From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Happy Halloween everyone! It looks like it will be a treat for us this evening as it should be cool and pleasant. You may want to think about wearing a jacket or long sleeves with your costume when you go to your Halloween activities tonight. A cold front passed through the area this afternoon, but we did not see any rain with it. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 70s, but Brownwood managed to make 80. Winds were breezy from the north.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today with highs only reaching the low to mid 60s. There have been some clouds behind the front, so with it stalling in south Texas I think we will see partly cloudy skies for Thursday.
A warm-up is expected Friday through Monday. Highs should warm from the low 70s at the end of this work week to the upper 70s by the start of next week. Don't forget that this is the weekend we set our clocks back one hour. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., so be sure you set your clocks when you go to bed Saturday night.
A cold front is expected to move through the region late Monday. This will lead to cooler temperatures for Tuesday and next Wednesday. Highs look to be in the mid to upper 60s. This should another dry frontal passage so no rain is expected at this time.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Bootiful Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
No spooky weather to start of our Halloween day. Temperatures are fairly mild in the 50's with clear skies but some gusty winds. We finally saw a small amount of clouds yesterday and we have the possibility to see just a few clouds by the afternoon. Trick or treating will be no problem for all the kiddos as temperatures will only drop as the sunsets to the upper 60's by around 7 pm. Enjoy the Bootiful weather!
A cold front that is making its way through the Lone Star State will finally bring our first change of the week. This front will bring with it cooler air and some gusty winds overnight. As you head out tomorrow temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler than this morning with highs tomorrow only reaching the mid 60's. We will see a few clouds but still plenty of sunshine.
To kick off the weekend temperatures will stay in the lower 70's with lows around 50. Our next front will come Monday and knock highs back from the mid 70's to mid 60's.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
No spooky weather to start of our Halloween day. Temperatures are fairly mild in the 50's with clear skies but some gusty winds. We finally saw a small amount of clouds yesterday and we have the possibility to see just a few clouds by the afternoon. Trick or treating will be no problem for all the kiddos as temperatures will only drop as the sunsets to the upper 60's by around 7 pm. Enjoy the Bootiful weather!
A cold front that is making its way through the Lone Star State will finally bring our first change of the week. This front will bring with it cooler air and some gusty winds overnight. As you head out tomorrow temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler than this morning with highs tomorrow only reaching the mid 60's. We will see a few clouds but still plenty of sunshine.
To kick off the weekend temperatures will stay in the lower 70's with lows around 50. Our next front will come Monday and knock highs back from the mid 70's to mid 60's.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
After another warm day here in west central Texas, temperatures will once again cool off into the upper 40's area wide. For Halloween, expect one more day of above average high temperatures before a cool front arrives on Thursday morning. The front will cool off afternoon high temperatures about 10 - 12 degrees on Thursday but it will not bring with it any chances for rain. Keep in mind that because we have been so dry, we may be dealing with an increased fire danger over the next week or so until we receive some beneficial rainfall.
As you head out to do some trick-or-treating tomorrow night, temperatures will be in the upper 60's around sunset and will fall off to the upper 50's by midnight.
After the cool front passes through on early Thursday morning, we will warm up into the weekend before cooling off once again as we head into early next week as another cool front takes aim at the Big Country.
Have a Happy Halloween!!!!
After another warm day here in west central Texas, temperatures will once again cool off into the upper 40's area wide. For Halloween, expect one more day of above average high temperatures before a cool front arrives on Thursday morning. The front will cool off afternoon high temperatures about 10 - 12 degrees on Thursday but it will not bring with it any chances for rain. Keep in mind that because we have been so dry, we may be dealing with an increased fire danger over the next week or so until we receive some beneficial rainfall.
As you head out to do some trick-or-treating tomorrow night, temperatures will be in the upper 60's around sunset and will fall off to the upper 50's by midnight.
After the cool front passes through on early Thursday morning, we will warm up into the weekend before cooling off once again as we head into early next week as another cool front takes aim at the Big Country.
Have a Happy Halloween!!!!
Tuesday Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
With High pressure in control temperatures have risen to the upper 70's. The afternoons have been beautiful with cloudless skies and abundant sunshine. Our next front will make it through late Halloween and kick off our first day of November with highs in the upper 60's. With limited moisture we will see no rain chances with this front.
