From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of the Big Country once again today. Those affected by the rain likely received about a quarter to half an inch, but it was possible for some to see one inch or more. Highs were mainly in the 80s due to the cloud cover and rain. Our southeastern communities, however, reached the low 90s due to a lack of rain moving through that part of the area.
Good rain chances are going to be sticking with us through the end of the work week. We will have plenty of moisture remaining in place. Instability will be supplied by the heating of the day. There should be not one, not two, but three possible lifting mechanisms around the area. One is outflow boundaries from any thunderstorm activity that develops. Two is a stationary front to our north around the Red River. It is expected to move southward towards our area and hang out. Last, but not least, is upper level disturbances sent our direction thanks to a weak upper level low that is well west of us. Our biggest threat from any showers or thunderstorms that develop will be heavy rain. It will be possible to pick up a quick quarter to half an inch with isolated higher amounts depending on the strength of the storm. This could lead to ponding on the roadways and minor flooding of low-lying areas. Be careful if you are going to be out and about. Highs during this time period should be in the mid to upper 80s.
Some isolated showers and thunderstorms will still be possible on Saturday, but the chance is only 20%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
A shift in the weather pattern is expected to take place by the second half of the weekend and early next week. The upper level high pressure ridge that has been to our west most of the summer may shift into the southern plains. This would increase our temperatures and bring our rain chances down to less than slight. For now, highs look to be in the low to mid 90s Sunday through next Tuesday.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday morning was perfect for a nice swim but as the afternoon approached the clouds built in and the showers and storms came out. We saw a little less activity then a few previous days but many still had to use the windshield wipers on their way home from work.
Though we have finally said goodbye to one low another is just in the beginning stages. This low which is just below the Big Bend will slowly drift its way north and over the next few days and will stay just to the west of our area. Remember when the low is to the west we are on the wetter side. Because of this low, and also a front just above the panhandle we will begin to see increasing clouds and rain chances then next couple days. This only correlates to cooler highs and warmer lows. We will keep highs in the upper 80’s, with lows in the lower 70’s.
By the end of the week this weak low should begin to diminish. Right now models are suggesting a strong high building in which is usually what we see during the summer months. That being said we may finally see lots of sunshine, no rain chances and highs in the mid 90’s by the beginning of next week. Yes, I really did say 90’s. We will keep in an eye on this scenario the next couples days if it pans out we may finally see summer like weather arrive for August.
Have a great day!
Yesterday morning was perfect for a nice swim but as the afternoon approached the clouds built in and the showers and storms came out. We saw a little less activity then a few previous days but many still had to use the windshield wipers on their way home from work.
Though we have finally said goodbye to one low another is just in the beginning stages. This low which is just below the Big Bend will slowly drift its way north and over the next few days and will stay just to the west of our area. Remember when the low is to the west we are on the wetter side. Because of this low, and also a front just above the panhandle we will begin to see increasing clouds and rain chances then next couple days. This only correlates to cooler highs and warmer lows. We will keep highs in the upper 80’s, with lows in the lower 70’s.
By the end of the week this weak low should begin to diminish. Right now models are suggesting a strong high building in which is usually what we see during the summer months. That being said we may finally see lots of sunshine, no rain chances and highs in the mid 90’s by the beginning of next week. Yes, I really did say 90’s. We will keep in an eye on this scenario the next couples days if it pans out we may finally see summer like weather arrive for August.
Have a great day!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Below average temperatures continued for the area today thanks to mostly cloudy skies and some showers and thunderstorms. Highs were mainly in the 80s, but Brownwood was able to hit 90 this afternoon. The rain was not as widespread or heavy as yesterday.
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to be possible throughout the work week and into the first half of the weekend. Plenty of moisture is expected to remain throughout that time period. Combine that with a possible upper level disturbance or upper level low developing in the state plus a stationary front that may slide far enough south to be in our area and you have good chances for rain. Those chances will range from 30% tomorrow to 50% Wednesday and Thursday. With these lifting mechanisms, weakening or moving out of the area towards the end of the work week, the chance for rain will drop to 30% on Friday. It is possible for us to see heavy rain at times so be careful on the roadways. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
We could see some isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. The chance of precipitaiton is 20%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Below average temperatures continued for the area today thanks to mostly cloudy skies and some showers and thunderstorms. Highs were mainly in the 80s, but Brownwood was able to hit 90 this afternoon. The rain was not as widespread or heavy as yesterday.
