From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ..
I'm writing this on Sunday evening and have enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and nice "almost Spring" weather we've had today.
As for this week, nothing like last week. Quiet is the word I'm using to describe now through Wednesday. On Thursday, a cold front drops through the area and by Friday, a slight 20 percent chance for rain looks in order, although probably very spotty.
The upper level pattern is zonal (running west to east) with no kinks or low pressure systems like we had last week. The main storm track stays across the northern plains so we basically get back to our dry pattern.
Temperatures will be warm this week, very Spring-like, slightly cooler Thurday into Friday, but still not bad.
Looking even further down the road, the forecast models are trying to paint some rain over our area again March 25th and 26th - so that gives us something to watch for the next 10 days.
Be sure to catch Chris Whited on West Texas Today each morning this week, I'll see you Sunday through Thursday evenings and Nance Burgin has the weather covered Friday and Saturday nights here on KRBC.
I hope you have a great week !!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Rain Today, Drying Out This Weekend:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Rain showers continue to develop across the region this morning and will do so the rest of the morning and into the day today. We're not expecting significant rain totals with this final batch like we say late Wednesday but still its some needed rains. Expect numerous light rain showers throughout the day, otherwise another cloudy and cold day across the Big Country. Highs will once again hold into the 30s. The rain will slowly come to an end tonight with out last night of lows in the 30s.
* Weekend: We begin to see the clouds decrease on Saturday and a little warmer weather with highs in the middle 50s and lows Saturday night into the 40s. Warming trend will begin on Sunday when we climb up to near 70° across the area.
* Next Week: The last week of winter will see our forecast pattern returning to what we dealt with the past several weeks prior to the rain event. Dry and warm are the main stories for next week. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s and no rain chances in the forecast.
* Vernal Equinox: Even though we've had spring like temperatures for most of the last month and half, spring will officially arrive a week from today. The Vernal Equinox will arrive in the Big Country on Friday, March 20th at 6:44 AM CDT.
Have a great weekend...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
More Precipitation Friday, Then it Ends
FROM KRBC CHIEF METEOROLOGIST RANDY TURNER ...
RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE RANGED FROM LESS THAN HALF AN INCH ACROSS THE WESTERN BIG COUNTRY TO MORE THAN TWO INCHES SOUTHEAST AROUND THE BROWNWOOD AREA.
WE HAD LIGHT DRIZZLE TODAY BUT RAINFALL AMOUNTS WERE NOWHERE CLOSE TO WHAT WE ENJOYED YESTERDAY. THERE IS, HOWEVER, ANOTHER SYSTEM COMING OUR WAY, BRINGING ANOTHER CHANCE FOR RAIN LATE TONIGHT AND THROUGH THE DAY ON FRIDAY.
I'M PUTTING A RAIN / SNOW MIX IN THE FORECAST. I DON'T EXPECT ACCUMULATING SNOW, NOR WILL WE SEE TRAVEL DELAYS, BUT PLEASE BE EXTRA VIGILANT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF PATCHY ICE, ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND ESPECIALLY WEST OF ABILENE ALONG AND NORTH OF I-20 WHERE THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST.
ANY SNOW THAT FALLS FRIDAY WILL BE LIGHT AND MIXED IN WITH THE RAIN.
TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL BE NEAR 32 IN ABILENE, SAME AS WHAT WE HAD LAST NIGHT.
TEMPERATURES FRIDAY WILL BE NEAR 38, AGAIN SIMILAR TO WHAT WE HAD TODAY.
ONCE THE SYSTEM PASSES US BY FRIDAY NIGHT, RAIN TAPERS OFF AND BY NOON FRIDAY IT SHOULD BE OVER. HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN AND CLOUDS GO AWAY DURING THE DAY ON SATURDAY.
THE HIGH FOR SATURDAY WILL BE AROUND 50 BUT SUNDAY WE JUMP BACK INTO THE 60'S FOLLOWED BY THE MID 70'S MUCH OF NEXT WEEK. WE RETURN TO A DRY PATTERN NEXT WEEK.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS HAVE RANGED FROM LESS THAN HALF AN INCH ACROSS THE WESTERN BIG COUNTRY TO MORE THAN TWO INCHES SOUTHEAST AROUND THE BROWNWOOD AREA.