After the front temperatures will get back in the lower 70's to kick off the weekend but another front should push through dropping temperatures only a few degrees. The next strongest front will arrive by the beginning of the next work week.
Enjoy the quiet but pleasant weather.
Have a great day!
With High pressure in control temperatures have risen to the upper 70's. The afternoons have been beautiful with cloudless skies and abundant sunshine. Our next front will make it through late Halloween and kick off our first day of November with highs in the upper 60's. With limited moisture we will see no rain chances with this front.
After the front temperatures will get back in the lower 70's to kick off the weekend but another front should push through dropping temperatures only a few degrees. The next strongest front will arrive by the beginning of the next work week.
Enjoy the quiet but pleasant weather.
Have a great day!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
More of the same weather-wise here in the Big Country, and the warm & dry conditions will continue on into mid-week. In fact, by Wednesday (Halloween) temperatures will climb to right around the 80 degree mark and possibly above in some locations.
By thursday, an upper level storm system will move into the central plains and a surface front will sag southward into west central Texas bringing cooler weather for late week. This cooler air will be reinforced on Saturday morning by yet another cold front which may be able to cause a few showers to develop across the area. Right now, chances are slim but if we get a little more moisture to move into the area by the weekend, then there could certainly be at least a few showers.
Have a great start to your work week!!!
More of the same weather-wise here in the Big Country, and the warm & dry conditions will continue on into mid-week. In fact, by Wednesday (Halloween) temperatures will climb to right around the 80 degree mark and possibly above in some locations.
By thursday, an upper level storm system will move into the central plains and a surface front will sag southward into west central Texas bringing cooler weather for late week. This cooler air will be reinforced on Saturday morning by yet another cold front which may be able to cause a few showers to develop across the area. Right now, chances are slim but if we get a little more moisture to move into the area by the weekend, then there could certainly be at least a few showers.
Have a great start to your work week!!!
Monday Morning Update!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
We saw a clear and comfortable weekend across the area with temperatures rising into the mid 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s.
This week we are going to see plenty of sunshine with high pressure dominating. With high pressure we see sinking air which eliminates clouds cover. Temperatures today should get into the mid 70’s. Overnight we will get chilly but a little warmer than the previous nights with lows in the upper 40’s.
We will stay on a gradual warming trend through Wednesday with highs topping out at 80. That night our first will move through dropping highs around 10 degrees for Thursday. Our next front will come through Friday night into Saturday and bring a bigger cool down and out first chance for rain. High for the weekend will be in the mid 60's with lows in the lower 40's.
Have a great day!
We saw a clear and comfortable weekend across the area with temperatures rising into the mid 70’s and lows dipping into the 40’s.
This week we are going to see plenty of sunshine with high pressure dominating. With high pressure we see sinking air which eliminates clouds cover. Temperatures today should get into the mid 70’s. Overnight we will get chilly but a little warmer than the previous nights with lows in the upper 40’s.
We will stay on a gradual warming trend through Wednesday with highs topping out at 80. That night our first will move through dropping highs around 10 degrees for Thursday. Our next front will come through Friday night into Saturday and bring a bigger cool down and out first chance for rain. High for the weekend will be in the mid 60's with lows in the lower 40's.
Have a great day!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Saturday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz....
For the next seven days, those of us in west central Texas will experience what I like to call "copy-machine weather". That is to say, if you were to place today's weather in a copy machine and duplicate it a few times, then you would have a pretty good idea what the weather will be like over the next few days.
Temperatures will warm up a little bit over the next couple of days only to cool off again on Thursday as another cold front will move through the area. This front will also be dry as we remain moisture starved at the surface so no real chances for rain with the frontal passage on Thursday.
For the end of next week, below normal temperatures will prevail into early next weekend as a cooler, drier air mass filters in behind the front.
Have a great weekend!!!!
For the next seven days, those of us in west central Texas will experience what I like to call "copy-machine weather". That is to say, if you were to place today's weather in a copy machine and duplicate it a few times, then you would have a pretty good idea what the weather will be like over the next few days.
Temperatures will warm up a little bit over the next couple of days only to cool off again on Thursday as another cold front will move through the area. This front will also be dry as we remain moisture starved at the surface so no real chances for rain with the frontal passage on Thursday.
For the end of next week, below normal temperatures will prevail into early next weekend as a cooler, drier air mass filters in behind the front.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Cooler This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
After a cold start this morning, we warmed up nicely this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s. That is a little above average for this time of year.
Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend thanks to a weak cold front that will move through the area early tomorrow. We won't see any rain with this lifiting mechanism due to the dry air that is in place. This front will shift our winds from the southeast to the northeast though. Highs should be in the low 70s Saturday and the upper 60s on Sunday.
We will gradually warm up through the first half of next week with highs in the low to mid 70s. Monday through Wednesday, Halloween, are also looking dry.
Another weak cold front should move through the region on Thursday. This is expected to be another dry frontal passage. Highs should cool back down into the low 70s.
Have a super Saturday!
After a cold start this morning, we warmed up nicely this afternoon. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s. That is a little above average for this time of year.
Cooler temperatures are expected this weekend thanks to a weak cold front that will move through the area early tomorrow. We won't see any rain with this lifiting mechanism due to the dry air that is in place. This front will shift our winds from the southeast to the northeast though. Highs should be in the low 70s Saturday and the upper 60s on Sunday.
We will gradually warm up through the first half of next week with highs in the low to mid 70s. Monday through Wednesday, Halloween, are also looking dry.
Another weak cold front should move through the region on Thursday. This is expected to be another dry frontal passage. Highs should cool back down into the low 70s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly…
A little cooler air helped to keep highs just around 70 yesterday but the sun was bright with very dry air helping to almost eliminate any cloud cover.
The clear skies and light winds have dropped the temperatures with most of us starting in the 40’s a few even dipping into the 30’s, because of the cool temperatures we have a frost advisory in effect till 9am for our Southern and Eastern counties. As we see the heating of the day temperatures will warm by noon to the mid 60's and by the afternoon into the mid 70's. Winds will be out of the south/southeast today which may help to see a small amount of moisture return but not enough to make an impact in the weather. Heading out to the football games? Throw the jacket and blanket into the car, by the time we see the forth quarter roll around temperatures will be in the low 50's so it will be brisk sitting in the stands.
This weekend we will continue to see dry upper level air push in from the north. A week shot of cooler air will filter in to the Big Country but shouldn't make to much of a difference in our temperatures. Highs for Sunday will rise to the upper 60's, from the mid 70's Saturday.
Next week our pattern is staying quiet with a high plopped over us. Temperatures will be in the lower 70's with lows in the mid 40's.
Have a great weekend!
A little cooler air helped to keep highs just around 70 yesterday but the sun was bright with very dry air helping to almost eliminate any cloud cover.
The clear skies and light winds have dropped the temperatures with most of us starting in the 40’s a few even dipping into the 30’s, because of the cool temperatures we have a frost advisory in effect till 9am for our Southern and Eastern counties. As we see the heating of the day temperatures will warm by noon to the mid 60's and by the afternoon into the mid 70's. Winds will be out of the south/southeast today which may help to see a small amount of moisture return but not enough to make an impact in the weather. Heading out to the football games? Throw the jacket and blanket into the car, by the time we see the forth quarter roll around temperatures will be in the low 50's so it will be brisk sitting in the stands.
This weekend we will continue to see dry upper level air push in from the north. A week shot of cooler air will filter in to the Big Country but shouldn't make to much of a difference in our temperatures. Highs for Sunday will rise to the upper 60's, from the mid 70's Saturday.
Next week our pattern is staying quiet with a high plopped over us. Temperatures will be in the lower 70's with lows in the mid 40's.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
The plesant conditions continued for us today. In fact, we were a little cooler this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. It was a little breezy with winds from the north-northwest.
With light to calm winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass expected to be in place tonight, there is a potential for frost in the viewing area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Knox, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Brown, Coleman and Runnels counties from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday morning. Everyone in the viewing area, especially those in low-lying areas, should protect their plants tonight. If you don't cover your sensitive outdoor plants, they could be killed. With cold temperatures expected tonight, you will probably want to bring in your pets too. Lows look to be in the mid to upper 30s.
Friday should be beautiful with light winds, comfortable conditions and sunny skies. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 70s. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you may want to take a jacket with you since cool temperatures are expected.
A cold front will likely move through the area on Saturday. This means cooler temperatures for us this weekend. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Unfortunately, we will not see any rain because the air will too dry to support it.
The first half of next week looks dry as well with highs temperatures warming up from the upper 60s on Monday to the mid 70s by next Thursday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
The plesant conditions continued for us today. In fact, we were a little cooler this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. It was a little breezy with winds from the north-northwest.
