From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Warm and breezy conditions continued today across the area as afternoon high temperatures remained about 5 or 6 degrees above normal. Cooler air is not far away however, as a cool front has pushed into the panhandle of Texas. This front will unfortunately have a difficult time making it all the way through the Big Country so we will have to wait a little longer for all that cooler weather to make its way into our neck of the woods.
The front will provide a focal point for showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and evening primarily to the north of the city of Abilene and the I-20 corridor. Humidity levels will continue to remain high as southerly winds bring in more moisture from the Gulf in advance of the front. As a result, overnight lows will not fall too far below the 70 degree mark areawide.
Chances of rain will continue into Tuesday and Wednesday as another front takes aim at west central Texas. This front appears to have a better shot of making it through the Big Country so the best chance of rain will most likely be on Tuesday night as the front makes it through.
Late in the week, models are indicating that an even stronger push of cold air will move into the area bringing another slight chance of rain on Saturday. If this scenario plays out, we may be looking at high temperatures much closer to normal or possibly even below normal next weekend.
Have a great start to the month of October tomorrow!!!!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
After some severe weather in our northern counties last night, we have had a very quiet day across the Big Country this afternoon. Over the couple of days we will continue to have a break from all the shower and thunderstorm activity, only to encounter more chances of rain late in the weekend and into early next week. Right now, it appears an upper level trough will move out into the plains on Sunday morning. This trough will remain far enough to the north that we will only introduce a slight chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
Throughout the week, afternoon highs will hover within a few degrees of the 90 degree mark with overnight lows holding in the mid to upper 60's.
Two cold fronts will try to approach the area this upcoming week: one on Sunday and the other on Tuesday. As of right now, computer models are showing that these fronts will stall in the panhandle of Texas and will not be able to push south into our area. It is possible, however, that rain chances may need to be increased if these fronts do decide to move further south at the beginning of this upcoming week.
Have a great weekend!!!
After some severe weather in our northern counties last night, we have had a very quiet day across the Big Country this afternoon. Over the couple of days we will continue to have a break from all the shower and thunderstorm activity, only to encounter more chances of rain late in the weekend and into early next week. Right now, it appears an upper level trough will move out into the plains on Sunday morning. This trough will remain far enough to the north that we will only introduce a slight chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.
Throughout the week, afternoon highs will hover within a few degrees of the 90 degree mark with overnight lows holding in the mid to upper 60's.
Two cold fronts will try to approach the area this upcoming week: one on Sunday and the other on Tuesday. As of right now, computer models are showing that these fronts will stall in the panhandle of Texas and will not be able to push south into our area. It is possible, however, that rain chances may need to be increased if these fronts do decide to move further south at the beginning of this upcoming week.
Have a great weekend!!!
Friday Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw popcorn thunderstorms yesterday afternoon with the strongest storms staying in our northern counties. Overnight the storms died and we saw very clear skies with temperatures starting off in the upper 60’s.
To kick off our weekend we will see partly sunny skies with the chance for afternoon hit or miss storms. With enough moisture, outflow boundaries from yesterday storms and instability from the heating of the day the best time will in the afternoon and early evening. It will also be a bit breezier with winds gusting to 20 mph. Tonight we should be able to push away the storms just in time for the Friday night football games with lows dipping to the mid 60’s.
High pressure ridge builds in for Saturday and we will dry things back out with warm temperatures in the mid 80’s, perfect weather for the Balloon Festival at Red Bud Park. By Sunday rain chances will return as a cold front looms close to the Big Country. We will also keep them in to kick off our work week. Temperatures stay steadily in the mid 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
We saw popcorn thunderstorms yesterday afternoon with the strongest storms staying in our northern counties. Overnight the storms died and we saw very clear skies with temperatures starting off in the upper 60’s.
To kick off our weekend we will see partly sunny skies with the chance for afternoon hit or miss storms. With enough moisture, outflow boundaries from yesterday storms and instability from the heating of the day the best time will in the afternoon and early evening. It will also be a bit breezier with winds gusting to 20 mph. Tonight we should be able to push away the storms just in time for the Friday night football games with lows dipping to the mid 60’s.
High pressure ridge builds in for Saturday and we will dry things back out with warm temperatures in the mid 80’s, perfect weather for the Balloon Festival at Red Bud Park. By Sunday rain chances will return as a cold front looms close to the Big Country. We will also keep them in to kick off our work week. Temperatures stay steadily in the mid 80’s with lows in the upper 60’s.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
For the third day in a row now, there is some shower and thunderstorm development here in the Big Country. Last night a complex of thunderstorms moved over portions of west central Texas from Snyder and Rotan over to Anson and the city of Abilene. Similar to last night, any thunderstorm that does develop with have the potential to produce winds around 40 - 45 mph and brief heavy rainfall, as well as cloud-to-ground lightning.
