From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off cool early this morning with temperatures in the upper 30s to mid 40s, but by this afternoon we had warmed up into the low to mid 70s. Skies were mostly to partly cloudy thanks to an upper level low that is currently around west Texas and northern Mexico.
We have a slight chance of rain this weekend thanks to the upper level low moving across the southern portion of the Lone Star State. It looks like the best shot at seeing some showers will be in the southern part of the viewing area. More moisture should have returned to that area versus the rest of the Big Country. Highs this weekend are expected to be in the mid to upper 70s.
Monday and Tuesday will be dry with warm above average temperatures. Highs should be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Windy conditions are expected to return on Tuesday.
It will remain windy on Wednesday with the arrival of a strong cold front. This front looks to move through the area during the morning hours. Highs should be in the mid to upper 50s, but that will likely be in the morning with temperatures dropping through the day. There is a slight chance of rain for the middle of the week too.
We will continue a slight chance of precipitation for Thanksgiving. The reason it is only a slight chance is due to the possibility of a lack of moisture. It is expected to be a cold Turkey Day with temperatures starting off in the upper 20s to low 30s in the morning. Highs should be in the mid to upper 40s in the afternoon.
The cold air lingers into next Friday, the big shopping day, with highs in the mid 40s to 50. You will want to dress in layers with coats as you are going out for those early morning deals. Temperatures to start off the day will be in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Thursday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a cool day across the Big Country thanks to the cold front that passed by us yesterday. Light winds from the north also helped us have below average temperatures today. Lows this morning were in the mid to upper 30s while highs were in the upper 50s to mid 60s this afternoon.
Another chilly night is expected tonight with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. Winds from the south-southeast should increase from 5 to 15 mph throughout the night. This and the partly cloudy skies are what will keep us from seeing freezing temperatures. If the winds do not pick up and they remain light overnight and the clouds don't hang around, then we could see even colder temperatures especially in low-lying areas.
Warmer temperatures look to be with us Friday through Tuesday. Highs should be in the low to mid 70s for the end of this work week through Monday. The weather is looking great for football games here in the Big Country Friday night and for the ACU game on Saturday. By Tuesday, highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. Windy conditions are expected Friday, Monday and Tuesday. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday due to an upper level disturbance moving across the state. The south and southeastern portions of the viewing area have the best shot at seeing rain.
A strong cold front is expected to move through the region late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the Thanksgiving holiday. Highs on Wednesday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. That looks to occur early in the day with temperatures falling through the afternoon. It will likely be windy with a slight chance of rain as well. We know many of you may be traveling for Thanksgiving so we will keep a close eye on this front next week.
It looks like a chilly Thanksgiving for us this year. Temperatures will start off in the upper 20s to low 30s and only warm up into the low to mid 40s. There is a slight chance of precipitaiton as well. Since we are still a week away, it is a little to early to tell for sure if this precipitation will be of the frozen variety. If it was, it would not stick around much, if at all, due to the recent warm temperatures. This scenario is still a week away and a lot could change between now and then so nothing is set in stone right now. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts.
Have a fantastic Friday!
It was a cool day across the Big Country thanks to the cold front that passed by us yesterday. Light winds from the north also helped us have below average temperatures today. Lows this morning were in the mid to upper 30s while highs were in the upper 50s to mid 60s this afternoon.
Another chilly night is expected tonight with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. Winds from the south-southeast should increase from 5 to 15 mph throughout the night. This and the partly cloudy skies are what will keep us from seeing freezing temperatures. If the winds do not pick up and they remain light overnight and the clouds don't hang around, then we could see even colder temperatures especially in low-lying areas.
Warmer temperatures look to be with us Friday through Tuesday. Highs should be in the low to mid 70s for the end of this work week through Monday. The weather is looking great for football games here in the Big Country Friday night and for the ACU game on Saturday. By Tuesday, highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. Windy conditions are expected Friday, Monday and Tuesday. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday due to an upper level disturbance moving across the state. The south and southeastern portions of the viewing area have the best shot at seeing rain.
A strong cold front is expected to move through the region late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This will bring much colder temperatures to the area for the Thanksgiving holiday. Highs on Wednesday look to be in the mid to upper 50s. That looks to occur early in the day with temperatures falling through the afternoon. It will likely be windy with a slight chance of rain as well. We know many of you may be traveling for Thanksgiving so we will keep a close eye on this front next week.
It looks like a chilly Thanksgiving for us this year. Temperatures will start off in the upper 20s to low 30s and only warm up into the low to mid 40s. There is a slight chance of precipitaiton as well. Since we are still a week away, it is a little to early to tell for sure if this precipitation will be of the frozen variety. If it was, it would not stick around much, if at all, due to the recent warm temperatures. This scenario is still a week away and a lot could change between now and then so nothing is set in stone right now. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts.
Have a fantastic Friday!
A Cold Thursday Morning
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
We saw a very cool day to mark the half way point in the week. A cold front made its way through in the morning hitting our northern counties by 7 am and making it all the way through by 1pm. It brought with us some windy conditions with gusts over 30 mph. The winds have calmed down and the skies have cleared which has made temperatures plummet to the upper 30's to low 40's. On your way out the door grab the jacket and you may even want to get some gloves because the steering wheel is going to be cold.
