From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a very warm afternoon today with temperatures reaching the low to upper 90s across the area. We did have some evening showers and thunderstorms in Scurry and Mitchell counties due to an upper level disturbance that was able to make it into the viewing area. That rainfall should come to an end over the next hour or two.
We can expect another very warm day tomorrow with highs in the mid 90s.
There is a 20% chance of afternoon isolated showers and thunderstorms thanks to enough moisture being in place and the heating of the day. There will probably be some hit and miss storms during the evening hours which could affect some football games tomorrow night. You should probably take your rain gear with you if you are going to be out and about tomorrow night.
A cold front should arrive in the area beginning late tomorrow night and moving through the Big Country during the day on Saturday. This is when we will see our best chance of rain. That chance is 50% right now for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs look to be in the low 80s on Saturday due to the cold front, mostly cloudy skies, and rainfall.
There is a 30% chance for more rain on Sunday as the cold front looks to stall around the I-10 corridor. This means that the southern portions of the viewing area have the best shot at seeing the rain. Highs will remain in the low 80s.
A stray shower or storm may linger in the southern portions of the viewing area on Labor Day so there is a slight chance for rainfall. Highs should warm up a little bit into the mid 80s.
The warming trend continues Tuesday through Thursday next week with highs in the upper 80s.
Tropical Storm Ernesto is about to make its third landfall in North Carolina near the Cape Fear area. Maximum sustained winds are 70 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, which makes it a strong tropical storm. It will weaken as it moves across North Carolina tomorrow. This storm is going to drop lots of rainfall. In fact, 4 to 8 inches can be expected with isolated amounts of 12 possible. There will likely be flooding in parts of the Mid-Atlantic states. We will continue to keep you updated with the progress of this storm.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The beautiful conditions continued here in the Big Country today with highs in the low 90s which is what we average this time of year. It remained comfortable with dewpoints mainly in the 50s.
Tomorrow looks to be much like today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90s.
Skies turn partly cloudy on Friday, but highs remain in the low 90s. It is on Friday night that rain may return to the area with the best chance being in our northern communities.
The reason for our chance for a rain is a cold front moving in from the north that should be in the area on Saturday. We can expect mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 80s. The chance for rain is 30% right now, but that could increase.
The front may be close enough to our southern communities on Sunday to cause some showers and thunderstorms. The chance is 20%. Skies should clear a little bit, but highs will remain in the low to mid 80s.
The first part of next week looks pleasant with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s.
Ernesto is currently a tropical depression as it begins to exit off of the Florida coastline and move back into the Atlantic Ocean according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It looks like Ernesto will restrengthen to tropical storm status tomorrow before making landfall again along the South Carolina coastline. The mid-Atlantic states can expect strong winds, but the main problem will be the rainfall. Total amounts could reach as high as 12 inches so flooding will likely be a problem. We'll continue to update you with the movement of this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
The beautiful conditions continued here in the Big Country today with highs in the low 90s which is what we average this time of year. It remained comfortable with dewpoints mainly in the 50s.
Tomorrow looks to be much like today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 90s.
Skies turn partly cloudy on Friday, but highs remain in the low 90s. It is on Friday night that rain may return to the area with the best chance being in our northern communities.
The reason for our chance for a rain is a cold front moving in from the north that should be in the area on Saturday. We can expect mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 80s. The chance for rain is 30% right now, but that could increase.
The front may be close enough to our southern communities on Sunday to cause some showers and thunderstorms. The chance is 20%. Skies should clear a little bit, but highs will remain in the low to mid 80s.
The first part of next week looks pleasant with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s.
Ernesto is currently a tropical depression as it begins to exit off of the Florida coastline and move back into the Atlantic Ocean according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It looks like Ernesto will restrengthen to tropical storm status tomorrow before making landfall again along the South Carolina coastline. The mid-Atlantic states can expect strong winds, but the main problem will be the rainfall. Total amounts could reach as high as 12 inches so flooding will likely be a problem. We'll continue to update you with the movement of this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
The Pleasant Conditions Look To Continue
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. A cold front moved through the area this morning keeping our cooler, below average temperatures around. It also felt more comfortable as drier air filtered in as well.
We can expect a nice second half of the work week with mostly sunny skies expected. Highs should remain mainly at or below average in the upper 80s to low 90s. With the drier air in place it looks like our chance for rain is less than slight through Friday.
A better chance for rain arrives this weekend with another cold front. That chance for showers and thunderstorms is 20% right now, but could get better as we get closer to that time period. Highs should fall back into the mid to upper 80s for Saturday and Sunday.
