From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was hot and humid across the area this afternoon with highs in the 90s. We also had some strong to severe thunderstorms develop along a weak dryline during the prime heating hours. They lingered into the evening thanks to outflow boundaries off of the day's earlier activity. The storms were capable of producing up to quarter size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. Abilene Regional Airport reported a 55 mph wind gust around 8:23 p.m. this evening and a rainfall total of 0.94". Some portions of the viewing area received 2 to 3 inches.
We have a 30% chance for more showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. A cold front that moved into the area tonight will stall through Thursday night. An upper level low that is currently in southeast Colorado is expected to move towards the Red River tomorrow as well. This feature will send some disturbances our way. These two lifting mechanisms could trigger some rain for us. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
The front should fizzle out by Friday morning, but the low looks to remain either in or just north of the viewing area. Our chance of rain for the end of the work week is 40%. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The upper level low will be cut off from the main jet stream flow this weekend and is expected to meander around the state. If it ends up west of our area, it will be a very wet weekend for us. If it ends up east of us, then it will be drier. Right now, I am leaning towards the wetter scenario. The chance for showers and storms is 40% on Saturday and 30% on Sunday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
By early next week, the low should have moved out of the area. However, a slight chance for rain will continue due to another cold front that is expected to arrive late Monday into Tuesday. Highs look to be in the in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Wednesday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw showers across the area yesterday and even a few lingering ones this morning in our eastern counties.
Most of the cloud cover has pushed east as the upper level has made its progression eastward and is currently over the New Mexico, Texas panhandle area this morning. Today we will continue to see partly cloudy skies and a chance for thunderstorms. With a cold front and upper level low in the panhandle the best chance for thunderstorms will be in our eastern and northern counties however not ruling out an isolated one across the board. Temperatures will be in the low 90’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
The cold front will make its way towards the Big Country tomorrow upping the rain chances just a big and cooling the highs through the weekend back to the upper 80’s. With the upper level low looking to stick around for a while we will be seeing rain chances throughout the seven day forecast. Depending on the exact track will depend how much rain we will receive.
Have a great day!
We saw showers across the area yesterday and even a few lingering ones this morning in our eastern counties.
Most of the cloud cover has pushed east as the upper level has made its progression eastward and is currently over the New Mexico, Texas panhandle area this morning. Today we will continue to see partly cloudy skies and a chance for thunderstorms. With a cold front and upper level low in the panhandle the best chance for thunderstorms will be in our eastern and northern counties however not ruling out an isolated one across the board. Temperatures will be in the low 90’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
The cold front will make its way towards the Big Country tomorrow upping the rain chances just a big and cooling the highs through the weekend back to the upper 80’s. With the upper level low looking to stick around for a while we will be seeing rain chances throughout the seven day forecast. Depending on the exact track will depend how much rain we will receive.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a wide temperature range across the Big Country today. Highs were in the low 80s to mid 90s. The reason for the large difference was due to the cloud cover and rain that parts of the viewing area experienced. Some locations had mostly cloudy skies as well as showers and thunderstorms. Others, however, were partly cloudy and dry. Our rain today formed off of outflow boundaries from yesterday's activity that was to our west as well an upper level disturbance that was sent from the upper level low that is also to our west.
That same upper level low looks to be with us for a while. Tomorrow it should remain around northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. We will once again have a chance for showers and thunderstorms. That chance is 20% so most of the activity should be isolated. Highs look to be in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies. Winds should be a little breezy from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
The upper level low is expected to move to the south-southeast towards the Texas panhandle on Thursday. A cold front should arrive in the area as well. With both of these features in or near the area, the chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase to 30%. It is possible for some of the storms to reach severe limits as well. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
A 30% chance for rain continues Friday through Sunday due to the upper level low getting cut off from the main jet stream flow and hanging around the Lone Star State. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The low should finally dissapate or move out of the area by early next week. For now though, I'm going to leave a slight chance for rain in the forecast just in case the low decides to hang on a little longer than expected. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had a wide temperature range across the Big Country today. Highs were in the low 80s to mid 90s. The reason for the large difference was due to the cloud cover and rain that parts of the viewing area experienced. Some locations had mostly cloudy skies as well as showers and thunderstorms. Others, however, were partly cloudy and dry. Our rain today formed off of outflow boundaries from yesterday's activity that was to our west as well an upper level disturbance that was sent from the upper level low that is also to our west.