Today we will continue to see North/Northeast winds because of a High pressure sitting over the Panhandle. The cooler air will stick around keeping our highs below average around 60. We will see plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds. Overnight will be another chillier one as temperatures drop to around 40.
We will start the weekend on a warming trend as High pressure slides off to the east and switches our winds back out of the South. Temperatures will gradually get back to the low to mid 70's. Overnight lows in the lower 50's.
This weekend the low pressure system that has been spinning off the Baja Peninsula will finally make its move eastward. It has slowed down quit a bit and now looks like it will bring rain on Sunday. The bulk of the activity looks like it will stay in the Hill Country and along the coast but it could push into our Southern and Eastern counties.
Next week we will start off quiet then another front may arrive just in time for Holiday travel. This system is bringing cooler weather once again. For right now Highs will drop to the upper 50's to low 60's, lows in the 30's.
Have a great day!
We saw a very cool day to mark the half way point in the week. A cold front made its way through in the morning hitting our northern counties by 7 am and making it all the way through by 1pm. It brought with us some windy conditions with gusts over 30 mph. The winds have calmed down and the skies have cleared which has made temperatures plummet to the upper 30's to low 40's. On your way out the door grab the jacket and you may even want to get some gloves because the steering wheel is going to be cold.
Today we will continue to see North/Northeast winds because of a High pressure sitting over the Panhandle. The cooler air will stick around keeping our highs below average around 60. We will see plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds. Overnight will be another chillier one as temperatures drop to around 40.
We will start the weekend on a warming trend as High pressure slides off to the east and switches our winds back out of the South. Temperatures will gradually get back to the low to mid 70's. Overnight lows in the lower 50's.
This weekend the low pressure system that has been spinning off the Baja Peninsula will finally make its move eastward. It has slowed down quit a bit and now looks like it will bring rain on Sunday. The bulk of the activity looks like it will stay in the Hill Country and along the coast but it could push into our Southern and Eastern counties.
Next week we will start off quiet then another front may arrive just in time for Holiday travel. This system is bringing cooler weather once again. For right now Highs will drop to the upper 50's to low 60's, lows in the 30's.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Fall Is Back...But Only For A Short Stay
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
A cold front moved through the Big Country today. We ended up with a wide range of high temperatures across the area because of the timing of the front. Highs were in the low to mid 60s in the northern communites while our southern communites were able to reach the low 80s. Winds were strong from the north-northwest with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph.
It looks like a cold night tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s. The winds should be just strong enough to keep us from seeing a widespread freeze or frost overnight. I wouldn't be surprised if a few locations such as Knox and Stonewall counties get down to freezing. If you have any sensitive plants, you may want to bring them in or protect them just in case. Our winds will be lightest just before sunrise tomorrow and that is when we typically have our coldest temperatures.
Cool temperatures will stick around tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 60s under mostly sunny skies. Winds are expected to be light out from the northeast for much of the day, but should shift southeast by late in the afternoon.
Above average temperatures should return Friday and hang around through Tuesday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s during that time period. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday with an upper level disturbance moving across the region.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Tuesday into early Wednesday. This has the potential to bring us the coldest air of the fall season so far. The much colder temperatures could linger into Thanksgiving and the big shopping day next Friday. There is also a slight chance of rain on Wednesday. We will be keeping a close eye on this situation. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts.
Have a terrific Thursday!
A cold front moved through the Big Country today. We ended up with a wide range of high temperatures across the area because of the timing of the front. Highs were in the low to mid 60s in the northern communites while our southern communites were able to reach the low 80s. Winds were strong from the north-northwest with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph.
It looks like a cold night tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s. The winds should be just strong enough to keep us from seeing a widespread freeze or frost overnight. I wouldn't be surprised if a few locations such as Knox and Stonewall counties get down to freezing. If you have any sensitive plants, you may want to bring them in or protect them just in case. Our winds will be lightest just before sunrise tomorrow and that is when we typically have our coldest temperatures.
Cool temperatures will stick around tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 60s under mostly sunny skies. Winds are expected to be light out from the northeast for much of the day, but should shift southeast by late in the afternoon.
Above average temperatures should return Friday and hang around through Tuesday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s during that time period. There is a slight chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday with an upper level disturbance moving across the region.
Another cold front is expected to arrive late Tuesday into early Wednesday. This has the potential to bring us the coldest air of the fall season so far. The much colder temperatures could linger into Thanksgiving and the big shopping day next Friday. There is also a slight chance of rain on Wednesday. We will be keeping a close eye on this situation. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Cold Air Arrives
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly..
The clouds held strong yesterday morning but as they broke temperatures climbed quickly back to the upper 70's to low 80's. Overnight we have stayed very mild with most of us sitting in the low 60's.
This morning we will start off with plenty of sunshine but a front to our north is rapidly moving south at 35 mph. This means it should begin to hit our Northern counties in the early morning making its way through Abilene between 10-11 am and be all the way pushed through by 1pm. This storm is packing wind gusts over 30 mph so as it passes by we will see windy conditions. Ahead of the front we should warm temperatures in the low 70's for our central and southern counties with our Northern counties only hitting the upper 60's. If you have not found that winter coat you may want to start searching today as temperatures tomorrow morning will drop. We should see temperatures in the upper 30's to low 40's.