The below average temperatures should continue for us early next week, so the Labor Day holiday looks to be pleasant.
Tropical Storm Ernesto will make landfall in the Florida Keys and south Florida tonight. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Rainfall amounts are expected to be around 3 to 6 inches with some isolated locations possibly receiving as much as 10 inches. The latest path projection on this storm has it moving across Florida tomorrow before briefly moving into the Atlantic Ocean and making landfall again in South Carolina on Thursday. It then looks to move through North Carolina into Virginia by Friday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was a picture perfect day across the Big Country. A cold front moved through the area this morning keeping our cooler, below average temperatures around. It also felt more comfortable as drier air filtered in as well.
We can expect a nice second half of the work week with mostly sunny skies expected. Highs should remain mainly at or below average in the upper 80s to low 90s. With the drier air in place it looks like our chance for rain is less than slight through Friday.
A better chance for rain arrives this weekend with another cold front. That chance for showers and thunderstorms is 20% right now, but could get better as we get closer to that time period. Highs should fall back into the mid to upper 80s for Saturday and Sunday.
The below average temperatures should continue for us early next week, so the Labor Day holiday looks to be pleasant.
Tropical Storm Ernesto will make landfall in the Florida Keys and south Florida tonight. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Rainfall amounts are expected to be around 3 to 6 inches with some isolated locations possibly receiving as much as 10 inches. The latest path projection on this storm has it moving across Florida tomorrow before briefly moving into the Atlantic Ocean and making landfall again in South Carolina on Thursday. It then looks to move through North Carolina into Virginia by Friday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, August 28, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The cooler temperatures remained across the Big Country today with lots of cloud cover and more rainfall. Highs were only able to make it into the 80s with the exception of Brownwood which made it to 77. Due to all of the rainfall in the southern portions of the viewing area over the weekend, Brown, Coleman, Coke, and Runnels counties were under a Flash Flood Watch all day.
A cold front should move through the area tonight, so we can expect more isolated showers and storms to develop. Lows should be in the mid to upper 60s.
There is a 20% chance for more rain tomorrow as the front moves out of the area. Skies should be partly cloudy by the afternoon, so with a little sunshine highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.
Wednesday through Friday look to be pleasant with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Our chance for rain is less than slight due to the drier air that should be in place behind the front.
Another cold front looks to arrive on Saturday so there is a 20% chance of rain this weekend. This front should cool our highs back down a little bit into the mid to upper 80s.
Tropical Storm Ernesto made its way across Cuba today and weakened quite a bit. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that its maximum sustained winds are 40 mph. Ernesto should strengthen once it gets over the open water. It is moving west-northwest at 12 mph. The latest path projection has it making landfall in south Florida tomorrow night and moving close to Vero Beach by Wednesday night. Ernesto may then move over the Atlantic Ocean briefly before making another landfall in South Carolina on Thursday. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
The cooler temperatures remained across the Big Country today with lots of cloud cover and more rainfall. Highs were only able to make it into the 80s with the exception of Brownwood which made it to 77. Due to all of the rainfall in the southern portions of the viewing area over the weekend, Brown, Coleman, Coke, and Runnels counties were under a Flash Flood Watch all day.
A cold front should move through the area tonight, so we can expect more isolated showers and storms to develop. Lows should be in the mid to upper 60s.
There is a 20% chance for more rain tomorrow as the front moves out of the area. Skies should be partly cloudy by the afternoon, so with a little sunshine highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.
Wednesday through Friday look to be pleasant with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Our chance for rain is less than slight due to the drier air that should be in place behind the front.
Another cold front looks to arrive on Saturday so there is a 20% chance of rain this weekend. This front should cool our highs back down a little bit into the mid to upper 80s.
Tropical Storm Ernesto made its way across Cuba today and weakened quite a bit. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that its maximum sustained winds are 40 mph. Ernesto should strengthen once it gets over the open water. It is moving west-northwest at 12 mph. The latest path projection has it making landfall in south Florida tomorrow night and moving close to Vero Beach by Wednesday night. Ernesto may then move over the Atlantic Ocean briefly before making another landfall in South Carolina on Thursday. We'll continue to keep you updated on the latest with this storm.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
The Chance For Rain Continues
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We once again had scattered showers and thunderstorms move across most of the Big Country throughout the day. So far, we have officially picked up 1.17" in the last two days at Abilene Regional Airport. Doppler estimated rainfall shows 2 to 3 inches have been picked up in portions of Coke, Mitchell, and Nolan counties. Due to all of the cloud cover and rainfall in the viewing area, most of us only made it into the 80s for highs.