WE HAD LIGHT DRIZZLE TODAY BUT RAINFALL AMOUNTS WERE NOWHERE CLOSE TO WHAT WE ENJOYED YESTERDAY. THERE IS, HOWEVER, ANOTHER SYSTEM COMING OUR WAY, BRINGING ANOTHER CHANCE FOR RAIN LATE TONIGHT AND THROUGH THE DAY ON FRIDAY.
I'M PUTTING A RAIN / SNOW MIX IN THE FORECAST. I DON'T EXPECT ACCUMULATING SNOW, NOR WILL WE SEE TRAVEL DELAYS, BUT PLEASE BE EXTRA VIGILANT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF PATCHY ICE, ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND ESPECIALLY WEST OF ABILENE ALONG AND NORTH OF I-20 WHERE THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST.
ANY SNOW THAT FALLS FRIDAY WILL BE LIGHT AND MIXED IN WITH THE RAIN.
TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL BE NEAR 32 IN ABILENE, SAME AS WHAT WE HAD LAST NIGHT.
TEMPERATURES FRIDAY WILL BE NEAR 38, AGAIN SIMILAR TO WHAT WE HAD TODAY.
ONCE THE SYSTEM PASSES US BY FRIDAY NIGHT, RAIN TAPERS OFF AND BY NOON FRIDAY IT SHOULD BE OVER. HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN AND CLOUDS GO AWAY DURING THE DAY ON SATURDAY.
THE HIGH FOR SATURDAY WILL BE AROUND 50 BUT SUNDAY WE JUMP BACK INTO THE 60'S FOLLOWED BY THE MID 70'S MUCH OF NEXT WEEK. WE RETURN TO A DRY PATTERN NEXT WEEK.
More Rain On The Way:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* After a nice rain late Wednesday and early this morning, not so much Chamber of Commerce weather today. Spotty showers will continue this morning mainly east of Abilene. The rest of the day will be cloudy and cold with areas of drizzle and perhaps a bit of fog. Highs will remain in the middle and upper 30s today with a chilly northeast wind. Rain chances increase for tonight and tomorrow as a main disturbance (low pressure center) works its way in from the southwestern states and helps generate more rain for the area.
* Winter Weather Threat: The chance for precipitation will increase after midnight tonight into Friday morning across the Big Country. Temperatures will be hovering right around 32 degrees for the areas west of Abilene, mainly the far western and northwestern counties. The precipitation moving into this area the temperatures may drop to just below freezing favoring the formation of freezing rain. We will have to watch for ice accumulations on bridges, overpasses and rural roadways tonight and early Friday.
* Down The Road: Rain comes to an end on Saturday and we begin to clear out and warm up on Sunday. Next week we return to our dry and warm pattern with highs in the 70s.
Have a great Thursday...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Needed Rains Arrive:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Areas of rain will move across the Big Country today as well needed rains have returned into the forecast. We are expecting rain chances through Saturday across the area. This is probably the best looking forecast package we've seen for the area in months as the setup is there for much needed rainfall across the area. Forecast models indicate we could see 1-2 inches overall for the next few days. This will really help the relieve the drought some across the area.
* Winter Precipitation: Temperatures tonight and Thursday night will be cold enough that there could be a brief bit of wintry mix across mainly the northern counties but still we don't expect much of a travel issue. I think the majority of us see a cold rain.
* Welcome Back Winter: After being spoiled with highs in the 80s and 90s the last few weeks, much colder air is in place. Highs the next couple of days only in the
30s and lows into near freezing.
* Down the Road: Rains end Saturday and we begin to dry out and warm up as we get into next week. Highs by Monday return to the 70s with lows in the 40s and 50s.
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
MUCH COLDER - MUCH WETTER
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
A one-two punch is on the way - Arctic air and much needed rain.
The Arctic front arrives around midnight tonight in Abilene and passes through the entire KRBC viewing area by sunrise. Temperatures will be hard pressed to get out of the 30's during the day on Wednesday, so be ready for drastically colder weather.
The rain should start by Wednesday morning across the southern Big Country and spread to the north. Here in Abilene, the heaviest rain should fall between 2pm and 9pm Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Thursday's rain will be a bit more spotty and hit and miss, but Thursday night another round of steady rain is expected.
With continued disturbances moving through, more rain is anticipated on Friday and Saturday.