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to be possible throughout the work week and into the first half of the weekend. Plenty of moisture is expected to remain throughout that time period. Combine that with a possible upper level disturbance or upper level low developing in the state plus a stationary front that may slide far enough south to be in our area and you have good chances for rain. Those chances will range from 30% tomorrow to 50% Wednesday and Thursday. With these lifting mechanisms, weakening or moving out of the area towards the end of the work week, the chance for rain will drop to 30% on Friday. It is possible for us to see heavy rain at times so be careful on the roadways. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
We could see some isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. The chance of precipitaiton is 20%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
If you got out early yesterday you saw the sunshine. But by late morning the storms were already over the area. Through the afternoon, plenty of showers covered the Big Country with Abilene picking up .14. This amount of rainfall has put us over our yearly total of 23.77, we have already received 23.81.
This morning we could see fog develop across the area, with plenty of moisture and calm winds. Temperatures are starting off in the upper 60's to lows 70's with highs reaching the mid 80's this afternoon. With the upper level low off to our west in northern Mexico and an upper level high beginning to build in to our east we still have a good shot at rain today. The best chance will be from late morning till late evening. Once we loose the heating of the day we should begin to diminish the activity however an isolated shower still is possible through the overnight. Lows will again be around 70.
The rain chances continue over the next several days do to a lot of factors in place. We should continue to see the pattern of showers and storms during the day with the activity dieing down after sunset. The factors will be plenty of moisture along with disturbances been thrown around the high and instability from the heating of the day. Highs will be in the mid 80's.
Have a great day!
If you got out early yesterday you saw the sunshine. But by late morning the storms were already over the area. Through the afternoon, plenty of showers covered the Big Country with Abilene picking up .14. This amount of rainfall has put us over our yearly total of 23.77, we have already received 23.81.
This morning we could see fog develop across the area, with plenty of moisture and calm winds. Temperatures are starting off in the upper 60's to lows 70's with highs reaching the mid 80's this afternoon. With the upper level low off to our west in northern Mexico and an upper level high beginning to build in to our east we still have a good shot at rain today. The best chance will be from late morning till late evening. Once we loose the heating of the day we should begin to diminish the activity however an isolated shower still is possible through the overnight. Lows will again be around 70.
The rain chances continue over the next several days do to a lot of factors in place. We should continue to see the pattern of showers and storms during the day with the activity dieing down after sunset. The factors will be plenty of moisture along with disturbances been thrown around the high and instability from the heating of the day. Highs will be in the mid 80's.
Have a great day!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Rain Chances Continue
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Showers and thunderstorms developed across the Big Country again today. None of the storms reached severe levels, but there was some heavy rainfall at times. Abilene Regional Airport reported 0.14", but there were some locations that received over half an inch. Highs today were in the 80s which is below average for this time of year.
The upper level low that has been responsible for our rain this week will continue to weaken as it moves off to the west. This doesn't mean an end to our chance for rain. In fact, we will see the possiblity of more precipitaiton during the entire work week. All of the necessary ingredients will be in place. One, moisture is expected to remain with us. Two, instability will arrive each and every day due to daytime heating. The final piece of the puzzle is lift. We should have that with occasional upper level disturbances moving into the region. Another lifting mechanism will be outflow boundaries from any thunderstorm activity that develops. Our chance for rain is 30% to 40% Monday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Showers and thunderstorms developed across the Big Country again today. None of the storms reached severe levels, but there was some heavy rainfall at times. Abilene Regional Airport reported 0.14", but there were some locations that received over half an inch. Highs today were in the 80s which is below average for this time of year.
The upper level low that has been responsible for our rain this week will continue to weaken as it moves off to the west. This doesn't mean an end to our chance for rain. In fact, we will see the possiblity of more precipitaiton during the entire work week. All of the necessary ingredients will be in place. One, moisture is expected to remain with us. Two, instability will arrive each and every day due to daytime heating. The final piece of the puzzle is lift. We should have that with occasional upper level disturbances moving into the region. Another lifting mechanism will be outflow boundaries from any thunderstorm activity that develops. Our chance for rain is 30% to 40% Monday through Friday. Highs should be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a magnificent Monday!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Saturday Forecast
Good Evening from Meteorologist Kristen Connolly….