That same upper level low looks to be with us for a while. Tomorrow it should remain around northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. We will once again have a chance for showers and thunderstorms. That chance is 20% so most of the activity should be isolated. Highs look to be in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies. Winds should be a little breezy from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
The upper level low is expected to move to the south-southeast towards the Texas panhandle on Thursday. A cold front should arrive in the area as well. With both of these features in or near the area, the chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase to 30%. It is possible for some of the storms to reach severe limits as well. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
A 30% chance for rain continues Friday through Sunday due to the upper level low getting cut off from the main jet stream flow and hanging around the Lone Star State. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The low should finally dissapate or move out of the area by early next week. For now though, I'm going to leave a slight chance for rain in the forecast just in case the low decides to hang on a little longer than expected. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Across the Big Country the sunshine made temperatures climb into the upper 80’s and low 90’s yesterday. Showers and Thunderstorms remained in our Western and Northern counties with the bulk of us remaining dry.
Today will be much like yesterday with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 90’s. The best chance for any activity will again be in our western counties however not ruling out an isolated thunderstorm across the area. This is because we will again have the northeast flow with storms. A high pressure is to our east and the upper level low to our west keeping plenty of moisture flowing in and also a few disturbances that have been sparking the storms. Overnight lows will be in the lower 70’s.
Tomorrow the upper level low that will be changing our weather will be moving closer to our area pushing over the central plains. Depending on the exact track of the low will depend on how much rain we could see toward the end of the week into the weekend. For now keeping rain chances at 20% chance from Thursday to Monday, with temperatures a bit cooler in the upper 80’s and lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a great day!
Across the Big Country the sunshine made temperatures climb into the upper 80’s and low 90’s yesterday. Showers and Thunderstorms remained in our Western and Northern counties with the bulk of us remaining dry.
Today will be much like yesterday with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 90’s. The best chance for any activity will again be in our western counties however not ruling out an isolated thunderstorm across the area. This is because we will again have the northeast flow with storms. A high pressure is to our east and the upper level low to our west keeping plenty of moisture flowing in and also a few disturbances that have been sparking the storms. Overnight lows will be in the lower 70’s.
Tomorrow the upper level low that will be changing our weather will be moving closer to our area pushing over the central plains. Depending on the exact track of the low will depend on how much rain we could see toward the end of the week into the weekend. For now keeping rain chances at 20% chance from Thursday to Monday, with temperatures a bit cooler in the upper 80’s and lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a great day!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Chances For Rain All Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was very warm and humid across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 80s to mid 90s. The western and northwestern portions of the viewing area received some rain this afternoon thanks to an upper level low pressure system that is in southern Arizona.
That same low will move northeast into Colorado tomorrow and the central plains on Wednesday. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms in the western and northern portions of the area on both days. Highs look to remain in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level low is expected to develop to our north and become cutoff from the main jetstream. This means the low is going to hang out for a while. In fact, there is a 20% chance for rain Thursday through next Monday because of this system. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s during this time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
It was very warm and humid across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 80s to mid 90s. The western and northwestern portions of the viewing area received some rain this afternoon thanks to an upper level low pressure system that is in southern Arizona.
That same low will move northeast into Colorado tomorrow and the central plains on Wednesday. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms in the western and northern portions of the area on both days. Highs look to remain in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level low is expected to develop to our north and become cutoff from the main jetstream. This means the low is going to hang out for a while. In fact, there is a 20% chance for rain Thursday through next Monday because of this system. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s during this time period.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was an overall pleasant weekend across the Big Country. Saturday our temperatures rebounded from the cooler Friday with the sunshine making its return through some clouds. Yesterday we saw a few morning showers and thunderstorms in our western counties with the rest of us dodging the activity and ending up with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80’s.
Today and tomorrow we will see a similar pattern as most of see partly sunny skies and temperatures again in the upper 80’s. We can not rule out an isolated thunderstorm in our western counties however most of us will steer clear of any rain. Overnights will be pleasant with lows in the upper 60’s.
By mid week a change returns to the forecast. We will see the ridge that we have had in place broken as the trough will be centered over our region. Along with that we will see ruminants of an upper level low and a cold front approach the area. With these factors in place we will keep in rain chances from Wednesday night through the weekend, with the best chance right now Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s with overnight lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a great week!
It was an overall pleasant weekend across the Big Country. Saturday our temperatures rebounded from the cooler Friday with the sunshine making its return through some clouds. Yesterday we saw a few morning showers and thunderstorms in our western counties with the rest of us dodging the activity and ending up with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80’s.
Today and tomorrow we will see a similar pattern as most of see partly sunny skies and temperatures again in the upper 80’s. We can not rule out an isolated thunderstorm in our western counties however most of us will steer clear of any rain. Overnights will be pleasant with lows in the upper 60’s.
