SE TX/SW LA weather: Much cooler and WET after Tuesday

[srainhoutx]

I saw on one American station that Canada will be sending a cold front down shortly (the announcer said some days we really appreciate them ). So in the spirit of being a good neighbour I'll have them change the forest of windturbines, down by Gull Lake, to face your direction.

p.s. overnight temps have been in the 50's to 60's here and daytime more or less averaging in the mid to high 70's.

Ya'll will have to get your winter jackets out.

Thank you. We'll take it...

[Ed Mahmoud]

Heard thunder, lots of clouds, but over 5 weeks w/o a drop...

[Tireman4]

I saw on one American station that Canada will be sending a cold front down shortly (the announcer said some days we really appreciate them ). So in the spirit of being a good neighbour I'll have them change the forest of windturbines, down by Gull Lake, to face your direction.

p.s. overnight temps have been in the 50's to 60's here and daytime more or less averaging in the mid to high 70's.

Ya'll will have to get your winter jackets out.

Thank you. We'll take it...

Can you send it now....Please!!. Where is the retractable roof when you need it. Heck even Wimbledon has one. LOL

[jasons2k]

I got caught in a nice Thunderstorm in New Orleans yesterday - except that it was during rush hour on the way to the airport! It was nice to see rain though. I almost forgot what it looked like.

When I got home, there was lots of wind, thunder, and a few sprinkles. What I got from all that was a whopping .01" of rain and a bunch of debris in my pool...

Here's to hoping today is better

[crazycajuncane]

The skies opened up between New Iberia and Lafayette on the drive home yesterday. Lights were malfunctioning and the radio personalities were busy yesterday.

Rain = people forget how to drive.

[southerngale]

It looked promising for decent rain yesterday... it got really windy and, had a lot of thunder and lightning, but I only got light rain. The radar split with yellow over me, but reds and oranges to my east and west. grrr! But I guess I should be grateful for even that little bit. 10 minutes away, my parents got some of that red... they had standing water!

Special Weather Statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
904 AM CDT TUE JUN 30 2009

LAZ027>033-041>045-051>055-TXZ180>182-201-215-216-302115-
VERNON-RAPIDES-AVOYELLES-BEAUREGARD-ALLEN-EVANGELINE-ST. LANDRY-
CALCASIEU-JEFFERSON DAVIS-ACADIA-LAFAYETTE-UPPER ST. MARTIN-
CAMERON-VERMILION-IBERIA-ST. MARY-LOWER ST. MARTIN-TYLER-JASPER-
NEWTON-HARDIN-JEFFERSON-ORANGE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LEESVILLE...ALEXANDRIA...MARKSVILLE...
DERIDDER...OAKDALE...VILLE PLATTE...OPELOUSAS...LAKE CHARLES...
JENNINGS...CROWLEY...LAFAYETTE...ST. MARTINVILLE...CAMERON...
ABBEVILLE...NEW IBERIA...MORGAN CITY...WOODVILLE...JASPER...
NEWTON...LUMBERTON...BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR...ORANGE
904 AM CDT TUE JUN 30 2009

...RECENT RECORD BREAKING TEMPERATURES...

IN THE PAST SEVEN DAYS RECORDS HAVE BEEN TIED OR BROKEN AT SEVERAL
LOCATIONS IN THE FORECAST AREA. THESE RECORDS ARE LISTED BELOW:

NEW RECORD(2009) OLD RECORD/YEAR

LAKE CHARLES

JUNE 24 102 - 99/1937
JUNE 25 102 - 99/1914



BEAUMONT

JUNE 24 102 - 97/1995
JUNE 25 100(T) - 100/1902
JUNE 28 100 - 97/1969
JUNE 29 100 - 96/1969



LAFAYETTE

JUNE 24 102 - 99/1930
JUNE 25 100(T) - 100/1930
JUNE 28 99 - 98/1954
JUNE 29 101 - 100/1930



ALEXANDRIA

JUNE 23 102(T) - 102/1932
JUNE 24 102 - 101/1930
JUNE 28 104 - 101/1932



NEW IBERIA

JUNE 23 100 - 97/1953
JUNE 24 102 - 97/2005
JUNE 25 101 - 97/2005
JUNE 26 101 - 98/1951
JUNE 27 97(T) - 97/1952
JUNE 28 98 - 97/1950
JUNE 29 100 - 97/1950


NEAR RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THE
WEEK. ADDITIONAL RECORDS MAY BE TIED OR BROKEN DURING THIS TIME
FRAME. INCREASED RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND SHOULD BRING AN END TO
THE OPPRESSIVE HEAT.

$$

OLIVIER/JONES

[jasons2k]

My post disappeared - anyway
looks like outflows about to collide right over Houston, just in time to create some fun for the PM commuters.

