Good Afternoon from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We have continued to see the rainfall in our southern and eastern counties this afternoon while the rest of us got a break with a bit of sunshine and some cloudy skies. Right now we still have the flood warning in effect for the Leon River near Delon in Comanche county.
Although we are seeing a slight break from the showers plenty more chances are in the forecast…
Tonight and tomorrow we will still see a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms along the frontal boundary that is still draped over northeast Texas. With partly cloudy skies it won’t be a complete wash out and you can head for some fun around the pool or walk with the dog.
By the beginning of the week the low that caused a lot of the rain and flooding last week will be pushing back our way. It has been situated in the Oklahoma/Kansas area causing havoc for that neck of the woods. The high that has been parked around the four corners will begin to push into the plains which only pushes the low back down to the southwest. This means increased rain chances for the beginning of the week. Grab the umbrella for the work week!
Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Friday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had another day of below average temperatures here in the Big Country thanks to abundant cloud cover and some rain. Showers and thunderstorms were not as widespread across our area as they have been in the last couple of days. Highs were in the mid 70s to mid 80s. A Flash Flood Watch continues for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown counties until Saturday morning.
The upper level low and stationary front that have helped bring us the rain this week will continue to be in and around the area this weekend. Both features should weaken so the chance for rain is a little less at 30%. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
It looks like an upper level high pressure ridge that is in the southwestern part of the United States will build into the central plains early next week. This could cause what is left of the low and the front to move southwest across our area towards the Big Bend region. The chance for showers and thunderstorms is a little better at 40% for Monday through Wednesday due to this possible scenario. Highs will remain in the mid to upper 80s.
A 20% chance for rain will linger into Thursday and next Friday. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
We had another day of below average temperatures here in the Big Country thanks to abundant cloud cover and some rain. Showers and thunderstorms were not as widespread across our area as they have been in the last couple of days. Highs were in the mid 70s to mid 80s. A Flash Flood Watch continues for Haskell, Throckmorton, Fisher, Jones, Shackelford, Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown counties until Saturday morning.
The upper level low and stationary front that have helped bring us the rain this week will continue to be in and around the area this weekend. Both features should weaken so the chance for rain is a little less at 30%. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
It looks like an upper level high pressure ridge that is in the southwestern part of the United States will build into the central plains early next week. This could cause what is left of the low and the front to move southwest across our area towards the Big Bend region. The chance for showers and thunderstorms is a little better at 40% for Monday through Wednesday due to this possible scenario. Highs will remain in the mid to upper 80s.
A 20% chance for rain will linger into Thursday and next Friday. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a super and safe Saturday!
Fridau Morning Outlook
Morning All!
Pete here... with more of the same we've been experiencing for last several days. We see the potential for more rainfall as our system moves slowly to the southeast. One promising item noted this morning was Doppler activity was lightest seen in a while.
Rain continues to follow the I-35 corridor from the gulf, up through Oklahoma. This could effect those counties in our area that have already been heavily saturated, (Brownwood & Coleman).
Flash Flood Watches will remain in effect again today...if you are driving and see flowing water, please turn around.
Thanks for choosing Abilene's First News for your weather updates - Stay Safe.
Pete here... with more of the same we've been experiencing for last several days. We see the potential for more rainfall as our system moves slowly to the southeast. One promising item noted this morning was Doppler activity was lightest seen in a while.
Rain continues to follow the I-35 corridor from the gulf, up through Oklahoma. This could effect those counties in our area that have already been heavily saturated, (Brownwood & Coleman).
Flash Flood Watches will remain in effect again today...if you are driving and see flowing water, please turn around.
Thanks for choosing Abilene's First News for your weather updates - Stay Safe.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Thursday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Showers and thunderstorms continued across much of the Big Country today thanks to an upper level low that will not go away. It drifted southeast across the eastern and northeastern portions of the viewing area. The heaviest rain today was in Haskell, Throckmorton, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Brown, Coleman and Runnels counties. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday afternoon for the entire viewing area with the exception of Stonewall, Scurry and Mitchell counties.