We saw a beautiful start to the day with plenty of sunshine however that only helped to fuel the storms we saw pop up in the early afternoon. Across the area scattered showers and thunderstorms have built in with lots of rain falling. Some of the storms did produce some heavy rainfall. Coke County was under a flash flood warning till 7:30 pm. Be careful of ponding on the roadways.
Through the evening we should continue to see the scattered activity. Once the sun goes down the activity will diminish with lingering showers in the late evening. Overnight we will keep a twenty percent of showers but if any activity occurs, it should be isolated. Overnight lows will hover around 70 degrees.
With this upper level low still to our southwest we will see scattered clouds and another shot of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Temperatures will get up into the upper 80’s.
The beginning of the work week we will continue to see the upper level low push to the west. This will keep rain chances at thirty percent for Monday. To our East an upper level high will begin to build in however this means we will still have to keep rain chances in through mid week. With a high in place we still have the possibility of disturbances rolling around so thunderstorms are still possible.
Temperatures through mid week should get back to the low 90’s.
Have a great day!
We saw a beautiful start to the day with plenty of sunshine however that only helped to fuel the storms we saw pop up in the early afternoon. Across the area scattered showers and thunderstorms have built in with lots of rain falling. Some of the storms did produce some heavy rainfall. Coke County was under a flash flood warning till 7:30 pm. Be careful of ponding on the roadways.
Through the evening we should continue to see the scattered activity. Once the sun goes down the activity will diminish with lingering showers in the late evening. Overnight we will keep a twenty percent of showers but if any activity occurs, it should be isolated. Overnight lows will hover around 70 degrees.
With this upper level low still to our southwest we will see scattered clouds and another shot of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Temperatures will get up into the upper 80’s.
The beginning of the work week we will continue to see the upper level low push to the west. This will keep rain chances at thirty percent for Monday. To our East an upper level high will begin to build in however this means we will still have to keep rain chances in through mid week. With a high in place we still have the possibility of disturbances rolling around so thunderstorms are still possible.
Temperatures through mid week should get back to the low 90’s.
Have a great day!
Friday, July 27, 2007
Keep The Umbrellas Close
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had some showers and thunderstorms move through portions of the Big Country again today thanks to an upper level low. It has been moving close to and through the area since late last night. Mostly cloudy skies and rain helped keep our highs in the 80s this afternoon.
The upper level low is expected to slowly drift towards and into the Big Bend region and west Texas this weekend. We will continue to have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds are possible at times. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
With plenty of moisture expected to remain in place and occasional upper level disturbances possibly moving across the area, showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out any day next week. The chance for rain is 20% for Monday through next Friday. Highs look to be in the low 90s.
Have a super Saturday!
We had some showers and thunderstorms move through portions of the Big Country again today thanks to an upper level low. It has been moving close to and through the area since late last night. Mostly cloudy skies and rain helped keep our highs in the 80s this afternoon.
The upper level low is expected to slowly drift towards and into the Big Bend region and west Texas this weekend. We will continue to have a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds are possible at times. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly cloudy skies.
With plenty of moisture expected to remain in place and occasional upper level disturbances possibly moving across the area, showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out any day next week. The chance for rain is 20% for Monday through next Friday. Highs look to be in the low 90s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
If you noticed one thing yesterday it would be that we have had almost two different days across the Big Country. Our Northern counties stayed dry with plenty of sunshine while the southern counties saw the clouds build in early and showers continue through the afternoon.
The rain we have seen the past few days has been thanks to a cut off upper level low. This low has been spinning down to the south causing an abundant amount of rainfall for the hill country and gulf coast. Corpus Christi received near an inch yesterday which caused flooding on major roadways. In the month of July that city has received nine times the amount of rain it usually receives (two inches). Right now the low is just south of San Angelo.
Through the day we will see the rain chances at forty percent with the best activity being in our southern and eastern counties closest to the low. Since this system is slow moving we could see storms linger over the same area which could cause the possibility of flooding. Right now we have no watches because of the fact we have been dry for a while and the ground can take some rainfall. By the overnight the activity should die down but we can expect another round by Saturday afternoon. For today and tomorrow highs with the cloud cover will stay in the mid 80’s with overnight lows around 70 degrees.
