From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another beautiful day across the Big Country. It was very warm though as highs were in the 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
The upper level high pressure ridge will remain in the area tomorrow. This is going to cause us to have a hot afternoon as highs are expected to reach the upper 80s to around 90. The record high for tomorrow at Abilene Regional Airport is 88 set in 1988, so it is in danger of being tied and possibly broken. Winds look to be breezy from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. There will be an elevated fire danger because of this as well as the very warm temperatures and low relative humidity values so please be careful.
A cold front will arrive on Friday. Cooler temperatures should return with highs in the low 70s. No rain is expected with the front due to a lack of moisture so Friday night football games should be dry.
Temperatures look to remain at or slightly above average for this time of year this weekend and the first half of next week. Highs Saturday through Wednesday should range from the upper 60s to mid 70s. A couple of cold fronts should move into the region during this time period. Rain is not expected with these fronts either due to a lack of moisture.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
A Warm Wednesday!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
We are getting close to record temperatures today and tomorrow! With a nice ridge sitting over us along with a High pressure system sun and warmth has dominated. We had a beautiful day yesterday although in Abilene we only reached 79 it still felt warm. Today we will warm up even more reaching highs in the mid 80’s. That sunshine should persist throughout most of the day. Overnight lows will stay in the upper 50’s making it very mild evening throughout the coldest time of the night. If you remember only a week ago today we only reached mid 50’s for the highs, a big change in only 7 days! Tomorrow will again be a warm one with temperatures sticking into the mid 80’s could even be a few degrees warmer than today.
Friday we will begin to cool things down in the upper 70’s for highs and overnight lows reaching into the 40’s. This is because of our next cold front that will be passing through. The front will help us to get our temperatures back to around average and it looks like Saturday through Monday that will be the case with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. Overnight lows will stay brisk, into the mid 40’s.
We will be able to bring in some clouds Friday but right now rain chances looking slim to none in the next seven days.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
We are getting close to record temperatures today and tomorrow! With a nice ridge sitting over us along with a High pressure system sun and warmth has dominated. We had a beautiful day yesterday although in Abilene we only reached 79 it still felt warm. Today we will warm up even more reaching highs in the mid 80’s. That sunshine should persist throughout most of the day. Overnight lows will stay in the upper 50’s making it very mild evening throughout the coldest time of the night. If you remember only a week ago today we only reached mid 50’s for the highs, a big change in only 7 days! Tomorrow will again be a warm one with temperatures sticking into the mid 80’s could even be a few degrees warmer than today.
Friday we will begin to cool things down in the upper 70’s for highs and overnight lows reaching into the 40’s. This is because of our next cold front that will be passing through. The front will help us to get our temperatures back to around average and it looks like Saturday through Monday that will be the case with highs in the mid to upper 60’s. Overnight lows will stay brisk, into the mid 40’s.
We will be able to bring in some clouds Friday but right now rain chances looking slim to none in the next seven days.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. It ended up being a beautiful and warm afternoon with highs in the mid 70s to 80.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to influence the area over the next couple of days. Skies look to remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area on Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, the chance for rain is less than slight. Skies should become partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Partly cloudy skies look to continue this weekend and early next week. Highs will be cooler in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off chilly this morning with temperatures in the low to mid 40s. It ended up being a beautiful and warm afternoon with highs in the mid 70s to 80.
An upper level high pressure ridge will continue to influence the area over the next couple of days. Skies look to remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s, which is well above average for this time of year.
A cold front is expected to arrive in the area on Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, the chance for rain is less than slight. Skies should become partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Partly cloudy skies look to continue this weekend and early next week. Highs will be cooler in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Perfect weather for Election day!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly.
No excuses for not getting out to the polls today! We will have beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine, light winds and temperatures almost ten degrees above average reaching into the upper 70’s. This is all in part to a High pressure ridge that will stick around for the next few days. Tonight we will stay mild even into the over night only reaching mid 50’s for lows.
Tomorrow and Thursday things will again be amazing reaching the mid 80’s for highs! This will probably be the last time summer will return so get out and enjoy this last bit of comfort and play a round of golf! Overnight lows both days will get down to upper 50’s. Friday we will begin to cool a few degrees but highs should be similar to today with upper 70’s and lower 50’s for lows.