Flood Warnings remain in effect until 2 am for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche counties.
The upper level low is expected to remain close to or possibly in the area again tomorrow. A weak stationary front may also be around. With plenty of moisture still in place, showers and thunderstorms are likely in the eastern portions of the Big Country. The western portions is where rain will only be possible due to the low being east of those communities. It is possible for 2 to 5 inches of rain to fall across parts of the area by tomorrow night.
The front should fizzle out and the low should weaken this weekend. This means our chances for rain will be a little less at 30 to 40 percent. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The low may not be completely gone by Monday so we'll hang onto a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the upper 80s.
Some more upper level disturbances could move into the region Tuesday through next Thursday. The chance for rain is only 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs are expected to return back into the low 90s by then.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Showers and thunderstorms continued across much of the Big Country today thanks to an upper level low that will not go away. It drifted southeast across the eastern and northeastern portions of the viewing area. The heaviest rain today was in Haskell, Throckmorton, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Brown, Coleman and Runnels counties. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday afternoon for the entire viewing area with the exception of Stonewall, Scurry and Mitchell counties.
Flood Warnings remain in effect until 2 am for Stephens, Eastland and Comanche counties.
The upper level low is expected to remain close to or possibly in the area again tomorrow. A weak stationary front may also be around. With plenty of moisture still in place, showers and thunderstorms are likely in the eastern portions of the Big Country. The western portions is where rain will only be possible due to the low being east of those communities. It is possible for 2 to 5 inches of rain to fall across parts of the area by tomorrow night.
The front should fizzle out and the low should weaken this weekend. This means our chances for rain will be a little less at 30 to 40 percent. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
The low may not be completely gone by Monday so we'll hang onto a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the upper 80s.
Some more upper level disturbances could move into the region Tuesday through next Thursday. The chance for rain is only 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to that time period. Highs are expected to return back into the low 90s by then.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Outlook
Morning Everyone.
Seems the potential for more heavy rainfall is with us again! The set-up we've been experiencing for the past week lingers , but may finally decide to make a move today.
Expect 2-4" of more rain in some areas. This morning reports of 4-5" falling in the northwestern areas over the past 24 hours were not uncommon. Satellite imagery shows that there is a system developing around San Angelo which could cut-off some of the moisture flow from the gulf and keep rainfall amounts to the bearable levels.
Keep an eye out for showers to continue around the outflow boundaries and look for cooler temps again today thanks to the precipitation and thick cloud cover. Highs today in the low 80's with a 40 - 60% chance of showers pending on your location.
Thanks for checking in with KRBC for your weather updates and stay safe!
Pete
Seems the potential for more heavy rainfall is with us again! The set-up we've been experiencing for the past week lingers , but may finally decide to make a move today.
Expect 2-4" of more rain in some areas. This morning reports of 4-5" falling in the northwestern areas over the past 24 hours were not uncommon. Satellite imagery shows that there is a system developing around San Angelo which could cut-off some of the moisture flow from the gulf and keep rainfall amounts to the bearable levels.
Keep an eye out for showers to continue around the outflow boundaries and look for cooler temps again today thanks to the precipitation and thick cloud cover. Highs today in the low 80's with a 40 - 60% chance of showers pending on your location.
Thanks for checking in with KRBC for your weather updates and stay safe!
Pete
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Wednesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had quite a bit of shower and thunderstorm activity in the viewing area this morning. Some areas picked up some additional precipitaiton this evening as well. Abilene Regional Airport set a rainfall record of 2.87" today. Highs were well below average for this time of year due to plenty of cloud cover and the rain.
An upper level low will be the main focus for our continued chance for showers and thunderstorms through the end of the week. The low is in Oklahoma this evening, but is expected to move into the eastern portions of the viewing area overnight. Tonight looks to be our best chance for rain right now. With the possibility of heavy rain over areas that have already been saturated by ealier precipitation, most of the viewing area is under a Flash Flood Watch through tomorrow morning. Comanche, Eastland and Stephens counties are under the watch through Friday morning. Knox, Stonewall, Scurry and Mitchell counties are not under a watch at this time. Comanche, Eastland, and Stephens counties are under a Flood Warning until 10 a.m. Thursday morning. It is possible for some locations to receive another 1 to 3 inches of rain through Friday morning. Highs for the end of the work week should be in the low to mid 80s.