Tomorrow will be a fall like afternoon as highs finally stay in the 60's across the board. Our average for this time of year is 66 so we will finally be at or even below seasonal norms.
As we start the weekend we will begin a gradual warm up with highs in the upper 60's Friday and into the weekend in the lower 70's. Lows will warm up to around 50. A slight chance of rain is still on the board for Friday evening thank to a weakening upper level low. If we see any rain in our area it will most likely be in our Eastern and Southern counties. This is where the most moisture is available.
Have a great day!
The clouds held strong yesterday morning but as they broke temperatures climbed quickly back to the upper 70's to low 80's. Overnight we have stayed very mild with most of us sitting in the low 60's.
This morning we will start off with plenty of sunshine but a front to our north is rapidly moving south at 35 mph. This means it should begin to hit our Northern counties in the early morning making its way through Abilene between 10-11 am and be all the way pushed through by 1pm. This storm is packing wind gusts over 30 mph so as it passes by we will see windy conditions. Ahead of the front we should warm temperatures in the low 70's for our central and southern counties with our Northern counties only hitting the upper 60's. If you have not found that winter coat you may want to start searching today as temperatures tomorrow morning will drop. We should see temperatures in the upper 30's to low 40's.
Tomorrow will be a fall like afternoon as highs finally stay in the 60's across the board. Our average for this time of year is 66 so we will finally be at or even below seasonal norms.
As we start the weekend we will begin a gradual warm up with highs in the upper 60's Friday and into the weekend in the lower 70's. Lows will warm up to around 50. A slight chance of rain is still on the board for Friday evening thank to a weakening upper level low. If we see any rain in our area it will most likely be in our Eastern and Southern counties. This is where the most moisture is available.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Tuesday Night Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off today with mostly cloudy skies, but ended up with partly cloudy skies by this afternoon. Despite the abundance of cloud cover this morning, we still managed to reach the upper 70s to low 80s for highs.
A cold front is still expected to arrive tomorrow. Unfortunately, it will likely be another dry frontal passage. Windy conditions should be with us tomorrow with north-northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s.
Thursday will be the coolest day of the week. We should start off the morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the afternoon look to reach the low to mid 60s. With windy conditions and low relative humidity values likely for Wednesday and Thursday, we have an elevated fire danger so please do not do any outdoor burning on those days.
We could see some rain on Friday thanks to an upper level disturbance. The chance of showers is only slight though due to a lack of moisture. It is the eastern portions of the viewing area that have the best shot at seeing precipitation. This is where enough moisture may have returned to the region for rain. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s.
Saturday looks dry with highs in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
A weak cold front is expected to move through the area on Sunday. This will likely be another dry frontal passage. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
We should see highs return to the low to mid 70s on Monday before falling into the low to mid 60s next Tuesday. That is when another cold front is expected to move through the area. Rain does not look likely at this time with this front either.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
We started off today with mostly cloudy skies, but ended up with partly cloudy skies by this afternoon. Despite the abundance of cloud cover this morning, we still managed to reach the upper 70s to low 80s for highs.
A cold front is still expected to arrive tomorrow. Unfortunately, it will likely be another dry frontal passage. Windy conditions should be with us tomorrow with north-northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph. Highs look to be in the low to mid 70s.
Thursday will be the coolest day of the week. We should start off the morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the afternoon look to reach the low to mid 60s. With windy conditions and low relative humidity values likely for Wednesday and Thursday, we have an elevated fire danger so please do not do any outdoor burning on those days.
We could see some rain on Friday thanks to an upper level disturbance. The chance of showers is only slight though due to a lack of moisture. It is the eastern portions of the viewing area that have the best shot at seeing precipitation. This is where enough moisture may have returned to the region for rain. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s.
Saturday looks dry with highs in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.
A weak cold front is expected to move through the area on Sunday. This will likely be another dry frontal passage. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
We should see highs return to the low to mid 70s on Monday before falling into the low to mid 60s next Tuesday. That is when another cold front is expected to move through the area. Rain does not look likely at this time with this front either.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
A weak cold front moved through Abilene around 10 pm last night helping to switch our winds out of the north, this has brought in some cooler air overnight. Temperatures this morning are ranging from low 50's to 60's in our Southern counties where the front has not made its push.
Today we will see temperatures warm up quickly as we have drier air in place as the front helped to drop our dew points back to the 40's. With plenty of sunshine we should see temperatures in the upper 70's to low 80's. One factor in how warm we will get is when the winds switch from the northwest back to the southwest. The front sitting over us should eventually wash out and leave us with a fairly mild night with winds out of the southwest keeping lows in the upper 50's.
Tomorrow our next front will arrive. This front has a punch to it and should bring in significantly cooler air to the Big Country. The exact timing will depend on how cold we will get overnight but right now lows will drop to the upper 30's to low 40's. Ahead of the front Wednesday we should see highs reach the upper 70's with our Southern counties hitting the low 80's. With not enough moisture to support any rain this front will be a dry frontal passage.
After the front we will see temperatures stay steadily in the upper 60's to low 70's with lows warming up to the low 50's. There will be a slight chance of rain for Friday night into Saturday with the remnants of an upper level low, however rain chances not looking as promising as they once did.