With light to calm winds, clear skies, and a dry airmass expected to be in place tonight, there is a potential for frost in the viewing area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Knox, Stephens, Eastland, Comanche, Brown, Coleman and Runnels counties from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday morning. Everyone in the viewing area, especially those in low-lying areas, should protect their plants tonight. If you don't cover your sensitive outdoor plants, they could be killed. With cold temperatures expected tonight, you will probably want to bring in your pets too. Lows look to be in the mid to upper 30s.
Friday should be beautiful with light winds, comfortable conditions and sunny skies. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 70s. If you are heading out to a football game tomorrow night, you may want to take a jacket with you since cool temperatures are expected.
A cold front will likely move through the area on Saturday. This means cooler temperatures for us this weekend. Highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Unfortunately, we will not see any rain because the air will too dry to support it.
The first half of next week looks dry as well with highs temperatures warming up from the upper 60s on Monday to the mid 70s by next Thursday.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
Overall, it was a pleasant day in the Big Country with mild temperatures and comfortable conditions. The only thing keeping it from being perfect was the wind. Strong north winds were felt throughout the day with gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s.
An upper level low that has sat over Mississippi today is expected to move northwest into Arkansas tomorrow. While this won't bring us any rain, we should see slightly cooler temperatures and few clouds on Thursday. Highs in the afternoon will be in the low to mid 70s after morning lows in the low to mid 40s.
Friday looks to be beautiful so we should have great weather for all the Friday night football games in the area. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.
We could see a weak cold front move through the area this weekend thanks to a north-northwest flow aloft. It won't do much for our temperatures or bring us any rain. Highs for Saturday and Sunday will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The first half of next week looks dry with highs in the low 70s.
Overall, it was a pleasant day in the Big Country with mild temperatures and comfortable conditions. The only thing keeping it from being perfect was the wind. Strong north winds were felt throughout the day with gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph. Highs were in the mid to upper 70s.
An upper level low that has sat over Mississippi today is expected to move northwest into Arkansas tomorrow. While this won't bring us any rain, we should see slightly cooler temperatures and few clouds on Thursday. Highs in the afternoon will be in the low to mid 70s after morning lows in the low to mid 40s.
Friday looks to be beautiful so we should have great weather for all the Friday night football games in the area. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s.
We could see a weak cold front move through the area this weekend thanks to a north-northwest flow aloft. It won't do much for our temperatures or bring us any rain. Highs for Saturday and Sunday will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The first half of next week looks dry with highs in the low 70s.
Wednesday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Yesterday we started off with the coldest temperatures of the season but the afternoon warmed up nicely hitting just around 70. This morning temperatures are starting in the upper 40's to low 50's however compared to the 30's yesterday its a warm up. On your way out you still will want to have something to cover your arms- jacket, sweatshirt or sweater.
Today temperatures will finally hit around average by the afternoon with highs in the mid 70's. The upper level low that cut off over the Arklatex region will bring rainfall to the southeast but for us will just mean a sunny sky with dry northerly winds. Tonight we will again drop to the mid 40's.
The next seven days look to stay fairly quiet. We will see a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the lower 70's with lows in the upper 40's. This weekend we may see a little bit a cooler air pushed into the Big Country but that may only drop highs to the upper 60's.
Have a great day!
Yesterday we started off with the coldest temperatures of the season but the afternoon warmed up nicely hitting just around 70. This morning temperatures are starting in the upper 40's to low 50's however compared to the 30's yesterday its a warm up. On your way out you still will want to have something to cover your arms- jacket, sweatshirt or sweater.
Today temperatures will finally hit around average by the afternoon with highs in the mid 70's. The upper level low that cut off over the Arklatex region will bring rainfall to the southeast but for us will just mean a sunny sky with dry northerly winds. Tonight we will again drop to the mid 40's.
The next seven days look to stay fairly quiet. We will see a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the lower 70's with lows in the upper 40's. This weekend we may see a little bit a cooler air pushed into the Big Country but that may only drop highs to the upper 60's.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a pleasant day in the Big Country today with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. Winds were not as strong this afternoon, but it was still breezy from the north-northwest.
The upper level low that was expected to be close to our area over the next couple of days will now be in another part of the country. It looks like the low will hang around Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi tomorrow. From there it should move northwest back across Arkansas and into Missouri Thursday and Friday. This scenario will keep us on the dry side of the low so there are no rain chances in the forecast through the end of the work week. Breezy north-northwest winds are expected again tomorrow. Highs for Wednesday through Friday should be in the low to mid 70s.