Total rain amounts are projected to be between 1 and 2 inches from Wednesday through Friday, heavier in spots.
Temperatures won't vary much between overnight lows and daytime highs through Friday.
High near 38 Wednesday and near 40 on Thursday and Friday. Lows will be close to freezing.
At this time, it appears the area along and west of a Snyder to Haskell line may see some snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
We'll monitor this cold airmass closely as a few degrees drop in temperature could cause problems. Right now, we're going all liquid precipitation here in Abilene.
A one-two punch is on the way - Arctic air and much needed rain.
The Arctic front arrives around midnight tonight in Abilene and passes through the entire KRBC viewing area by sunrise. Temperatures will be hard pressed to get out of the 30's during the day on Wednesday, so be ready for drastically colder weather.
The rain should start by Wednesday morning across the southern Big Country and spread to the north. Here in Abilene, the heaviest rain should fall between 2pm and 9pm Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Thursday's rain will be a bit more spotty and hit and miss, but Thursday night another round of steady rain is expected.
With continued disturbances moving through, more rain is anticipated on Friday and Saturday.
Total rain amounts are projected to be between 1 and 2 inches from Wednesday through Friday, heavier in spots.
Temperatures won't vary much between overnight lows and daytime highs through Friday.
High near 38 Wednesday and near 40 on Thursday and Friday. Lows will be close to freezing.
At this time, it appears the area along and west of a Snyder to Haskell line may see some snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
We'll monitor this cold airmass closely as a few degrees drop in temperature could cause problems. Right now, we're going all liquid precipitation here in Abilene.
Last Warm Day, Colder & Wetter Ahead:
* Rain Chances: This is probably the best looking forecast package we've seen for the area in months as the setup is there for much needed rainfall across the area. The best rain chances will be Wednesday and all the way into early Saturday. Forecast models indicate we could see 1-2 inches before the event winds down by late weekend. It's not a drought breaker, but 2 inches would be a nice thing to make a dent in the drought.
* Turning Colder: Winter will make a return appearance for tonight and the rest of the week. Daytime highs will only be in the 40s (compare that to low 90s the last two weeks) and overnight lows very cold in the 30s.
Have a great Monday...
Monday, March 09, 2009
BIG Mid-Week Changes
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....
A long awaited rain is just around the corner and chances look very good. Along with the rain comes drastically colder temperatures. Here is the scenario:
Monday Night - Slight chance for thunderstorms, mild, low of 60. Some storms could become severe. South wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and windy, high near 83. Southwest and west wind 15 to 25. The dryline could set off a storm or two late afternoon but chances look slim.
Tuesday Night: A cold front arrives, lows near 42, cloudy skies.
Wednesday: Cloudy and MUCH COLDER. High near 42, about what the low was from the night before. Gusty north wind 15 to 25. The good part is that rain should develop during the course of the day Wednesday and keep on going through Wednesday night.
Wednesday Night: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms likely, low in the low to mid 30's. Gusty north wind. If temperatures get cold enough upstairs, some winter mix could also fall.
Thursday: Continued rain off and on, high only near 42.
Thursday Night: Another round of rain and isolated storms, low mid 30's.
Friday: Another rainy day, high mid 40's.
Friday Night: A decreasing chance for rain (30%), low near 37.
Saturday: Cloudy, continued cool, low 50's with a slight chance for rain.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, low 60's.
Monday: Partly cloudy, slight chance for rain, mid 60's.
A long awaited rain is just around the corner and chances look very good. Along with the rain comes drastically colder temperatures. Here is the scenario:
Monday Night - Slight chance for thunderstorms, mild, low of 60. Some storms could become severe. South wind 10 to 20.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and windy, high near 83. Southwest and west wind 15 to 25. The dryline could set off a storm or two late afternoon but chances look slim.
Tuesday Night: A cold front arrives, lows near 42, cloudy skies.
Wednesday: Cloudy and MUCH COLDER. High near 42, about what the low was from the night before. Gusty north wind 15 to 25. The good part is that rain should develop during the course of the day Wednesday and keep on going through Wednesday night.
Wednesday Night: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms likely, low in the low to mid 30's. Gusty north wind. If temperatures get cold enough upstairs, some winter mix could also fall.
Thursday: Continued rain off and on, high only near 42.
Thursday Night: Another round of rain and isolated storms, low mid 30's.
