From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Tonight, more breezy conditions will prevail across the majority of west central Texas as a strong pressure gradient continues to be in place across the state. This pressure gradient has developed in response to an upper level trough of low pressure which is currently diving south into the southern Rockies. This trough will move out onto the plains tomorrow and tomorrow night.
As it does, we will have about a 50-50 shot of precipitation with the best chance coming on Sunday night. Due to the presence of stronger upper level energy with this system, there will be a chance for some of these thunderstorms to become severe on Sunday night and into Monday morning.
Temperatures will go up and down throughout the week as several storm systems will impact the area. Tomorrow we will be above average with highs in the upper 80's but Monday afternoon high temperatures will drop down into the upper 70's.
We'll then warm up during the middle part of the week before cooling off again late next week.
Overnight lows will remain in the upper 50's to lower 60's throughout the upcoming week.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Friday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had warmer and drier coniditons across the Big Country today. Highs were in the mid 80s to 90 with no rain. It was breezy with sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph from the south-southeast.
Windy conditions are expected tomorrow so be aware of that if you are going to be out and about. There are several events happening around Abilene tomorrow including the Memory Walk and the Festival of the Americas. Highs should be in the mid 80s to 90.
An upper level trough is expected to push a dryline through the area on Sunday as well as a cold front on Monday. We will have a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with the best shot being Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. It is possible for us to see a few isolated severe thunderstorms during this time period. As always, we will keep a close eye on any storms that develop and let you know if any reach severe limits. Highs on Sunday should be in the mid to upper 80s, but on Monday it will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tuesday through next Friday look to be dry for now. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
Have a super Saturday!
We had warmer and drier coniditons across the Big Country today. Highs were in the mid 80s to 90 with no rain. It was breezy with sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph from the south-southeast.
Windy conditions are expected tomorrow so be aware of that if you are going to be out and about. There are several events happening around Abilene tomorrow including the Memory Walk and the Festival of the Americas. Highs should be in the mid 80s to 90.
An upper level trough is expected to push a dryline through the area on Sunday as well as a cold front on Monday. We will have a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with the best shot being Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. It is possible for us to see a few isolated severe thunderstorms during this time period. As always, we will keep a close eye on any storms that develop and let you know if any reach severe limits. Highs on Sunday should be in the mid to upper 80s, but on Monday it will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tuesday through next Friday look to be dry for now. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly …
Yesterday morning we started to see rainfall developing around 3 am in our Haskell and Throckmorton. These storms were able to stay together pushing all the way through our southern counties as even more developed to the north. With the first storms pushing through we say the moisture increase and with that the next batch brought a good amount of rainfall to the area with a record at the Abilene Regional airport receiving 1.55 inches.
The reason behind these storms is why we will keep in rain chances again for today. With a ridge in the southwest we are staying in north/northwest flow aloft which can push disturbances though. The best chance today I think will be for our western counties. This morning unlike yesterday we are starting off quiet with temperatures in the mid 60’s and we will warm quickly to the mid 80’s by the afternoon. Tonight the winds are going to start kicking up and will be the main player tomorrow.
As a storm system pushes on shore in the Pacific Northwest it will dive down into the four corners region and eventually slide through the central plain. Tomorrow this will creat a tight pressure gradient between the ridge and trough meaning winds could gust to 25-30 mph. As this system nears our area it will also help swing a dryline and cold front through the area bring the rain chances back for Sunday and Monday with the possibility of severe weather.
Temperatures ahead of the front will continue in the mid 80’s with low 80’s behind it.
Have a great weekend!
Yesterday morning we started to see rainfall developing around 3 am in our Haskell and Throckmorton. These storms were able to stay together pushing all the way through our southern counties as even more developed to the north. With the first storms pushing through we say the moisture increase and with that the next batch brought a good amount of rainfall to the area with a record at the Abilene Regional airport receiving 1.55 inches.
The reason behind these storms is why we will keep in rain chances again for today. With a ridge in the southwest we are staying in north/northwest flow aloft which can push disturbances though. The best chance today I think will be for our western counties. This morning unlike yesterday we are starting off quiet with temperatures in the mid 60’s and we will warm quickly to the mid 80’s by the afternoon. Tonight the winds are going to start kicking up and will be the main player tomorrow.