Our next cold front will push through sometime later Friday into Saturday and will push our temperatures back into the mid 60’s for highs. However, it will still be pleasant for all the football games. We could even see another upper 40 for our low. Sunday and Monday we should be getting back again to just around 70. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Make today count, get out and vote!
No excuses for not getting out to the polls today! We will have beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine, light winds and temperatures almost ten degrees above average reaching into the upper 70’s. This is all in part to a High pressure ridge that will stick around for the next few days. Tonight we will stay mild even into the over night only reaching mid 50’s for lows.
Tomorrow and Thursday things will again be amazing reaching the mid 80’s for highs! This will probably be the last time summer will return so get out and enjoy this last bit of comfort and play a round of golf! Overnight lows both days will get down to upper 50’s. Friday we will begin to cool a few degrees but highs should be similar to today with upper 70’s and lower 50’s for lows.
Our next cold front will push through sometime later Friday into Saturday and will push our temperatures back into the mid 60’s for highs. However, it will still be pleasant for all the football games. We could even see another upper 40 for our low. Sunday and Monday we should be getting back again to just around 70. No rain in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Make today count, get out and vote!
Monday, November 06, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started today with overcast skies and fog in the Big Country, but by this afternoon we had mostly sunny skies due to drier air filtering into the region. A weak cold front moved through the area this morning. Highs reached the upper 60s to low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the area and remain in place for much of the week. Skies look to be mostly sunny. Highs will be well above average for this time of year in the upper 70s to low 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, rain chances look less slight. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s for the weekend and early next week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We started today with overcast skies and fog in the Big Country, but by this afternoon we had mostly sunny skies due to drier air filtering into the region. A weak cold front moved through the area this morning. Highs reached the upper 60s to low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will build into the area and remain in place for much of the week. Skies look to be mostly sunny. Highs will be well above average for this time of year in the upper 70s to low 80s.
A cold front is expected to arrive late Friday. Due to a lack of moisture, rain chances look less slight. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s for the weekend and early next week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Clearing up and Warming up
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Mostly Cloudy conditions have dominated through most of the evening. A few showers and thunderstorms have popped up, though the bulk of the activity has stayed off to our East running from Dallas into Arkansas. Temperatures have stayed mild staying in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s throughout the evening.
This morning we could see a shower mainly in our Eastern counties as the system moves off however things will begin to clear up from West to East and by this afternoon and evening we should see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. With that temperatures showed warm up nicely reaching the lower 70’s for highs. Overnight we should cool down a bit because of mostly clear skies dipping into the upper 40’s for lows.
Tomorrow will be a nice change after our Mostly Cloudy weekend. We will warm into the upper 70’s with lows reaching into the lower 50’s. We will stay warm again Wednesday and Thursday with highs in lower 80’s and mid 50’s for lows. Friday our next cold front will arrive again cooling us back down to 60’s for highs.
Have a wonderful week!
Mostly Cloudy conditions have dominated through most of the evening. A few showers and thunderstorms have popped up, though the bulk of the activity has stayed off to our East running from Dallas into Arkansas. Temperatures have stayed mild staying in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s throughout the evening.
This morning we could see a shower mainly in our Eastern counties as the system moves off however things will begin to clear up from West to East and by this afternoon and evening we should see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. With that temperatures showed warm up nicely reaching the lower 70’s for highs. Overnight we should cool down a bit because of mostly clear skies dipping into the upper 40’s for lows.
Tomorrow will be a nice change after our Mostly Cloudy weekend. We will warm into the upper 70’s with lows reaching into the lower 50’s. We will stay warm again Wednesday and Thursday with highs in lower 80’s and mid 50’s for lows. Friday our next cold front will arrive again cooling us back down to 60’s for highs.
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Warm Temperatures This Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the area today keeping temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for highs. There has been some off and on showers and thunderstorms over portions of the Big Country throughout the day. The heaviest of the activity has been over Throckmorton and Stephens counties.
The chance for more showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and into the morning hours tomorrow. A low pressure system and its assoicated cold and warm fronts will clear the region during the day on Monday. This means rain will end and clouds will break from west to east. Highs should reach the low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will move over the region during the middle of the week. This will push highs into the upper 70s to around 80 for Tuesday through Friday. Dry conditions are expected during this time period.