By mid week a change returns to the forecast. We will see the ridge that we have had in place broken as the trough will be centered over our region. Along with that we will see ruminants of an upper level low and a cold front approach the area. With these factors in place we will keep in rain chances from Wednesday night through the weekend, with the best chance right now Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s with overnight lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a great week!
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Sunday Weather
Good Afternoon All! We see the chances of showers/storms diminish across the big country starting today. This dry period will continue until the next front arrives mid-week. Doppler radar indicating some isolated showers out to the west portion of the viewing area, but believe we are in a stable atmosphere and this will prevent the development of severe weather. look for your lows tonight to hover near 70 and the highs tomorrow in the lower 90's. Humid conditions will again be prevalant tomorrow. Have a safe work week and thanks for using KRBC for your weather info!
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Saturdays Outlook
Hi Everybody! Pete here and we have the chance for some showers tonight! These storms should not be of the severe nature and will be limited to the western portions of the viewing area. Don't expect the showers to linger past midnight and then the enire area will be under the influence of high pressure until the end of next week. look to see lows tonight in the lower 70's and highs on Sunday in the lower 90's. Increased moisture values will continue the "mugginess" we have been experiencing the last few days. The Big Country's next best shot at rain comes on Friday of next week so it's an excellent time to get work outside accomplished. Thanks for choosing KRBC for your latest in weather and have a great day!
Friday, June 08, 2007
Friday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was much cooler for us today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area this morning. We only made it into the mid 70s to mid 80s for highs. It also felt more comfortable outside due to lower dewpoints. There were some showers and thunderstorms across portions of the area as the front passed us by this morning. Rainfall totals were only a few hundreths of an inch.
The cold front is expected to stall to our south this evening and then begin lifting to the north as a warm front during the overnight hours tonight. It should clear the area by late tomorrow morning. The chance for rain is 20%. It doesn't look like we will see any severe thunderstorms with this activity. The western and northern portions of the area may see a shower or thunderstorm tomorrow afternoon and night due to an upper level disturbance moving across eastern New Mexico and west Texas. Highs tomorrow should reach the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
There is a slight chance for rain in the far western and northern portions of the viewing area due to another upper level disturbance moving across eastern New Mexico and west Texas. The reason the chance is only slight is due to an upper level high pressure ridge that will be sitting in the eastern portions of the state. Highs are expected to reach the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
We should be dry for the first half of next week. Another cold front may make a run at the area on Thursday, but for now I'm going to keep it dry for the second half of the work week. That front may not make it this far south. It is something we will be keeping an eye on through the coming days. Highs for Monday through Friday of next week should be in the low 90s.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
It was much cooler for us today thanks to a cold front that passed through the area this morning. We only made it into the mid 70s to mid 80s for highs. It also felt more comfortable outside due to lower dewpoints. There were some showers and thunderstorms across portions of the area as the front passed us by this morning. Rainfall totals were only a few hundreths of an inch.
The cold front is expected to stall to our south this evening and then begin lifting to the north as a warm front during the overnight hours tonight. It should clear the area by late tomorrow morning. The chance for rain is 20%. It doesn't look like we will see any severe thunderstorms with this activity. The western and northern portions of the area may see a shower or thunderstorm tomorrow afternoon and night due to an upper level disturbance moving across eastern New Mexico and west Texas. Highs tomorrow should reach the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
There is a slight chance for rain in the far western and northern portions of the viewing area due to another upper level disturbance moving across eastern New Mexico and west Texas. The reason the chance is only slight is due to an upper level high pressure ridge that will be sitting in the eastern portions of the state. Highs are expected to reach the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
We should be dry for the first half of next week. Another cold front may make a run at the area on Thursday, but for now I'm going to keep it dry for the second half of the work week. That front may not make it this far south. It is something we will be keeping an eye on through the coming days. Highs for Monday through Friday of next week should be in the low 90s.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a sunny and warm day once again across the Big Country yesterday as temperatures boosted into the mid 90’s. Overnight we have stayed mostly clear but as the front has been approaching our area we have started to see some clouds build in.
The front pushed through the northern Big Country during the early morning hours and should be making its way through Abilene between 5 and 6 am. With it winds are gusting to over 20 mph as they switch coming from the North. We are also seeing a cool down in temperatures. For the rest of our Friday we should see clouds filter in and stick around for most of the afternoon. We could see showers and thunderstorms along the front as well. Temperatures will be a little more difficult to forecast- depending on your location in the Big Country we could get from the low 80’s in our Northern counties to the mid 80’s in our Southern counties where the cooler air will take longer to filter in as the front shouldn’t arrive till late morning.
Through the overnight we could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms with temperatures staying in the upper 60’s. Winds will begin to switch back to the southeast at 5-10 mph. Saturday morning we could see a few lingering storms as the front pushes back as a warm front. We also could see some afternoon thunderstorms with the heating of the day. Temperatures will get into the upper 80’s.