As a storm system pushes on shore in the Pacific Northwest it will dive down into the four corners region and eventually slide through the central plain. Tomorrow this will creat a tight pressure gradient between the ridge and trough meaning winds could gust to 25-30 mph. As this system nears our area it will also help swing a dryline and cold front through the area bring the rain chances back for Sunday and Monday with the possibility of severe weather.
Temperatures ahead of the front will continue in the mid 80’s with low 80’s behind it.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Thursday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a bit of a surprise this morning when showers and thunderstorms moved through portions of the viewing area. It looked as though we were going to be too dry here at the surface to support any precipitation, but the combination of southeast winds and heavy rain caused enough moisture to return to the surface level. The lifting mechanism in this siutation was a weak upper level disturbance that moved through the region. We recieved 1.55" at Abilene Regional Airport which is a record rainfall for this date. According to Doppler radar estimates, there was as much as 3 inches of rain in parts of Jones and Shackelford counties. Highs this afternoon were in the low 80s.
We will remain in a north-northwest flow aloft tomorrow. Due to that and the possibility of an upper level disturbance moving through the area, there is a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
An upper level trough is still expected to move into the southwest U.S. on Saturday and then the central and southern plains Sunday and Monday. This will help push a dryline and cold front across the Big Country. For now Saturday looks dry, but there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. It is possible that we may see some severe thunderstorms during that time period. As always, we will keep a close eye on the situation and keep you updated on the latest. Windy conditions are expected Saturday and Sundy with winds in the 15 to 25 mph range. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s this weekend and then cool down to around 80 on Monday.
Tuesday looks dry right with highs in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level low could cause rain for us Wednesday and next Thursday. The chance for precipitation is slight, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had a bit of a surprise this morning when showers and thunderstorms moved through portions of the viewing area. It looked as though we were going to be too dry here at the surface to support any precipitation, but the combination of southeast winds and heavy rain caused enough moisture to return to the surface level. The lifting mechanism in this siutation was a weak upper level disturbance that moved through the region. We recieved 1.55" at Abilene Regional Airport which is a record rainfall for this date. According to Doppler radar estimates, there was as much as 3 inches of rain in parts of Jones and Shackelford counties. Highs this afternoon were in the low 80s.
We will remain in a north-northwest flow aloft tomorrow. Due to that and the possibility of an upper level disturbance moving through the area, there is a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
An upper level trough is still expected to move into the southwest U.S. on Saturday and then the central and southern plains Sunday and Monday. This will help push a dryline and cold front across the Big Country. For now Saturday looks dry, but there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. It is possible that we may see some severe thunderstorms during that time period. As always, we will keep a close eye on the situation and keep you updated on the latest. Windy conditions are expected Saturday and Sundy with winds in the 15 to 25 mph range. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s this weekend and then cool down to around 80 on Monday.
Tuesday looks dry right with highs in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another upper level low could cause rain for us Wednesday and next Thursday. The chance for precipitation is slight, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly …
We had a beautiful day across the area and overnight we have stayed milder than the night before we just a few of us getting into the upper 50's. Showers and thunderstorms pushed into our Northern counties and moved southeast around 15 mph. This caused some moderate to heavy rainfall on the morning commute mainly staying to the east of Abilene with others receiving some light showers.
Today we will return to northwest flow aloft. With a disturbance and more moisture available we will keep in a slight chance for more afternoon showers or thunderstorms. For the rest of us partly sunny skies will persist with temperatures above average in the mid 80's. Overnight lows will stay into the low 60's.
This weekend more rain chances come into play with a strong upper level low pushing through the four corners region. This will bring back the rain chances for later part of the weekend as well as the possibility of a few strong storms. This system should swing our next front through and drop the temperatures back just a bit be the beginning of weekend.
Have a great day!
