More scorching temps before rain & cooler temps enter the chat

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Heading into this next work week, triple digits remain in the forecast, bringing us that relentless Texas summer heat. However, a slight pattern change could bring some relief as we head into the weekend.

To start the week, we’ll see temperatures running slightly above average across the Big Country. While not record-breaking, the heat will still be uncomfortable for those spending extended time outdoors. By late in the week, specifically Friday, rain chances begin to return, and temperatures are expected to dip below average.

This stretch of hot weather is driven by a strengthening upper-level high-pressure system that will peak on Wednesday and Thursday. By late week, that high shifts westward over Arizona and New Mexico, opening the door for weak disturbances to slide in and spark shower and thunderstorm chances across our area.

On top of that, a weak cold front is forecast to sag south into the Big Country by late Thursday or early Friday before stalling out, which could help fuel additional rain chances. Right now, coverage for the Key City sits around 20%.

As we head into the weekend, those isolated rain chances linger Saturday afternoon and Sunday, keeping temperatures a bit cooler. But don’t get too comfortable, models suggest the upper-level high will build back east early next week, bringing those scorching triple digits right back into the forecast.

With these potential changes ahead, it’s always important to stay updated, as rain chances and timing may shift in the coming days.