We will end our weekend with a slight chance for thunderstorms Sunday however the partly cloudy skies should make it alright for any outdoor plans. Through beginning of next we will keep the forecast dry with highs in the lower 90’s and lows in the low 70’s.
Have a great!
It was a sunny and warm day once again across the Big Country yesterday as temperatures boosted into the mid 90’s. Overnight we have stayed mostly clear but as the front has been approaching our area we have started to see some clouds build in.
The front pushed through the northern Big Country during the early morning hours and should be making its way through Abilene between 5 and 6 am. With it winds are gusting to over 20 mph as they switch coming from the North. We are also seeing a cool down in temperatures. For the rest of our Friday we should see clouds filter in and stick around for most of the afternoon. We could see showers and thunderstorms along the front as well. Temperatures will be a little more difficult to forecast- depending on your location in the Big Country we could get from the low 80’s in our Northern counties to the mid 80’s in our Southern counties where the cooler air will take longer to filter in as the front shouldn’t arrive till late morning.
Through the overnight we could see some lingering showers and thunderstorms with temperatures staying in the upper 60’s. Winds will begin to switch back to the southeast at 5-10 mph. Saturday morning we could see a few lingering storms as the front pushes back as a warm front. We also could see some afternoon thunderstorms with the heating of the day. Temperatures will get into the upper 80’s.
We will end our weekend with a slight chance for thunderstorms Sunday however the partly cloudy skies should make it alright for any outdoor plans. Through beginning of next we will keep the forecast dry with highs in the lower 90’s and lows in the low 70’s.
Have a great!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another hot, humid and windy day here in the Big Country. Highs were in the low to mid 90s. For the third straight day here in Abilene, we set a new mark for highest temperature of the year so far. We made it all the way to 94 this afternoon. Winds were from the south-southwest at 15 to 25 mph.
A cold front is still expected to arrive in the northern portions of the viewing area by sunrise tomorrow morning. It should end up stalling just south of the area during the afternoon. This front will bring us the chance for showers and thunderstorms. That chance is 20% right now. Any storm we see tomorrow could reach severe limits. Cooler temperatures will arrive tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
We will see another 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. This will mainly be in the morning due to lingering activity from Friday night. A daytime shower or storm can't be ruled out if a lifting mechanism ends up in the area. Highs should be a little warmer in the mid 80s to around 90.
The northern portions of the viewing area will still have a slight chance for rain on Sunday. Highs look to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the region next week. Hot and dry conditions are likely for the first half of next week. Highs should be in the low to mid 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had another hot, humid and windy day here in the Big Country. Highs were in the low to mid 90s. For the third straight day here in Abilene, we set a new mark for highest temperature of the year so far. We made it all the way to 94 this afternoon. Winds were from the south-southwest at 15 to 25 mph.
A cold front is still expected to arrive in the northern portions of the viewing area by sunrise tomorrow morning. It should end up stalling just south of the area during the afternoon. This front will bring us the chance for showers and thunderstorms. That chance is 20% right now. Any storm we see tomorrow could reach severe limits. Cooler temperatures will arrive tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
We will see another 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. This will mainly be in the morning due to lingering activity from Friday night. A daytime shower or storm can't be ruled out if a lifting mechanism ends up in the area. Highs should be a little warmer in the mid 80s to around 90.
The northern portions of the viewing area will still have a slight chance for rain on Sunday. Highs look to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the region next week. Hot and dry conditions are likely for the first half of next week. Highs should be in the low to mid 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly …
It was a warm and windy day across the Big County. The winds stayed strong with gusts near 40 mph and sustained winds up to 30 mph. However it was almost like a relief to feel the breeze because of the hot air. Plenty of sunshine jumped temperatures into the lower 90’s. Overnight has stayed very mild with temperatures in the mid 70’s.
Today we will drop the winds down but still see plenty of sunshine. Temperatures again will be in the mid 90’s with winds around 15-20 mph from the South. By the evening we will begin to increase the clouds with our approaching cold front. Overnight will be pleasant with lows in the low 70’s under partly cloudy skies.
We will start our weekend with mostly cloudy skies and chance for thunderstorms thanks to the front. It will also “cool” us back just a few degrees with those highs in the upper 80’s.
For the weekend we will keep in a slight chance for thunderstorms mainly in our Northern counties with temperatures in the lower 90’s and lows in the lower 70’s.
No problems for early next week as a dry pattern will be in place with partly cloudy skies.
Have a great day!