Tomorrow it looks as if we will finally see a break from the thunderstorm activity and warm and dry conditions will continue through at least Saturday. Afternoon high temperatures will remain about 5 degrees above seasonal normals with overnight lows in the mid to upper 60's.
On Sunday and into Sunday night, a cold front will drop down into north Texas and will be close enough to add a slight chance of rain on Sunday. Right now it appears that the bulk of the shower activity will remain well off to the north and east but we will continue to keep an eye on the situation.
Have a great start to your weekend tomorrow!!!
For the third day in a row now, there is some shower and thunderstorm development here in the Big Country. Last night a complex of thunderstorms moved over portions of west central Texas from Snyder and Rotan over to Anson and the city of Abilene. Similar to last night, any thunderstorm that does develop with have the potential to produce winds around 40 - 45 mph and brief heavy rainfall, as well as cloud-to-ground lightning.
Tomorrow it looks as if we will finally see a break from the thunderstorm activity and warm and dry conditions will continue through at least Saturday. Afternoon high temperatures will remain about 5 degrees above seasonal normals with overnight lows in the mid to upper 60's.
On Sunday and into Sunday night, a cold front will drop down into north Texas and will be close enough to add a slight chance of rain on Sunday. Right now it appears that the bulk of the shower activity will remain well off to the north and east but we will continue to keep an eye on the situation.
Have a great start to your weekend tomorrow!!!
Thursday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The rain arrived in the Big Country in the later evening last night when everyone was in catching there new premieres. In Abilene it rolled through just around Midnight causing some rumblings but didn’t add much in the rain bucket with barely a tenth of an inch falling. This activity was thanks to the disturbance that passed through in our upper levels.
We have quieted down for our morning commute off with just a few clouds, mid 60’s and pretty muggy conditions. Today we will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 80’s and winds light winds out of the south southeast. We could still see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms with our best shot in our northern counties. The front that passed through Tuesday is north of our area around the Red River Valley area but will be pushing more south through the day and eventually end up around I-10. It could spark some storms along with outflow boundaries and a disturbance in upper levels. So don’t put away the umbrellas just yet.
By the weekend high pressure will build in and begin to take over with partly cloudy skies with temperatures mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
The rain arrived in the Big Country in the later evening last night when everyone was in catching there new premieres. In Abilene it rolled through just around Midnight causing some rumblings but didn’t add much in the rain bucket with barely a tenth of an inch falling. This activity was thanks to the disturbance that passed through in our upper levels.
We have quieted down for our morning commute off with just a few clouds, mid 60’s and pretty muggy conditions. Today we will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 80’s and winds light winds out of the south southeast. We could still see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms with our best shot in our northern counties. The front that passed through Tuesday is north of our area around the Red River Valley area but will be pushing more south through the day and eventually end up around I-10. It could spark some storms along with outflow boundaries and a disturbance in upper levels. So don’t put away the umbrellas just yet.
By the weekend high pressure will build in and begin to take over with partly cloudy skies with temperatures mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.......
After rain and thunderstorms roamed across the Big Country yesterday, warm and dry conditions prevailed across the area today. Afternoon high temperatures were a little warmer today than they were yesterday due to temperatures being held down a bit yesterday as a result of rainfall in the area.
Tonight, a few thunderstorms are currently moving in to the western portions of the area around Snyder and north to just west of Aspermont. These storms have surprisingly continued well after sunset and will continue to pose a threat of brief heavy rainfall to mainly the western portions of the viewing area.
For the rest of the week, temperatures will warm up to a few degrees above their seasonal normals to around 90 each day with overnight lows in the mid 60's.
Chances of rain will be too slight to mention although a cold front moving near the area late this week will bear watching just in case it moves a little bit closer.
Have a great week!!!
After rain and thunderstorms roamed across the Big Country yesterday, warm and dry conditions prevailed across the area today. Afternoon high temperatures were a little warmer today than they were yesterday due to temperatures being held down a bit yesterday as a result of rainfall in the area.
Tonight, a few thunderstorms are currently moving in to the western portions of the area around Snyder and north to just west of Aspermont. These storms have surprisingly continued well after sunset and will continue to pose a threat of brief heavy rainfall to mainly the western portions of the viewing area.