We had a beautiful day across the area and overnight we have stayed milder than the night before we just a few of us getting into the upper 50's. Showers and thunderstorms pushed into our Northern counties and moved southeast around 15 mph. This caused some moderate to heavy rainfall on the morning commute mainly staying to the east of Abilene with others receiving some light showers.
Today we will return to northwest flow aloft. With a disturbance and more moisture available we will keep in a slight chance for more afternoon showers or thunderstorms. For the rest of us partly sunny skies will persist with temperatures above average in the mid 80's. Overnight lows will stay into the low 60's.
This weekend more rain chances come into play with a strong upper level low pushing through the four corners region. This will bring back the rain chances for later part of the weekend as well as the possibility of a few strong storms. This system should swing our next front through and drop the temperatures back just a bit be the beginning of weekend.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Pleasant conditions continued for the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. Dewpoints were in the 40s and 50s so it felt comfortable.
It looks like we can expect more of the same as we head through the end of the work week. High pressure should remain in control and keep us dry. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s tomorrow and Friday. Dewpoints should be up a little bit due to southeast winds bringing a little more moisture back into the region.
An upper level trough will likely move across the central and southern plains late Saturday through Sunday. This will increase our chance for rain beginning Saturday night. That chance is 20%. It is possible that the dryline may setup this weekend and move into the area, so there could be some strong to severe thunderstorms during this time period. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to move through the area on Monday. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue for the start of the work week. Highs should be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tuesday and next Wednesday look dry for now with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Pleasant conditions continued for the Big Country today. Highs were in the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. Dewpoints were in the 40s and 50s so it felt comfortable.
It looks like we can expect more of the same as we head through the end of the work week. High pressure should remain in control and keep us dry. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s tomorrow and Friday. Dewpoints should be up a little bit due to southeast winds bringing a little more moisture back into the region.
An upper level trough will likely move across the central and southern plains late Saturday through Sunday. This will increase our chance for rain beginning Saturday night. That chance is 20%. It is possible that the dryline may setup this weekend and move into the area, so there could be some strong to severe thunderstorms during this time period. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
A cold front is expected to move through the area on Monday. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue for the start of the work week. Highs should be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tuesday and next Wednesday look dry for now with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The cold front brought some relief to the heat yesterday afternoon and it finally felt a little more like fall. This also helped to bring light rain to our far southeastern counties.
Overnight it has cooled down to chilly temperatures in the 50's. You are going to want to grab that jacket on the way out the door this morning. These cooler temperatures won't last long as we will warm up to the lower 80's by the afternoon with picture perfect weather. High pressure will settle in and stick around for the next few days only brining plenty of sunshine, drier air and temperatures in the mid 80's. We will deal with one more overnight with temperatures in the upper 50's then they will return to the lower 60's getting into the weekend.
Our next front will arrive by the beginning of next week and we may actually get our highs in the upper 70's behind this blue norther.
Enjoy the more fall like weather and have a great day!
The cold front brought some relief to the heat yesterday afternoon and it finally felt a little more like fall. This also helped to bring light rain to our far southeastern counties.
Overnight it has cooled down to chilly temperatures in the 50's. You are going to want to grab that jacket on the way out the door this morning. These cooler temperatures won't last long as we will warm up to the lower 80's by the afternoon with picture perfect weather. High pressure will settle in and stick around for the next few days only brining plenty of sunshine, drier air and temperatures in the mid 80's. We will deal with one more overnight with temperatures in the upper 50's then they will return to the lower 60's getting into the weekend.
Our next front will arrive by the beginning of next week and we may actually get our highs in the upper 70's behind this blue norther.
Enjoy the more fall like weather and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a beautiful day here in the Big Country today. Temperatures were cooler thanks to the cold front that moved through yesterday. Highs ranged from the upper 70s to mid 80s. Drier air continued to filter into the region throughout the day and this helped to make it feel comfortable.
Pleasant conditions look to continue through the end of the work week due to an upper level high pressure ridge being in control over the area. Skies will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s. Dewpoints should be in the 40s and 50s Wednesday through Friday.