It was a warm and windy day across the Big County. The winds stayed strong with gusts near 40 mph and sustained winds up to 30 mph. However it was almost like a relief to feel the breeze because of the hot air. Plenty of sunshine jumped temperatures into the lower 90’s. Overnight has stayed very mild with temperatures in the mid 70’s.
Today we will drop the winds down but still see plenty of sunshine. Temperatures again will be in the mid 90’s with winds around 15-20 mph from the South. By the evening we will begin to increase the clouds with our approaching cold front. Overnight will be pleasant with lows in the low 70’s under partly cloudy skies.
We will start our weekend with mostly cloudy skies and chance for thunderstorms thanks to the front. It will also “cool” us back just a few degrees with those highs in the upper 80’s.
For the weekend we will keep in a slight chance for thunderstorms mainly in our Northern counties with temperatures in the lower 90’s and lows in the lower 70’s.
No problems for early next week as a dry pattern will be in place with partly cloudy skies.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a hot and windy day here in the Big Country. We had highs in the low to mid 90s with winds from the south at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday looks to be similar to today. The difference will be warmer temperaturs and lighter winds. Highs should be in the mid 90s with a few spots reaching the upper 90s. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Even though there will be enough moisture in place, thunderstorms are not likely due to a strong cap.
The cold front we have been mentioning for Friday now looks to make it just south of the area before stalling. This front may cause enough of a weakening in the cap to allow a few storms to develop. The chance for rain is 20%. Any of the storms we see could reach severe limits. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
There will be a slight chance for rain in the northern counties this weekend. Highs should be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
The first half of next week looks hot and dry with highs in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It was a hot and windy day here in the Big Country. We had highs in the low to mid 90s with winds from the south at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday looks to be similar to today. The difference will be warmer temperaturs and lighter winds. Highs should be in the mid 90s with a few spots reaching the upper 90s. Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Even though there will be enough moisture in place, thunderstorms are not likely due to a strong cap.
The cold front we have been mentioning for Friday now looks to make it just south of the area before stalling. This front may cause enough of a weakening in the cap to allow a few storms to develop. The chance for rain is 20%. Any of the storms we see could reach severe limits. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
There will be a slight chance for rain in the northern counties this weekend. Highs should be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
The first half of next week looks hot and dry with highs in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a beautiful day across the Big Country however if you were outside for anything length of time you noticed it was hot! That was because we finally hit 90 degrees, we actually made it up to 91- the first for the 2007 year. Overnight was beautiful with very comfortable temperatures in the lower 70’s and clear skies.
Today we will again see plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid 90’s. The one thing is its going to be windy. A very strong low in the Northern Rockies will help us see gusts up to 40 mph with sustained winds 20-30 mph. Be careful driving high profile vehicles or if you will be out boating on a local lake. Overnight again will be mostly clear with temperatures in the lower 70’s.
That low pressure system will track towards the east over the next couple days. Its associated cold front will push closer to us and eventually making a small impact Thursday night into Friday. This will put a chance for storms Friday with the best chance in our Northern counties. Into the weekend we will drop temperatures just a couple degrees however still staying in the lower 90’s. Thanks to the dryline that will be to our west this weekend we will keep in a slight chance for storms through Sunday.
Temperatures over the next seven days will be highs in the lower 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great one!
It was a beautiful day across the Big Country however if you were outside for anything length of time you noticed it was hot! That was because we finally hit 90 degrees, we actually made it up to 91- the first for the 2007 year. Overnight was beautiful with very comfortable temperatures in the lower 70’s and clear skies.
Today we will again see plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid 90’s. The one thing is its going to be windy. A very strong low in the Northern Rockies will help us see gusts up to 40 mph with sustained winds 20-30 mph. Be careful driving high profile vehicles or if you will be out boating on a local lake. Overnight again will be mostly clear with temperatures in the lower 70’s.
That low pressure system will track towards the east over the next couple days. Its associated cold front will push closer to us and eventually making a small impact Thursday night into Friday. This will put a chance for storms Friday with the best chance in our Northern counties. Into the weekend we will drop temperatures just a couple degrees however still staying in the lower 90’s. Thanks to the dryline that will be to our west this weekend we will keep in a slight chance for storms through Sunday.
Temperatures over the next seven days will be highs in the lower 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great one!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
A Record Setting Day
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a very warm afternoon here in the Big Country. In fact for some of us, it was the hottest day of the year so far. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Our high of 91 in Abilene was the first 90 degree day of the year. Today, June 5th, is the longest we have gone into the year before reaching 90. The previous record was May 31, 1900.
Wednesday looks to be windy as well as hot. A strong upper level low will move into the Rocky Mountains causing our winds to be strong from the south. Winds should be sustained at 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the western portions of the viewing area. The dryline will set up to our west. If we are able to break the cap, the layer of warm air aloft that inhibits thunderstorm development, there should be a few storms. The chance for rain is slight.