For the rest of the week, temperatures will warm up to a few degrees above their seasonal normals to around 90 each day with overnight lows in the mid 60's.
Chances of rain will be too slight to mention although a cold front moving near the area late this week will bear watching just in case it moves a little bit closer.
Have a great week!!!
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Just in time for the evening commute we saw the liquid sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms popped up along the front that made it through Abilene and has stalled out just south of the city. With the front temperatures dropped near 10 degrees. Overnight we have seen the temperatures get into the low 60’s with very muggy conditions leading to some fog forming across the area.
For today we will quickly warm the temperatures to above seasonal averages. High will get into the mid 80’s. We will keep in a 20% chance of some showers and storms as this front washes out but also because a disturbance should pass over our area through the day.
Tomorrow we begin to return to a quiet weather pattern with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the mid 60’s. We will still keep the slight chance showers tomorrow but we will remove them for the weekend just in time for the balloon festival at Red Bud park.
Have a great day!
Just in time for the evening commute we saw the liquid sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms popped up along the front that made it through Abilene and has stalled out just south of the city. With the front temperatures dropped near 10 degrees. Overnight we have seen the temperatures get into the low 60’s with very muggy conditions leading to some fog forming across the area.
For today we will quickly warm the temperatures to above seasonal averages. High will get into the mid 80’s. We will keep in a 20% chance of some showers and storms as this front washes out but also because a disturbance should pass over our area through the day.
Tomorrow we begin to return to a quiet weather pattern with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80’s with lows in the mid 60’s. We will still keep the slight chance showers tomorrow but we will remove them for the weekend just in time for the balloon festival at Red Bud park.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a warm day here in the Big Country with highs in the low 80s to low 90s. The reason for the differences in temperatures was due to the arrival of a cold front. It didn't arrive in some locations until late in the afternoon, and that is where temperatures were the warmest. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the front this afternoon. We had one thunderstorm reach severe limits on the Fisher and Nolan county line. It was capable of producing penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. The majority of the rain will come to an end later tonight as the front moves south of the area. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue overnight.
The cold front is expected to stall and wash out south of the area the next couple of days. We will still be close enough to it to keep a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Friday and the weekend should be dry with highs in the upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may clip the area on Monday. For now, it looks to be a dry frontal passage. That could change, however, so stay tuned. Highs are expected to be in the mid 80s.
We have two storms of interest in the tropics right now. Tropical Storm Karen is still well east of the Windward and Leeward Islands. It is expected to remain out in the Atlantic and does not look to affect the United States at this time. Tropical Depression 13 is in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. It also is not expected to affect the United States. The projected path with this storm is to the south-southwest which would take it into Mexico. We'll continue to keep you updated about these storms.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was a warm day here in the Big Country with highs in the low 80s to low 90s. The reason for the differences in temperatures was due to the arrival of a cold front. It didn't arrive in some locations until late in the afternoon, and that is where temperatures were the warmest. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the front this afternoon. We had one thunderstorm reach severe limits on the Fisher and Nolan county line. It was capable of producing penny size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. The majority of the rain will come to an end later tonight as the front moves south of the area. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue overnight.
The cold front is expected to stall and wash out south of the area the next couple of days. We will still be close enough to it to keep a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 80s.
Friday and the weekend should be dry with highs in the upper 80s under partly cloudy skies.
Another cold front may clip the area on Monday. For now, it looks to be a dry frontal passage. That could change, however, so stay tuned. Highs are expected to be in the mid 80s.
We have two storms of interest in the tropics right now. Tropical Storm Karen is still well east of the Windward and Leeward Islands. It is expected to remain out in the Atlantic and does not look to affect the United States at this time. Tropical Depression 13 is in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. It also is not expected to affect the United States. The projected path with this storm is to the south-southwest which would take it into Mexico. We'll continue to keep you updated about these storms.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Cold Front Arrives
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A disturbance in the upper level sparked a few showers and thunderstorms late yesterday afternoon but that was only before temperatures rose into the upper 80’s to low 90’s. Yes it is fall, even though the warmth in the afternoon makes it still feel like summer.
This morning is quit pleasant with temperatures in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. For the rest of today temperatures will vary from low to upper 80’s. A front is pushing in from the northwest and should pass through our northern counties in the afternoon helping to keep there temperatures just a few degrees cooler then our southern counties. This system will also help to ignite some showers and thunderstorms across the Big Country. It is a fairly weak system so it will only drop our temperatures back a few degrees. Overnight lows will stick in the mid 60’s. The front should pass through all our area by the morning and be on its way down to I-10. Tomorrow we will keep in a chance for showers and thunderstorms thanks to the front and also another disturbance that will push in from the west in the upper levels.