An upper level low is expected to move across the central and southern plains this weekend. The best dynamics for showers and thunderstorms will likely be to our north, but rain is still possible for our northern communties Saturday night and Sunday. The chance of precipitation is only slight though. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
A weak cold front should move through the Big Country on Monday. There is a slight chance of rain for everyone in the viewing area for the beginning of the new work week. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had a beautiful day here in the Big Country today. Temperatures were cooler thanks to the cold front that moved through yesterday. Highs ranged from the upper 70s to mid 80s. Drier air continued to filter into the region throughout the day and this helped to make it feel comfortable.
Pleasant conditions look to continue through the end of the work week due to an upper level high pressure ridge being in control over the area. Skies will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s. Dewpoints should be in the 40s and 50s Wednesday through Friday.
An upper level low is expected to move across the central and southern plains this weekend. The best dynamics for showers and thunderstorms will likely be to our north, but rain is still possible for our northern communties Saturday night and Sunday. The chance of precipitation is only slight though. Highs should be in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.
A weak cold front should move through the Big Country on Monday. There is a slight chance of rain for everyone in the viewing area for the beginning of the new work week. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A front moved through the Big Country yesterday and where it passed temperatures barely tipped into the 80’s. Ahead of the front it warmed up again to the lower 90’s.
Overnight, cloud cover is blanketing the Big Country with a few showers popping up behind the front. It is continuing its push south and everyone should feel the after affects of the front with temperatures only rising to the lower 80’s this afternoon. Behind the front, skies are clearing and we should see the morning clouds diminish to afternoon sunshine. Have your jackets handy tomorrow morning, with clear skies tonight temperatures will drop into the mid 50’s.
The rest of the week the sun will be the dominating factor with high pressure in store. Temperatures will gradually warm to the mid 80’s and overnight lows back in the low 60’s.
The models for this weekend have a few possible changes in place. The backdoor front on Friday appears to just miss our area with the next front coming toward the end of the weekend. With this scenario, seasonal temperatures and a slight chance of rain returns on Sunday.
Have a great day!
A front moved through the Big Country yesterday and where it passed temperatures barely tipped into the 80’s. Ahead of the front it warmed up again to the lower 90’s.
Overnight, cloud cover is blanketing the Big Country with a few showers popping up behind the front. It is continuing its push south and everyone should feel the after affects of the front with temperatures only rising to the lower 80’s this afternoon. Behind the front, skies are clearing and we should see the morning clouds diminish to afternoon sunshine. Have your jackets handy tomorrow morning, with clear skies tonight temperatures will drop into the mid 50’s.
The rest of the week the sun will be the dominating factor with high pressure in store. Temperatures will gradually warm to the mid 80’s and overnight lows back in the low 60’s.
The models for this weekend have a few possible changes in place. The backdoor front on Friday appears to just miss our area with the next front coming toward the end of the weekend. With this scenario, seasonal temperatures and a slight chance of rain returns on Sunday.
Have a great day!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Monday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We saw a wide range in our temperatures today thanks to a cold front that moved slowly across the area. Highs ranged from the low 80s in Snyder and Sweetwater to the low 90s in Brownwood. We didn't see much rain with the front. A few showers and thunderstorms developed in the southeastern portions of the viewing area late this afternoon and evening.
The next couple of days should be cooler and comfortable. Highs look to be in the low 80s tomorrow and Wednesday. Dewpoints should be in the 50s so it will feel pleasant.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the area Thursday and Friday. This will lead to warmer temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
The ridge should break down this weekend. There is a slight chance of rain for our northern communties Saturday night and Sunday as an upper level low pressure system passes through the central and southern plains. Highs look to be in the mid 80s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We saw a wide range in our temperatures today thanks to a cold front that moved slowly across the area. Highs ranged from the low 80s in Snyder and Sweetwater to the low 90s in Brownwood. We didn't see much rain with the front. A few showers and thunderstorms developed in the southeastern portions of the viewing area late this afternoon and evening.
The next couple of days should be cooler and comfortable. Highs look to be in the low 80s tomorrow and Wednesday. Dewpoints should be in the 50s so it will feel pleasant.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the area Thursday and Friday. This will lead to warmer temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
The ridge should break down this weekend. There is a slight chance of rain for our northern communties Saturday night and Sunday as an upper level low pressure system passes through the central and southern plains. Highs look to be in the mid 80s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly..