Rain chances should begin to decrease as the system pushes west keeping them at thirty percent Sunday and decreasing them to twenty on Monday. With less rain chances and cloud cover temperatures will gradually warm with highs in the upper 80’s.
Next week we should return to northly flow aloft which keeps the rain chances at twenty percent with highs in the low 90’s.
Have a great weekend!
If you noticed one thing yesterday it would be that we have had almost two different days across the Big Country. Our Northern counties stayed dry with plenty of sunshine while the southern counties saw the clouds build in early and showers continue through the afternoon.
The rain we have seen the past few days has been thanks to a cut off upper level low. This low has been spinning down to the south causing an abundant amount of rainfall for the hill country and gulf coast. Corpus Christi received near an inch yesterday which caused flooding on major roadways. In the month of July that city has received nine times the amount of rain it usually receives (two inches). Right now the low is just south of San Angelo.
Through the day we will see the rain chances at forty percent with the best activity being in our southern and eastern counties closest to the low. Since this system is slow moving we could see storms linger over the same area which could cause the possibility of flooding. Right now we have no watches because of the fact we have been dry for a while and the ground can take some rainfall. By the overnight the activity should die down but we can expect another round by Saturday afternoon. For today and tomorrow highs with the cloud cover will stay in the mid 80’s with overnight lows around 70 degrees.
Rain chances should begin to decrease as the system pushes west keeping them at thirty percent Sunday and decreasing them to twenty on Monday. With less rain chances and cloud cover temperatures will gradually warm with highs in the upper 80’s.
Next week we should return to northly flow aloft which keeps the rain chances at twenty percent with highs in the low 90’s.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We continue to have below average temperatures across the Big Country. Highs today were mainly in the 80s, but Abilene managed to hit 91 early in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms moved through the eastern half of the area thanks to a weak upper level low that contiues to sit near Del Rio.
The low will move very slowly to the west-northwest through the end of the week. With plenty of moisture remaining in place, a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms continues Friday through Sunday. We could see some heavy rain at times so be careful if you are going to be out and about over the next couple of days. Temperatures should be well below average for this time of year thanks to mostly cloudy skies and occasional rain. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible through much of next week. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We continue to have below average temperatures across the Big Country. Highs today were mainly in the 80s, but Abilene managed to hit 91 early in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms moved through the eastern half of the area thanks to a weak upper level low that contiues to sit near Del Rio.
The low will move very slowly to the west-northwest through the end of the week. With plenty of moisture remaining in place, a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms continues Friday through Sunday. We could see some heavy rain at times so be careful if you are going to be out and about over the next couple of days. Temperatures should be well below average for this time of year thanks to mostly cloudy skies and occasional rain. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible through much of next week. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Overall below average temperatures and sunshine made for nice half way point in our week, but things may be changing over the next couple days. We saw scattered showers and storms once again in our southern counties and more of us may be seeing rain into the weekend.
The upper level low that has caused plenty of rainfall in Del Rio and near 3 inches in greater San Antonio will continue to churn and keep the rain falling. This system will be nearly stationary through the day which will keep the bulk of the activity down in hill country and along the coast. For us we will see increasing clouds and rain chances spreading more north with everyone getting a 20 percent chance of seeing some showers. If this low tracks towards the Big Bend into the weekend we will be on store for a rainy few days. Remember, if an upper level low is to our west we will be on the wet side. Today and tomorrow our highs will stay in the mid 80’s but by the weekend should increase to the low 90’s. Overnight lows will be around 70 degrees.
We will keep the rain chances in through early next week with the best bet seeing afternoon thunderstorms as we again will be in northly flow aloft.
Have a great day!
Overall below average temperatures and sunshine made for nice half way point in our week, but things may be changing over the next couple days. We saw scattered showers and storms once again in our southern counties and more of us may be seeing rain into the weekend.