Friday: Another rainy day, high mid 40's.
Friday Night: A decreasing chance for rain (30%), low near 37.
Saturday: Cloudy, continued cool, low 50's with a slight chance for rain.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, low 60's.
Monday: Partly cloudy, slight chance for rain, mid 60's.
Mixed Bag In The Forecast This Week:
*** There is a slight risk for isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon across the Central and Eastern Big Country, mainly along and east of U.S. 277. ***
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Clouds continue to stick around the area as they have the last week. Another war, day with highs in the lower 80s after a rather mild morning in the 60s, which is about where we should be tonight with lows around 60. The dry line will move east across the area and we expect thunderstorms will develop. These storms will intensify as they move northeast off the dry line. So having said that, we could see isolated storm to severe storms east of Abilene this afternoon and evening.
* Rain Chances: This is probably the best looking forecast package we've seen for the area in months as the setup is there for much needed rainfall across the area. The best rain chances will be late Tuesday, Wednesday and early Thursday as a front drops south and will be the focal point for rain. Southerly flow should get lifted by the front and develop rain from the south that will push north over the area.
* Turning Colder: Winter will make a return appearance for the area by the middle and end of the week. Daytime highs will only be in the 40s (compare that to low 90s the last two weeks) and overnight lows very cold in the 30s.
Have a great Monday...
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Needed Rain in the Forecast Much of the Week
From the KRBC Weather Lab, from Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ....
This is one of the better forecasts I've had the chance to talk about in a long time. Mainly because it has rain in it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A lot is going on so let's take it one day at a time.
Monday: Warm, the dryline may fire off some thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
High near 80.
Tuesday: A very slim chance for a shower or storm, least likely day to get rain. High near 80.
Wednesday: Major Changes !! Turning colder with showers and isolated thunderstorms becoming more likely. High near 50!
Thursday: A cloudy, cold and rainy day with appreciable amounts - estimates from a half inch to one inch are being issued by our forecast models. High near 45 !
Friday: Remaining cold with a slowly decreasing chance for rain. High near 45 !
Saturday: Partly cloudy, upper 50's.
Sunday: More clouds, near 65, and another slight chance for rain.
This is one of the better forecasts I've had the chance to talk about in a long time. Mainly because it has rain in it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A lot is going on so let's take it one day at a time.
Monday: Warm, the dryline may fire off some thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
High near 80.
Tuesday: A very slim chance for a shower or storm, least likely day to get rain. High near 80.
Wednesday: Major Changes !! Turning colder with showers and isolated thunderstorms becoming more likely. High near 50!
Thursday: A cloudy, cold and rainy day with appreciable amounts - estimates from a half inch to one inch are being issued by our forecast models. High near 45 !
Friday: Remaining cold with a slowly decreasing chance for rain. High near 45 !
Saturday: Partly cloudy, upper 50's.
Sunday: More clouds, near 65, and another slight chance for rain.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Some Rain On The Horizon:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Unseasonably warm weather continues with highs in the lower to middle 80s today and look for cloudy intervals as upper level moisture continues to feed from the west and develop the clouds. Temperatures drop back down into the upper 70s over the weekend and down the road it looks a big cooler toward the middle of next week.
* Fire Threat: Still elevated, although southerly winds will pump some moisture back into the area and keep relative humidity values up over the weekend. Winds will still be an issue, as well as warm temperatures over the weekend.
* Rain Chances: Model runs still showing a chance for storms late Saturday and into early Sunday, mainly the northeastern areas of the Big Country. It still looks that will transition to a southwesterly flow next week, which should bring some upper level disturbances across and hopefully spark some isolated storm. I'm still keeping a slight chance in my forecast package for Monday and Tuesday. The runs this morning are lookign a little more promising for rain toward the middle of next week.
* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to spring forward one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Have a great Thursday...
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Keeping Up Hope for Rain
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
First, I had a good time speaking to the Prime Timers group at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Thursday morning. I appreciate the hospitality.
Many in the group requested rain so let me start with my thoughts on that.
Our pattern has shifted which at least allows us to talk rain again and it appears the pattern shift will last through much of next week. I hesitate to go any higher than 20 percent at any point in the forecast. Saturday night is our first chance for thunderstorms. I still think Sunday will be a dry day. Late Monday and Monday night, perhaps into Tuesday morning, we stand another 20 percent chance for thunderstorms.