A cold front looks to arrive late Friday, but the chance for rain looks less than slight. Highs for next weekend should cool down back into the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the area today keeping temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for highs. There has been some off and on showers and thunderstorms over portions of the Big Country throughout the day. The heaviest of the activity has been over Throckmorton and Stephens counties.
The chance for more showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and into the morning hours tomorrow. A low pressure system and its assoicated cold and warm fronts will clear the region during the day on Monday. This means rain will end and clouds will break from west to east. Highs should reach the low 70s.
An upper level high pressure ridge will move over the region during the middle of the week. This will push highs into the upper 70s to around 80 for Tuesday through Friday. Dry conditions are expected during this time period.
A cold front looks to arrive late Friday, but the chance for rain looks less than slight. Highs for next weekend should cool down back into the mid to upper 60s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Saturday Night Update
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
It has been a great day to grab a book and stay inside! We have seen Mostly Cloudy skies throughout the day with a little sunshine breaking through in the Western counties. We will continue to see the clouds throughout the next few days. Tonight we could see some drizzle and maybe a stray shower but the bulk of the rain will be coming in tomorrow night into Monday. Temperatures overnight will get into the upper 50’s with some winds out of the South. Tomorrow we should see temperatures just around 70.
Sunday night into Monday is when the best chance of rain will be. Showers could be heavy at times. Temperatures will be about the same- just around 70 for highs and lows in the lower 50’s. Tuesday things should clear up as well as warm up. For the rest of the week we should see Temperatures make it into the upper 70’s with lows in the Mid 50’s.
Our next cold front could arrive around Friday night, which would again cool us down. Although we should be above normal for most of the week, the front could bring us back down to average for this time of year.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
It has been a great day to grab a book and stay inside! We have seen Mostly Cloudy skies throughout the day with a little sunshine breaking through in the Western counties. We will continue to see the clouds throughout the next few days. Tonight we could see some drizzle and maybe a stray shower but the bulk of the rain will be coming in tomorrow night into Monday. Temperatures overnight will get into the upper 50’s with some winds out of the South. Tomorrow we should see temperatures just around 70.
Sunday night into Monday is when the best chance of rain will be. Showers could be heavy at times. Temperatures will be about the same- just around 70 for highs and lows in the lower 50’s. Tuesday things should clear up as well as warm up. For the rest of the week we should see Temperatures make it into the upper 70’s with lows in the Mid 50’s.
Our next cold front could arrive around Friday night, which would again cool us down. Although we should be above normal for most of the week, the front could bring us back down to average for this time of year.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off with mostly cloudy skies this morning, but by the afternoon hours skies were mostly sunny. This allowed us to warm up into the low 60s for highs.
Moisture should be on the increase through the weekend. An upper level low is expected to form to our northwest before moving over the region on Monday. Rainfall chances this weekend begin late Saturday at slight before increasing to 30% on Sunday. Our best shot at showers and thunderstorms will be on Monday at 50%. We could see some lingering precipitation on Tuesday. Highs Saturday through Tuesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and Thursday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Another upper level low may affect the region next Friday. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase later. It looks like we'll have mostly cloudy skies that day and highs in the upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
We started off with mostly cloudy skies this morning, but by the afternoon hours skies were mostly sunny. This allowed us to warm up into the low 60s for highs.
Moisture should be on the increase through the weekend. An upper level low is expected to form to our northwest before moving over the region on Monday. Rainfall chances this weekend begin late Saturday at slight before increasing to 30% on Sunday. Our best shot at showers and thunderstorms will be on Monday at 50%. We could see some lingering precipitation on Tuesday. Highs Saturday through Tuesday should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and Thursday look to be dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.
Another upper level low may affect the region next Friday. For now the chance for rain is slight, but that could increase later. It looks like we'll have mostly cloudy skies that day and highs in the upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast!
Good Friday Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
Temperatures beginning to warm up just a bit for Today, along with the warming we should get some more moisture in our area from the gulf with Southerly winds. This will allow us to see Partly Cloudy skies. Highs for today will make it into the lower 60’s with overnight lows around 50.