Dry conditions look to continue this weekend and early next week as well. Highs will likely remain in the low to mid 70s with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
It was a pleasant day in the Big Country today with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. Winds were not as strong this afternoon, but it was still breezy from the north-northwest.
The upper level low that was expected to be close to our area over the next couple of days will now be in another part of the country. It looks like the low will hang around Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi tomorrow. From there it should move northwest back across Arkansas and into Missouri Thursday and Friday. This scenario will keep us on the dry side of the low so there are no rain chances in the forecast through the end of the work week. Breezy north-northwest winds are expected again tomorrow. Highs for Wednesday through Friday should be in the low to mid 70s.
Dry conditions look to continue this weekend and early next week as well. Highs will likely remain in the low to mid 70s with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
A Cold Tuesday Morning
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
We had a cool start to our morning yesterday as showers and clouds moved through the Big Country already by early morning clearing was beginning and through the late morning everyone had cleared the showers. Although the sun began to peak through we still stayed chilly with the temperatures climbing to low 60's.
With the winds finally dieing down this morning temperatures are even cooler ranging from the upper 30's to low 40's with clear skies. We will stay chilly through the morning so grab the jacket; you may even need a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm on the cold steering wheel. Through the day today we will see sunshine with a few clouds by the afternoon. Winds are going to continue to filter in from the north bringing reinforcing cooler air, temperatures today will get into the lower 70's. Gusts could be up to 20 mph but not near as strong as the winds we say the over the weekend.
Currently an upper level low is being cut off just around the Arklatex region and this is going to be the main player in our weather over the next few days. Models are have a few scenarios for this system. If we stay on the west side of the system our winds will continue to bring in cooler air out of the north. Along with that on the west side we are in subsidence which is sinking air and will limit rain chances. Models have it moving a little further to the east today and tomorrow then retrograding back to the northwest on Thursday. I think this will be our only shot at rain mainly in our Northern counties as moisture could wrap around the system.
Temperatures will be in the upper 60's Wednesday and Thursday with lows in the mid 40's.
By the weekend the system will be pushed out to east and we will see temperatures around 70 with lows in the upper 40's.
Have a great day!
We had a cool start to our morning yesterday as showers and clouds moved through the Big Country already by early morning clearing was beginning and through the late morning everyone had cleared the showers. Although the sun began to peak through we still stayed chilly with the temperatures climbing to low 60's.
With the winds finally dieing down this morning temperatures are even cooler ranging from the upper 30's to low 40's with clear skies. We will stay chilly through the morning so grab the jacket; you may even need a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm on the cold steering wheel. Through the day today we will see sunshine with a few clouds by the afternoon. Winds are going to continue to filter in from the north bringing reinforcing cooler air, temperatures today will get into the lower 70's. Gusts could be up to 20 mph but not near as strong as the winds we say the over the weekend.
Currently an upper level low is being cut off just around the Arklatex region and this is going to be the main player in our weather over the next few days. Models are have a few scenarios for this system. If we stay on the west side of the system our winds will continue to bring in cooler air out of the north. Along with that on the west side we are in subsidence which is sinking air and will limit rain chances. Models have it moving a little further to the east today and tomorrow then retrograding back to the northwest on Thursday. I think this will be our only shot at rain mainly in our Northern counties as moisture could wrap around the system.
Temperatures will be in the upper 60's Wednesday and Thursday with lows in the mid 40's.
By the weekend the system will be pushed out to east and we will see temperatures around 70 with lows in the upper 40's.
Have a great day!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Cool Temperatures Remain
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
A strong cold front moved through the Big Country last night. It brought us some rain and the coldest temperatuers we have had so far this fall season. Highs were in the upper 50s to low 60s. Windy conditions were also felt across the area today with wind gusts as high as 35 to 40 mph from the north-northwest.
Tonight looks to be the coldest night of the fall season so far with lows in the mid to upper 30s. It will feel even colder than that with winds from the north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph. If you have any pets or sensitive plants, you may want to bring them inside tonight. While I am not expecting a freeze, it will be cold.