Thursday looks to be the hottest day of the week with highs in the mid 90s. Winds should still be strong from the south at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
A cold front is expected to make its way close to the area before stalling Friday. We will have a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms with the best shot being in the northern portions of the area. The chance is slight for now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.
The slight chance for rain will continue this weekend due to the front fizzling out close to the area as well as an active dryline. Highs for Saturday and Sunday are expected to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
It looks like we will remain in the low 90s for early next week as well. This means summer is making a bit of an early appearance since it doesn't officially begin for another 16 days.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was a very warm afternoon here in the Big Country. In fact for some of us, it was the hottest day of the year so far. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Our high of 91 in Abilene was the first 90 degree day of the year. Today, June 5th, is the longest we have gone into the year before reaching 90. The previous record was May 31, 1900.
Wednesday looks to be windy as well as hot. A strong upper level low will move into the Rocky Mountains causing our winds to be strong from the south. Winds should be sustained at 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the western portions of the viewing area. The dryline will set up to our west. If we are able to break the cap, the layer of warm air aloft that inhibits thunderstorm development, there should be a few storms. The chance for rain is slight.
Thursday looks to be the hottest day of the week with highs in the mid 90s. Winds should still be strong from the south at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
A cold front is expected to make its way close to the area before stalling Friday. We will have a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms with the best shot being in the northern portions of the area. The chance is slight for now, but could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the low to mid 90s.
The slight chance for rain will continue this weekend due to the front fizzling out close to the area as well as an active dryline. Highs for Saturday and Sunday are expected to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
It looks like we will remain in the low 90s for early next week as well. This means summer is making a bit of an early appearance since it doesn't officially begin for another 16 days.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday started off a little dreary with showers around the area and mostly cloudy skies. By the afternoon you could have never guessed that it had been raining just three hours earlier- we had beautiful sunny skies and very warm temperatures. Although temperatures only hit the mid 80’s it felt a lot warmer in the sun.
Overnight most of the area was able to escape the showers as it passed just the west of our area. This morning we are waking up to temperatures in the mid 60’s with scattered clouds. The rest of the day will beautiful across most the area with plenty of sunshine and a few clouds. We could see an isolated storm towards our northern and western counties however most of us will stay dry. Temperatures will hit the upper 80’s with a few places hitting that 90 degree mark.
By tomorrow a strong pressure gradient will be in place across west Texas- which means a high pressure and a low pressure will be very close. This will kick up our winds with gusts over 30 mph. I do believe this will be out first 90 degree day here in Abilene. With plenty of sunshine it will definitely be feeling hot so grab the sunscreen and water and get out for some fun!
By the end of the week our weather pattern will be shifting from the northwest flow aloft to the southwest as a ridge moves into our area. Temperatures will be in the lower 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great day!
Yesterday started off a little dreary with showers around the area and mostly cloudy skies. By the afternoon you could have never guessed that it had been raining just three hours earlier- we had beautiful sunny skies and very warm temperatures. Although temperatures only hit the mid 80’s it felt a lot warmer in the sun.
Overnight most of the area was able to escape the showers as it passed just the west of our area. This morning we are waking up to temperatures in the mid 60’s with scattered clouds. The rest of the day will beautiful across most the area with plenty of sunshine and a few clouds. We could see an isolated storm towards our northern and western counties however most of us will stay dry. Temperatures will hit the upper 80’s with a few places hitting that 90 degree mark.
By tomorrow a strong pressure gradient will be in place across west Texas- which means a high pressure and a low pressure will be very close. This will kick up our winds with gusts over 30 mph. I do believe this will be out first 90 degree day here in Abilene. With plenty of sunshine it will definitely be feeling hot so grab the sunscreen and water and get out for some fun!
By the end of the week our weather pattern will be shifting from the northwest flow aloft to the southwest as a ridge moves into our area. Temperatures will be in the lower 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great day!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Hot Temperatures Finally Return
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off today mostly cloudy with some showers and thunderstorms, but by this afternoon it was partly cloudy and warm. Highs were in the low to mid 80s which is below average for this time of year.
It is possible for us to see more showers and thunderstorms during the overnight hours tonight. A weak disturbance that is currently in New Mexico and causing rain there will move towards our area and possibly bring precipitation here. It is because we are in a northwest flow aloft that this disturbance will move our way. The western portions of the area have the best shot at seeing rain tonight with a 30% chance. The rest of the area only has a 20% chance. Lows should be in the low to mid 60s.