And new to the forecast today, another slight chance for rain next Thursday - could be a chilly, light rain kind of day, hope so anyway, we'll keep you posted.
Temperatures were warmest Thursday, close to 80, give or take a few degrees, each day through Monday. A cold front next Tuesday will drop highs closer to 70 then only around 60 for the middle of next week, as it looks now.
First, I had a good time speaking to the Prime Timers group at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Thursday morning. I appreciate the hospitality.
Many in the group requested rain so let me start with my thoughts on that.
Our pattern has shifted which at least allows us to talk rain again and it appears the pattern shift will last through much of next week. I hesitate to go any higher than 20 percent at any point in the forecast. Saturday night is our first chance for thunderstorms. I still think Sunday will be a dry day. Late Monday and Monday night, perhaps into Tuesday morning, we stand another 20 percent chance for thunderstorms.
And new to the forecast today, another slight chance for rain next Thursday - could be a chilly, light rain kind of day, hope so anyway, we'll keep you posted.
Temperatures were warmest Thursday, close to 80, give or take a few degrees, each day through Monday. A cold front next Tuesday will drop highs closer to 70 then only around 60 for the middle of next week, as it looks now.
Very Warm & Windy Today:
*** Red Flag Warning for areas along and north of Interstate 20 today from Noon until 6:00 PM ***
*** Lake Wind Advisory for the Big Country area lakes north of Interstate 20 until 6:00 PM ***
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Unseasonably warm weather is expectd today with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s with mostly sunny day conditions. The record high for Abilene today is 93° and we're going to be pretty close to that high by afternoon. Temperatures drop back down into the middle to upper 70sover the weekend and eventually into the 70s early next week, but we are still well above the average daytime hight which is around 66° for early March.
* Fire Threat: Red Flag Waring & Lake Wind Advisory in effect today. Winds will be up today as the trough continues to still sit off just to our west. This will increase winds out of the south and southwest this week, not to mention bring unseasonably warm weather back to the area. Most areas are between an inch and a half to two inches below normal on rainfall for the year.
* Rain Chances: Model runs still showing a chance for storms late Saturday and into early Sunday, mainly from Abilene and eastward. It still looks that will transition to a southwesterly flow next week, which should bring some upper level disturbances across and hopefully spark some isolated storm. I'm still keeping a slight chance in my forecast package for Monday and Tuesday.
* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to spring forward one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Have a great Thursday...
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Slight Chance for Rain
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Don't get your hopes too high, but at least we have a slight 20 percent chance for storms in our forecast from late Saturday through early Sunday morning. The areas which stand the best chance to see scattered storms are from Abilene eastward. The western Big Country won't likely see any storms.
While our weather pattern is evolving into a more favorable situation for us, I hesitate to increase the chance for rain past 20 percent at this time.
Temperatures remain warm, near 90 Thursday, near 82 Friday, near 75 both Saturday and Sunday, near 80 Monday, upper 60's Tuesday and upper 50's next Wednesday.
We also have a very slight chance for thunderstorms on Monday and Monday night.
A strong cold front next Tuesday will likely take away our moisture and return us to a drier pattern again.
So, keep your fingers crossed for some hit and miss storms this weekend.
Don't get your hopes too high, but at least we have a slight 20 percent chance for storms in our forecast from late Saturday through early Sunday morning. The areas which stand the best chance to see scattered storms are from Abilene eastward. The western Big Country won't likely see any storms.
While our weather pattern is evolving into a more favorable situation for us, I hesitate to increase the chance for rain past 20 percent at this time.
Temperatures remain warm, near 90 Thursday, near 82 Friday, near 75 both Saturday and Sunday, near 80 Monday, upper 60's Tuesday and upper 50's next Wednesday.
We also have a very slight chance for thunderstorms on Monday and Monday night.
A strong cold front next Tuesday will likely take away our moisture and return us to a drier pattern again.
So, keep your fingers crossed for some hit and miss storms this weekend.
Same Weather Story, Different Day...
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Unseasonably warm weather is here to stay for the next seven days it seems based on the new data this morning. Today and tomorrow look to be warmest days with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s with mostly sunny days and mostly clear nights. Temperatures drop back down into the lower 80s over the weekend and eventually into the 70s early next week, but we are still well above the average daytime hight which is around 66° for early March.