The low should weaken this weekend but with enough moisture expected to remain in place, showers and thunderstorms will be possible. The chance is 30%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s under mostly to partly cloudy skies.
There is a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms through the first half of next with highs back in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
We had quite a bit of shower and thunderstorm activity in the viewing area this morning. Some areas picked up some additional precipitaiton this evening as well. Abilene Regional Airport set a rainfall record of 2.87" today. Highs were well below average for this time of year due to plenty of cloud cover and the rain.
An upper level low will be the main focus for our continued chance for showers and thunderstorms through the end of the week. The low is in Oklahoma this evening, but is expected to move into the eastern portions of the viewing area overnight. Tonight looks to be our best chance for rain right now. With the possibility of heavy rain over areas that have already been saturated by ealier precipitation, most of the viewing area is under a Flash Flood Watch through tomorrow morning. Comanche, Eastland and Stephens counties are under the watch through Friday morning. Knox, Stonewall, Scurry and Mitchell counties are not under a watch at this time. Comanche, Eastland, and Stephens counties are under a Flood Warning until 10 a.m. Thursday morning. It is possible for some locations to receive another 1 to 3 inches of rain through Friday morning. Highs for the end of the work week should be in the low to mid 80s.
The low should weaken this weekend but with enough moisture expected to remain in place, showers and thunderstorms will be possible. The chance is 30%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s under mostly to partly cloudy skies.
There is a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms through the first half of next with highs back in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Update
Good Morning from Kristen Connolly…
It has been a wet week across the Big Country. We had a nice break in the activity yesterday afternoon and temperatures climbed back from 79 the day before yesterday in Abilene to hit 90 yesterday. The overnight has been a different story- we have seen numerous amounts of rainfall and also lots of areas seeing flooding. Here at the Abilene Regional Airport we picked up 2.29 inches of rain which should set a new record for the 27th of June.
This morning showers will continue mainly in our Southern and Eastern counties. Again many of us have seen to much rain over the past few days and flooding is becoming a huge issue. Here in Abilene, we have had unconfirmed reports of water rescues around Rolling Green drive and Ridgemont ( right near the mall ). Many roadways were flooded around 3 and 4 am however by the morning commute in Abilene the rain has calmed down. Again remember “turn around don’t drown”.
Most of the area is under a flood watch until tomorrow morning. More rain is expected today and tonight with the pesty upper level low still staying in our area. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with overnight lows in the upper 60’s.
Rain chances continue to stay in the forecast through the next seven days with temperatures in the mid 80’s through end of the week and by next week back in the 90’s. Please be careful on the roadways.
Have a good day.
It has been a wet week across the Big Country. We had a nice break in the activity yesterday afternoon and temperatures climbed back from 79 the day before yesterday in Abilene to hit 90 yesterday. The overnight has been a different story- we have seen numerous amounts of rainfall and also lots of areas seeing flooding. Here at the Abilene Regional Airport we picked up 2.29 inches of rain which should set a new record for the 27th of June.
This morning showers will continue mainly in our Southern and Eastern counties. Again many of us have seen to much rain over the past few days and flooding is becoming a huge issue. Here in Abilene, we have had unconfirmed reports of water rescues around Rolling Green drive and Ridgemont ( right near the mall ). Many roadways were flooded around 3 and 4 am however by the morning commute in Abilene the rain has calmed down. Again remember “turn around don’t drown”.
Most of the area is under a flood watch until tomorrow morning. More rain is expected today and tonight with the pesty upper level low still staying in our area. Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with overnight lows in the upper 60’s.
Rain chances continue to stay in the forecast through the next seven days with temperatures in the mid 80’s through end of the week and by next week back in the 90’s. Please be careful on the roadways.