The southeastern communities of Brownwood and Comanche ended up making it into the low to mid 90s before the rain started.
You'll want to keep the rain gear handy for the next couple of days as a cold front is expected to move into the Big Country tomorrow before stalling out. This will keep the chance for more rainfall in the forecast. The best chance is tomorrow at 60%. On Tuesday the front should move a little further south so the chance for rain is 30%. With mostly cloudy skies and more rainfall expected, highs should be in the mid to upper 80s. That is if we get some sunshine. If we only have clouds and rain, we probably won't get that warm.
We warm things back up a little bit for Wednesday through Friday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Partly cloudy skies are expected as well as a 20% chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms.
It looks like another cold front may make into the area next weekend cooling our temperatures back down and continuing our chance for rain.
Hurricane Ernesto is now Tropical Storm Ernesto according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It is very near the southwestern tip of Haiti and about 140 miles south-southeast of Guantanamo, Cuba. Maximum sustained winds are 50 mph and is expected to strengthen, possibly to hurricane status, before reaching Cuba.
The latest path projection takes it over Cuba before reaching the Florida Keys on Tuesday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We once again had scattered showers and thunderstorms move across most of the Big Country throughout the day. So far, we have officially picked up 1.17" in the last two days at Abilene Regional Airport. Doppler estimated rainfall shows 2 to 3 inches have been picked up in portions of Coke, Mitchell, and Nolan counties. Due to all of the cloud cover and rainfall in the viewing area, most of us only made it into the 80s for highs.
The southeastern communities of Brownwood and Comanche ended up making it into the low to mid 90s before the rain started.
You'll want to keep the rain gear handy for the next couple of days as a cold front is expected to move into the Big Country tomorrow before stalling out. This will keep the chance for more rainfall in the forecast. The best chance is tomorrow at 60%. On Tuesday the front should move a little further south so the chance for rain is 30%. With mostly cloudy skies and more rainfall expected, highs should be in the mid to upper 80s. That is if we get some sunshine. If we only have clouds and rain, we probably won't get that warm.
We warm things back up a little bit for Wednesday through Friday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Partly cloudy skies are expected as well as a 20% chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms.
It looks like another cold front may make into the area next weekend cooling our temperatures back down and continuing our chance for rain.
Hurricane Ernesto is now Tropical Storm Ernesto according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It is very near the southwestern tip of Haiti and about 140 miles south-southeast of Guantanamo, Cuba. Maximum sustained winds are 50 mph and is expected to strengthen, possibly to hurricane status, before reaching Cuba.
The latest path projection takes it over Cuba before reaching the Florida Keys on Tuesday. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another day of above average temperatures as everyone in the Big Country was at or above 100. For the second straight day at Abilene Regional Aiport we tied a record high. This afternoon we reached 104. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in Haskell and Throckmorton counties.
Tomorrow looks to be another hot day with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100 thanks to that upper level high pressure ridge that will still be in control. There is a slight chance that we could see a few isolated showers and storms in the afternoon.
Changes should begin on Sunday as a cold front approaches the area. This will increase our chance of rain to 30%. Since the front probably won't arrive until late in the day, highs look to make it into the mid to upper 90s.
That cold front should move through the viewing area on Monday and stall just to our south through the middle of the week. Our best chance of rain looks to be on Monday at 40%. We will gradually decrease rain chances through the rest of the work week. With quite a bit of cloud cover around as well as rain and some cooler air, highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s for the first half of next week.
Looking at the tropics, Tropical Storm Debby is expected to stay out in the Atlantic Ocean and not affect the U.S. mainland. Tropical Depression 5 has strengthened and become Tropical Storm Ernesto. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center has it located about 600 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. There are tropical storm watches in effect for Jamaica and parts of Haiti. Maximum sustained winds are 40 mph with some strengthening possible over the next couple of days. The latest path projection has it in the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday so this is a storm that we will have to keep an eye on.
Have a super Saturday!
It was another day of above average temperatures as everyone in the Big Country was at or above 100. For the second straight day at Abilene Regional Aiport we tied a record high. This afternoon we reached 104. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in Haskell and Throckmorton counties.
Tomorrow looks to be another hot day with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100 thanks to that upper level high pressure ridge that will still be in control. There is a slight chance that we could see a few isolated showers and storms in the afternoon.
Changes should begin on Sunday as a cold front approaches the area. This will increase our chance of rain to 30%. Since the front probably won't arrive until late in the day, highs look to make it into the mid to upper 90s.
That cold front should move through the viewing area on Monday and stall just to our south through the middle of the week. Our best chance of rain looks to be on Monday at 40%. We will gradually decrease rain chances through the rest of the work week. With quite a bit of cloud cover around as well as rain and some cooler air, highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s for the first half of next week.