It was a beautiful weekend for a lot of festivities across the Big Country and we will be seeing the same sunshine for most of the week but with one difference- a bit cooler temperatures.
This morning a front is making a punch though the Big Country with showers and thunderstorms popping up ahead of the system. It will continue to push through today and eventually make its way out of the Big Country. Rain chances will end from Northwest to Southeast as drier air gets filtered in. The best chance of activity will be in our eastern and southeastern especially during the overnight. Otherwise today we will see sunshine with scattered clouds and temperatures in the lower 80’s.
For the rest of the week High pressure takes over with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 80’s and lows in the low 60s.
Our next front arrives by the weekend with a slight chance of rain returning to the forecast.
Have a great day!
It was a beautiful weekend for a lot of festivities across the Big Country and we will be seeing the same sunshine for most of the week but with one difference- a bit cooler temperatures.
This morning a front is making a punch though the Big Country with showers and thunderstorms popping up ahead of the system. It will continue to push through today and eventually make its way out of the Big Country. Rain chances will end from Northwest to Southeast as drier air gets filtered in. The best chance of activity will be in our eastern and southeastern especially during the overnight. Otherwise today we will see sunshine with scattered clouds and temperatures in the lower 80’s.
For the rest of the week High pressure takes over with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 80’s and lows in the low 60s.
Our next front arrives by the weekend with a slight chance of rain returning to the forecast.
Have a great day!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Sunday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Today was a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday as our high temperatures stayed below the 90 degree mark. Tomorrow morning, a cool front will progress through the area and bring even cooler weather into the Big Country, lowering highs a few more degrees.
A chance of isolated t-storms will accompany the front tomorrow afternoon with the best chance of rain being to the north and east of the city of Abilene. Tomorrow night, rain chances will come to an end and overnight lows will begin to drop off into the lower 60's as humidity levels continue to decrease.
Temperatures will remain somewhat cooler over the next 7 days but afternoon highs will continue to be in the mid 80's, about 4 or 5 degrees above normal for this time of year. Overnight lows will remain closer to normal however, in the upper 50's to lower 60's throughout the upcoming week.
Late next week, another shot of cooler air may move in, but right now it appears as if most of the coolest air will remain to the north. Next weekend, afternoon highs will remain about 5 -7 degrees cooler than they were this weekend though.
Today was a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday as our high temperatures stayed below the 90 degree mark. Tomorrow morning, a cool front will progress through the area and bring even cooler weather into the Big Country, lowering highs a few more degrees.
A chance of isolated t-storms will accompany the front tomorrow afternoon with the best chance of rain being to the north and east of the city of Abilene. Tomorrow night, rain chances will come to an end and overnight lows will begin to drop off into the lower 60's as humidity levels continue to decrease.
Temperatures will remain somewhat cooler over the next 7 days but afternoon highs will continue to be in the mid 80's, about 4 or 5 degrees above normal for this time of year. Overnight lows will remain closer to normal however, in the upper 50's to lower 60's throughout the upcoming week.
Late next week, another shot of cooler air may move in, but right now it appears as if most of the coolest air will remain to the north. Next weekend, afternoon highs will remain about 5 -7 degrees cooler than they were this weekend though.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Saturday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
One week into October and afternoon highs remain well above normal yet again today. It looks as if there will be one more day of 90 degree heat before a slight cool off occurs at the beginning of the upcoming work week. A cool front will move into north Texas tomorrow night and into the Big Country on Monday bringing somewhat cooler and drier air into west central Texas. Temperatures will continue to remain slightly above normal but no 90 degree heat is expected next week.
A slight chance of rain will accompany the frontal passage on Monday but it appears that the upper level energy necessary to create significant rain chances will remain well off to the north.
As a drier air mass moves in behind the front, overnight low temperatures will drop to just below normal into the mid 50's on Tuesday night. Overnight lows will remain cool in the upper 50's to lower 60's throughout the upcoming week.