For the weekend highs will be in the low 70's with lows around 50. Our next front will come by the end of the weekend.
Have a great day!
A weak cold front moved through Abilene around 10 pm last night helping to switch our winds out of the north, this has brought in some cooler air overnight. Temperatures this morning are ranging from low 50's to 60's in our Southern counties where the front has not made its push.
Today we will see temperatures warm up quickly as we have drier air in place as the front helped to drop our dew points back to the 40's. With plenty of sunshine we should see temperatures in the upper 70's to low 80's. One factor in how warm we will get is when the winds switch from the northwest back to the southwest. The front sitting over us should eventually wash out and leave us with a fairly mild night with winds out of the southwest keeping lows in the upper 50's.
Tomorrow our next front will arrive. This front has a punch to it and should bring in significantly cooler air to the Big Country. The exact timing will depend on how cold we will get overnight but right now lows will drop to the upper 30's to low 40's. Ahead of the front Wednesday we should see highs reach the upper 70's with our Southern counties hitting the low 80's. With not enough moisture to support any rain this front will be a dry frontal passage.
After the front we will see temperatures stay steadily in the upper 60's to low 70's with lows warming up to the low 50's. There will be a slight chance of rain for Friday night into Saturday with the remnants of an upper level low, however rain chances not looking as promising as they once did.
For the weekend highs will be in the low 70's with lows around 50. Our next front will come by the end of the weekend.
Have a great day!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Monday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We started off the new work week with warm above-average temperatures. Our lows this morning were in the mid 50s to mid 60s with highs this afternoon in the upper 70s to low 80s. We should be having lows in the low 40s and highs in the mid 60s in the middle of November.
It looks like we will have cool, but above average temperatures tonight. Lows should be in the mid 50s to 60. Patchy fog is possible overnight into tomorrow morning so there will be some reduced visibilites. Be sure to give yourself some extra time for your travel to school and work.
The unseasonably warm conditions will continue tomorrow. In fact, we should be close to breaking the record high of 85 at Abilene Regional Airport. Highs for Tuesday look to be in the low 80s. It may be breezy at times with winds up to 15 mph from the southwest.
A cold front is expected to arrive and move through the area on Wednesday. The exact timing of this front will have an effect on our high temperatures. Right now, highs look to be in the mid 70s to low 80s.
Thursday should be the coolest day this week. We will start off with temperatures in the upper 30s in the morning, but only warm up into the low 60s by the afternoon.
An upper level low that is currently stalled around the Baja California region should move across Texas as a disturbance on Friday. This will give us a 20% chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. Highs look to be in the upper 60s.
Saturday should be even warmer with highs in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to arrive during the first half of the weekend. It looks to be a dry frontal passage for now.
Sunday and next Monday will likely be cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We started off the new work week with warm above-average temperatures. Our lows this morning were in the mid 50s to mid 60s with highs this afternoon in the upper 70s to low 80s. We should be having lows in the low 40s and highs in the mid 60s in the middle of November.
It looks like we will have cool, but above average temperatures tonight. Lows should be in the mid 50s to 60. Patchy fog is possible overnight into tomorrow morning so there will be some reduced visibilites. Be sure to give yourself some extra time for your travel to school and work.
The unseasonably warm conditions will continue tomorrow. In fact, we should be close to breaking the record high of 85 at Abilene Regional Airport. Highs for Tuesday look to be in the low 80s. It may be breezy at times with winds up to 15 mph from the southwest.
A cold front is expected to arrive and move through the area on Wednesday. The exact timing of this front will have an effect on our high temperatures. Right now, highs look to be in the mid 70s to low 80s.
Thursday should be the coolest day this week. We will start off with temperatures in the upper 30s in the morning, but only warm up into the low 60s by the afternoon.
An upper level low that is currently stalled around the Baja California region should move across Texas as a disturbance on Friday. This will give us a 20% chance of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. Highs look to be in the upper 60s.
Saturday should be even warmer with highs in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies. Another cold front is expected to arrive during the first half of the weekend. It looks to be a dry frontal passage for now.
Sunday and next Monday will likely be cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Update
Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
We say a few light showers overnight mainly from a line east of Haskell to Abilene to Ballinger. These showers continue to push off to the east. Behind it we have seen some cloud cover with the clearing beginning from west to east. Temperatures with the clouds have allowed us to stay very mild for this time of year with temperatures in the mid 60's. The coolest temperatures have been found to the west were we started to see clearing early in the overnight.
For today we could see a few morning light showers mainly in our farther eastern counties- Comanche, Eastland and Stephens. Otherwise we will be starting to see clearing with sunshine towards the afternoon. Highs will reach into the lower 80's upper 70's.
Tonight’s lows will be just around 60.
Tomorrow we will see one more warm one with temperatures hitting the low to mid 80's. Our front on Wednesday will finally knock temperatures back to more average like but will not bring any rain chances. Highs Wednesday through Weekend will be in the upper 60's to low 70's. The next front comes at the beginning of the weekend and there is a slight chance for a shower with this system.
Have a great day!