For the big football game tonight things should be mild with Temperatures only getting down in the lower 50’s by the end if the evening, light winds, and Partly cloudy skies.
Overnight we will begin to bring in some more cloud cover that should continue for the rest of the weekend. There could be an isolated shower tomorrow with temperatures reaching the mid 60’s and overnight lows in the mid 50’s. By Sunday we could see more showers depending on the timing and position of a developing low pressure system and disturbances rolling through. The best chance looks to be Sunday night through Monday. Depending on where the Low moves could mean significant rainfall or very little. Temperatures will make it up to just around 70 Sunday through Monday with lows in the mid 50’s.
Things should begin to clear up Tuesday with temperatures few degrees cooler with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great weekend!
Temperatures beginning to warm up just a bit for Today, along with the warming we should get some more moisture in our area from the gulf with Southerly winds. This will allow us to see Partly Cloudy skies. Highs for today will make it into the lower 60’s with overnight lows around 50.
For the big football game tonight things should be mild with Temperatures only getting down in the lower 50’s by the end if the evening, light winds, and Partly cloudy skies.
Overnight we will begin to bring in some more cloud cover that should continue for the rest of the weekend. There could be an isolated shower tomorrow with temperatures reaching the mid 60’s and overnight lows in the mid 50’s. By Sunday we could see more showers depending on the timing and position of a developing low pressure system and disturbances rolling through. The best chance looks to be Sunday night through Monday. Depending on where the Low moves could mean significant rainfall or very little. Temperatures will make it up to just around 70 Sunday through Monday with lows in the mid 50’s.
Things should begin to clear up Tuesday with temperatures few degrees cooler with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the mid 50’s.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had our first freeze of the season across most of the Big Country last night as temperatures bottomed out in the low 30s. The southern portions of the viewing area had lows in the mid to upper 30s due to some lingering cloud cover. Despite the cold start, we warmed things up quite a bit in the afternoon due to mostly sunny skies. Highs were in the mid to upper 50s with Brownwood reaching 61.
It will not be as cold tonight with mostly cloudy skies developing across the area and winds from the southeast. Lows should be in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The mostly cloudy skies look to remain in the Big Country on Friday. This will keep temperatures cool, but highs should still manage to reach the low to mid 60s thanks to south-southeasterly winds. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you'll probably want to take a jacket with you to the game because it will be cool out there.
Moisture will continue to be on the increase through the weekend and stick with us early next week. An upper level low and its associated disturbances are expected to affect the region Saturday through Wednesday. The best chance of rain looks to be on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid 50s during this time period.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had our first freeze of the season across most of the Big Country last night as temperatures bottomed out in the low 30s. The southern portions of the viewing area had lows in the mid to upper 30s due to some lingering cloud cover. Despite the cold start, we warmed things up quite a bit in the afternoon due to mostly sunny skies. Highs were in the mid to upper 50s with Brownwood reaching 61.
It will not be as cold tonight with mostly cloudy skies developing across the area and winds from the southeast. Lows should be in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The mostly cloudy skies look to remain in the Big Country on Friday. This will keep temperatures cool, but highs should still manage to reach the low to mid 60s thanks to south-southeasterly winds. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you'll probably want to take a jacket with you to the game because it will be cool out there.
Moisture will continue to be on the increase through the weekend and stick with us early next week. An upper level low and its associated disturbances are expected to affect the region Saturday through Wednesday. The best chance of rain looks to be on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the mid 50s during this time period.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Thursday Morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The heater was needed yesterday and overnight! It was a chilly one, and temperatures this morning will be the coldest this week with another surge of Canadian air invading. This surge is also brining with it some drier air which has pushed some of the cloud cover we had yesterday away. However, we will still see some scattered clouds throughout the day because of some upper level moisture. Temperatures should stick mostly into the upper 50’s for highs today, even cooler where there will be cloud cover, mainly into the Southern counties. Overnight lows could again dip into the upper 30’s otherwise lower 40’s. Tonight our winds will switch to the Southeast, this will help us bring in some more moisture and allow for Mostly Cloudy skies overnight.
