NOT A NICE DAY IN HOUSTON AREA!!

#1 Postby **vbhoutex** » Tue May 11, 2004 11:34 am

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1015 AM CDT TUE MAY 11 2004

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-121200-
AUSTIN-BRAZORIA-BRAZOS-BURLESON-CHAMBERS-COLORADO-FORT BEND-GALVESTON-
GRIMES-HARRIS-HOUSTON-JACKSON-LIBERTY-MADISON-MATAGORDA-MONTGOMERY-
POLK-SAN JACINTO-TRINITY-WALKER-WALLER-WASHINGTON-WHARTON-
1015 AM CDT TUE MAY 11 2004

...LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS TODAY...
...THREAT FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS OR ISOLATED TORNADOES MAINLY SOUTH OF
INTERSTATE 10...

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TODAY
ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS AS A WEATHER DISTURBANCE MOVES ACROSS THE
AREA. DUE TO THE SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE STORMS...HEAVY RAINFALL
WILL OCCUR IN SOME AREAS. RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL AVERAGE 1/2 TO 1 INCH.
ISOLATED RAINFALL TOTALS OF 3 TO 4 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE.

SOME LOCATIONS IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS HAVE RECEIVED 3 TO 7 INCHES OF RAIN
IN THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. RESIDENTS OF COLORADO...JACKSON...
MATAGORDA AND WHARTON COUNTIES WILL HAVE TO ESPECIALLY MONITOR THE
STORMS TODAY. THESE ADDITIONAL RAINS COULD CAUSE SOME MINOR FLOODING
OF STREETS AND LOW-LYING AREAS. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHILE
TRAVELING TODAY.

IN ADDITION...THERE IS A THREAT FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS OR ISOLATED
TORNADOES TODAY...MAINLY SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 10. THIS IS COMMON IN A
TROPICAL AIRMASS...AND SOMETIMES THE FUNNEL CLOUDS CAN TOUCH GROUND
WITH LITTLE OR NO ADVANCE WARNING.

THE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY SHOULD DIMINISH SHORTLY AFTER SUNSET
TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.
PERIODS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD
AS UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCES TRAVERSE THE REGION FROM THE WEST.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON.

$$

CHECK OUT THE RADAR!

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p ... khgx.shtml

GAStorm · #2 Postby **GAStorm** » Tue May 11, 2004 11:37 am

That radar loop is quite impressive! Stay safe!!

Suzi Q · #3 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue May 11, 2004 11:49 am

Yeah, I should be studying but can't keep my nose out of the radar. Ken ATTEMPTED to mow this morning until the lightning got a WEE BIT too close and I threw a fit.

Not hideous here, almost good nap weather!

southerngale · #4 Postby **southerngale** » Tue May 11, 2004 11:56 am

Looks like we're gonna have a wet week!

#5 Postby **vbhoutex** » Tue May 11, 2004 12:01 pm

Now have a Urban and small stream flood advisory and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect. Expecting rains to 3"-5" and it is definitely gotten "rumbly" here too.

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FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1140 AM CDT TUE MAY 11 2004

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED AN URBAN AND
SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR...

HARRIS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

UNTIL 245 PM CDT

AT 1134 AM CDT... NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
VERY HEAVY RAIN FALLING OVER PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND WESTERN HARRIS
COUNTY. 1 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN WILL FALL IN THE NEXT HOUR OR SO WITH
SOME HEAVIER TOTALS POSSIBLE.

FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN OR NEAR...
MEYERLAND...SHARPSTOWN...PINEY POINT VILLAGE...HEDWIG VILLAGE

MINOR FLOODING IS IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. DO NOT CROSS ANY LOCATION
WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD!

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 PM.

PLEASE REPORT FLOODING TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...OR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

$$

GalvestonDuck · #6 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Tue May 11, 2004 12:24 pm

Nothing down here yet. Sometimes it's hard to believe we're just about an hour south of you guys. (Sometimes it's hard to believe I'm a Texan when I still catch myself saying "you guys.")

I think the line of storms moving in from San Antonia will be the worst for down here. It will probably be tame on the coast until later this evening.

southerngale · #7 Postby **southerngale** » Tue May 11, 2004 1:48 pm

It's ya'll Duckie, ya'll.

What was that old kid show where they said "Hey, you guuuuuys"?

GalvestonDuck · #8 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Tue May 11, 2004 1:52 pm

southerngale wrote:It's ya'll Duckie, ya'll. What was that old kid show where they said "Hey, you guuuuuys"?

The Electric Company, with guys like Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and Mel Brooks!

HEY YOU GUYS!

We're gonna turn it on.
We're gonna bring you the power
We're gonna light up the dark of night like the brightest day in a whole new way
We're gonna turn it on we're gonna bring you the power
It's coming down the lines, strong as they can be
Through the courtesy of The Electric Company
The Electric Company.