We say a few light showers overnight mainly from a line east of Haskell to Abilene to Ballinger. These showers continue to push off to the east. Behind it we have seen some cloud cover with the clearing beginning from west to east. Temperatures with the clouds have allowed us to stay very mild for this time of year with temperatures in the mid 60's. The coolest temperatures have been found to the west were we started to see clearing early in the overnight.
For today we could see a few morning light showers mainly in our farther eastern counties- Comanche, Eastland and Stephens. Otherwise we will be starting to see clearing with sunshine towards the afternoon. Highs will reach into the lower 80's upper 70's.
Tonight’s lows will be just around 60.
Tomorrow we will see one more warm one with temperatures hitting the low to mid 80's. Our front on Wednesday will finally knock temperatures back to more average like but will not bring any rain chances. Highs Wednesday through Weekend will be in the upper 60's to low 70's. The next front comes at the beginning of the weekend and there is a slight chance for a shower with this system.
Have a great day!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Sunday Evening Update
From Meteorologist Nathan Motz.....
Temperatures remained a little cooler today than expected as mostly cloudy conditions acted to hold down the temperatures a few degrees. Most locations in the Big Country saw afternoon high's in the 75- 80 degree range. A few isolated showers have also tried to develop in the western Big Country to the west of Roby and it is possible that a few showers could develop mainly to the west of Abilene through tonight.
For tomorrow, there will be a 20% chance of showers & t-storms for mainly the central and eastern Big Country. The best chance for rain will exist from Throckmorton to Eastland and down to Brownwood. Upper level energy from a nearby low pressure area in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to stream overhead and we have just enough moisture around to warrant a chance for isolated showers & t-storms.
A series of fronts will move through this week with the first cool down coming on Wednesday although we will still remain above average for this time of year. Another front will approach the area on Friday afternoon and we may have enough moisture for a few showers but for now, only a slight chance of rain is expected.
Have a great start to your work-week tomorrow!!!!
Temperatures remained a little cooler today than expected as mostly cloudy conditions acted to hold down the temperatures a few degrees. Most locations in the Big Country saw afternoon high's in the 75- 80 degree range. A few isolated showers have also tried to develop in the western Big Country to the west of Roby and it is possible that a few showers could develop mainly to the west of Abilene through tonight.
For tomorrow, there will be a 20% chance of showers & t-storms for mainly the central and eastern Big Country. The best chance for rain will exist from Throckmorton to Eastland and down to Brownwood. Upper level energy from a nearby low pressure area in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to stream overhead and we have just enough moisture around to warrant a chance for isolated showers & t-storms.
A series of fronts will move through this week with the first cool down coming on Wednesday although we will still remain above average for this time of year. Another front will approach the area on Friday afternoon and we may have enough moisture for a few showers but for now, only a slight chance of rain is expected.
Have a great start to your work-week tomorrow!!!!
Friday, November 09, 2007
Unseasonably Warm This Weekend
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It has been a pleasant, but warm Friday here in the Big Country. We once again had well above average temperatures for this time of year. Highs were in the low 80s under sunny to mostly sunny skies.
Warm and windy conditions will be with us this Veteran's Day weekend. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 10 to 30 mph. The strongest winds look to be on Sunday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Monday. This will bring cool temperatures to the area with highs in the low to mid 70s. Good moisture should be in place before the front, so there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
That same 30% chance of precipitation will contine into Tuesday. With mostly cloudy skies and cooler air in place, highs are expected to only reach the low to mid 60s.
Wednesday through next Friday look dry and cool with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
It has been a pleasant, but warm Friday here in the Big Country. We once again had well above average temperatures for this time of year. Highs were in the low 80s under sunny to mostly sunny skies.
Warm and windy conditions will be with us this Veteran's Day weekend. Highs look to be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 10 to 30 mph. The strongest winds look to be on Sunday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Monday. This will bring cool temperatures to the area with highs in the low to mid 70s. Good moisture should be in place before the front, so there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
That same 30% chance of precipitation will contine into Tuesday. With mostly cloudy skies and cooler air in place, highs are expected to only reach the low to mid 60s.
Wednesday through next Friday look dry and cool with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a super Saturday!
Friday Morning Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
We warmed up yesterday to the low 80's thanks to the sunshine and southerly winds. Overnight has been quiet with temperatures on your way out to work in the mid to upper 50's.
The unseasonably warm temperatures will continue through the weekend. We finally have some consistency this week as a ridge of high pressure sits over us. A few clouds will make there way in along with the winds kicking up with a system out to our west this weekend.
The next system to affect us will approach from the Pacific Northwest. A cold front is making its way on shore and will arrive in our area sometime the beginning of the week. Right now it looks like the coolest air will arrive Tuesday. Along with the front we will have an upper level low to help with the rain chances. The best timing for rain right now will be on Tuesday however I am keeping rain chances in through the Wednesday morning.
Temperatures will be in the low 80's this weekend dropping to the mid 60's by next Tuesday. Lows will go from the low 60's to upper 40's.
Have a great day!
We warmed up yesterday to the low 80's thanks to the sunshine and southerly winds. Overnight has been quiet with temperatures on your way out to work in the mid to upper 50's.
The unseasonably warm temperatures will continue through the weekend. We finally have some consistency this week as a ridge of high pressure sits over us. A few clouds will make there way in along with the winds kicking up with a system out to our west this weekend.
