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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe weather could disrupt Memorial Day plans across the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – As families prepare to gather for cookouts, lake trips, and ceremonies this Memorial Day, the Big Country Storm Team urges caution, as a round of severe storms threatens to impact the holiday. Tonight, the Storm Prediction Center provides an Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) for severe weather for most of the Big Country. Main threats for tonight may include strong winds, large hail, and a possible tornado or two. Unfortunately, this first risk also consists of the early morning hours of tomorrow, impacting those who may still have a morning commute tomorrow. 8 Big Country counties face burn bans due to fire concerns For Memorial Day, it appears that most of our counties along and South of the I-20 corridor are currently under a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe weather. In fact, you can also expect the same risks as the day before. As of 3:45 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service only has a Tornado Watch in effect for some of our northern counties; however, more watches could join the group in the coming hours. Tonight's Timeline: Sunday 6:00 storms may begin to develop, with the most significant risk of stronger storms expected in our northwestern counties. Sunday 8:00 main squall line develops. Sunday 11:00 main line of storms has just passed over the Key City and is headed to portions of the Heartland. Monday 2:00 activity develops again within the Abilene area. Monday 6:00 activity exits the main regions of the Big Country. Tomorrow's Timeline: Monday 7:00 p.m.A strong and singular supercell develops just outside our viewing range near the San Angelo region. Monday 11:30 southeastern counties begin to see some small cells develop. This is when we could potentially see some spin-ups and strong hail. Tuesday 1:30 activity develops again within the Abilene area. Tuesday 3:00 begin to turn linear, creating a squall line within our southeastern counties. From all of us at the Big Country Storm Team, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As you gather with family and friends this holiday, we hope you stay safe, stay weather aware, and reflect on Memorial Day's true meaning. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stormy Week Ahead: Big Country faces hail, heavy rain & gusty winds
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Brace for an active stretch of weather across the Big Country, as multiple rounds of storms are expected this week. This setup could impact outdoor plans and travel, so staying weather-aware will be key. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted our region as having the potential for severe weather from Wednesday through Friday. On Wednesday, most of our central counties are under a Marginal Risk (1/5), while our northwestern counties are under a Slight Risk (2/5). Thursday and Friday, a few of our counties remain under a Marginal Risk (1/5). While damaging winds and localized flooding are concerns, hail is the primary threat with this multi-round setup. In fact, there is a chance that some of these storms could produce hail up to two inches. The setup for hail includes a combination of cold air aloft and strong updrafts within thunderstorms. Hail forms when raindrops are carried high into the storm, where temperatures are below freezing. This causes them to freeze. The stronger the updraft, the larger the hailstone grows. When we see the weight of the hailstone exceed the force of the updraft, that is when the hail begins to fall. The timing of these storms appears to be late night into the early morning hours for all three days. With several rounds of storms expected, rainfall totals could exceed two inches in some areas, especially where storms 'train' over the same locations. Reminder: Training is when we see storms progress over the same track repeatedly. As always, your Big Country Storm Team is here to keep you ahead of the storm. In order to receive the most accurate information regarding storms and severe weather, download the BCH-To-Go app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Stay weather-aware and stay safe! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