For the rest of the week the forecast will be dry with temperatures in the mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
A disturbance in the upper level sparked a few showers and thunderstorms late yesterday afternoon but that was only before temperatures rose into the upper 80’s to low 90’s. Yes it is fall, even though the warmth in the afternoon makes it still feel like summer.
This morning is quit pleasant with temperatures in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. For the rest of today temperatures will vary from low to upper 80’s. A front is pushing in from the northwest and should pass through our northern counties in the afternoon helping to keep there temperatures just a few degrees cooler then our southern counties. This system will also help to ignite some showers and thunderstorms across the Big Country. It is a fairly weak system so it will only drop our temperatures back a few degrees. Overnight lows will stick in the mid 60’s. The front should pass through all our area by the morning and be on its way down to I-10. Tomorrow we will keep in a chance for showers and thunderstorms thanks to the front and also another disturbance that will push in from the west in the upper levels.
For the rest of the week the forecast will be dry with temperatures in the mid 80’s.
Have a great day!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The work week got off to a pleasant start today with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s which is a little above average for this time of year. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms developed late this afternoon due to a weak upper level disturbance moving into and across the area. We will continue to see a 20% chance for more showers and thunderstorms this evening.
A cold front is expected to move through the area tomorrow. This will increase our chance for rain to 30%. Any storm that develops is capable of producing heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Highs should cool down into the low to mid 80s.
There is a slight chance of rain on Wednesday for lingering showers and thunderstorms behind the front. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
Thursday through Sunday look to be dry right now with zonal flow aloft. This means we should see a tranquil weather pattern for the second half of the week. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
There are four areas of concern in the tropics right now. Tropical Depression Jerry is well out in the Atlantic Ocean and moving away from the United States. It is not expected to affect the country at all and will dissapte over the next 24 hours. Two tropical disturbances, one around the Windward and Leeward Islands and the other even further to the east, have the potential to become tropical depressions over the next couple of days. They are not an immediate threat to the U.S., but we will be keeping an eye on them. Another tropical disturbance is in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. It is drifting slowly northward and could also become a tropical depression over the next couple of days. It looks like it will move more toward Louisiana than Texas over the the coming days. We will keep a close watch on this storm and let you know where it is going.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
The work week got off to a pleasant start today with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s which is a little above average for this time of year. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms developed late this afternoon due to a weak upper level disturbance moving into and across the area. We will continue to see a 20% chance for more showers and thunderstorms this evening.
A cold front is expected to move through the area tomorrow. This will increase our chance for rain to 30%. Any storm that develops is capable of producing heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Highs should cool down into the low to mid 80s.
There is a slight chance of rain on Wednesday for lingering showers and thunderstorms behind the front. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
Thursday through Sunday look to be dry right now with zonal flow aloft. This means we should see a tranquil weather pattern for the second half of the week. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
There are four areas of concern in the tropics right now. Tropical Depression Jerry is well out in the Atlantic Ocean and moving away from the United States. It is not expected to affect the country at all and will dissapte over the next 24 hours. Two tropical disturbances, one around the Windward and Leeward Islands and the other even further to the east, have the potential to become tropical depressions over the next couple of days. They are not an immediate threat to the U.S., but we will be keeping an eye on them. Another tropical disturbance is in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. It is drifting slowly northward and could also become a tropical depression over the next couple of days. It looks like it will move more toward Louisiana than Texas over the the coming days. We will keep a close watch on this storm and let you know where it is going.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
The morning air felt like fall had finally come but by the afternoon summer will still be holding on. Temperatures started off in the 60’s but afternoon highs will reach the upper 80’s.
As the high pressure ridge begins to break down we are seeing subtropical moisture being plumed into west Texas sparking showers and thunderstorms in the Big Bend and Panhandle. In our area we should see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms in our western and northern counties. Everyone should begin to see more mid and upper level cloud cover but limited moisture in the lower levels has kept dew points in the 50’s. This moisture will increase as well and help everyone for rain chances by tomorrow.
A weak front pushing through the plains will arrive in our area tomorrow afternoon and put a rain chances for the area at 30%. This front is fairly weak and will knock temperatures back just a few degrees.
For the rest of the week we will stay in a zonal flow aloft which means west to east. This should keep our weather quiet with temperatures in the mid 80’s and partly cloudy skies.
Have a great day!
The morning air felt like fall had finally come but by the afternoon summer will still be holding on. Temperatures started off in the 60’s but afternoon highs will reach the upper 80’s.