The next system to affect us will approach from the Pacific Northwest. A cold front is making its way on shore and will arrive in our area sometime the beginning of the week. Right now it looks like the coolest air will arrive Tuesday. Along with the front we will have an upper level low to help with the rain chances. The best timing for rain right now will be on Tuesday however I am keeping rain chances in through the Wednesday morning.
Temperatures will be in the low 80's this weekend dropping to the mid 60's by next Tuesday. Lows will go from the low 60's to upper 40's.
Have a great day!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Thursday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had a warm and plesant day here in the Big Country today. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 80s, but a few locations were even warmer. Snyder made it to 90 this afternoon. These temperatures are well above average for this time of year. It was a bit breezy today with winds from the south-southwest.
Tomorrow should be another warm and beautiful day. Winds will be light from the south-southwest. Highs are expected to reach the upper 70s to low 80s. If you are going to be heading out to a football game tomorrow night, it will be a bit mild at kickoff with temperatures in the low to mid 70s. By the end of the game, temperatures should have cooled off into the low to mid 60s.
Warm conditions look to continue through this weekend. Saturday will be breezy, while Sunday, Veteran's Day, should be windy. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front now looks to move through the area Monday afternoon. Our high temperatures will be very dependant on the exact timing of the front. It is a little too early to tell that right now, but highs should be in the mid to upper 70s. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with the front.
That same chance of rain will be with us again on Tuesday. With cooler air filtering into the area, highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and next Thursday look dry for now with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
We had a warm and plesant day here in the Big Country today. Highs were mainly in the low to mid 80s, but a few locations were even warmer. Snyder made it to 90 this afternoon. These temperatures are well above average for this time of year. It was a bit breezy today with winds from the south-southwest.
Tomorrow should be another warm and beautiful day. Winds will be light from the south-southwest. Highs are expected to reach the upper 70s to low 80s. If you are going to be heading out to a football game tomorrow night, it will be a bit mild at kickoff with temperatures in the low to mid 70s. By the end of the game, temperatures should have cooled off into the low to mid 60s.
Warm conditions look to continue through this weekend. Saturday will be breezy, while Sunday, Veteran's Day, should be windy. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80s.
A cold front now looks to move through the area Monday afternoon. Our high temperatures will be very dependant on the exact timing of the front. It is a little too early to tell that right now, but highs should be in the mid to upper 70s. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with the front.
That same chance of rain will be with us again on Tuesday. With cooler air filtering into the area, highs should be in the upper 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday and next Thursday look dry for now with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday Morning Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
Our warming trend began yesterday as our high temperature toped off at 70. This week has been a rollercoaster ride of temperatures from 90 Monday, 60 Tuesday, to 70 Yesterday. It looks like today we will hit right around 80.
With High pressure sliding off to the east, our winds will continue out of the south. This is bringing in warmer and moister air. In the upper levels a ridge is building over us and will stick around through the weekend. This means we will see plenty of sunshine, and gradually warming temperatures. Through the weekend we will see temperatures in the lower 80's with lows in the mid 50's. Our winds will begin to kick up with our next system approaching. This system along with a cold front will bring back our next chance of rain. We have not seen rain since the 22nd of October and could a fresh dose to help with the elevated fire danger. The best chance of rain comes Monday and continues into Tuesday. Along with the rain we will see temperatures cool back down to low 70's and upper 60's.
Have a great day!
Our warming trend began yesterday as our high temperature toped off at 70. This week has been a rollercoaster ride of temperatures from 90 Monday, 60 Tuesday, to 70 Yesterday. It looks like today we will hit right around 80.
With High pressure sliding off to the east, our winds will continue out of the south. This is bringing in warmer and moister air. In the upper levels a ridge is building over us and will stick around through the weekend. This means we will see plenty of sunshine, and gradually warming temperatures. Through the weekend we will see temperatures in the lower 80's with lows in the mid 50's. Our winds will begin to kick up with our next system approaching. This system along with a cold front will bring back our next chance of rain. We have not seen rain since the 22nd of October and could a fresh dose to help with the elevated fire danger. The best chance of rain comes Monday and continues into Tuesday. Along with the rain we will see temperatures cool back down to low 70's and upper 60's.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Wednesday Afternoon Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
It was a pleasant and pretty typical fall day here in the Big Country today. We started off a bit chilly with temperatures in the mid 40s to 50. By this afternoon, we had warmed up to the low 70s thanks in part to southerly winds. These temperatures are a little above average for this time of year.
We will have warm temperatures to end the work week as highs should be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Skies look to be mostly sunny. If you are wondering about weather conditions for football games Friday night, it will be another beautiful night with temperatures cooling down from the 70s around kickoff to the 60s by the end of the 4th quarter.
Warm and windy conditions are expected for Saturday and Sunday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies.
A cold front should move through the area on Monday. This will cool our high temperatures down to the upper 60s and low 70s for the start of next week. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with this front.
We may see a few lingering showers on Tuesday so there is a slight chance of rain. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
It was a pleasant and pretty typical fall day here in the Big Country today. We started off a bit chilly with temperatures in the mid 40s to 50. By this afternoon, we had warmed up to the low 70s thanks in part to southerly winds. These temperatures are a little above average for this time of year.