Have a great weekend!!!
One week into October and afternoon highs remain well above normal yet again today. It looks as if there will be one more day of 90 degree heat before a slight cool off occurs at the beginning of the upcoming work week. A cool front will move into north Texas tomorrow night and into the Big Country on Monday bringing somewhat cooler and drier air into west central Texas. Temperatures will continue to remain slightly above normal but no 90 degree heat is expected next week.
A slight chance of rain will accompany the frontal passage on Monday but it appears that the upper level energy necessary to create significant rain chances will remain well off to the north.
As a drier air mass moves in behind the front, overnight low temperatures will drop to just below normal into the mid 50's on Tuesday night. Overnight lows will remain cool in the upper 50's to lower 60's throughout the upcoming week.
Have a great weekend!!!
Friday, October 05, 2007
Friday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Showers and Storms made it into our western and northern counties with the activity all dissipating by midnight. Overnight we have just seen scattered clouds with temperatures cooler then the past few days and also lower dew points so instead of humidity it will feel more comfy.
Through out the day we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures again dipping into the low 90’s. Winds will kick up with the trough still to our northwest. By the evening we could again see a few showers and storms sparking in our western counties with most of us in the clear for Friday Night Football. Tomorrow a low that will be sliding on the east Texas coast could cause a few showers for our eastern counties. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s. Late Sunday into Monday a cold front will make it though our area helping to drop the dew point and temperatures. This will bring the rain chances back for mainly overnight Sunday into Monday.
Behind the front temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with lows cooler in the mid 50’s. We will see lots of sunshine during the day and clear skies overnight.
Have a great weekend!
Showers and Storms made it into our western and northern counties with the activity all dissipating by midnight. Overnight we have just seen scattered clouds with temperatures cooler then the past few days and also lower dew points so instead of humidity it will feel more comfy.
Through out the day we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures again dipping into the low 90’s. Winds will kick up with the trough still to our northwest. By the evening we could again see a few showers and storms sparking in our western counties with most of us in the clear for Friday Night Football. Tomorrow a low that will be sliding on the east Texas coast could cause a few showers for our eastern counties. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s. Late Sunday into Monday a cold front will make it though our area helping to drop the dew point and temperatures. This will bring the rain chances back for mainly overnight Sunday into Monday.
Behind the front temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with lows cooler in the mid 50’s. We will see lots of sunshine during the day and clear skies overnight.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Thursday Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Along the front showers and storms popped up with the heating of the day yesterday. Most of the activity died down once we lose the fuel and overnight has been fairly quiet with lows in the lower 70’s.
Today we will see temperatures more like August then October. Highs will dip into the low 90’s with plenty of sunshine. As high pressure dominates we will see less cloud cover and may even see a little drier air push into the Big Country. With a trough to our northwest winds will kick up and may be a relief from the heat. This high will be the big player for us as we watch a big dip in the jet stream move into the Rockies Friday and drop a front through this weekend. Ahead we will see temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Late Sunday to Monday the front should pass through the Big Country bring a little cool down with temperatures in the lower 80’s and lows just around 60. Behind the front we will mostly sunny skies and mid 80’s return.
Have a great day!
Along the front showers and storms popped up with the heating of the day yesterday. Most of the activity died down once we lose the fuel and overnight has been fairly quiet with lows in the lower 70’s.
Today we will see temperatures more like August then October. Highs will dip into the low 90’s with plenty of sunshine. As high pressure dominates we will see less cloud cover and may even see a little drier air push into the Big Country. With a trough to our northwest winds will kick up and may be a relief from the heat. This high will be the big player for us as we watch a big dip in the jet stream move into the Rockies Friday and drop a front through this weekend. Ahead we will see temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Late Sunday to Monday the front should pass through the Big Country bring a little cool down with temperatures in the lower 80’s and lows just around 60. Behind the front we will mostly sunny skies and mid 80’s return.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
A couple of storms did manage to develop yesterday evening across the western portions of the area around Snyder, Roby, Aspermont, and over to the southwest of Haskell. These storms dissipated, however, before they reached Abilene and dry conditions are expected for the rest of tonight and into the weekend.