Looking at the tropics, Tropical Storm Debby is expected to stay out in the Atlantic Ocean and not affect the U.S. mainland. Tropical Depression 5 has strengthened and become Tropical Storm Ernesto. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center has it located about 600 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. There are tropical storm watches in effect for Jamaica and parts of Haiti. Maximum sustained winds are 40 mph with some strengthening possible over the next couple of days. The latest path projection has it in the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday so this is a storm that we will have to keep an eye on.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs ranged from 99 to 106. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms were able to develop around mid-afternoon. All of the rain pretty much came to an end once we began to lose the daytime heating.
Friday and Saturday look to be very similar to today with highs at or above 100 across much of the area. This is due to the upper level high pressure ridge sitting over the state. A few stray showers and storms can't be ruled out when there is enough heat and moisture in place. Therefore, the chance for rain the next couple of days is slight.
A weak cold front should still make it into or close to the region by Sunday. It looks to remain stalled in the area through the middle of next week. The chance for rain Sunday through Wednesday is 20% to 30% with the best shot being on Monday and Tuesday. With the possiblity of rainfall and a little more cloud cover, highs look to be in the mid 90s.
Tropical Storm Debby continues to move west-northwestward through the Atlantic Ocean. According to the latest path projection from the National Hurricane Center, it looks to remain in the ocean and not threaten the U.S. at this time.
Tropical Depression Number 5 developed this afternoon. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center it is 455 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its maximum sustained winds are 35 mph with strengthening projected during the next 24 hours. When and if it strengthens to tropical storm status, its name will be Ernesto. The latest path projection has it off the western coast of Cuba by Tuesday. We will continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was another very hot day across the Big Country as highs ranged from 99 to 106. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms were able to develop around mid-afternoon. All of the rain pretty much came to an end once we began to lose the daytime heating.
Friday and Saturday look to be very similar to today with highs at or above 100 across much of the area. This is due to the upper level high pressure ridge sitting over the state. A few stray showers and storms can't be ruled out when there is enough heat and moisture in place. Therefore, the chance for rain the next couple of days is slight.
A weak cold front should still make it into or close to the region by Sunday. It looks to remain stalled in the area through the middle of next week. The chance for rain Sunday through Wednesday is 20% to 30% with the best shot being on Monday and Tuesday. With the possiblity of rainfall and a little more cloud cover, highs look to be in the mid 90s.
Tropical Storm Debby continues to move west-northwestward through the Atlantic Ocean. According to the latest path projection from the National Hurricane Center, it looks to remain in the ocean and not threaten the U.S. at this time.
Tropical Depression Number 5 developed this afternoon. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center it is 455 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its maximum sustained winds are 35 mph with strengthening projected during the next 24 hours. When and if it strengthens to tropical storm status, its name will be Ernesto. The latest path projection has it off the western coast of Cuba by Tuesday. We will continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Showers and thunderstorms developed over parts of the Big Country again today thanks to the remnants of a stationary front. Despite the rain and cloud cover that developed across the area we still managed to have highs in the upper 90s to 104.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been around the region this week should take over Thursday through Saturday pretty much bringing an end to our rain chances. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out, but the chance is slight. We should still see partly cloudy skies the next three days and highs around 100.
It still looks like a weak cold front will be close to or possibly in the Big Country Sunday and then stall into early next week. This will help increase our rain chances to 20% for isolated showers and storms. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
We have our fourth storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Debby is about 610 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands according to the latest statement from the National Hurricane Center. Its maximum sustained winds are 45 mph and some strengthening is possible over the next 24 hours. The storm will continue to make its way west-northwestward across the Atlantic Ocean through the end of the week. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Showers and thunderstorms developed over parts of the Big Country again today thanks to the remnants of a stationary front. Despite the rain and cloud cover that developed across the area we still managed to have highs in the upper 90s to 104.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been around the region this week should take over Thursday through Saturday pretty much bringing an end to our rain chances. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out, but the chance is slight. We should still see partly cloudy skies the next three days and highs around 100.
It still looks like a weak cold front will be close to or possibly in the Big Country Sunday and then stall into early next week. This will help increase our rain chances to 20% for isolated showers and storms. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
We have our fourth storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical Storm Debby is about 610 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands according to the latest statement from the National Hurricane Center. Its maximum sustained winds are 45 mph and some strengthening is possible over the next 24 hours. The storm will continue to make its way west-northwestward across the Atlantic Ocean through the end of the week. We'll continue to keep you updated on this storm.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We saw more showers and thunderstorms in the area today, but not before most of the Big Country was able to see highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100. The rain was mainly isolated, so not everyone was able to cool down.
More isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow because the stationary front, or what is left of it, will still be around and outflow boundaries from today's activity should be roaming the area too. The chance for rain is 20% so not everyone will see rain. Skies look to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been across much of the state lately should take over for Thursday through Saturday. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out, but the chance is less than slight. Highs should be right around 100.
It still looks like another weak cold front may try to move close to the Big Country by Sunday and hang around early next week. The chance for rain increases to slight to 20% during this time period because of this. Highs may cool down into the mid 90s depending on how far south the front gets and how much cloud cover and rain we get.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We saw more showers and thunderstorms in the area today, but not before most of the Big Country was able to see highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100. The rain was mainly isolated, so not everyone was able to cool down.
More isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow because the stationary front, or what is left of it, will still be around and outflow boundaries from today's activity should be roaming the area too. The chance for rain is 20% so not everyone will see rain. Skies look to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
The upper level high pressure ridge that has been across much of the state lately should take over for Thursday through Saturday. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out, but the chance is less than slight. Highs should be right around 100.
It still looks like another weak cold front may try to move close to the Big Country by Sunday and hang around early next week. The chance for rain increases to slight to 20% during this time period because of this. Highs may cool down into the mid 90s depending on how far south the front gets and how much cloud cover and rain we get.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The above average temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the partly to mostly cloudy skies that developed this afternoon. Just about everyone reached the upper 90s to a little over 100 for a high. Snyder was one of the exceptions with a high of 91 thanks to some afternoon rain.
A stationary front should linger in the area for a few more days keeping the chance for rain in the forecast. An upper level disturbance may move close enough to us on Wednesday to cause some rain as well. Despite having these lifting mechanisms in the region, the showers and thunderstorms will be mainly isolated. The reason for this is the upper level high pressure ridge that continues to be across much of the state. The chance for rain the next couple of days is 20%. Highs will likely be in the upper 90s.
A stray shower or storm can't be ruled out Thursday and Friday, but the chance is less than slight. Highs should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front may move close to the Big Country late Saturday and linger into early next week. The chance for rain is slight to 20% for now, but that could increase or decrease as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 90s.
Even though we may see some rain this week, it should be isolated and not enough to lessen the fire danger that remains for us. Also, take care of yourself if you are going to be out in the heat. Be sure you are taking breaks inside in the air conditioning or the shade. Drink plenty of water too.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
The above average temperatures continued across much of the Big Country today despite the partly to mostly cloudy skies that developed this afternoon. Just about everyone reached the upper 90s to a little over 100 for a high. Snyder was one of the exceptions with a high of 91 thanks to some afternoon rain.
A stationary front should linger in the area for a few more days keeping the chance for rain in the forecast. An upper level disturbance may move close enough to us on Wednesday to cause some rain as well. Despite having these lifting mechanisms in the region, the showers and thunderstorms will be mainly isolated. The reason for this is the upper level high pressure ridge that continues to be across much of the state. The chance for rain the next couple of days is 20%. Highs will likely be in the upper 90s.
A stray shower or storm can't be ruled out Thursday and Friday, but the chance is less than slight. Highs should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front may move close to the Big Country late Saturday and linger into early next week. The chance for rain is slight to 20% for now, but that could increase or decrease as we get closer to that time period. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 90s.
Even though we may see some rain this week, it should be isolated and not enough to lessen the fire danger that remains for us. Also, take care of yourself if you are going to be out in the heat. Be sure you are taking breaks inside in the air conditioning or the shade. Drink plenty of water too.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Slim Chance For Rain This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another hot day across the Big Country as highs reached the mid 90s to a little over 100. A few small isolated showers and thunderstorms fired up late this afternoon and evening, but they died out about as fast as they formed.
A weak cold front should stay stalled just north of the area for the next couple of days. This means the slight chance for isolated showers and storms will continue. The northern communties will have the best chance to see the rainfall. Highs are expected to be in the upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will take over from there and remain in control for Wednesday through Sunday. Highs should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out during this time period, but the chance is less than slight.
Have a magnificent Monday!
We had another hot day across the Big Country as highs reached the mid 90s to a little over 100. A few small isolated showers and thunderstorms fired up late this afternoon and evening, but they died out about as fast as they formed.