Cool temperatures are expected to be with us tomorrow through Thursday due to a cut-off upper level low developing and remaining close to the region. The low will be in the Ark-La-Tex area tomorrow before retrograding. It should be in southern Oklahoma/north Texas Wednesday and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of rain late tomorrow and a 20% chance of showers Wednesday and Thursday. Highs should be in the upper 60s on Tuesday, the low 60s on Wednesday and the mid 60s on Thursday. Lows will be in the low to mid 40s.
The low is expected to move away from the area during the day on Thursday. This will lead to dry conditions for Friday and the weekend. It should be warmer as well with highs in the low 70s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
A strong cold front moved through the Big Country last night. It brought us some rain and the coldest temperatuers we have had so far this fall season. Highs were in the upper 50s to low 60s. Windy conditions were also felt across the area today with wind gusts as high as 35 to 40 mph from the north-northwest.
Tonight looks to be the coldest night of the fall season so far with lows in the mid to upper 30s. It will feel even colder than that with winds from the north-northwest at 5 to 15 mph. If you have any pets or sensitive plants, you may want to bring them inside tonight. While I am not expecting a freeze, it will be cold.
Cool temperatures are expected to be with us tomorrow through Thursday due to a cut-off upper level low developing and remaining close to the region. The low will be in the Ark-La-Tex area tomorrow before retrograding. It should be in southern Oklahoma/north Texas Wednesday and early Thursday. There is a slight chance of rain late tomorrow and a 20% chance of showers Wednesday and Thursday. Highs should be in the upper 60s on Tuesday, the low 60s on Wednesday and the mid 60s on Thursday. Lows will be in the low to mid 40s.
The low is expected to move away from the area during the day on Thursday. This will lead to dry conditions for Friday and the weekend. It should be warmer as well with highs in the low 70s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Starting off Cool and Wet
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
A sunny weekend blanketed the Big Country with temperatures reaching the upper 80's to low 90's. Big changes came Sunday night.
Around 6 pm last night a cold front began its push through the Big Country. By early this morning it had made its rush through our area bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds and showers and thunderstorms with it. This morning we will continue to see the showers as they begin to decrease from west to east with temperatures in the mid 40's. On your way out to work you will want to grab the jacket, closed toed shoes and umbrella. As the showers dissipate the clouds will decrease with the sunshine peaking through by the later afternoon, early evening. Strong winds will continue to blow from the North keeping temperatures much cooler with highs toping in the mid to upper 50's.
Tonight the winds will begin to die down and with just a few scattered clouds we are going to see the coolest temperatures since the end of April. If you have not yet found the sweaters in your closet you may want to today as temperatures will get to the upper 30's to low 40's overnight.
The forecast over the next few days will be greatly influenced by a cut off low that is beginning to develop in the southern Rockies. This low could park itself over our area or wander towards the east. One thing is certain, we will see below average temperatures. Right now I am keeping rain in for Wednesday as the low should move closer to our area. Temperatures will stay in the mid 60's for the next couple days increasing to the low 70's by the end of the week as the low pushes off to the northeast.
Have a great day!
A sunny weekend blanketed the Big Country with temperatures reaching the upper 80's to low 90's. Big changes came Sunday night.
Around 6 pm last night a cold front began its push through the Big Country. By early this morning it had made its rush through our area bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds and showers and thunderstorms with it. This morning we will continue to see the showers as they begin to decrease from west to east with temperatures in the mid 40's. On your way out to work you will want to grab the jacket, closed toed shoes and umbrella. As the showers dissipate the clouds will decrease with the sunshine peaking through by the later afternoon, early evening. Strong winds will continue to blow from the North keeping temperatures much cooler with highs toping in the mid to upper 50's.
Tonight the winds will begin to die down and with just a few scattered clouds we are going to see the coolest temperatures since the end of April. If you have not yet found the sweaters in your closet you may want to today as temperatures will get to the upper 30's to low 40's overnight.
The forecast over the next few days will be greatly influenced by a cut off low that is beginning to develop in the southern Rockies. This low could park itself over our area or wander towards the east. One thing is certain, we will see below average temperatures. Right now I am keeping rain in for Wednesday as the low should move closer to our area. Temperatures will stay in the mid 60's for the next couple days increasing to the low 70's by the end of the week as the low pushes off to the northeast.
Have a great day!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday Afternoon Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Sunday afternoon will end up being an almost "carbon-copy" of today as temperatures will once again soar up to around the 90 degree mark with breezy conditions expected. Because the air is very dry, with relative humidities at or below 20%, overnight lows will remain somewhat cool while afternoon highs will be well above normal.