The upper level low that has caused plenty of rainfall in Del Rio and near 3 inches in greater San Antonio will continue to churn and keep the rain falling. This system will be nearly stationary through the day which will keep the bulk of the activity down in hill country and along the coast. For us we will see increasing clouds and rain chances spreading more north with everyone getting a 20 percent chance of seeing some showers. If this low tracks towards the Big Bend into the weekend we will be on store for a rainy few days. Remember, if an upper level low is to our west we will be on the wet side. Today and tomorrow our highs will stay in the mid 80’s but by the weekend should increase to the low 90’s. Overnight lows will be around 70 degrees.
We will keep the rain chances in through early next week with the best bet seeing afternoon thunderstorms as we again will be in northly flow aloft.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Below average temperatures continued across the area today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Showers and thunderstorms made their way into the southeastern portions of the viewing area thanks to a weak upper level low that is sitting in the southern portions of the state.
It looks like this low will be hanging with us for a while. In fact, it will likely retrograde to the west through the rest of the work week and into the weekend. This means the chance for rain will continue and increase as we head into Saturday. That is when the low should be in the most favorable position for us to see rain. Our chance for precipitation right now is 20% to 30%. Highs for the rest of the week look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
We will likely be in a north-northwest flow aloft early next week. Occasional upper level disturbances could move across the region and spark showers and thunderstorms. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs look to be in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Below average temperatures continued across the area today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Showers and thunderstorms made their way into the southeastern portions of the viewing area thanks to a weak upper level low that is sitting in the southern portions of the state.
It looks like this low will be hanging with us for a while. In fact, it will likely retrograde to the west through the rest of the work week and into the weekend. This means the chance for rain will continue and increase as we head into Saturday. That is when the low should be in the most favorable position for us to see rain. Our chance for precipitation right now is 20% to 30%. Highs for the rest of the week look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
We will likely be in a north-northwest flow aloft early next week. Occasional upper level disturbances could move across the region and spark showers and thunderstorms. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs look to be in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning everyone from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday lots of rain fell across the area and that has helped to develop some fog on the morning commute. Make sure to use low beam headlights and drive carefully as we are seeing reduced visibilities.
For the rest of today we should see a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday with highs in the upper 80’s. Down to our south we are watching a low that is spawning showers and thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Brownsville. This could bring a few showers in our southern counties closest to the disturbance and the area with the most low level moisture. However, if we do see any development it should be short lived as our mid and upper levels are dry. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Tomorrow will be very similar today with lots of sunshine a few clouds and isolated storms again possible in our southern counties.
By this weekend an upper level low could form in west Texas and that would mean a more cloud cover and rainy weekend. We are also watching a front from the north and a tropical wave that could help with the rain chances. We will be keeping a close eye on these scenarios. If they play out rain chances will be bumped up.
Have a great day!
Yesterday lots of rain fell across the area and that has helped to develop some fog on the morning commute. Make sure to use low beam headlights and drive carefully as we are seeing reduced visibilities.
For the rest of today we should see a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday with highs in the upper 80’s. Down to our south we are watching a low that is spawning showers and thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Brownsville. This could bring a few showers in our southern counties closest to the disturbance and the area with the most low level moisture. However, if we do see any development it should be short lived as our mid and upper levels are dry. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60’s.
Tomorrow will be very similar today with lots of sunshine a few clouds and isolated storms again possible in our southern counties.
By this weekend an upper level low could form in west Texas and that would mean a more cloud cover and rainy weekend. We are also watching a front from the north and a tropical wave that could help with the rain chances. We will be keeping a close eye on these scenarios. If they play out rain chances will be bumped up.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tuesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Cooler temperatures returned to the Big Country today thanks to mostly cloudy skies and some rain. Highs ranged from the mid to upper 80s. Portions of the viewing area have seen as much as 2 to 3 inches of rain since yesterday evening. Abilene Regional Airport received about half an inch.
Showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for the rest of the week due to the current pattern. We remain in a north-northeast flow aloft. This means that occasional upper level disturbances could move into the region. With moisture still in place, showers and thunderstorms will be possible. We could also see an upper level low develop in the Lone Star State late in the work week and hang out through at least the weekend. For now, our chance for rain is 20% but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week. Highs should be in upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Cooler temperatures returned to the Big Country today thanks to mostly cloudy skies and some rain. Highs ranged from the mid to upper 80s. Portions of the viewing area have seen as much as 2 to 3 inches of rain since yesterday evening. Abilene Regional Airport received about half an inch.
Showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for the rest of the week due to the current pattern. We remain in a north-northeast flow aloft. This means that occasional upper level disturbances could move into the region. With moisture still in place, showers and thunderstorms will be possible. We could also see an upper level low develop in the Lone Star State late in the work week and hang out through at least the weekend. For now, our chance for rain is 20% but that could increase as we get closer to the end of the week. Highs should be in upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Starting off with a Rainy Tuesday
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist…
We started off with a beautiful day across the Big Country but around 3 pm showers and thunderstorms popped up in our Eastern counties along a stationary front. This morning it is not our Eastern counties that are seeing the rain but our Western counties this is due to a shortwave that has made its way down through the north/northeast flow aloft.
We will see a wet start to our Tuesday with the showers and thunderstorms moving from northeast to southwest across west central Texas. Although we have not seen any watches or warnings we are still seeing some moderate to heavy rain in areas so be careful of ponding on the roadways. We will see the activity stick around through the morning with the best chance of the showers and thunderstorms through the day in our western and southern counties. Because of more cloud cover and rain cooled air temperatures won’t make it out of the mid 80’s.
We will keep in a twenty percent chance of thunderstorms for Wednesday with plenty of moisture and the possibility of more disturbances passing through the area. Over the next couple days rain chances will die out for most of us however I will keep in a slight chance of thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday in our southern counties where abundant moisture will be flowing in. If we get heating of the day or any disturbance storms could pop up. Temperatures will return back to the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Come the weekend we could see a front approach the area. Because of this possibility I have kept a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms from Saturday through Monday.
For the rest of the week highs will be in the low 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great morning!
We started off with a beautiful day across the Big Country but around 3 pm showers and thunderstorms popped up in our Eastern counties along a stationary front. This morning it is not our Eastern counties that are seeing the rain but our Western counties this is due to a shortwave that has made its way down through the north/northeast flow aloft.
We will see a wet start to our Tuesday with the showers and thunderstorms moving from northeast to southwest across west central Texas. Although we have not seen any watches or warnings we are still seeing some moderate to heavy rain in areas so be careful of ponding on the roadways. We will see the activity stick around through the morning with the best chance of the showers and thunderstorms through the day in our western and southern counties. Because of more cloud cover and rain cooled air temperatures won’t make it out of the mid 80’s.
We will keep in a twenty percent chance of thunderstorms for Wednesday with plenty of moisture and the possibility of more disturbances passing through the area. Over the next couple days rain chances will die out for most of us however I will keep in a slight chance of thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday in our southern counties where abundant moisture will be flowing in. If we get heating of the day or any disturbance storms could pop up. Temperatures will return back to the upper 80’s to low 90’s.
Come the weekend we could see a front approach the area. Because of this possibility I have kept a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms from Saturday through Monday.
For the rest of the week highs will be in the low 90’s with lows in the lower 70’s.
Have a great morning!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Keep Your Umbrellas Handy
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Temperatures continued to be on the upswing today with highs in the low to mid 90s. That is closer to what we should be averaging for this time of year. Showers and thunderstorms moved into portions of the area this afternoon. There is a chance for more tonight and tomorrow.
We continue to remain in our north-northeast flow aloft. We already have a disturbance moving southward through the Central Plains. It should be close to or possibly in the region overnight and early tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms have also developed along a weak stationary front that is to our east. Some of that activity could get into our area as well. Overall, we have a 40% chance for rain tonight through tomorrow. Lows should be in the upper 60s to low 70s with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
The upper level pattern looks to remain similar throughout the week. Combine this with the moisture that is expected to remain in place and rain can't be ruled out for anyone in the area. There will be a slight chance for rain Wednesday through Sunday. A few of the days may see an increase in chances due to the possibility of an upper level low developing over southwest Texas late in the work week. It is a scenario we will be keeping an eye on over the next couple of days. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Temperatures continued to be on the upswing today with highs in the low to mid 90s. That is closer to what we should be averaging for this time of year. Showers and thunderstorms moved into portions of the area this afternoon. There is a chance for more tonight and tomorrow.