A weak cold front should stay stalled just north of the area for the next couple of days. This means the slight chance for isolated showers and storms will continue. The northern communties will have the best chance to see the rainfall. Highs are expected to be in the upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will take over from there and remain in control for Wednesday through Sunday. Highs should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100. A stray shower or storm can't be completely ruled out during this time period, but the chance is less than slight.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a very hot day across the Big Country as highs were in the upper 90s to a little over 100 which is above average for this time of year. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms formed in Brown, Coleman, and Runnels counties but they were very short-lived.
An upper level high pressure ridge should remain in control across the region tomorrow keeping us hot and mainly dry. A stray storm isn't out of the question, but the chance of rain is less than slight. Highs should remain in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front looks to make it as far south as the Red River this weekend before stalling out. With the front hanging around into early next week as well as an upper level disturbance affecting the area, there is a slight chance of rain for Sunday through Wednesday. During this time period, we can expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Have a super Saturday!
We had a very hot day across the Big Country as highs were in the upper 90s to a little over 100 which is above average for this time of year. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms formed in Brown, Coleman, and Runnels counties but they were very short-lived.
An upper level high pressure ridge should remain in control across the region tomorrow keeping us hot and mainly dry. A stray storm isn't out of the question, but the chance of rain is less than slight. Highs should remain in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front looks to make it as far south as the Red River this weekend before stalling out. With the front hanging around into early next week as well as an upper level disturbance affecting the area, there is a slight chance of rain for Sunday through Wednesday. During this time period, we can expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Most of the Big Country was very hot today with temperatures at or above 100. The exception was in the western portions of the viewing area where highs were in the low 90s due to afternoon thunderstorms.
An upper level high pressure ridge should continue to build into the rest of the region tomorrow bringing an end to rain chances except in the far western counties where a stray storm can't be ruled out. Highs Friday and Saturday should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front and upper level disturbance could affect the area Sunday through Wednesday so there is a slight chance of rain each of those days. With a little more cloud cover we can expect temperatures to cool down a little bit. Highs should be in the mid to upper 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Most of the Big Country was very hot today with temperatures at or above 100. The exception was in the western portions of the viewing area where highs were in the low 90s due to afternoon thunderstorms.
An upper level high pressure ridge should continue to build into the rest of the region tomorrow bringing an end to rain chances except in the far western counties where a stray storm can't be ruled out. Highs Friday and Saturday should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
A weak cold front and upper level disturbance could affect the area Sunday through Wednesday so there is a slight chance of rain each of those days. With a little more cloud cover we can expect temperatures to cool down a little bit. Highs should be in the mid to upper 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite the temperature range across the Big Country today. The western portions dealt with mostly cloudy skies and rainfall so high temperatures only made it into the 80s. In the central portions highs made it into the 90s before clouds and a few isolated showers and thunderstorms built in during the afternoon. The eastern and southeastern portions only had partly cloudy skies and no rainfall so highs were in the triple digits.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to continue building westward tomorrow. This will bring an end to our rain chances across most of the area. The western communities will still have a slight chance of an isolated storm. Highs should reach the upper 90s to around 100 under partly cloudy skies.
Friday and Saturday look to be hot and dry with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
There is still a 20% chance for rain on Sunday through Tuesday due to a weak cold front that may make it just far enough south. The upper level low that looked to be moving close to the region looks to be too far south to really affect us. With a little more cloud cover and rain possible during this time period, highs should cool down into the mid 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had quite the temperature range across the Big Country today. The western portions dealt with mostly cloudy skies and rainfall so high temperatures only made it into the 80s. In the central portions highs made it into the 90s before clouds and a few isolated showers and thunderstorms built in during the afternoon. The eastern and southeastern portions only had partly cloudy skies and no rainfall so highs were in the triple digits.
An upper level high pressure ridge is expected to continue building westward tomorrow. This will bring an end to our rain chances across most of the area. The western communities will still have a slight chance of an isolated storm. Highs should reach the upper 90s to around 100 under partly cloudy skies.
Friday and Saturday look to be hot and dry with highs in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
There is still a 20% chance for rain on Sunday through Tuesday due to a weak cold front that may make it just far enough south. The upper level low that looked to be moving close to the region looks to be too far south to really affect us. With a little more cloud cover and rain possible during this time period, highs should cool down into the mid 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite a bit of cloud cover hang around the Big Country today. That made temperatures cooler just about everywhere except in our southeastern communities, which managed to make it around 100 this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through the viewing area bringing quite a bit of rainfall to some locations. The western portions of Scurry county had over two inches according to Doppler radar estimates. At Abilene Regional Airport, there was only 0.03" recorded.