Too bad it's south of me though and will possibly cutoff any chance for future development up north for me. That outflow moving south thru northern Harris will kill those chances. I don't get how those little piddly showers from earlier produced such a strong/pronounced outflow boundry........ugh......the drought Gods will win again it looks like.

[vbhoutex]

My post disappeared - anyway
looks like outflows about to collide right over Houston, just in time to create some fun for the PM commuters.

Too bad it's south of me though and will possibly cutoff any chance for future development up north for me. That outflow moving south thru northern Harris will kill those chances. I don't get how those little piddly showers from earlier produced such a strong/pronounced outflow boundry........ugh......the drought Gods will win again it looks like.

I was wondering that too. And it set off quite a slew of showers on the SW side of the metro. I didn't get anything this round. Looks like we will be back in the 100's by Friday. NOT!!!

[srainhoutx]

It was real fun doing yard work today...not... Also, no rain as well.

[Ed Mahmoud]

Thunderstorm at the Galleria, not a drop, again, at the house.

[southerngale]

Late yesterday afternoon, there were storms southwest of here that prompted Severe Weather Warnings, we heard thunder, but nada at my house, or my parent's house, where we were swimming at the time. We got out of the pool, though. The ol' if you can hear thunder, you can be struck by lightning rule. Several days of pop-up showers and some decent totals here and there, and I missed out for the most part... light rain for a little while one day. It dried up quickly. Maybe one day soon, it will really rain again. Feast or famine! I moved here in November and had to pull the hose out for the first time a few weeks ago. I prefer natural watering.

[Flyinman]

Here in The Woodlands we had 2 days of tease!! Storms all around us and according to the news there were areas that received anywhere from 1.5" to 3" yesterday to our NE, NW, W, and S but not a drop here either. We are in desperate need of rain but relief looks slim.

[jasons2k]

yep, nothing for me but there was a dousing just down the road.

At one point there was rain to my N, S, E, and west. All I got was another gusty outflow boundry and another mess to clean-up.

[Flyinman]

Yep, I could even smell the rain and perhaps even feel a mist from the wind..I know that is stretching it but I would take almost anything. Judging by the pine needles everywhere you would have thought a major storm just passed! Also, got to love how people are abiding by the water restrictions.

[jasons2k]

My post disappeared - anyway
looks like outflows about to collide right over Houston, just in time to create some fun for the PM commuters.

Too bad it's south of me though and will possibly cutoff any chance for future development up north for me. That outflow moving south thru northern Harris will kill those chances. I don't get how those little piddly showers from earlier produced such a strong/pronounced outflow boundry........ugh......the drought Gods will win again it looks like.

I was wondering that too. And it set off quite a slew of showers on the SW side of the metro. I didn't get anything this round. Looks like we will be back in the 100's by Friday. NOT!!!

Well, it looks like the same thing is hapening today, just further south.

And we know those showers this AM didn't really produce much of an outflow, at least one with any 'oomph' to it.

But I think it's clear now what is happening: it's just differential heating causing the leftover outflow/cooler air to rush south, and at the same time causing the seabreeze from the south to move north. I can see it on radar right now.....it's just the differential heating is so pronouced, those boundries are starting to react to the heat and move.

[srainhoutx]

Have a great 4th folks... It's going to be HOT...

[Ed Mahmoud]

100ºF (38º) at the Big Airport.

Activity along the sea breeze as close as Brazoria County, but awfully humble looking cu outside my window.

[Tireman4]

Umm Ed....


Houston Intercontinental Airport
Lat: 29.97 Lon: -95.35 Elev: 95
Last Update on Jul 2, 3:53 pm CDT


A Few Clouds

101 °F
(38 °C) Humidity: 31 %
Wind Speed: SE 8 MPH
Barometer: 29.94" (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint: 65 °F (18 °C)
Heat Index: 105 °F (41 °C)
Visibility: 10.00 mi.
More Local Wx: 3 Day History

Still in misery!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vbhoutex]

The official today at IAH was 101ºf. I didn't hear what the HI went to, but I know it is still miserable outside with an HI of 95ºf. High here at the house today- 104ºf. It didn't even wait till Friday to start again!

[Ed Mahmoud]

My wife and kids have left me.


Well, only until we get the AC fixed.


Just happened this afternoon.


Warmer than last September, but that was 6 nights without even a ceiling fan.