As the high pressure ridge begins to break down we are seeing subtropical moisture being plumed into west Texas sparking showers and thunderstorms in the Big Bend and Panhandle. In our area we should see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms in our western and northern counties. Everyone should begin to see more mid and upper level cloud cover but limited moisture in the lower levels has kept dew points in the 50’s. This moisture will increase as well and help everyone for rain chances by tomorrow.
A weak front pushing through the plains will arrive in our area tomorrow afternoon and put a rain chances for the area at 30%. This front is fairly weak and will knock temperatures back just a few degrees.
For the rest of the week we will stay in a zonal flow aloft which means west to east. This should keep our weather quiet with temperatures in the mid 80’s and partly cloudy skies.
Have a great day!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz......
Another warm day today will be followed by several more warm days as summer tries to hold on through the first week of the fall season. Afternoon high temperatures will hold in the upper 80's to near 90 with no chance for rain until Wednesday.
By midweek, the upper level ridge that is responsible for all of this warm weather will begin to break down and slide off to the east. This in response to a digging upper level trough of low pressure crossing over the Rocky Mountains which will try to bring a cool front near the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances right now appear marginal, we'll go with 20% on Wednesday, only a slight chance rain on your Thursday.
Towards next weekend, drier air will push into the area and this will allow over night low temperatures to decrease a few degrees, and also our high temperatures to increase after the brief mid week cooldown.
Have a great weekend!!!
Another warm day today will be followed by several more warm days as summer tries to hold on through the first week of the fall season. Afternoon high temperatures will hold in the upper 80's to near 90 with no chance for rain until Wednesday.
By midweek, the upper level ridge that is responsible for all of this warm weather will begin to break down and slide off to the east. This in response to a digging upper level trough of low pressure crossing over the Rocky Mountains which will try to bring a cool front near the area on Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances right now appear marginal, we'll go with 20% on Wednesday, only a slight chance rain on your Thursday.
Towards next weekend, drier air will push into the area and this will allow over night low temperatures to decrease a few degrees, and also our high temperatures to increase after the brief mid week cooldown.
Have a great weekend!!!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Beautiful Weekend Ahead
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
An upper level high pressure ridge continued to dominate over the area today. This kept us dry and very warm. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s under mostly sunny skies.
The ridge should stay in place through the weekend. Pleasant conditions are expected for our area. Highs look to be in the low 90s on Saturday, the final day of summer. Fall begins on Sunday at 4:51 a.m. and we should see highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. This is above average for this time of year.
On Monday, the ridge is expected to begin breaking down. This will allow a weak cold front to move close to or possibly through the area on Tuesday. Highs for the start of the work week will be in the mid to upper 80s. With a front in our area, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
A few lingering showers are possible on Wednesday. The chance for rain is slight. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.
Thursday and next Friday look dry for now with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
The low pressure system that we have been watching in the Gulf of Mexico developed tropical characteristics today. It is now Tropical Depression Number 10 and has the potential to be Tropical Storm Jerry before landfall tomorrow around the Mississippi or Alabama coastline. This storm will not affect us, but what is left of the storm after landfall could bring some rain to east Texas on Sunday and Monday.
Have a super Saturday!
An upper level high pressure ridge continued to dominate over the area today. This kept us dry and very warm. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s under mostly sunny skies.
The ridge should stay in place through the weekend. Pleasant conditions are expected for our area. Highs look to be in the low 90s on Saturday, the final day of summer. Fall begins on Sunday at 4:51 a.m. and we should see highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. This is above average for this time of year.
On Monday, the ridge is expected to begin breaking down. This will allow a weak cold front to move close to or possibly through the area on Tuesday. Highs for the start of the work week will be in the mid to upper 80s. With a front in our area, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
A few lingering showers are possible on Wednesday. The chance for rain is slight. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.
Thursday and next Friday look dry for now with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
The low pressure system that we have been watching in the Gulf of Mexico developed tropical characteristics today. It is now Tropical Depression Number 10 and has the potential to be Tropical Storm Jerry before landfall tomorrow around the Mississippi or Alabama coastline. This storm will not affect us, but what is left of the storm after landfall could bring some rain to east Texas on Sunday and Monday.
Have a super Saturday!
Last Friday of Summer
Good Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a wonderful day yesterday with temperatures reaching the upper 80’s but with plenty of fair weather clouds we saw a shady breaks from the sunshine. Overnight has stayed calm with lows in the upper 60’s to 70’s.