With the upper level low expected to remain in the region tonight and tomorrow, the 20% chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms continues. We should see a little more sunshine on Wednesday so highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s with a few places like Brownwood and Comanche reaching 100. If we see a lot of cloud cover like today, temperatures will be cooler.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the area by Thursday bringing an end to our chance for rain through Saturday. Highs during this time period should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
Some computer models continue to indicate the possibility of more rainfall for the second half of the weekend and early next week. Basically the same situation that that happened over the past few days could be setting up again. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase. High temperatures will likely cool down into the mid 90s if this scenario pans out.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We had quite a bit of cloud cover hang around the Big Country today. That made temperatures cooler just about everywhere except in our southeastern communities, which managed to make it around 100 this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through the viewing area bringing quite a bit of rainfall to some locations. The western portions of Scurry county had over two inches according to Doppler radar estimates. At Abilene Regional Airport, there was only 0.03" recorded.
With the upper level low expected to remain in the region tonight and tomorrow, the 20% chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms continues. We should see a little more sunshine on Wednesday so highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s with a few places like Brownwood and Comanche reaching 100. If we see a lot of cloud cover like today, temperatures will be cooler.
An upper level high pressure ridge should build into the area by Thursday bringing an end to our chance for rain through Saturday. Highs during this time period should be in the upper 90s to a little over 100.
Some computer models continue to indicate the possibility of more rainfall for the second half of the weekend and early next week. Basically the same situation that that happened over the past few days could be setting up again. For now the chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase. High temperatures will likely cool down into the mid 90s if this scenario pans out.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, August 14, 2006
The Chance For Rainfall Continues
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Most of the Big Country had quite a bit of cloud cover today and that helped to cool highs down into the low to mid 90s. There were a few locations like Brownwood and Comanche that still managed to make it around 100 for a high. Portions of the area also got some rainfall this afternoon and evening. The main reason for our isolated showers and thunderstorms today was the upper level low that has been to our south. It moved northward towards us instead of northwest away from us because the upper level high pressure ridge didn't build in as previously thought.
A 20% chance of rainfall continues tonight and tomorrow due to the upper level low still spinning in the area and a cold front approaching from the north. This weak cold front should stall just south of the Red River later tonight and remain there into tomorrow. We should see just as much cloud cover on Tuesday that we saw today. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
With the cold front expected to lift northward by Wednesday and the upper level low pushing to the west, rain chances look to be slight. The western communities will have the best shot of showers and storms. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the entire area by Thursday bringing an end to our rainfall chances for a little while. Highs look to be in the upper 90s to around 100.
Some computer models are indicating another upper level low moving into the state at the end of this week and early next week. For now, there is a slight chance of rain during that time. Expect highs to drop a little bit due to more cloud cover and possibily some rain.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Most of the Big Country had quite a bit of cloud cover today and that helped to cool highs down into the low to mid 90s. There were a few locations like Brownwood and Comanche that still managed to make it around 100 for a high. Portions of the area also got some rainfall this afternoon and evening. The main reason for our isolated showers and thunderstorms today was the upper level low that has been to our south. It moved northward towards us instead of northwest away from us because the upper level high pressure ridge didn't build in as previously thought.
A 20% chance of rainfall continues tonight and tomorrow due to the upper level low still spinning in the area and a cold front approaching from the north. This weak cold front should stall just south of the Red River later tonight and remain there into tomorrow. We should see just as much cloud cover on Tuesday that we saw today. Highs will likely be in the mid to upper 90s.
With the cold front expected to lift northward by Wednesday and the upper level low pushing to the west, rain chances look to be slight. The western communities will have the best shot of showers and storms. Highs should still remain in the mid to upper 90s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to build into the entire area by Thursday bringing an end to our rainfall chances for a little while. Highs look to be in the upper 90s to around 100.
Some computer models are indicating another upper level low moving into the state at the end of this week and early next week. For now, there is a slight chance of rain during that time. Expect highs to drop a little bit due to more cloud cover and possibily some rain.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Sunday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a hot and muggy afternoon with highs mainly in the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. We did have some rain in the area. This morning there was some shower activity in the western portions. This afternoon we had a few isolated thunderstorms fire up. The bulk of the activity was in Taylor county near Abilene. The airport picked up 0.11" from the storms.
With a cold front approaching the region from the north tomorrow and a few outflow boundaries lingering around, there is a 20% chance of more isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The best chance will be in the northern communities because of the proximity to the front which is expected to stall around the Red River. With a little more cloud cover tomorrow, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s.
A slight chance of rain continues on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs remaining in the mid to upper 90s.