Tomorrow we should see widespread cloud cover with rain chances to begin into the overnight. We should warm up into the lower 60’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s. Throughout the weekend moisture is in place and could make for a wet weekend. Sunday through Tuesday look to be the best chance. This will be because a developing low over Montana could potentially come down and push right through our region. Highs through the weekend and into beginning of next week could reach mid to upper 60’s with lows in the mid 50’s, getting back towards average for this time of year.
Have a great Thursday! Stay Warm!
The heater was needed yesterday and overnight! It was a chilly one, and temperatures this morning will be the coldest this week with another surge of Canadian air invading. This surge is also brining with it some drier air which has pushed some of the cloud cover we had yesterday away. However, we will still see some scattered clouds throughout the day because of some upper level moisture. Temperatures should stick mostly into the upper 50’s for highs today, even cooler where there will be cloud cover, mainly into the Southern counties. Overnight lows could again dip into the upper 30’s otherwise lower 40’s. Tonight our winds will switch to the Southeast, this will help us bring in some more moisture and allow for Mostly Cloudy skies overnight.
Tomorrow we should see widespread cloud cover with rain chances to begin into the overnight. We should warm up into the lower 60’s for highs with lows in the lower 50’s. Throughout the weekend moisture is in place and could make for a wet weekend. Sunday through Tuesday look to be the best chance. This will be because a developing low over Montana could potentially come down and push right through our region. Highs through the weekend and into beginning of next week could reach mid to upper 60’s with lows in the mid 50’s, getting back towards average for this time of year.
Have a great Thursday! Stay Warm!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cool temperatures remained in the area thanks in part to the overcast skies that spread across the region today. Highs were only in the 50s.
It looks like tonight will be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Unlike last night, we do not have clouds already in or about to move into the area. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s. In fact, I am forecasting a low of 32 in Abilene, which will be the first freeze of the season. Since most of the Big Country did not reach these temperatures last night, there is a Freeze Warning for Knox and Scurry counties. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, and Brown counties. This means you need to bring in or protect any plants that are outside.
Cool afternoon temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the upper 50s for Thursday and Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The chance for rain looks less than slight.
Rain chances look better this weekend and early next week. More moisture should be in place before an upper level low and disturbances arrive in the area. The chance for rain increases from 20% on Saturday to 40% on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be back in the 60s to near 70 for the weekend and the first half of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Cool temperatures remained in the area thanks in part to the overcast skies that spread across the region today. Highs were only in the 50s.
It looks like tonight will be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Unlike last night, we do not have clouds already in or about to move into the area. Lows will be in the low to mid 30s. In fact, I am forecasting a low of 32 in Abilene, which will be the first freeze of the season. Since most of the Big Country did not reach these temperatures last night, there is a Freeze Warning for Knox and Scurry counties. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, and Brown counties. This means you need to bring in or protect any plants that are outside.
Cool afternoon temperatures will continue through the end of the work week. Highs will be in the upper 50s for Thursday and Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. The chance for rain looks less than slight.
Rain chances look better this weekend and early next week. More moisture should be in place before an upper level low and disturbances arrive in the area. The chance for rain increases from 20% on Saturday to 40% on Monday and Tuesday. Highs should be back in the 60s to near 70 for the weekend and the first half of next week.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Cool Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly....
Halloween brought one thing for sure- some very cool temperatures. We made it up to a high of 65 yesterday but that was just after midnight. The cold front that passed through yesterday morning drove temperatures and was a shock from the 80’s we had experienced just the day before. For Today we are going to bring in some clouds associated with shortwave moving across our area trying to bring some moisture in from the South. This could result in an isolated shower across the southern counties. This will also help pull in a High pressure system that will dominate for a few days. For the most part we will continue our North winds making us only reach upper 50’s for highs. Overnight we will once again see the coldest temperature we have seen yet this season with lows in the mid 30’s with some brisk winds.
Thursday we are looking to see drier condition that what had previously been forecasted. The best chance of rain will once again stay mostly to our South with not enough moisture in our area though we should see cloud cover to really begin into the evening hours. Temperatures will still stay chilly with highs in the upper 50’s and lows getting back into the lower 40’s.
Rain chances are back on for the weekend with temperatures climbing back to around average this time of year. Still a little chiller with highs in the low 60’s Friday and Saturday and lows just around 50. By Sunday and Monday we should highs around 70 and lows around lower 50’s.