Have a good day.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tuesday Evening Forecast
Good Evening everyone - Pete here. Our wet conditions continue off to the east as the lift from the upper-level low combines with the abundant moisture in the air. We can expect a 50/50 shot at rain and more localized flooding as long as this set-up remains with us. Let keep our fingers crossed and hope this system starts to weaken, move off to the west, or both come Thursday to give us the opportunity to dry out.
As of yesterday, the city of Abilene had about 18 1/2" inches of rainfall - alot when you consider our yearly average is 23"! Look for lows near 70 once again tonight and highs in the mid to upper 80's tomorrow.
Thanks for checking with KRBC for your weather updates
As of yesterday, the city of Abilene had about 18 1/2" inches of rainfall - alot when you consider our yearly average is 23"! Look for lows near 70 once again tonight and highs in the mid to upper 80's tomorrow.
Thanks for checking with KRBC for your weather updates
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw tons of rain across the area picking up from an inch in some places to over 4 inches in our southern and eastern counties. This has caused flooding problems across the area, remember “Turn around don’t drown.” All of the warnings will expire this morning, with the exception of Runnels which is in effect till this evening. We also have a watch remaining in effect for most our area through Wednesday morning. With the continued rains we are most likely going to see more advisories posted so stayed tuned to KRBC for any updates.
This morning only a few showers and thunderstorms are still churning mainly in Comanche and Eastland. We will continue to see the activity through the day again today. Today- same story, different day- plenty of moisture and an upper level low right over our region. Temperatures will stay near ten degrees below average in the low to mid 80’s. Our western counties received the most sunshine and warmth yesterday and will once again today- they will see upper 80’s.
We will keep the rain chances pretty likely until Thursday hopefully by the weekend we can push the low out. With more sun available highs will get back to the low 90’s into the weekend.
Have a good day.
We saw tons of rain across the area picking up from an inch in some places to over 4 inches in our southern and eastern counties. This has caused flooding problems across the area, remember “Turn around don’t drown.” All of the warnings will expire this morning, with the exception of Runnels which is in effect till this evening. We also have a watch remaining in effect for most our area through Wednesday morning. With the continued rains we are most likely going to see more advisories posted so stayed tuned to KRBC for any updates.
This morning only a few showers and thunderstorms are still churning mainly in Comanche and Eastland. We will continue to see the activity through the day again today. Today- same story, different day- plenty of moisture and an upper level low right over our region. Temperatures will stay near ten degrees below average in the low to mid 80’s. Our western counties received the most sunshine and warmth yesterday and will once again today- they will see upper 80’s.
We will keep the rain chances pretty likely until Thursday hopefully by the weekend we can push the low out. With more sun available highs will get back to the low 90’s into the weekend.
Have a good day.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday Evening Weather
It's another evening of our rainy pattern in Big Country. Don't expect this condition to change any time soon as the presusre systems responsible for this activity have "camped out" and show no movement. This translates to the chances for precip into our next weeks end. Look for temperatures to remain below normal with highs in the upper 80's and lows to stay near 70.
Thanks for checking in to Abilene's First News for your weather updates...stay dry!
Thanks for checking in to Abilene's First News for your weather updates...stay dry!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Overall it wasn’t a bad weekend across the area. We saw a little more cloud cover and below average temperatures with scattered showers. Sunday evening was when the activity again picked up and we saw plenty of rainfall over mainly our central and southern counties-Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Taylor.
This morning the showers continue, the biggest threat with this activity is the flooding and also frequent cloud to ground lighting. We have warnings for Coke, Coleman, Runnels and Eastland all expiring by 7:30 am. With this system not looking to move much over the next few days we will continue to see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The scenario for the next couple days- an upper level disturbance right over our area along with a very moist air mass that continues to be fed by gulf moisture with our southerly and southeasterly winds. With the cloud cover being fairly extensive and the rain our temperatures will stay below average only hitting the mid 80’s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Not much changes through mid week as the same factors stay in place. We will keep in the rain chances through the end of the week with a tad warmer temperatures as we can hopefully break the clouds by the weekend.