* Fire Threat: Winds will be up today as the trough continues to sharpens just to our west. This will increase winds out of the south and southwest this week, not to mention bring unseasonably warm weather back to the area. Most areas are between an inch and a half to two inches below normal on rainfall for the year.
* Rain Chances: The model runs this morning are looking a bit better for rain chances this weekend and into early next week. We could see some isolated storms late Saturday to develop along a dryline and then the upper air flow will bring upper level disturbances across West Texas early next week so I've added a 20% chance for rain from late Saturday into Tuesday in my forecast package for this morning.
* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to spring forward one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Have a great Wednesday...
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Thunderstorms? Really?
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
Before I get to weather, it's time for "Shameless Station Promotion". Today, my fellow KRBCers - Downing Bolls, Kyna Grigsby and Michelle Dapper, set out on a mission.
The mission is to eat for five days with only $15 to spend. That's right. You'll be seeing more about our adventure on our newscasts - but we're all committed to 1) surviving and 2) helping one another survive. It should be fun. But I can tell you right now, when five days are over, I'm headed to my favorite steak house, cause steak sure isn't on the menu right now!!
Now to the weather. Warm, windy and dry through Friday. Yuck! Same old stuff.
But, we have changes on the horizon. Gulf moisture makes a return Friday, Friday night and Saturday - some of that warm, humid air that leaves the smell of moisture in the air on Spring mornings! You'll notice and feel the difference.
Moisture is something we've obviously lacked all winter, so now that it's back, what will "ignite" it for some rain. We have a little jetstream energy coming our way late Saturday and Saturday night, and a dryline in the area, so that should help develop at least a few storms.
Then, next Monday night or Tuesday, another system brings a slight chance for storms.
While the long term pattern is drier than normal and warmer than normal, at least we should start seeing occasional chances for storms as we enter the severe weather season.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with gusty south wind, highs in the low to middle 80's.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, highs in the upper 80's to low 90's.
Friday: Partly cloudy, highs around 80, continued windy.
Saturday: Slight chance for late day storms, highs near 80.
Before I get to weather, it's time for "Shameless Station Promotion". Today, my fellow KRBCers - Downing Bolls, Kyna Grigsby and Michelle Dapper, set out on a mission.
The mission is to eat for five days with only $15 to spend. That's right. You'll be seeing more about our adventure on our newscasts - but we're all committed to 1) surviving and 2) helping one another survive. It should be fun. But I can tell you right now, when five days are over, I'm headed to my favorite steak house, cause steak sure isn't on the menu right now!!
Now to the weather. Warm, windy and dry through Friday. Yuck! Same old stuff.
But, we have changes on the horizon. Gulf moisture makes a return Friday, Friday night and Saturday - some of that warm, humid air that leaves the smell of moisture in the air on Spring mornings! You'll notice and feel the difference.
Moisture is something we've obviously lacked all winter, so now that it's back, what will "ignite" it for some rain. We have a little jetstream energy coming our way late Saturday and Saturday night, and a dryline in the area, so that should help develop at least a few storms.
Then, next Monday night or Tuesday, another system brings a slight chance for storms.
While the long term pattern is drier than normal and warmer than normal, at least we should start seeing occasional chances for storms as we enter the severe weather season.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with gusty south wind, highs in the low to middle 80's.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, highs in the upper 80's to low 90's.
Friday: Partly cloudy, highs around 80, continued windy.
Saturday: Slight chance for late day storms, highs near 80.
Another Warm & Windy Late Winter Day:
** Red Flag Warning in effect for Taylor, Nolan, Callahan, Jones, Fisher, Shackelford, Coke, Runnels, Throckmorton, and Haskell from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. ***
*** Red Flag Warning in effect for Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche County from
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM ***
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* Unseasonably warm weather is back in the forecast for the next couple of days are were are anticipating upper 80s and low 90s by midweek across the area. In fact, temperatures look to say above normal in the 70s and 80s across the area the next seven days. A few high clouds will work through the area today and tonight. Highs today will approach 80 and tonight we will drop into the low to middle 50s.
* Fire Threat: Red Flag Warnings in effect for later today across the area. Winds will be picking up as a trough develops and sharpens just to our west. This will increase winds out of the south and southwest this week, not to mention bring unseasonably warm weather back to the area. Most areas are now between an inch and a half to two inches below normal on rainfall for the year.
