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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Elevated tornado risk for parts of the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Residents across the Big Country should stay weather-aware tonight as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of our viewing area. Almost half of our region is currently under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, meaning numerous storms are likely to be strong to severe. In simple terms, we could see all types of severe weather tonight. This includes: Heavy rainfall Damaging winds Large hail to Very Large Hail An isolated tornado or two, where the elevated risk is. Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. May 2025 Rainfall Recap: A drier-than-average month for the Big Country Thursday 3:00 individual cell develops and moves towards the northwest part of the Big Country. Thursday 5:00 continues, less widespread, but more likely for strong individual storms. Thursday 7:00 development out west intensifies and begins to move back towards our northwest counties. Thursday 10:00 continue, before tapering off before midnight. Activity remains concentrated chiefly to the northwest for most of this event. As of 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Knox County and a Tornado Watch for King, Stonewall, Kent, Scurry, and Mitchell; however, more counties may be added in the coming hours. Be sure to download our BCH-To-Go app for further updates. Stay weather-aware! Click here to download the app on an iOS device, and click here to download the app on an Android device. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
All modes of severe weather possible across the Big Country tonight
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Residents across the Big Country should stay weather-aware tonight as severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area. Most of our region is currently under an Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather, meaning multiple storms could become intense or widespread. In simple terms, we could see all types of severe weather tonight. This includes: Heavy rainfall Strong, potentially damaging winds Large hail The possibility of an isolated tornado Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Tuesday 6:00 storms may begin to develop, with the most significant risk of stronger storms expected in our northern counties. Tuesday 8:30 storms continue through our northern counties. Tuesday 10:30 main line of storms has formed east of Abilene along the I-20 corridor. Wednesday 3:00 storms exit the southeastern counties of the Big Country. As of 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Knox County; however, additional watches may be added in the coming hours. Be sure to download our BCH-To-Go app for further updates. Stay weather-aware! Click here to download the app on an iOS device, and click here to download the app on an Android device. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storms on the horizon: Big Country braces for severe weather again tonight
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Residents across the Big Country should stay weather-aware tonight as severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area. Most of our region is currently under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, meaning multiple storms could become intense or widespread. Severe weather to impact the Big Country Wednesday afternoon In simple terms, we could see all types of severe weather tonight. This includes: Heavy rainfall Strong, potentially damaging winds Large hail The possibility of an isolated tornado Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Thursday 8:00 storms may begin to develop, with the most significant risk of stronger storms expected in our western counties. Thursday 9:30 main squall line develops, accompanied by a few minor cells ahead of it. Thursday 11:00 main line of storms has just passed over the Key City and is headed to portions of the Heartland. Friday 2:00 storms exit the main regions of the Big Country. Friday 9:00 exits the main regions of the Big Country. Big Country Summer Outlook: It's going to be hot & that's not clickbait! As of 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for some of our western counties; however, additional watches may be added in the coming hours. Be sure to download our BCH-To-Go app for further updates. Stay weather-aware! Click here to download the app on an iOS device, and click here to download the app on an Android device. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Record Breaking Heat Returns Big Country: Temps could reach triple digits today, tomorrow
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The heat isn't backing down, and neither should your summer safety habits. Temperatures across the Big Country are climbing once again, with triple digits possible today and lingering into tomorrow. Without a doubt, most people reading this are no stranger to the heat, but this early-season blast is bringing more than just sweat. It's also bringing health risks and near-record highs. Forecast highs for much of the region are expected to rise into the upper 90s, with tomorrow being the exception for another triple digit day. Expect the hottest part of the day to take place during those afternoon hours. There is also a high expectance for us to break records today, with temperatures quickly rising. The record set for today, May 13, was 100 degrees in 2022. Tomorrow, there is still a chance for records to be beat; however, they are not as likely. The record for May 14 was 105 degrees in 1960. Currently, no Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for today or tomorrow within our viewing counties. However, it would not be surprising to see this change in the upcoming hours. As always, stay cool when you can. Be sure to drink plenty of water and know your limits when dealing with extreme heat. In addition, don't expect much relief from the sky. Rain chances remain slim across the region this weekend, with only a stray afternoon shower or two currently in the forecast. Your Big Country Storm Team is here to keep you informed and safe. To receive the most accurate information regarding heat and dry weather, download the BCH-To-Go app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Stay cool and stay safe! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
The heat strikes back: Big Country braces for dry, blazing week ahead
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Get those pools ready, because the Big Country could see some drastic temperature changes in the near future. The Big Country has enjoyed a brief stretch of mild temperatures and even saw some recent improvements on the drought monitor, thanks to the much-needed rainfall in recent weeks. As we look ahead to next week, the weather pattern is shifting once again, and unfortunately, it is not in our favor. Local lakes surge, but Abilene's water levels remain low Temperatures are expected to rise steadily over the coming days, pushing us back to that familiar summer-time heat we West Texans love so much. That was a joke. In all seriousness, though, expect highs to climb into the mid-90s by midweek. While triple digits are not currently in the forecast, it is still possible that some of our counties could see those come Tuesday. In addition to rising temperatures, the more concerning risk is the lack of rainfall in the forecast. After recently benefiting from several rounds of storms and showers, we are now looking at another dry spell. Rain chances are practically zero next week, with dry air and high pressure dominating the atmosphere. Unfortunately, this dry spell comes at a bad time. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor showed minor improvements across some of our western counties. Without additional rainfall, though, these counties and others could easily worsen. This can also lead to dried-out vegetation and elevated wildfire risks. Mother's Day Weekend Forecast: Beautiful weather in the forecast As always, stay cool when you can. Be sure to drink plenty of water and know your limits when dealing with extreme heat. Your Big Country Storm Team is here to keep you informed and safe. To receive the most accurate information regarding heat and dry weather, download the BCH-To-Go app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Stay cool and stay safe! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