The Electric Company!

(Sorry...went off-topic)

GalvestonDuck · #9 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:22 pm

Round two is on the way. Looks like I'll see something from this one.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p ... khgx.shtml

#10 Postby **vbhoutex** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:36 pm

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
319 PM CDT TUE MAY 11 2004

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
WALLER COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS
HARRIS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

* UNTIL 415 PM CDT

* AT 317 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR
BROOKSHIRE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDE KATY.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

That is west of me but not by too much. BIG BOW ECHO moving in!!

Suzi Q · #11 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:37 pm

ok, um, bow echo anyone?????? me thinks we're in for it soon. David, you should get it first, keep me posted.

Suz

PTrackerLA · #12 Postby **PTrackerLA** » Tue May 11, 2004 3:57 pm

...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR HARRIS COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM
CDT...

* AT 342 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM NEAR
JERSEY VILLAGE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH. SEVERAL AMATUER RADIO
OPERATORS REPORTED POWER OUT IN THE JERSEY VILLAGE AREA. THE STORM
OVER WALLER COUNTY HAS WEAKENED.

* LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDE...
JERSEY VILLAGE...US-290/I-610 WEST...HILSHIRE VILLAGE...SPRING
VALLEY
HOOKS AIRPORT

MOVE TO A SMALL INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. ABANDON YOUR CAR
OR MOBILE HOME FOR A STRONG SHELTER...NOW!

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WARNED AREA
UNTIL 7 PM.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

LAT...LON 3001 9605 2968 9549 2971 9537 3009 9547

Stay safe Houston area members tornado warning until 415 pm!

PTrackerLA · #13 Postby **PTrackerLA** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:01 pm

Weather channel is reporting damage and power outages in Houston. Looks like there could be a tornado on the northern suburbs of Houston. Please check in Houston area members when you get a chance!

#14 Postby **vbhoutex** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:09 pm

Son called wondering when the "hurricane force winds are going to quit"!!!(I'm sure that was overestimated to say the least, however??? :eek:

) Rain coming down so hard the gutters couldn't handle it and said the back door was blown open!!! It just so happens I was picking up a hook echo in that area when he called and we were seeing debris from trees in this area(not sure if it was related considering that is 5 miles from where I am). Then I read the newest Tornado warning here and see it is right over my house!!! :eek:

Suzi Q · #15 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:13 pm

I just spoke with David and he is fine where he is, but will have to find out what's going on at home when he leaves. I had debris here, MARVELOUS wind and a husband who (once again) questioned my sanity for standing outside during all this.
David noticed a hook echo around his house, so let's keep our fingers crossed for him.
Humorous how our hazardous weather outlook stated spotter activation would not be required. I shoulda trusted my gut and headed west. Oh well, live and learn.

PTrackerLA · #16 Postby **PTrackerLA** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:18 pm

Glad to hear y'all are okay. I'm concerned about this line progressing making it over here tonight since we've been in the 80's all day with sunshine and no rain. I don't see any reason for this line to weaken until very late tonight. Galveston and Beaumont, you're next!

Suzi Q · #17 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:26 pm

Definitely something to watch for. The one saving grace may be that the line hauls a$$ getting through. My rain gauge registered 2 1/4 inches in 30-45 minutes.

Stay safe and stay informed. Let us know how you're doing.

Suzi

GalvestonDuck · #18 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:26 pm

Yup, still watching. UTMB is on it also.

Weather advisory: Strong storms moving toward area, exercise care if driving
A weather alert for the region has been posted due to the imminent threat of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Latest radar indicates a line of severe thunderstorms currently approaching the region and moving eastward at a quick 40 mph. Wind damage is possible as it passes through the area; winds in the 50-60 mph range have been reported with these storms, and there is the potential for isolated tornadoes and hail. This line will reach UTMB between 4 and 5 p.m.. Please exercise extreme caution on your afternoon commute.

Tried to post the image but it didn't work.

http://ardev.utmb.edu/weather/radar.html

I wonder just how relaxing a massage can be if you get it during a storm? (Supposed to get one this afternoon as one of a part of a package of spa treatments for the wedding team. I'll probably want to watch the rain instead.)

KatDaddy · #19 Postby **KatDaddy** » Tue May 11, 2004 4:52 pm

Bow echo blast through areas S of Houston in the last hour. Estimated winds 45-50MPH with sheets of swirling rain. Wind is difficult to estimate here at work.

If I see anything interesting on the way home I will post.

Rainband · #20 Postby **Rainband** » Tue May 11, 2004 5:12 pm

Man you guys and gals stay safe!!! :eek:

NOT A NICE DAY IN HOUSTON AREA!!

NOT A NICE DAY IN HOUSTON AREA!!

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