer was overturned and two hangers at the airport were damaged. The tornado was just under one half mile wide and was rated an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We began the day with some showers and thunderstorms in the central and eastern portions of the viewing area. By this afternoon, the rain was over and some sunshine was breaking through the clouds. Highs were in the 70s.
As we say goodbye to one upper level low, we say hello to another. It will move towards and through the area tomorrow and Thursday. We have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Some of the storms could reach severe limits. This means we may see large hail, damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain is also anticipated. With the ground already saturated from precipitation we have received the past few days, flash flooding is also possible tomorrow. We could see another 1 to 2 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts. There is a 30% chance of some lingering showers and storms on Thursday. Highs for both days look to be in the mid to upper 70s.
Friday and most of Saturday should be dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level trough is expected to set up to our west this weekend. We could see some disturbances move into our area any time starting Saturday night through Tuesday. Our chance for showers and thunderstorms right now looks to be slight to 20% with the best shot being on Sunday and Monday. Highs will likely be in the low 80s.
On a side note, the National Weather Service did a survey of the damage in Runnels county. They confirmed that a tornado started near Highway 67 southwest of Ballinger and moved to the east-southeast for one and a half miles. It lifted just to the east-southeast Bruce Field Airport. There was damage to tin roofs and trees. A tractor trailer was overturned and two hangers at the airport were damaged. The tornado was just under one half mile wide and was rated an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday was another stormy day across the area. After a wet start with showers in our Southern and Eastern counties we saw cloudy skies for rest of the morning. The thunderstorms began to pick up again in the early afternoon. We once again saw severe weather as a Tornado hit just south of Ballinger around Rowena at approximately 10 pm. A big problem over the past 36 hours is flooding; a Flash Flood Watch was present for most of the area until 8 am and a Flash Flood Warning until 6 am for Brown and Coleman counties.
This morning will be a stormy commute around some areas of the Big Country as scattered thunderstorms are still present. An upper level low is just to our North moving off to the East into Oklahoma, this is helping to develop the thunderstorms around the area. Temperatures are very mild in the mid 60’s. For the rest of the day we will continue to see the chance for scattered thunderstorms with the best activity being in the Eastern counties as this system does push off. This means we could begin to see some clearing by the afternoon off towards our western counties. Temperatures will hit the upper 70’s where we will see the cloudy skies and storms with areas seeing some clearing and sun getting into the lowers 80’s.
Tonight we will keep the chance for an isolated thunderstorm in our eastern counties. Otherwise we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 60’s.
Tomorrow our next upper level low approaches the area. Depending on the exact track will depend how much rainfall and severe weather we will see with this system. Right now the track varies from moving over our area to pushing through the panhandle. Because of this upper level low we will keep in a thirty percent chance for scattered thunderstorms for tomorrow into Thursday. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s.
Friday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and upper 80’s for temperatures.
For the weekend another system might be making a play for some more activity. We will keep in a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms Saturday into early next week. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
Yesterday was another stormy day across the area. After a wet start with showers in our Southern and Eastern counties we saw cloudy skies for rest of the morning. The thunderstorms began to pick up again in the early afternoon. We once again saw severe weather as a Tornado hit just south of Ballinger around Rowena at approximately 10 pm. A big problem over the past 36 hours is flooding; a Flash Flood Watch was present for most of the area until 8 am and a Flash Flood Warning until 6 am for Brown and Coleman counties.
This morning will be a stormy commute around some areas of the Big Country as scattered thunderstorms are still present. An upper level low is just to our North moving off to the East into Oklahoma, this is helping to develop the thunderstorms around the area. Temperatures are very mild in the mid 60’s. For the rest of the day we will continue to see the chance for scattered thunderstorms with the best activity being in the Eastern counties as this system does push off. This means we could begin to see some clearing by the afternoon off towards our western counties. Temperatures will hit the upper 70’s where we will see the cloudy skies and storms with areas seeing some clearing and sun getting into the lowers 80’s.
Tonight we will keep the chance for an isolated thunderstorm in our eastern counties. Otherwise we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 60’s.
Tomorrow our next upper level low approaches the area. Depending on the exact track will depend how much rainfall and severe weather we will see with this system. Right now the track varies from moving over our area to pushing through the panhandle. Because of this upper level low we will keep in a thirty percent chance for scattered thunderstorms for tomorrow into Thursday. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s.
Friday should be dry with partly cloudy skies and upper 80’s for temperatures.
For the weekend another system might be making a play for some more activity. We will keep in a 20 percent chance for thunderstorms Saturday into early next week. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
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