Halloween brought one thing for sure- some very cool temperatures. We made it up to a high of 65 yesterday but that was just after midnight. The cold front that passed through yesterday morning drove temperatures and was a shock from the 80’s we had experienced just the day before. For Today we are going to bring in some clouds associated with shortwave moving across our area trying to bring some moisture in from the South. This could result in an isolated shower across the southern counties. This will also help pull in a High pressure system that will dominate for a few days. For the most part we will continue our North winds making us only reach upper 50’s for highs. Overnight we will once again see the coldest temperature we have seen yet this season with lows in the mid 30’s with some brisk winds.
Thursday we are looking to see drier condition that what had previously been forecasted. The best chance of rain will once again stay mostly to our South with not enough moisture in our area though we should see cloud cover to really begin into the evening hours. Temperatures will still stay chilly with highs in the upper 50’s and lows getting back into the lower 40’s.
Rain chances are back on for the weekend with temperatures climbing back to around average this time of year. Still a little chiller with highs in the low 60’s Friday and Saturday and lows just around 50. By Sunday and Monday we should highs around 70 and lows around lower 50’s.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The cold front we were expecting moved into through the area this morning. Temperatures were much cooler today with many communities not getting out of the 50s during the day. Breezy conditions accompanied the front as well.
Tonight could be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s. There is a freeze warning for Knox and Stonewall counties tonight, while Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties are under a Frost Advisory. This means you should definitely bring in or protect any plants that are outdoors. There is one factor that could keep our lows a little warmer and that is some clouds that are moving in from the west.
Cool, below average temperatures should remain for the rest of the work week. Highs for Wednesday through Friday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. Part of the reason we will stay cool is due to a situation we call overrunning. Warm air looks to ride over the colder air at the surface for the next few days. In these situations, we typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and a chance for precipitation. Here in the Big Country we will definitely have mostly cloudy skies. We could see some drizzle and light rain tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. The chance of rain is slight to 20%. With dry air at the surface, it will take some time to build enough moisture so that the rain can make it all the way to the ground. Rainfall amounts will likely be light.
Skies look to remain mostly cloudy with better rain chances this weekend and early next week. Highs should warm back into the 60s to near 70.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
The cold front we were expecting moved into through the area this morning. Temperatures were much cooler today with many communities not getting out of the 50s during the day. Breezy conditions accompanied the front as well.
Tonight could be the coldest night we have had so far this season. Lows look to be in the low to mid 30s. There is a freeze warning for Knox and Stonewall counties tonight, while Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, and Callahan counties are under a Frost Advisory. This means you should definitely bring in or protect any plants that are outdoors. There is one factor that could keep our lows a little warmer and that is some clouds that are moving in from the west.
Cool, below average temperatures should remain for the rest of the work week. Highs for Wednesday through Friday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. Part of the reason we will stay cool is due to a situation we call overrunning. Warm air looks to ride over the colder air at the surface for the next few days. In these situations, we typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and a chance for precipitation. Here in the Big Country we will definitely have mostly cloudy skies. We could see some drizzle and light rain tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. The chance of rain is slight to 20%. With dry air at the surface, it will take some time to build enough moisture so that the rain can make it all the way to the ground. Rainfall amounts will likely be light.
Skies look to remain mostly cloudy with better rain chances this weekend and early next week. Highs should warm back into the 60s to near 70.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Happy Halloween !
Happy Halloween from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
A cold front will be passing through starting our Halloween off to a cool start. High’s today will only reach the lower 60’s. The good thing is there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day and it will be dry for the trick or treaters. We will still have some winds throughout the day gusting around 10-20 mph but they will begin to cool down by evening just in time for all the kids to get out and get some candy. Temperatures by the time they will be going out trick or treating should be in the upper 50’s so make sure you grab a jacket. Overnight we will be chilly reaching the upper 30’s for most of the Big Country. Some Counties to the South will stay a little warmer only in the lower 40’s because they won’t get as much cold air from the front passing later in the day.
Tomorrow begins our first change in weather- we will be getting some moisture in here causing for partly cloudy skies and again another push of cooler air reaching lower 60’s for highs with lows making it back into the lower 40’s. Our rain chances will begin Wednesday night into Thursday although this system does not look like it will produce much in quantity of rain it could make for a drizzly day. Temperatures going to stay mild with highs just around 60 and lows in the upper 40’s Thursday into Friday.