Tomorrow night, a strong cold front will advance into west central Texas and put an end to the warm weather for much of the upcoming week. Temperatures on Monday will end up being more than 20 degrees cooler than on Sunday with an afternoon high of only 67.
Although the front will bring cooler weather, it will not produce much rain in the area, if any. The best chances for rain will be to the east of Abilene overnight Sunday and into early Monday morning.
Keep in mind that overnight lows will fall into the lower 40's on Monday night and will remain at or below 50 degrees for much of the upcoming week, so if you're going out you will want to dress accordingly.
Have a great Sunday!!!
Sunday afternoon will end up being an almost "carbon-copy" of today as temperatures will once again soar up to around the 90 degree mark with breezy conditions expected. Because the air is very dry, with relative humidities at or below 20%, overnight lows will remain somewhat cool while afternoon highs will be well above normal.
Tomorrow night, a strong cold front will advance into west central Texas and put an end to the warm weather for much of the upcoming week. Temperatures on Monday will end up being more than 20 degrees cooler than on Sunday with an afternoon high of only 67.
Although the front will bring cooler weather, it will not produce much rain in the area, if any. The best chances for rain will be to the east of Abilene overnight Sunday and into early Monday morning.
Keep in mind that overnight lows will fall into the lower 40's on Monday night and will remain at or below 50 degrees for much of the upcoming week, so if you're going out you will want to dress accordingly.
Have a great Sunday!!!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Warm Weekend, But Cool Next Week
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off today with our coolest morning since April 26. By this afternoon we had warmed up into the low to mid 80s, which is above average for this time of year. Winds were light today, but that will change tomorrow.
High pressure will move to our east while a low pressure trough builds in the Texas panhandle on Saturday. Anytime high pressure and low pressure are close to one another, the pressure gradient tightens and you get windy conditions. Other than the south-southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, the first half of the weekend looks to be pleasant. It will be warm with highs in the mid 80s to 90.
Above average temperatures will be with us as well on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s. Winds are expected to be out of the south-southwest at 20 to 30 mph.
A cold front should move through the area overnight Sunday night into Monday morning. This will give us a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period. The air behind this front is expected to be the coldest of the fall season so far. Highs for Monday will be in the low to mid 60s.
A cut-off upper level low is expected to build in the central and southern plains Monday and remain stalled through at least the middle of next week. This will keep highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the low to mid 40s Tuesday and Wednesday.
The low should start moving away on Thursday so temperatures will be a little warmer. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a super Saturday!
We started off today with our coolest morning since April 26. By this afternoon we had warmed up into the low to mid 80s, which is above average for this time of year. Winds were light today, but that will change tomorrow.
High pressure will move to our east while a low pressure trough builds in the Texas panhandle on Saturday. Anytime high pressure and low pressure are close to one another, the pressure gradient tightens and you get windy conditions. Other than the south-southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, the first half of the weekend looks to be pleasant. It will be warm with highs in the mid 80s to 90.
Above average temperatures will be with us as well on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s. Winds are expected to be out of the south-southwest at 20 to 30 mph.
A cold front should move through the area overnight Sunday night into Monday morning. This will give us a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period. The air behind this front is expected to be the coldest of the fall season so far. Highs for Monday will be in the low to mid 60s.
A cut-off upper level low is expected to build in the central and southern plains Monday and remain stalled through at least the middle of next week. This will keep highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the low to mid 40s Tuesday and Wednesday.
The low should start moving away on Thursday so temperatures will be a little warmer. Highs look to be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Have a super Saturday!
Hello Cool Temperatrues
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly …
A beautiful day yesterday afternoon as temperatures stayed in the lower 80’s with abundant sunshine and low humidity. The winds kicked up a bit gusting over 35 mph with sustained winds over 25mph.
Overnight the winds calmed down and with clear skies temperatures have plummeted to the mid 40’s to low 50’s. You are going to want to put on the closed toed shoes and grab a jacket or sweatshirt on the way out the door. Once the sun rises we should see no problems as temperatures will climb to the lower 80’s. Another chilly night will be on store grab something to cover up for the football games as temperatures by the forth quarter could dip into the upper 50’s.
The weekend looks perfect for ACU and HSU homecomings temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with lows Saturday night in the lower 60’s. The one factor that might be uncomfortable is that the winds will again gust up to 30 mph.