Another upper level disturbance could cause some showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s. The parts of the area that reach 90 tomorrow have already done so this year.
The rest of the area, including Abilene, will likely see their first 90 degree day of the year on Wednesday. Our pattern will be shifting with our flow aloft switching from the northwest to the southwest. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid 90s.
Thursday and Friday look to be hot and humid. Dewpoints should still be in the 60s so it will feel a little sticky outside. Highs will still be in the low to mid 90s. The reason we should not see any rain for the second half of the work week is due to the cap. This is the layer of warm air aloft that inhibits thunderstorm development. Remember to be careful in the heat. Take breaks, drink plenty of water, and wear light-colored clothing are just a few of the things that you should do to protect yourself from the hot temperatures.
A cold front will try to make it into the area this weekend, but it should stall north of the area. A few showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for the northern portions of the viewing area, but the chance for now is less than slight. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We started off today mostly cloudy with some showers and thunderstorms, but by this afternoon it was partly cloudy and warm. Highs were in the low to mid 80s which is below average for this time of year.
It is possible for us to see more showers and thunderstorms during the overnight hours tonight. A weak disturbance that is currently in New Mexico and causing rain there will move towards our area and possibly bring precipitation here. It is because we are in a northwest flow aloft that this disturbance will move our way. The western portions of the area have the best shot at seeing rain tonight with a 30% chance. The rest of the area only has a 20% chance. Lows should be in the low to mid 60s.
Another upper level disturbance could cause some showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s. The parts of the area that reach 90 tomorrow have already done so this year.
The rest of the area, including Abilene, will likely see their first 90 degree day of the year on Wednesday. Our pattern will be shifting with our flow aloft switching from the northwest to the southwest. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid 90s.
Thursday and Friday look to be hot and humid. Dewpoints should still be in the 60s so it will feel a little sticky outside. Highs will still be in the low to mid 90s. The reason we should not see any rain for the second half of the work week is due to the cap. This is the layer of warm air aloft that inhibits thunderstorm development. Remember to be careful in the heat. Take breaks, drink plenty of water, and wear light-colored clothing are just a few of the things that you should do to protect yourself from the hot temperatures.
A cold front will try to make it into the area this weekend, but it should stall north of the area. A few showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for the northern portions of the viewing area, but the chance for now is less than slight. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We had an active weekend across the area with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the evening and overnight hours.
Sunday started with a picture perfect morning and early afternoon, great for getting to church services and laying out by the pool. In the afternoon clouds rolled in and showers and thunderstorms once again pushed into the area. It was the southern counties who received the rain first however our northern counties were not left out as some storms pushed through areas such as Haskell and Stonewall counties into the early morning hours.
This morning we are waking up to scattered showers around the Big Country with otherwise mostly cloudy skies. For the rest of the day we will see the clouds dissipate with again partly cloudy skies through most of the day. By the afternoon and evening we could again see showers and thunderstorms flare up as another disturbance makes its way into the area. Temperatures will be warm in the upper 80’, with lows in the mid 60’s.
Tomorrow will be our last carbon copy day-partly cloudy skies, chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
By Wednesday our pattern will be switching - we will bring in some drier and warmer air, with our winds coming back out of the south/southwest. With plenty of sunshine it will be a great way to start our weekend. Temperatures will finally get into the lower 90’s. Our first 90 of the season and it will be a record as this is the latest in the season that we have not had a 90 degree temperature. The last before this was May 31st in 1900.
Have a great week!
We had an active weekend across the area with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the evening and overnight hours.
Sunday started with a picture perfect morning and early afternoon, great for getting to church services and laying out by the pool. In the afternoon clouds rolled in and showers and thunderstorms once again pushed into the area. It was the southern counties who received the rain first however our northern counties were not left out as some storms pushed through areas such as Haskell and Stonewall counties into the early morning hours.
This morning we are waking up to scattered showers around the Big Country with otherwise mostly cloudy skies. For the rest of the day we will see the clouds dissipate with again partly cloudy skies through most of the day. By the afternoon and evening we could again see showers and thunderstorms flare up as another disturbance makes its way into the area. Temperatures will be warm in the upper 80’, with lows in the mid 60’s.
Tomorrow will be our last carbon copy day-partly cloudy skies, chance for thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
By Wednesday our pattern will be switching - we will bring in some drier and warmer air, with our winds coming back out of the south/southwest. With plenty of sunshine it will be a great way to start our weekend. Temperatures will finally get into the lower 90’s. Our first 90 of the season and it will be a record as this is the latest in the season that we have not had a 90 degree temperature. The last before this was May 31st in 1900.