A weak upper level high pressure ridge should build in by Wednesday and hold through the rest of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. With most of the area expected to remain dry and hot afternoon temperatures, the fire danger will remain elevated this week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was a hot and muggy afternoon with highs mainly in the mid to upper 90s across the Big Country. We did have some rain in the area. This morning there was some shower activity in the western portions. This afternoon we had a few isolated thunderstorms fire up. The bulk of the activity was in Taylor county near Abilene. The airport picked up 0.11" from the storms.
With a cold front approaching the region from the north tomorrow and a few outflow boundaries lingering around, there is a 20% chance of more isolated showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. The best chance will be in the northern communities because of the proximity to the front which is expected to stall around the Red River. With a little more cloud cover tomorrow, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s.
A slight chance of rain continues on Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and highs remaining in the mid to upper 90s.
A weak upper level high pressure ridge should build in by Wednesday and hold through the rest of the work week pushing highs back into the upper 90s. With most of the area expected to remain dry and hot afternoon temperatures, the fire danger will remain elevated this week.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Saturday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the area today. A few of the storms did reach severe limits in Callahan, Jones, and Taylor counties with penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the rain has pretty much come to an end this evening, but a stray shower or storm could pop up overnight.
The chance for more scattered showers and storms continues tomorrow and early next week due to several factors. One, outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity should be in the area. Second, an upper level low to our south-southwest will likely send a few disturbances our direction. Last, a cold front looks to get close to the area just to our north on Monday. Overall our chance for rain will be 20% to 30% through Tuesday. Our highs during this time period will be dependent on how much cloud cover we receive and when the rainfall occurs. We should be able to get highs in the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will likely build back into the area by Wednesday bringing an end to our rain chances and sending our temperatures back up.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the area today. A few of the storms did reach severe limits in Callahan, Jones, and Taylor counties with penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the rain has pretty much come to an end this evening, but a stray shower or storm could pop up overnight.
The chance for more scattered showers and storms continues tomorrow and early next week due to several factors. One, outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity should be in the area. Second, an upper level low to our south-southwest will likely send a few disturbances our direction. Last, a cold front looks to get close to the area just to our north on Monday. Overall our chance for rain will be 20% to 30% through Tuesday. Our highs during this time period will be dependent on how much cloud cover we receive and when the rainfall occurs. We should be able to get highs in the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will likely build back into the area by Wednesday bringing an end to our rain chances and sending our temperatures back up.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Despite more cloud cover, we had another very hot day as temperatures reached 97 to 106 across the Big Country. It did feel muggy with dewpoints in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in the area thanks to a low pressure trough and outflow boundaries left over from yesterday's storm activity to our north.
We will continue to see a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this weekend and early next week. The reasons for the possibility of rain are outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity and an upper level low that will be stalled to our southwest. With more cloud cover and some rain expected in the region, highs should only make it into the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area by the middle of next week bringing our rain chances to an end and pushing our temperatures back up.
Have a super Saturday!
Despite more cloud cover, we had another very hot day as temperatures reached 97 to 106 across the Big Country. It did feel muggy with dewpoints in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in the area thanks to a low pressure trough and outflow boundaries left over from yesterday's storm activity to our north.
We will continue to see a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this weekend and early next week. The reasons for the possibility of rain are outflow boundaries from the previous day's activity and an upper level low that will be stalled to our southwest. With more cloud cover and some rain expected in the region, highs should only make it into the mid to upper 90s.
An upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area by the middle of next week bringing our rain chances to an end and pushing our temperatures back up.
Have a super Saturday!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The sizzling heat continued today as highs ranged from 99 to 105 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were in the mid 50s to mid 60s through the day so it felt a little uncomfortable.
It looks like we can expect a repeat of today for tomorrow as highs should climb above 100. The only difference will be a little more cloud cover. The fire danger remains elevated tomorrow so please be very careful. Also, continue to take care of yourself with the amount of heat that is anticipated.
An upper level low will likely bring more cloud cover and the chance for rain to the area this weekend and early next week. Highs should cool down into the mid to upper 90s. The chance for rain this weekend is slight, but increases to 20% for Monday and Tuesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The sizzling heat continued today as highs ranged from 99 to 105 across the Big Country. Dewpoints were in the mid 50s to mid 60s through the day so it felt a little uncomfortable.
It looks like we can expect a repeat of today for tomorrow as highs should climb above 100. The only difference will be a little more cloud cover. The fire danger remains elevated tomorrow so please be very careful. Also, continue to take care of yourself with the amount of heat that is anticipated.
An upper level low will likely bring more cloud cover and the chance for rain to the area this weekend and early next week. Highs should cool down into the mid to upper 90s. The chance for rain this weekend is slight, but increases to 20% for Monday and Tuesday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
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