Grab the umbrella and have a great day!
Overall it wasn’t a bad weekend across the area. We saw a little more cloud cover and below average temperatures with scattered showers. Sunday evening was when the activity again picked up and we saw plenty of rainfall over mainly our central and southern counties-Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Taylor.
This morning the showers continue, the biggest threat with this activity is the flooding and also frequent cloud to ground lighting. We have warnings for Coke, Coleman, Runnels and Eastland all expiring by 7:30 am. With this system not looking to move much over the next few days we will continue to see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The scenario for the next couple days- an upper level disturbance right over our area along with a very moist air mass that continues to be fed by gulf moisture with our southerly and southeasterly winds. With the cloud cover being fairly extensive and the rain our temperatures will stay below average only hitting the mid 80’s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Not much changes through mid week as the same factors stay in place. We will keep in the rain chances through the end of the week with a tad warmer temperatures as we can hopefully break the clouds by the weekend.
Grab the umbrella and have a great day!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Weekend Forecast
Hello All!
Stagnant pressure systems wil dictate our weather pattern this weeks end. The good thing is that low temperatures will remain in the Big Country! The bad thing is that the elevated moisture values will keep the air feeling "heavy" and could create some showers. Any of these showers could produce heavy local rainfall amounts. The question is where will the low pressure finally migrate?? If the high pressure system over the 4-corners region decides to move, then will have to re-evaluate our forecast as the moisture will leave with it. Your weekend forecast is for isolated showers; highs in the upper 80's and lows near 70. Thanks for checking in with KRBC for your weather updates!
Pete
Stagnant pressure systems wil dictate our weather pattern this weeks end. The good thing is that low temperatures will remain in the Big Country! The bad thing is that the elevated moisture values will keep the air feeling "heavy" and could create some showers. Any of these showers could produce heavy local rainfall amounts. The question is where will the low pressure finally migrate?? If the high pressure system over the 4-corners region decides to move, then will have to re-evaluate our forecast as the moisture will leave with it. Your weekend forecast is for isolated showers; highs in the upper 80's and lows near 70. Thanks for checking in with KRBC for your weather updates!
Pete
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Overnight has again stayed very pleasant as the showers have stayed mainly to our north and east. Temperatures are also a bit warmer with mainly low 70’s.
If I could say same story different day I would. High pressure is still dominating to the west in the four corners and a disturbance is still spinning right over the Red River area. We are caught in between. With the disturbance not getting pushed to far away we will still keep in the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Again today the best chance will be in our Eastern counties as they are the closest to the low. On the flip side our western counties have the best chance of seeing more sunshine but still not ruling out an isolated thunderstorm all around. Temperatures are still staying a bit cooler, in the upper 80’s, thanks to the rain and also more cloud cover.
Through the weekend we have to keep in at least a slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm. With the moisture not going anywhere and the disturbance sticking around Texas we still have the ingredients available. As we push the disturbance more away we will be able to decrease the rain chances. Through the weekend we will say partly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Next week we will start off dry however by midweek our next system will be knocking at our door. Temperatures will be in the low 90’s with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine when you can, however make sure to take the precautions- stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and if you hear thunder move your plans inside until the storm passes.
Have a great first weekend of summer!
Overnight has again stayed very pleasant as the showers have stayed mainly to our north and east. Temperatures are also a bit warmer with mainly low 70’s.
If I could say same story different day I would. High pressure is still dominating to the west in the four corners and a disturbance is still spinning right over the Red River area. We are caught in between. With the disturbance not getting pushed to far away we will still keep in the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Again today the best chance will be in our Eastern counties as they are the closest to the low. On the flip side our western counties have the best chance of seeing more sunshine but still not ruling out an isolated thunderstorm all around. Temperatures are still staying a bit cooler, in the upper 80’s, thanks to the rain and also more cloud cover.