Late Sunday our next front makes it trek through the Big Country. This will bring back the chance for rain Sunday night into Monday, it is also brining below average temperatures. The associated upper level low with system could get stuck in the Mississippi river valley for the beginning of the week. This would mean we would keep temperatures consistent in the upper 60’s to low 70’s and not warm up till the end of the week. We will keep an eye on the models but with this scenario temperatures will be cooler with lows sticking in the mid 40’s.
Have a good weekend!
A beautiful day yesterday afternoon as temperatures stayed in the lower 80’s with abundant sunshine and low humidity. The winds kicked up a bit gusting over 35 mph with sustained winds over 25mph.
Overnight the winds calmed down and with clear skies temperatures have plummeted to the mid 40’s to low 50’s. You are going to want to put on the closed toed shoes and grab a jacket or sweatshirt on the way out the door. Once the sun rises we should see no problems as temperatures will climb to the lower 80’s. Another chilly night will be on store grab something to cover up for the football games as temperatures by the forth quarter could dip into the upper 50’s.
The weekend looks perfect for ACU and HSU homecomings temperatures will be in the mid 80’s with lows Saturday night in the lower 60’s. The one factor that might be uncomfortable is that the winds will again gust up to 30 mph.
Late Sunday our next front makes it trek through the Big Country. This will bring back the chance for rain Sunday night into Monday, it is also brining below average temperatures. The associated upper level low with system could get stuck in the Mississippi river valley for the beginning of the week. This would mean we would keep temperatures consistent in the upper 60’s to low 70’s and not warm up till the end of the week. We will keep an eye on the models but with this scenario temperatures will be cooler with lows sticking in the mid 40’s.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
A cold front moved through the area today, but the colder air won't be felt until tonight. Sustained west-northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts of 35 to 45 mph are what we have dealt with for much of the day. Dewpoints have dropped into the single digits and teens for most of the Big Country. The exception is out southeastern communites where dewpoints are in the 30s this afternoon. Highs today were mainly in the upper 70s to low 80s. It was in the upper 80s in Brownwood.
Tonight will be the coldest night for our area since April 26th of this year. Lows are expected to be in the low to mid 40s. This means you'll probably want to grab a jacket or sweater on the way out the door to school and work.
Friday should be a pleasant day overall. We will have sunny skies and much lighter winds. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
There are alot of activities going on in the area this weekend. ACU has their big homecoming football game on Saturday. Boo At The Zoo will also be taking place on Saturday, so how is the weather looking? For Saturday, we will have mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Windy conditions are expected to return though so be aware of that as you are out and about. For Sunday, skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 80s. Windy conditions will be with us for the second half of the weekend as well. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday into early Monday. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period.
We could see a few lingering showers and storms early Monday morning. The air behind the cold front looks to be the coldest of the fall season so far. Highs are expected to be in the mid 60s to 70. It could still be a little breezy during the day.
Tuesday through next Thursday should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s. Lows will be in the low 40s to 50.
Have a fantastic Friday!
A cold front moved through the area today, but the colder air won't be felt until tonight. Sustained west-northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts of 35 to 45 mph are what we have dealt with for much of the day. Dewpoints have dropped into the single digits and teens for most of the Big Country. The exception is out southeastern communites where dewpoints are in the 30s this afternoon. Highs today were mainly in the upper 70s to low 80s. It was in the upper 80s in Brownwood.
Tonight will be the coldest night for our area since April 26th of this year. Lows are expected to be in the low to mid 40s. This means you'll probably want to grab a jacket or sweater on the way out the door to school and work.
Friday should be a pleasant day overall. We will have sunny skies and much lighter winds. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
There are alot of activities going on in the area this weekend. ACU has their big homecoming football game on Saturday. Boo At The Zoo will also be taking place on Saturday, so how is the weather looking? For Saturday, we will have mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Windy conditions are expected to return though so be aware of that as you are out and about. For Sunday, skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 80s. Windy conditions will be with us for the second half of the weekend as well. A cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday into early Monday. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms during that time period.
We could see a few lingering showers and storms early Monday morning. The air behind the cold front looks to be the coldest of the fall season so far. Highs are expected to be in the mid 60s to 70. It could still be a little breezy during the day.
Tuesday through next Thursday should be dry with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s. Lows will be in the low 40s to 50.
Have a fantastic Friday!
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