In the mid-levels of the atmosphere, a piece of energy called a "short-wave" is helping to spawn strong thunderstorms in northeast Texas, eastern Oklahoma, and Arkansas this afternoon. In addition, a "cold" front at the surface is trailing this system.
This front will be a huge game changer and shift our current pattern dramatically. Along and ahead of the cold front, thunderstorms are extending though west Texas. Eventually, as this front edges closer to the Brazos Valley, a few communities will have a period of heavy rainfall.
From the newest computer guidance, rainfall will not be widespread, but more spotty. Also, any storms that do pop up this evening will have the potential to drop heavy rain, generate lightning, as well as gusty winds. In our neck of the wood, all thunderstorms should not be severe. Timing of these storms will fall between 9pm tonight through 4am tomorrow morning.
Once the actual cold front passes by the Brazos Valley, the air mass will be noticeably different. Humidity levels will go way down Saturday, and temperatures will hover around 90°.
Most areas north of the front are enjoying beautiful mid-summer weather, and eventually we will be there very soon. At the moment, the comfortable air will stick around for Saturday before the Gulf invades the muggy stuff again for Sunday. The entire weekend will be great, but make sure to take advantage of the amazing weather Saturday will offer.
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