Have a great week!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Warm temperatures and mostly to partly cloudy skies were with us once again here in the Big Country. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed and moved through Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Shackelford, Callahan and Jones counties. There were reports of nickel, quarter, and golf ball size hail. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is developing to our west and northwest and should move through portions of the area overnight.
We will have a 30% chance or rain during the day this weekend and a 40% to 50% chance at night. Moisture will remain in place Saturday and Sunday. Instability is going to be provided by warm afternoon temperatures. Highs look to reach the mid to upper 80s. Lifting mechanisms will include upper level disturbances, outflow boundaries from the previous day's thunderstorm activity and an approaching cold front. The reason our chance will be a little better at night is due to our northwest flow aloft. It is likely that some of the shower and thunderstorm activity that develops towards the panhandle will make it into the Big Country during the overnight hours. We could see some severe thunderstorms this weekend with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. A few isolated tornadoes can't be completely ruled out. As always, we will keep a close eye on any storms that develop.
The chance for rain continues Monday and Tuesday, but at 20%. We could still see some showers and thunderstorms due to the same lifting mechanisms that will be here this weekend. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
We are still expecting an upper level high pressure ridge to move into the area on Wednesday. This will cause our high temperatures to heat up into the low 90s for the second half of the work week.
On a side note, today is the first day of the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season. We have a new tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico named Barry. It is expected to remain at tropical storm strength as it makes its way through Florida the first half of the weekend. Barry should weaken to a tropical depression as it moves along the Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina coastline during the second half of the weekend. This area desperately needs rain and Barry should help out with their rainfall deficit.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warm temperatures and mostly to partly cloudy skies were with us once again here in the Big Country. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed and moved through Knox, Stonewall, Haskell, Throckmorton, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Shackelford, Callahan and Jones counties. There were reports of nickel, quarter, and golf ball size hail. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is developing to our west and northwest and should move through portions of the area overnight.
We will have a 30% chance or rain during the day this weekend and a 40% to 50% chance at night. Moisture will remain in place Saturday and Sunday. Instability is going to be provided by warm afternoon temperatures. Highs look to reach the mid to upper 80s. Lifting mechanisms will include upper level disturbances, outflow boundaries from the previous day's thunderstorm activity and an approaching cold front. The reason our chance will be a little better at night is due to our northwest flow aloft. It is likely that some of the shower and thunderstorm activity that develops towards the panhandle will make it into the Big Country during the overnight hours. We could see some severe thunderstorms this weekend with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. A few isolated tornadoes can't be completely ruled out. As always, we will keep a close eye on any storms that develop.
The chance for rain continues Monday and Tuesday, but at 20%. We could still see some showers and thunderstorms due to the same lifting mechanisms that will be here this weekend. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
We are still expecting an upper level high pressure ridge to move into the area on Wednesday. This will cause our high temperatures to heat up into the low 90s for the second half of the work week.
On a side note, today is the first day of the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season. We have a new tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico named Barry. It is expected to remain at tropical storm strength as it makes its way through Florida the first half of the weekend. Barry should weaken to a tropical depression as it moves along the Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina coastline during the second half of the weekend. This area desperately needs rain and Barry should help out with their rainfall deficit.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw thunderstorms push through our Northern counties overnight. However, this morning we are waking up to just a few scattered showers with temperatures in the lower 70’s.
We will see partly to mostly cloudy skies through the day today with thunderstorms again possible. The best time frame will be similar to the past few days- late afternoon into the overnight. Again we could see some of these storms become severe. Temperatures overnight will be in the upper 60’s.
Through the weekend a similar pattern will be in place. With northwest flow aloft we will see disturbances push into the Big Country. We will see partly cloudy skies with storms popping up mainly in the evening and overnight. By Sunday we will see a cool front push into the area helping to boost the rain chances just a bit.
Through early next week we will keep in a chance of storms with temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
By mid week a new pattern should be in place bring back plenty of sunshine with temperatures getting into the 90’s.
Have a great day!
We saw thunderstorms push through our Northern counties overnight. However, this morning we are waking up to just a few scattered showers with temperatures in the lower 70’s.
We will see partly to mostly cloudy skies through the day today with thunderstorms again possible. The best time frame will be similar to the past few days- late afternoon into the overnight. Again we could see some of these storms become severe. Temperatures overnight will be in the upper 60’s.
Through the weekend a similar pattern will be in place. With northwest flow aloft we will see disturbances push into the Big Country. We will see partly cloudy skies with storms popping up mainly in the evening and overnight. By Sunday we will see a cool front push into the area helping to boost the rain chances just a bit.
Through early next week we will keep in a chance of storms with temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
By mid week a new pattern should be in place bring back plenty of sunshine with temperatures getting into the 90’s.
Have a great day!
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