We will have warm temperatures to end the work week as highs should be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Skies look to be mostly sunny. If you are wondering about weather conditions for football games Friday night, it will be another beautiful night with temperatures cooling down from the 70s around kickoff to the 60s by the end of the 4th quarter.
Warm and windy conditions are expected for Saturday and Sunday. Highs look to be in the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies.
A cold front should move through the area on Monday. This will cool our high temperatures down to the upper 60s and low 70s for the start of next week. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with this front.
We may see a few lingering showers on Tuesday so there is a slight chance of rain. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Wednesday AM Forecast
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
The cloud cover held strong yesterday keeping our high 30 degrees cooler than Monday. Overnight temperatures have dropped but not as significantly because of the clouds acting as a dome keeping us a little warmer. Temperatures this morning are mainly staying in the upper 40's to low 50's. It will still be a little chilly as you head out the door so grab that jacket!
For today the clouds will finally begin to break through the morning and we should see more sunshine than yesterday which will allow our temperatures to rise into the mid to upper 60's. The areas that see the most sunshine will be warmer but where the clouds can hold strong we will see tad cooler temperatures. As high pressure continues to slide east the winds are already switching back to the southeast and eventually more south/southwest, this will help to bring in some warmer air. Overnight lows will hit in the lower 50's.
The warm up continues over the next several days and highs get into the lower 80's by the weekend. An upper level low will push near us during the weekend which will kick up the winds and help to move out next front through by beginning of the work week. This next front may bring with it some showers however the chance right now is only at slight.
Enjoy the rollercoaster ride of temperatures!
Have a great day!
The cloud cover held strong yesterday keeping our high 30 degrees cooler than Monday. Overnight temperatures have dropped but not as significantly because of the clouds acting as a dome keeping us a little warmer. Temperatures this morning are mainly staying in the upper 40's to low 50's. It will still be a little chilly as you head out the door so grab that jacket!
For today the clouds will finally begin to break through the morning and we should see more sunshine than yesterday which will allow our temperatures to rise into the mid to upper 60's. The areas that see the most sunshine will be warmer but where the clouds can hold strong we will see tad cooler temperatures. As high pressure continues to slide east the winds are already switching back to the southeast and eventually more south/southwest, this will help to bring in some warmer air. Overnight lows will hit in the lower 50's.
The warm up continues over the next several days and highs get into the lower 80's by the weekend. An upper level low will push near us during the weekend which will kick up the winds and help to move out next front through by beginning of the work week. This next front may bring with it some showers however the chance right now is only at slight.
Enjoy the rollercoaster ride of temperatures!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Tuesday Evening Update
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday we had record heat. Today it was 30 degrees cooler with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
We look to have a cold night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. It is possible to see some patchy frost tonight so you will want to bring in your sensitive outdoor plants. Also, bring in your pets since it will be cold.
A warming trend begins tomorrow and continues through the end of the week. Highs look to range from the upper 60s tomorrow to the low 80s this weekend. Windy conditions are likely Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday night into Monday. This will bring our temperatures back down for the beginning of next week. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. There is a slight chance for rain with this cold front which is good since it has been about two weeks since we had measurable rain at Abilene Regional Airport.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday we had record heat. Today it was 30 degrees cooler with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s.
We look to have a cold night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. It is possible to see some patchy frost tonight so you will want to bring in your sensitive outdoor plants. Also, bring in your pets since it will be cold.
A warming trend begins tomorrow and continues through the end of the week. Highs look to range from the upper 60s tomorrow to the low 80s this weekend. Windy conditions are likely Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
A cold front is expected to move through the area late Sunday night into Monday. This will bring our temperatures back down for the beginning of next week. Highs should be in the mid to upper 60s. There is a slight chance for rain with this cold front which is good since it has been about two weeks since we had measurable rain at Abilene Regional Airport.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday Starting off Cool!
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
From short sleeves to sweaters, that will be the story over the last 24 hours. We set a record high yesterday hitting 90 degrees. Then the Canadian cold front came through and changed everything, brining drier and much cooler air to the Big Country. Temperatures are starting off 15- 20 degrees cooler with most of us mainly in the 40's. Factor in the winds and it will certainly feel cooler as you open the door. If you are heading out early to the polls make sure you grab the jacket.
Remember that record we set yesterday? Well it will only be a memory by this afternoon as highs will be considerably cooler only topping off in the upper 50's to low 60's. We should see the clouds that have been hanging around begin to diminish and the sun peaking through by the afternoon. Our winds will stay out of the Northeast helping to keep the cooler air trickling in. Tonight we could see the coldest temperatures of our fall season if we can drop below the 39 we hit on October 28th. One thing will be for sure, it will be very chilly when you head out to work on Wednesday Morning so bring out the jackets and maybe even the gloves for the kiddos as they head to school.
The rest of the week the high pressure that will keep us cool today will slide off to the east helping to switch the winds to the southeast helping us to gradually warm up. Tomorrows highs will stay in the mid 60's increasing to the mid to upper 70's through the holiday weekend. Overnight lows will warm back up to the low 50's.
Have a great day!