Through the weekend we have to keep in at least a slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm. With the moisture not going anywhere and the disturbance sticking around Texas we still have the ingredients available. As we push the disturbance more away we will be able to decrease the rain chances. Through the weekend we will say partly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Next week we will start off dry however by midweek our next system will be knocking at our door. Temperatures will be in the low 90’s with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine when you can, however make sure to take the precautions- stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and if you hear thunder move your plans inside until the storm passes.
Have a great first weekend of summer!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Thursday Evening Forecast
Good evening everyone! Once again we find low pressure off towards Wichita Falls and it's not moving very much. This has created lower temperatures than expected and being stationary, we get a better shot at rain. We'll go with a 40% chance tonight and a 30% chance for tomorrow. This evening the temperatures around the Big Country will again hover near 70 and tomorrow the temps will be in the upper 80's. Thanks for checking in with Abilene's First news for your weather information!
Thursday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
It was a very pleasant and calm overnight, the temperatures stayed in the upper 60’s to low 70’s with scattered clouds, a much different story from just 24 hrs before.
We kick off summer today around 1 pm and it looks like we will start it with enough sunshine to enjoy it and even some below average temperatures. Again high pressure is still dominating over the western part of the United States that is what usually calls for lots of sun and dry weather. However in the upper atmosphere we may have few disturbance spinning around the Wichita falls area which is going to keep in a 20 percent chance of rain today. Not ruling out a shower and thunderstorm across the area however I think the best chance will stay in our Eastern counties. For most of the day partly cloudy skies will dominate with temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Tomorrow a similar story is in place as the disturbance doesn’t seem to push away. Again keeping in the that chance for a shower however again we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures back to around average in the low 90’s.
Through the weekend we will keep in a slight chance for a thunderstorm with generally partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 90’s.
Have a great day!
It was a very pleasant and calm overnight, the temperatures stayed in the upper 60’s to low 70’s with scattered clouds, a much different story from just 24 hrs before.
We kick off summer today around 1 pm and it looks like we will start it with enough sunshine to enjoy it and even some below average temperatures. Again high pressure is still dominating over the western part of the United States that is what usually calls for lots of sun and dry weather. However in the upper atmosphere we may have few disturbance spinning around the Wichita falls area which is going to keep in a 20 percent chance of rain today. Not ruling out a shower and thunderstorm across the area however I think the best chance will stay in our Eastern counties. For most of the day partly cloudy skies will dominate with temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Tomorrow a similar story is in place as the disturbance doesn’t seem to push away. Again keeping in the that chance for a shower however again we will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures back to around average in the low 90’s.
Through the weekend we will keep in a slight chance for a thunderstorm with generally partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 90’s.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Wednesday Evening Forecast
Hi Everybody. We see another day of complicated forecasting! The high pressure system to our west continues to create disturbances that could spur showers/thunderstorms across the Big Country. Although the moisture influx from the gulf is cut-off at present, a repeat of last nights storms can't be ruled out due to the elevated moisture values. Given we have seen some sunshine to warm things up a bit, we'll go with a 30% chance of rain for tonight and carry the chance for precipitation through tomorrow. The arrival of the storms is also complicated at this time. Lows around the area will hover near 70 and highs tomorrow will be in the lower 90's with moderate surface winds mostly from the southeast. Thanks for choosing KRBC for your weather information!
Stormy Wednesday Morning
Good Morning Everyone…
We had strong and severe thunderstorms roll through the area this morning with a line of storms that extended from Oklahoma to the Big Bend of Texas. With these storms the biggest threat was the winds which we saw with reports over 50 mph. A system like this is called a Derecho which is a widespread windstorm. The one good thing was that this was a very fast moving storm( moving around 35 mph to the south/southeast) and pushed through the Big Country from around 2 am and with the strongest storms existing by 6 am.
This morning we will keep in some lingering showers however most the activity has pushed through the Big Country. By the afternoon some of the cloud cover should break and we will get some sunshine with an isolated thunderstorm still possible. Highs should only make it into the upper 80’s with a few of us hitting low 90’s. Into the overnight we will see partly cloudy skies, muggy conditions and low 70’s.