South of Abilene, t-storms will remain possible through the evening hours and these storms should dissipate around sunset. Overnight lows areawide will remain in the mid 60's to near 70.
Warm and dry conditions will prevail from now until late in the weekend and early next week when a cool front will make its way into northern Texas. As it approachs the Big Country, we will begin to pick up a slight chance of rain on Sunday and somewhat cooler air will begin to filter into the area on Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately, it does appear like the bulk of the cooler air mass will remain well to the north and east.
Have a great day!!!!
A couple of storms did manage to develop yesterday evening across the western portions of the area around Snyder, Roby, Aspermont, and over to the southwest of Haskell. These storms dissipated, however, before they reached Abilene and dry conditions are expected for the rest of tonight and into the weekend.
South of Abilene, t-storms will remain possible through the evening hours and these storms should dissipate around sunset. Overnight lows areawide will remain in the mid 60's to near 70.
Warm and dry conditions will prevail from now until late in the weekend and early next week when a cool front will make its way into northern Texas. As it approachs the Big Country, we will begin to pick up a slight chance of rain on Sunday and somewhat cooler air will begin to filter into the area on Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately, it does appear like the bulk of the cooler air mass will remain well to the north and east.
Have a great day!!!!
Wednesday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Like clock work showers and thunderstorms popped up along trough out in west texas yesterday afternoon. Otherwise we warmed up with hot temperatures in the low 90's. Overnight we have seen a few hit or miss showers with most of the activity just to our northeast.
This morning a front is making its way through the Big Country. We are seeing a wind shift along with a little drier air but this isn't knocking the temperatures back to average for october. For the rest of the day this front will become stationary and eventually wash out. We could see a few showers spark off of it this morning then see a break till we get those afternoon heating storms. Temperatures will still rise to the upper 80's.
Thursday and Friday our ridge will return and plop over us bringing back the warm and dry weather into the early part of the weekend. The front that we have been talking about since the beginning of the week will arrive sometime Sunday. This front though doesn't look as strong as it once looked. This means those highs are not going to be dropping as much as we may want to make it feel more like fall. Right now I am keeping highs for early next in the lower 80's.
Have a good day!
Like clock work showers and thunderstorms popped up along trough out in west texas yesterday afternoon. Otherwise we warmed up with hot temperatures in the low 90's. Overnight we have seen a few hit or miss showers with most of the activity just to our northeast.
This morning a front is making its way through the Big Country. We are seeing a wind shift along with a little drier air but this isn't knocking the temperatures back to average for october. For the rest of the day this front will become stationary and eventually wash out. We could see a few showers spark off of it this morning then see a break till we get those afternoon heating storms. Temperatures will still rise to the upper 80's.
Thursday and Friday our ridge will return and plop over us bringing back the warm and dry weather into the early part of the weekend. The front that we have been talking about since the beginning of the week will arrive sometime Sunday. This front though doesn't look as strong as it once looked. This means those highs are not going to be dropping as much as we may want to make it feel more like fall. Right now I am keeping highs for early next in the lower 80's.
Have a good day!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Tuesday Morning Forecast
Good morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A few showers and storms popped up to start our work week but overnight we have quiet things back down with temperatures starting in the lower 70's.
For the rest of our day we will see highs in the upper 80's with a chance of showers and thunderstorms also the winds will kick up again. A cold front we be throttling down from the north and should eventually arrive sometime overnight. This will bring our best shot of rain. This front is fairly week and won't be dropping our high temperatures.
For the end of our week highs will be in the low 90's with a little drier conditions. On Saturday we should warm up before our next front pushes through. The front that will arrive this weekend should pack the biggest punch we have seen this season. Model a little inconsistent with how cool our temperatures will go but we could see our highs back to the mid 70's with overnight lows in the mid 50's.
Have a great day!
A few showers and storms popped up to start our work week but overnight we have quiet things back down with temperatures starting in the lower 70's.