From short sleeves to sweaters, that will be the story over the last 24 hours. We set a record high yesterday hitting 90 degrees. Then the Canadian cold front came through and changed everything, brining drier and much cooler air to the Big Country. Temperatures are starting off 15- 20 degrees cooler with most of us mainly in the 40's. Factor in the winds and it will certainly feel cooler as you open the door. If you are heading out early to the polls make sure you grab the jacket.
Remember that record we set yesterday? Well it will only be a memory by this afternoon as highs will be considerably cooler only topping off in the upper 50's to low 60's. We should see the clouds that have been hanging around begin to diminish and the sun peaking through by the afternoon. Our winds will stay out of the Northeast helping to keep the cooler air trickling in. Tonight we could see the coldest temperatures of our fall season if we can drop below the 39 we hit on October 28th. One thing will be for sure, it will be very chilly when you head out to work on Wednesday Morning so bring out the jackets and maybe even the gloves for the kiddos as they head to school.
The rest of the week the high pressure that will keep us cool today will slide off to the east helping to switch the winds to the southeast helping us to gradually warm up. Tomorrows highs will stay in the mid 60's increasing to the mid to upper 70's through the holiday weekend. Overnight lows will warm back up to the low 50's.
Have a great day!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Hot Today, Colder Tomorrow
From Chief Meteorologist Brandon Rector...
We had record heat in the Big Country today. The high at Abilene Regional Airport this afternoon was 90. That beats the previous record of 86 set back in 2005 and 1989. A pre-frontal trough and cold front are moving through the area right now. No rain is expected though. We just don't have enough moisture to support precipitaiton.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today. Highs should only reach the mid to upper 50s. That is about 25 to 35 degrees cooler than what we experienced in the area today. Temperatures tomorrow night look to be the coldest of the week. Lows look to be in the mid to upper 30s. Patchy frost is possible across the region so you should make preparations now for your pets and sensitive outdoor plants.
We start a warming trend on Wednesday that will last through the weekend. Highs are expected to range from the mid 60s for the middle of the week to the low 80s by Sunday. It will be dry under mostly sunny skies during this time period.
Another cold front should arrive late Sunday night into early next Monday. This will cause our temperatures to dip once again. Highs look to be in the mid 60s for the start of next week. Unfortunately, we will not see any rain with this front either.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
We had record heat in the Big Country today. The high at Abilene Regional Airport this afternoon was 90. That beats the previous record of 86 set back in 2005 and 1989. A pre-frontal trough and cold front are moving through the area right now. No rain is expected though. We just don't have enough moisture to support precipitaiton.
Tomorrow will be much cooler than today. Highs should only reach the mid to upper 50s. That is about 25 to 35 degrees cooler than what we experienced in the area today. Temperatures tomorrow night look to be the coldest of the week. Lows look to be in the mid to upper 30s. Patchy frost is possible across the region so you should make preparations now for your pets and sensitive outdoor plants.
We start a warming trend on Wednesday that will last through the weekend. Highs are expected to range from the mid 60s for the middle of the week to the low 80s by Sunday. It will be dry under mostly sunny skies during this time period.
Another cold front should arrive late Sunday night into early next Monday. This will cause our temperatures to dip once again. Highs look to be in the mid 60s for the start of next week. Unfortunately, we will not see any rain with this front either.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Monday Update
Good Morning from Morning Meteorologist Kristen Connolly...
We saw a warm day yesterday with temperatures reaching the lower 80's, almost a ten degree warm up from Saturday.
Monday morning is starting off with warm temperatures in the upper 50's to low 60's thanks to the winds kicking up out of the south/southwest with gusts up to 25 mph. We will again see another warm one on store as temperature rise to the low to mid 80's. This afternoon our next front will arrive and ahead of it we will see the warm up but behind it much cooler temperatures arrive. Our winds will switch to the north and should stay strong through the overnight as lows drop to the low 40's.
Tomorrow we will bring back the fall like afternoon with highs only getting into the upper 50's to low 60's. This will be the coldest temperatures we have seen this season if we stay below the 61 we saw on October 22nd. Tuesday night temperatures will drop to the upper 30's and be very chilly Wednesday morning as you head out to work. If you put the gloves back in the drawer you may not to get them out again.
The rest of the week we will gradually warm up with highs back in the mid 70's by Thursday and lows around 50.
Have a great day!
We saw a warm day yesterday with temperatures reaching the lower 80's, almost a ten degree warm up from Saturday.
Monday morning is starting off with warm temperatures in the upper 50's to low 60's thanks to the winds kicking up out of the south/southwest with gusts up to 25 mph. We will again see another warm one on store as temperature rise to the low to mid 80's. This afternoon our next front will arrive and ahead of it we will see the warm up but behind it much cooler temperatures arrive. Our winds will switch to the north and should stay strong through the overnight as lows drop to the low 40's.
Tomorrow we will bring back the fall like afternoon with highs only getting into the upper 50's to low 60's. This will be the coldest temperatures we have seen this season if we stay below the 61 we saw on October 22nd. Tuesday night temperatures will drop to the upper 30's and be very chilly Wednesday morning as you head out to work. If you put the gloves back in the drawer you may not to get them out again.
The rest of the week we will gradually warm up with highs back in the mid 70's by Thursday and lows around 50.
Have a great day!
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