Today the upper level high pressure ridge will continue to bring quiet weather to the Big Country and should last through the weekend. With high pressure we see sinking air which brings less cloud cover and warm temperatures as the air sinks, compresses and warms. Today’s highs will hit just around the low 90’s and stay there through the weekend. Our weekend will consist of mostly sunny skies light winds and above average temperatures. We officially kick off fall on Sunday morning but the afternoon temperatures may not make it feel that October is just around the corner.
Next week we should see our next front make it though the area which will drop highs back to the mid 80’s. Right now rain chances look slim with a better chance north of our area.
The Low pressure system around 100 miles off the coast of the Florida peninsula will continue to move through the warm gulf waters with strengthening likely. The best chance of landfall will be somewhere between Mobile Bay, Alabama to Beaumont, Texas. This system will bring more rain to the gulf coast and could be a named storm by later today.
Have a great weekend!
It was a wonderful day yesterday with temperatures reaching the upper 80’s but with plenty of fair weather clouds we saw a shady breaks from the sunshine. Overnight has stayed calm with lows in the upper 60’s to 70’s.
Today the upper level high pressure ridge will continue to bring quiet weather to the Big Country and should last through the weekend. With high pressure we see sinking air which brings less cloud cover and warm temperatures as the air sinks, compresses and warms. Today’s highs will hit just around the low 90’s and stay there through the weekend. Our weekend will consist of mostly sunny skies light winds and above average temperatures. We officially kick off fall on Sunday morning but the afternoon temperatures may not make it feel that October is just around the corner.
Next week we should see our next front make it though the area which will drop highs back to the mid 80’s. Right now rain chances look slim with a better chance north of our area.
The Low pressure system around 100 miles off the coast of the Florida peninsula will continue to move through the warm gulf waters with strengthening likely. The best chance of landfall will be somewhere between Mobile Bay, Alabama to Beaumont, Texas. This system will bring more rain to the gulf coast and could be a named storm by later today.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
An upper level high pressure ridge that has been to our east much of this week began building back into the Lone Star State today. This led to us seeing no rain in the Big Country this afternoon which was a change from the past couple of days. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s.
The ridge looks to be in control over the region through the weekend. This will keep us dry with temperatures above average for this time of year. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
On Monday, the ridge will likely begin breaking down. We should still be dry with slightly cooler temperatures. Highs look to be in the upper 80s.
A cold front is expected to get close to us late Monday night and possibly move through the area on Tuesday. This will bring us a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
We may see some post-frontal rain on Wednesday, so a 20% chance of precipitation will continue. Highs will remain in the mid 80s.
The hurricane hunters checked out the low pressure system that is in the eastern Gulf of Mexico today. It has a well defined center of circulation, but no tropical characteristics. There aren't that many thunderstorms with it either. This system could still become a tropical cyclone over the next day or two. It should stay well east of our area. However, if you have any travel plans that take you anywhere from the upper Texas coast to the Florida panhandle this weekend, be sure to stay tuned for the latest information as this low could strengthen.
Have a fantastic Friday!
An upper level high pressure ridge that has been to our east much of this week began building back into the Lone Star State today. This led to us seeing no rain in the Big Country this afternoon which was a change from the past couple of days. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s.
The ridge looks to be in control over the region through the weekend. This will keep us dry with temperatures above average for this time of year. Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
On Monday, the ridge will likely begin breaking down. We should still be dry with slightly cooler temperatures. Highs look to be in the upper 80s.
A cold front is expected to get close to us late Monday night and possibly move through the area on Tuesday. This will bring us a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should be in the mid 80s.
We may see some post-frontal rain on Wednesday, so a 20% chance of precipitation will continue. Highs will remain in the mid 80s.
The hurricane hunters checked out the low pressure system that is in the eastern Gulf of Mexico today. It has a well defined center of circulation, but no tropical characteristics. There aren't that many thunderstorms with it either. This system could still become a tropical cyclone over the next day or two. It should stay well east of our area. However, if you have any travel plans that take you anywhere from the upper Texas coast to the Florida panhandle this weekend, be sure to stay tuned for the latest information as this low could strengthen.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
Around dinner time thunderstorms made it into the Abilene area with a beautiful rainbow setting up in the sky. Outflow boundaries from previous storms led to the activity that began across the Big Country in the afternoon mainly staying in our central counties.
For today we will leave in the slight chance for and afternoon isolated storms however the chance is just slight as the high pressure ridge continues to build in and eventually sit over the Lone Star state for the next several days. With the ridge in control we will see warm and dry conditions for our weekend with highs in the low 90’s and lows in the upper 60’s.
