ABILENE, Texas -

Temperatures are expected to rise through this weekend with triple digits making a return into the forecast.

Thursday's highs will be in the upper 90s for the majority of the Big Country with a mostly sunny sky.

Expect light winds from 5-10 mph out of the south.

Mostly clear and pleasant Thursday night into the mid 70s.

High pressure will continue to strengthen across our area over the next couple of days keeping us hot and dry.

Friday temps will be very close to 100 degrees and the triple digits are likely through the weekend.

A cold front will be just to our north Saturday afternoon and evening and could bring some showers and storms mainly to our eastern areas.

Rain chances remaining low, but still worth watching.

Stay cool and hydrated this weekend!