Tomorrow, for our start of summer we will keep in plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 90’s. High pressure is on store for the rest of the week and weekend with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures staying steady in the low 90’s with overnight lows in the low 70’s. Again, with the humidity temperatures will feel warmer so stay hydrated.
Have a good day!
We had strong and severe thunderstorms roll through the area this morning with a line of storms that extended from Oklahoma to the Big Bend of Texas. With these storms the biggest threat was the winds which we saw with reports over 50 mph. A system like this is called a Derecho which is a widespread windstorm. The one good thing was that this was a very fast moving storm( moving around 35 mph to the south/southeast) and pushed through the Big Country from around 2 am and with the strongest storms existing by 6 am.
This morning we will keep in some lingering showers however most the activity has pushed through the Big Country. By the afternoon some of the cloud cover should break and we will get some sunshine with an isolated thunderstorm still possible. Highs should only make it into the upper 80’s with a few of us hitting low 90’s. Into the overnight we will see partly cloudy skies, muggy conditions and low 70’s.
Tomorrow, for our start of summer we will keep in plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 90’s. High pressure is on store for the rest of the week and weekend with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures staying steady in the low 90’s with overnight lows in the low 70’s. Again, with the humidity temperatures will feel warmer so stay hydrated.
Have a good day!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tuesday Afternoon Weathercast
Good evening everyone! Are we hot today? This is mainly due to an upper level high coming in from New Mexico. It is keeping the chance of showers away but not the moisture from the gulf. We can expect our high to top out in the lower 90's and our heat index to break the century mark due to the high moisture values. Winds will begin to die down this evening and we can expect lows in the lower 70's. Thanks for checking in with Abilene's first news - Take Care outside.
Pete
Pete
Tuesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The heat is on. If you were outside yesterday you noticed that the sun was back and it was staying strong as it felt like the mid to upper 90’s. Along with the heat we had a nice breeze with gusts over 20 mph.
Today high pressure is pushing back into the area and will dominate our weather over the next several days. That means temperatures steady in the 90’s and heat index values (what it actually feels like) in the upper 90’s to even low 100’s. We will continue to see plenty of sunshine with scattered clouds. Today and tomorrow I will not rule out an isolated thunderstorm mainly in our eastern counties however I think the chance is less than slight. Once again we will have the breeze with gusts over 20 mph. Overnight lows will be in the low 70’s.
Not much changes in the seven day forecast as this high is here to stay. As summer begins on Thursday it looks like we will start it with the sunshine and heat.
If you have outdoor plans make sure you drink plenty of water and apply plenty of sunscreen!
Have a great day!
The heat is on. If you were outside yesterday you noticed that the sun was back and it was staying strong as it felt like the mid to upper 90’s. Along with the heat we had a nice breeze with gusts over 20 mph.
Today high pressure is pushing back into the area and will dominate our weather over the next several days. That means temperatures steady in the 90’s and heat index values (what it actually feels like) in the upper 90’s to even low 100’s. We will continue to see plenty of sunshine with scattered clouds. Today and tomorrow I will not rule out an isolated thunderstorm mainly in our eastern counties however I think the chance is less than slight. Once again we will have the breeze with gusts over 20 mph. Overnight lows will be in the low 70’s.
Not much changes in the seven day forecast as this high is here to stay. As summer begins on Thursday it looks like we will start it with the sunshine and heat.
If you have outdoor plans make sure you drink plenty of water and apply plenty of sunscreen!
Have a great day!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday Evening Weather
Good evening all! Pete here...Looks like the chances of rain will be leaving our area for the next few days. With amount of moisture in the area, can't rule out a stray shower or two for our friends to the northwest of the Big Country - believe best chance at rain for our neighbors there will be Tuesday evening. The added moisture brings increased heat index values, so please watch yourselves when outside and remember to stay hydrated. Look for our low tonight near 72 and highs tomorrow in the lower 90's. Southerly flow continues to make itself at home with winds gusting, from the South, to 20+ mph on Tuesday. Thanks for checking in with Abilene's First News!
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