In the tropics we are still watching a low pressure off the west coast of Florida and will eventually move through the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This system could strike somewhere along the gulf coast this weekend. The exact location will depend on the location of the high pressure if the high stays over Texas the most likely landfall will be in the Louisiana/Alabama area.
Next week our next cold front could arrive and knock temperatures a few degrees back by mid week.
Have a great day!
Around dinner time thunderstorms made it into the Abilene area with a beautiful rainbow setting up in the sky. Outflow boundaries from previous storms led to the activity that began across the Big Country in the afternoon mainly staying in our central counties.
For today we will leave in the slight chance for and afternoon isolated storms however the chance is just slight as the high pressure ridge continues to build in and eventually sit over the Lone Star state for the next several days. With the ridge in control we will see warm and dry conditions for our weekend with highs in the low 90’s and lows in the upper 60’s.
In the tropics we are still watching a low pressure off the west coast of Florida and will eventually move through the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This system could strike somewhere along the gulf coast this weekend. The exact location will depend on the location of the high pressure if the high stays over Texas the most likely landfall will be in the Louisiana/Alabama area.
Next week our next cold front could arrive and knock temperatures a few degrees back by mid week.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through portions of the Big Country this afternoon. The majority of the rain was in the central part of the viewing area. The storms were not severe, but they did produce heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s which is at and a little above average for this time of year.
The chance for rain will only be slight tomorrow as an upper level high pressure ridge that shifted to our east builds back into the Lone Star State. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
That ridge looks to be in control over the region this weekend. This will lead to dry conditions and above average temperatures for us. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s.
The ridge should break down a bit early next week. Highs will likely cool down a into the upper 80s for Monday through next Wednesday.
We continue to keep an eye on a low pressure system off the east coast of Florida. It still looks like this system will make its way into the Gulf of Mexico over next couple of days. With warm waters in that area, it could develop into our next tropical depression or storm. We will have to wait and see.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through portions of the Big Country this afternoon. The majority of the rain was in the central part of the viewing area. The storms were not severe, but they did produce heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s which is at and a little above average for this time of year.
The chance for rain will only be slight tomorrow as an upper level high pressure ridge that shifted to our east builds back into the Lone Star State. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
That ridge looks to be in control over the region this weekend. This will lead to dry conditions and above average temperatures for us. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s.
The ridge should break down a bit early next week. Highs will likely cool down a into the upper 80s for Monday through next Wednesday.
We continue to keep an eye on a low pressure system off the east coast of Florida. It still looks like this system will make its way into the Gulf of Mexico over next couple of days. With warm waters in that area, it could develop into our next tropical depression or storm. We will have to wait and see.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We continued to see above average temperatures here in the Big Country today. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Showers and thunderstorms moved across the northern portions of the viewing area this morning. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in Coke, Mitchell, Runnels, Coleman and Throckmorton counties this afternoon. The storms were mainly strong, but one did reach severe limits in northwestern Coke county. It was capable of producing quarter size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the showers and thunderstorms should weaken after sunset tonight due to the loss of daytime heating.
Showers and thunderstorms will once again be possible tomorrow. An upper level high pressure ridge should remain far enough to our east to allow an upper level disturbance or two to move across the region. Our chance for rain is 30%. Once again some of these storms could be strong and possibly severe. Highs should be in the mid 80s to around 90.
The upper level high pressure ridge to our east is expected to shift back to the west and build into the area for the second half of the week. This will keep us dry and cause our temperatures to remain above average. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s Thursday through Sunday.
The ridge is expected to break down early next week. This should cause our temperatures to cool down a few degrees. Highs for Monday and next Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 80s.
We are keeping our eye on a tropical wave that is off the east coast of Florida. The latest computer models show this system moving across Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico late in the work week. The water in the Gulf is warm and will be the fuel for this system. This means it could become our next named storm. We will be keeping a close on this system over the coming days. Stay tuned for updates.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We continued to see above average temperatures here in the Big Country today. Highs were in the upper 80s to low 90s. Showers and thunderstorms moved across the northern portions of the viewing area this morning. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in Coke, Mitchell, Runnels, Coleman and Throckmorton counties this afternoon. The storms were mainly strong, but one did reach severe limits in northwestern Coke county. It was capable of producing quarter size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. All of the showers and thunderstorms should weaken after sunset tonight due to the loss of daytime heating.
Showers and thunderstorms will once again be possible tomorrow. An upper level high pressure ridge should remain far enough to our east to allow an upper level disturbance or two to move across the region. Our chance for rain is 30%. Once again some of these storms could be strong and possibly severe. Highs should be in the mid 80s to around 90.