* Rain Chance: Forecast models this morning are still hinting at a small rain chance for Sunday across the Big Country. I think this will be another setup where the eastern counties will have the better chance than the rest of the area. (For now I will say Abilene and eastward) At least someone is hopeful of some rainfall. Other than this, there is no other rain in the forecast.
* 90-Day Outlook: Not so good news from the U.S. Government Forecasters for the spring months. NOAA predicts that the drought will persists into March, April and May and that we stand a good chance of below average rainfall. (Note: these are usually our wetter months)
* Time Change: Don't forget we all have to spring forward one hour early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM. It's time once again for us to go back into Daylight Saving Time. Also don't forget to change out the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Enjoy your Tuesday...
Monday, March 02, 2009
Agonizing Drought Continues
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
I went to the tire store this morning for my regular tire rotation (which I can't believe I remembered). Four people ask me the same question. "When is it going to rain?"
I have one very slight chance for rain in my seven day forecast, this coming Sunday. In fact, I hesitated putting it in there but hey, close enough for me, I'll take anything at this point.
The overall pattern is a killer for rain through Thursday, but the pattern changes a little from Friday through the weekend, still not what we need to make it rain around here.
By Friday or so you should notice more moisture in the air but without some type of front, dryline or low to lift the moisture, it does us no good.
I'll keep monitoring and mention anything new I see here on the blog.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, a few high clouds, low near 40. South wind 5 to 15.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and 77. Southeast wind 15 to 25.
Wednesday: Sun and 85.
Thursday: Sun and 90.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 78.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 80.
I went to the tire store this morning for my regular tire rotation (which I can't believe I remembered). Four people ask me the same question. "When is it going to rain?"
I have one very slight chance for rain in my seven day forecast, this coming Sunday. In fact, I hesitated putting it in there but hey, close enough for me, I'll take anything at this point.
The overall pattern is a killer for rain through Thursday, but the pattern changes a little from Friday through the weekend, still not what we need to make it rain around here.
By Friday or so you should notice more moisture in the air but without some type of front, dryline or low to lift the moisture, it does us no good.
I'll keep monitoring and mention anything new I see here on the blog.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, a few high clouds, low near 40. South wind 5 to 15.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and 77. Southeast wind 15 to 25.
Wednesday: Sun and 85.
Thursday: Sun and 90.
Friday: Partly cloudy and 78.
Saturday and Sunday: Partly cloudy, around 80.
Warming Trend Ahead:
Good Morning from Meteorologist Chris Whited...
* After a chilly weekend, highs will be warmer today into the lower 70s across the area with a southerly breezy by afternoon and a few high clouds from time to time. It will be a bit warmer tonight as most spots should only dip into the lower to middel 40s, still with just a few clouds.
* Fire Threat: Winds will be picking up as a trough develops and sharpens just to our west. This will increase winds out of the south and southwest this week, not to mention bring unseasonably warm weather back to the area. Most areas are now between an inch and a half to two inches below normal on rainfall for the yea.
* Rain Chance: The long-range forecast models have been hinted on the last couple of runs of a small chance for rain for the later half of the upcoming weekend on Sunday. For now the chance looks small but anything is better than nothing.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Warming Trend Begins Monday
From KRBC Chief Meteorologist Randy Turner ...
After a chilly weekend, temperatures will rebound to around 70 Monday, low 80's by Wednesday, near 90 by Thursday, before dropping back to around 80 going into the weekend.
I don't have any cool temperatures (like we experienced over the weekend) in the forecast for the next seven days.
I also don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday, but went ahead and slipped in a slight 10% chance next Sunday - but confidence in this scenario playing out is very low at this time.
Wildfire danger will remain high this week as gusty wind returns Monday and will be a daily concern.
After a chilly weekend, temperatures will rebound to around 70 Monday, low 80's by Wednesday, near 90 by Thursday, before dropping back to around 80 going into the weekend.
I don't have any cool temperatures (like we experienced over the weekend) in the forecast for the next seven days.
I also don't have any rain in the forecast through Saturday, but went ahead and slipped in a slight 10% chance next Sunday - but confidence in this scenario playing out is very low at this time.
Wildfire danger will remain high this week as gusty wind returns Monday and will be a daily concern.
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