We continue to remain in our north-northeast flow aloft. We already have a disturbance moving southward through the Central Plains. It should be close to or possibly in the region overnight and early tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms have also developed along a weak stationary front that is to our east. Some of that activity could get into our area as well. Overall, we have a 40% chance for rain tonight through tomorrow. Lows should be in the upper 60s to low 70s with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
The upper level pattern looks to remain similar throughout the week. Combine this with the moisture that is expected to remain in place and rain can't be ruled out for anyone in the area. There will be a slight chance for rain Wednesday through Sunday. A few of the days may see an increase in chances due to the possibility of an upper level low developing over southwest Texas late in the work week. It is a scenario we will be keeping an eye on over the next couple of days. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Sunday turned out to be an overall nice day after a bit of cloud cover and rainy weather the previous few days. Overnight we have stayed calm with temperatures around 70 degrees.
To start of our week we will keep rain chances around. For most of the Monday we will see partly sunny skies but towards late afternoon/evening we could see thunderstorms begin. Our current weather pattern is an upper level high out to the west. With clockwise rotation around a high, this puts us in a north northeast flow aloft. A disturbance that is currently far north in Iowa will be pushed south towards us. If it can stay together we could get impacted as early as afternoon. Temperatures will be a bit warmer with highs in the lower 90’s and lows in the lower 70’s.
Tomorrow we will keep a twenty percent chance of thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80’s. By Wednesday our flow in the upper levels will break down and help us to remove the rain chances. For the rest of the week we will see a mix of sun and clouds with low 90’s for afternoon highs. By the end of the week we could see a front bring back the rain chances for the weekend, right now the chance is just at slight.
Have a great week!
Sunday turned out to be an overall nice day after a bit of cloud cover and rainy weather the previous few days. Overnight we have stayed calm with temperatures around 70 degrees.
To start of our week we will keep rain chances around. For most of the Monday we will see partly sunny skies but towards late afternoon/evening we could see thunderstorms begin. Our current weather pattern is an upper level high out to the west. With clockwise rotation around a high, this puts us in a north northeast flow aloft. A disturbance that is currently far north in Iowa will be pushed south towards us. If it can stay together we could get impacted as early as afternoon. Temperatures will be a bit warmer with highs in the lower 90’s and lows in the lower 70’s.
Tomorrow we will keep a twenty percent chance of thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80’s. By Wednesday our flow in the upper levels will break down and help us to remove the rain chances. For the rest of the week we will see a mix of sun and clouds with low 90’s for afternoon highs. By the end of the week we could see a front bring back the rain chances for the weekend, right now the chance is just at slight.
Have a great week!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Saturday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through much of the area today. Once again, the rain and mostly cloudy skies kept our temperatures cooler than average for this time of year. Highs this afternoon were in the 80s.
The low pressure trough that has been responsible for our rain the past couple of days looks to weaken and move westward tomorrow. This will reduce our rain chance to 20%. Highs should be a little warmer in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
It looks like we will be in a north-northeast flow aloft next week. We could see occassional upper level disturbances move through the area. With plenty of moisture expected to remain in place, showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for any day. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through much of the area today. Once again, the rain and mostly cloudy skies kept our temperatures cooler than average for this time of year. Highs this afternoon were in the 80s.
The low pressure trough that has been responsible for our rain the past couple of days looks to weaken and move westward tomorrow. This will reduce our rain chance to 20%. Highs should be a little warmer in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
It looks like we will be in a north-northeast flow aloft next week. We could see occassional upper level disturbances move through the area. With plenty of moisture expected to remain in place, showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out for any day. The chance for rain is 20%. Highs should be in the low 90s.
Have a spectacular Sunday!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Friday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Mostly cloudy skies as well as scattered showers and thunderstorms dominated the Big Country today. This led to temperatures remaining well below average for this time of year. Highs were mainly in the low 80s, but Brownwood managed to reach 88.
The low pressure trough that we have been talking about all week will remain in the southern portion of the state tomorrow before moving off to the west on Sunday. We also have a weak cold front approaching from the north. This front will likely stall and just miss us to the northeast. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow and a 20% chance on Sunday. Highs should be in the mid 80s to around 90 this weekend.