For the rest of our day we will see highs in the upper 80's with a chance of showers and thunderstorms also the winds will kick up again. A cold front we be throttling down from the north and should eventually arrive sometime overnight. This will bring our best shot of rain. This front is fairly week and won't be dropping our high temperatures.
For the end of our week highs will be in the low 90's with a little drier conditions. On Saturday we should warm up before our next front pushes through. The front that will arrive this weekend should pack the biggest punch we have seen this season. Model a little inconsistent with how cool our temperatures will go but we could see our highs back to the mid 70's with overnight lows in the mid 50's.
Have a great day!
Monday, October 01, 2007
Monday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz......
A couple of t-storms did manage to develop today mostly to the south of I-20 around Brownwood and east into Comanche county. Also a few storms developed in the vicinity of Colorado City. Chances of rain for the rest of tonight do not look good but there will be a slight chance of rain for tomorrow afternoon as a warm and humid air mass remains in place across west central Texas.
Tomorrow night a cool front will approach the northern Big Country and will try to move through area early Wednesday morning. A 30% chance of t-storms will accompany the frontal passage however the front will not bring much cooler temperatures to the area.
Late in the week it appears that a much stronger cold front will pass through the Big Country bringing more seasonal temperatures by early next week. We will continue to update the forecast throughout the week but right now it appears that afternoon high temperatures may only reach the upper 70's next Sunday and into Monday.
Have a great Tuesday!!!
A couple of t-storms did manage to develop today mostly to the south of I-20 around Brownwood and east into Comanche county. Also a few storms developed in the vicinity of Colorado City. Chances of rain for the rest of tonight do not look good but there will be a slight chance of rain for tomorrow afternoon as a warm and humid air mass remains in place across west central Texas.
Tomorrow night a cool front will approach the northern Big Country and will try to move through area early Wednesday morning. A 30% chance of t-storms will accompany the frontal passage however the front will not bring much cooler temperatures to the area.
Late in the week it appears that a much stronger cold front will pass through the Big Country bringing more seasonal temperatures by early next week. We will continue to update the forecast throughout the week but right now it appears that afternoon high temperatures may only reach the upper 70's next Sunday and into Monday.
Have a great Tuesday!!!
A Change May Be Coming
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A pretty quiet weekend overall with temperatures in the upper 80's to low 90's. This morning temperatures are starting off in the upper 60's to low 70's with high humidity.
That humidity will continue for the rest of the day. With winds out of the south southeast we will continue to fuel our area with plenty of moisture. A front to our north will be the focal point for some showers and thunderstorms that could drive into our area. The best chance will be in our northern counties. This front will push north and eventually wash out.
We will bring the second front of the week into our area Tuesday with the best chance of some showers coming Tuesday night into Wednesday. Although this front may bring rain, it doesn't look like it will bring much cooler temperatures with high only dropping a couple of degrees.
After the early week fronts we will dry things back out with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
This weekend fall could finally arrive as a strong cold front pushes through the Big Country. Right now models tending to drop highs in the mid 70's with lows in the mid 50's. We will keep an eye on this cool weather maker, but for everyone who has been wishing for some cooler weather, it may just be around the corner.
Have a great first day of October!
A pretty quiet weekend overall with temperatures in the upper 80's to low 90's. This morning temperatures are starting off in the upper 60's to low 70's with high humidity.
That humidity will continue for the rest of the day. With winds out of the south southeast we will continue to fuel our area with plenty of moisture. A front to our north will be the focal point for some showers and thunderstorms that could drive into our area. The best chance will be in our northern counties. This front will push north and eventually wash out.
We will bring the second front of the week into our area Tuesday with the best chance of some showers coming Tuesday night into Wednesday. Although this front may bring rain, it doesn't look like it will bring much cooler temperatures with high only dropping a couple of degrees.
After the early week fronts we will dry things back out with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 80's and lows in the upper 60's.
This weekend fall could finally arrive as a strong cold front pushes through the Big Country. Right now models tending to drop highs in the mid 70's with lows in the mid 50's. We will keep an eye on this cool weather maker, but for everyone who has been wishing for some cooler weather, it may just be around the corner.
Have a great first day of October!
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