This weekend we will again put the rain chances on as moisture will be sticking around our area. Temperatures should begin to warm back up a bit with highs in the mid to upper 60’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
Have a great Halloween and be safe!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
We had another warm day across the Big Country despite lots of cloud cover. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s as breezy conditions remained.
Changes begin tomorrow as a cold front will move through the area tomorrow morning. This will give us much cooler conditions with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy conditions will continue with winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph. It will be a little cool for trick-or-treating tomorrow night so you'll probably want to wear a jacket or long sleeves if you are going to be out. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s during the evening hours.
Temperatures look to cool down even further Wednesday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a slight to 20% chance for rain Wednesday night through Friday. The reason we may see some precipitation is due to a situation called overrunning. This is when a warm airmass is forced over a cooler one. In this situation, you typically see lots of cloud cover, cool temperatures, and precipitation.
We look to warm up a little bit this weekend with highs reaching the upper 60s by Sunday. There is a 20% chance of rain due to an upper level low and some disturbances moving near the area.
Have a terrific Tuesday and a Happy Halloween!
Rain chances in the forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
After a beautiful weekend we will begin to see some changes over the next few days. Today we will have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures just making it into the 80’s for highs. Once again it will be breezy with winds sustained between 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. There is a lake wind advisory again for much of the Big Country. Things will begin to cool off tonight reaching around 50 for lows with some lighter winds. Halloween will bring in our next cold front. It will push through sometime in the morning tomorrow bringing highs only into the mid 60’s tomorrow. The kid’s will need a jacket for trick or treating. Overnight lows tomorrow will be chilly, making it into the lower 40’s. Wednesday will be similar to tomorrow temperature wise with highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the upper 40’s with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday brings us our next big change with moisture in the area and a few disturbances rolling through we are brining up the rain chances. This system doesn’t look like it will produce much in the amount of rain but lots of clouds and drizzle. With the system, temperatures for highs will only make it to just around 60 Thursday and Friday with lows in the upper 40’s.
Saturday should clear things up again with a bit warmer temperatures but Sunday is looking for another chance of rain as another shortwave rolls through.
Have a great week everyone!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Warm Start, But A Cool End For The Week Ahead
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
It was a warm and windy day across the Big Country today. Highs reached the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds gusts were near 30 mph in some parts of the area.
Similar conditions to what we experienced today will be around for tomorrow. We should have partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s. Winds look to be from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts expected. Most of the viewing area is under a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow. The counties not under this advisory and watch at this time are Knox, Stonewall, Scurry, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, and Comanche. With the fire danger high tomorrow, please be very careful.
Changes come our way on Halloween. A cold front should move through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday. Highs look to be much cooler in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday should be a little warmer with highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may move through the area late Wednesday into early Thursday. Highs should only reach the upper 50s Thursday and Friday. We may have just enough moisture in place when a disturbance arrives during this time period. The chance for rain right now is 20%.
We will likely warm up a little bit for the weekend with highs in the low to mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Halloween maybe chilly!
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
A High pressure system has brought us beautiful skies today and lighter winds which have kept temperatures into the mid 70’s today. Overnight we will again see clear skies, light winds and lower dew points, which will allow us to have cooler temperatures. We won’t get as chilly as Friday night but could see some upper 40’s across the Big Country. Tomorrow we will warm things up a bit reaching to just around 80. Overnight lows will stay mild in the upper 50’s. It would be a great day to get out and do your favorite outdoor activity before the weekend ends!
Clouds will roll in Monday from an upper level disturbance with Temperatures in the upper 70’s and lows in lower 50’s. Halloween looks to bring in our next cold front cooling things off a bit. We should still reach highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s- you may need a jacket for trick or treating but the good thing is it is looking dry!
Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday with upper 60’s and mid 40’s with Partly Cloudy skies. Thursday and Friday are brining us our next chance for a shower with a trough pulling in some moisture. We should see Mostly Cloudy skies both days with lower 60’s for highs and upper 40’s for lows.
Have a Fabulous weekend everyone!
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