We will have a 20% chance for rain during the next work week. It still looks like an upper level low will develop and cut off from the main jet stream flow. It should be in the Lone Star State, but at this time it is difficult to tell exactly where it will be since the low hasn't developed yet. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have super Saturday!
Mostly cloudy skies as well as scattered showers and thunderstorms dominated the Big Country today. This led to temperatures remaining well below average for this time of year. Highs were mainly in the low 80s, but Brownwood managed to reach 88.
The low pressure trough that we have been talking about all week will remain in the southern portion of the state tomorrow before moving off to the west on Sunday. We also have a weak cold front approaching from the north. This front will likely stall and just miss us to the northeast. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow and a 20% chance on Sunday. Highs should be in the mid 80s to around 90 this weekend.
We will have a 20% chance for rain during the next work week. It still looks like an upper level low will develop and cut off from the main jet stream flow. It should be in the Lone Star State, but at this time it is difficult to tell exactly where it will be since the low hasn't developed yet. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have super Saturday!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Yesterday a lot of cloud cover blanketed the Big Country with the showers popping up in our Southern Counties. Today those who have not seen the rain will join in the activity so grab that umbrella on your way to work.
The upper level low that has impacted our weather throughout the week continues to churn just below the border. It will make a nudge to the northwest through the weekend. With its counter clockwise rotation more moisture will only continue to push in and with that better cloud cover and rain chances. Along with the upper level low on the surface we have a front that will push down through the plains and end up in Oklahoma by tonight. If this front can get into our area we will see better rain chances from the north.
With these factors in play Friday will be a cloudy and rainy one for most of the area. Temperatures will also stay cooler with highs in the low 80’s and lows in the upper 60’s. You many want to grab a good book or catch a movie.
Saturday mostly cloudy skies may alter your outdoor plans along with still seeing the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Hopefully by Sunday we can get a break with more sunshine and a bit warmer temperatures. Highs for the weekend will be mid 80’s with lows around 69 degrees.
Through next week we will keep a slight chance for afternoon thunderstorms with temperatures in the lower 90’s.
Have a good weekend!
Yesterday a lot of cloud cover blanketed the Big Country with the showers popping up in our Southern Counties. Today those who have not seen the rain will join in the activity so grab that umbrella on your way to work.
The upper level low that has impacted our weather throughout the week continues to churn just below the border. It will make a nudge to the northwest through the weekend. With its counter clockwise rotation more moisture will only continue to push in and with that better cloud cover and rain chances. Along with the upper level low on the surface we have a front that will push down through the plains and end up in Oklahoma by tonight. If this front can get into our area we will see better rain chances from the north.
With these factors in play Friday will be a cloudy and rainy one for most of the area. Temperatures will also stay cooler with highs in the low 80’s and lows in the upper 60’s. You many want to grab a good book or catch a movie.
Saturday mostly cloudy skies may alter your outdoor plans along with still seeing the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Hopefully by Sunday we can get a break with more sunshine and a bit warmer temperatures. Highs for the weekend will be mid 80’s with lows around 69 degrees.
Through next week we will keep a slight chance for afternoon thunderstorms with temperatures in the lower 90’s.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Thursday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the Big Country today. Our temperatures have remained below average this afternoon because of it. Highs were in the mid to upper 80s. Once again, there have been some isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the southern portions of the viewing area.
A low pressure trough continues to sit to our south. The combination of that feature as well as an approaching cold front to the north this weekend will help increase our rain chances. The entire area has a 30% chance of rain tomorrow and Saturday. By Sunday, the chance for rain will fall a bit to 20%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
By early next week, we should see a cut-off upper level low develop and move into the Lone Star State. Our chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to Monday. Highs will remain in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Mostly cloudy skies dominated the Big Country today. Our temperatures have remained below average this afternoon because of it. Highs were in the mid to upper 80s. Once again, there have been some isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in the southern portions of the viewing area.
A low pressure trough continues to sit to our south. The combination of that feature as well as an approaching cold front to the north this weekend will help increase our rain chances. The entire area has a 30% chance of rain tomorrow and Saturday. By Sunday, the chance for rain will fall a bit to 20%. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
By early next week, we should see a cut-off upper level low develop and move into the Lone Star State. Our chance for rain is 20%, but that could increase as we get closer to Monday. Highs will remain in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
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