The upper level high pressure ridge to our east is expected to shift back to the west and build into the area for the second half of the week. This will keep us dry and cause our temperatures to remain above average. Highs look to be in the upper 80s to low 90s Thursday through Sunday.
The ridge is expected to break down early next week. This should cause our temperatures to cool down a few degrees. Highs for Monday and next Tuesday will be in the mid to upper 80s.
We are keeping our eye on a tropical wave that is off the east coast of Florida. The latest computer models show this system moving across Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico late in the work week. The water in the Gulf is warm and will be the fuel for this system. This means it could become our next named storm. We will be keeping a close on this system over the coming days. Stay tuned for updates.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
It was a beautiful start to our work week with highs in the upper 80's and plenty of sunshine. Most of us saw fair weather clouds however a few isolated showers and thunderstorms made it into our western and northern counties.
Today a trough northwest of the panhandle will spark more showers and thunderstorms. The best chance for us will be again in our northern and western counties. This trough will stick around till tomorrow so we will keep a slight chance in through Wednesday. Along with the rain we will stay humid with dew points in the mid 60’s and breezy conditions. Temperatures with more cloud cover will stay in the mid 80's with lows in the upper 60's.
In the upper levels the high that has been dominating our weather has shifted to the east but should be pushing back to the west by tomorrow. This will bring back the sunshine and warm temperatures in upper 80’s to low 90’s.
By end of the weekend rain may return to east Texas thanks to another surface low, we will keep an eye on this scenario and how it may affect our weather.
Have a great day!
It was a beautiful start to our work week with highs in the upper 80's and plenty of sunshine. Most of us saw fair weather clouds however a few isolated showers and thunderstorms made it into our western and northern counties.
Today a trough northwest of the panhandle will spark more showers and thunderstorms. The best chance for us will be again in our northern and western counties. This trough will stick around till tomorrow so we will keep a slight chance in through Wednesday. Along with the rain we will stay humid with dew points in the mid 60’s and breezy conditions. Temperatures with more cloud cover will stay in the mid 80's with lows in the upper 60's.
In the upper levels the high that has been dominating our weather has shifted to the east but should be pushing back to the west by tomorrow. This will bring back the sunshine and warm temperatures in upper 80’s to low 90’s.
By end of the weekend rain may return to east Texas thanks to another surface low, we will keep an eye on this scenario and how it may affect our weather.
Have a great day!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Monday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Partly to mostly cloudy skies dominated the Big Country throughout the day. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s. The upper level high pressure ridge which had been in control over the area this weekend began its shift to the east today. Showers and thunderstorms developed to our west and northwest along an upper level disturbance. Some of this activity did make it into Scurry county this afternoon.
More showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight for the western half of the viewing area. The further west you are, the better you chance for rain tonight. That chance for rain in our area ranges from 20% to 30%. Lows look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to shift further eastward tomorrow. This should allow an upper level disturbance to move through much of the region. The chance for showers and thunderstorms is 30%. Some of these storms could be strong and possibly severe. We could also see heavy rain with the stronger storms. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
The chances for rain go away beginning Wednesday as the upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area. It is expected to stay through at least the end of the week. This will keep us dry with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s for the second half of the week.
Looking at the tropics, the only named storm we have is Tropical Depression Ingrid. It is expected to continue dissipating near the Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center is no longer sending updates on this storm unless it regenerates.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Partly to mostly cloudy skies dominated the Big Country throughout the day. Highs were in the mid 80s to low 90s. The upper level high pressure ridge which had been in control over the area this weekend began its shift to the east today. Showers and thunderstorms developed to our west and northwest along an upper level disturbance. Some of this activity did make it into Scurry county this afternoon.
More showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight for the western half of the viewing area. The further west you are, the better you chance for rain tonight. That chance for rain in our area ranges from 20% to 30%. Lows look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The upper level high pressure ridge is expected to shift further eastward tomorrow. This should allow an upper level disturbance to move through much of the region. The chance for showers and thunderstorms is 30%. Some of these storms could be strong and possibly severe. We could also see heavy rain with the stronger storms. Highs should be in the mid to upper 80s.
The chances for rain go away beginning Wednesday as the upper level high pressure ridge builds back into the area. It is expected to stay through at least the end of the week. This will keep us dry with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s for the second half of the week.
Looking at the tropics, the only named storm we have is Tropical Depression Ingrid. It is expected to continue dissipating near the Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center is no longer sending updates on this storm unless it regenerates.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
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