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

[srainhoutx]

I'm watering daily again. Please send some rain this way.

[southerngale]

Well, the storms have somehow managed to miss me. Looking at radar, I don't see how it's possible. BUT... I think I figured it out. I'm not really here. I thought I was, but according to radar, I just don't exist. Every single speck of the radar within a 10-15 mile est. radius of where I "thought I was" on the map has been covered with strong storms at various times throughout the past several hours. I've heard a ton of thunder, it's gotten dark at times, but nada. I got light rain for a couple of minutes early on, before the radar really lit up, but that's it. Not enough to even be considered a trace... nothing is wet and no evidence of the sprinkles. And yet, radar shows I've gotten pounded a few times. hmmm... maybe it just missed me by a couple of streets. Or maybe I'm really in a black hole. oooh, I see Jason!

[srainhoutx]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
354 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHERN CHAMBERS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS...
NORTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS...
SOUTHERN LIBERTY COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS...

* UNTIL 445 PM CDT

* AT 353 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
OLD RIVER-WINFREE...OR 9 MILES SOUTH OF DAYTON...AND MOVING WEST AT
15 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IN THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO WINNIE...STOWELL...MONT BELVIEU...LIBERTY...HIGHLANDS...
DAISETTA...CROSBY...BAYTOWN...BARRETT...ANAHUAC AND AMES.

[CajunMama]

Well, the storms have somehow managed to miss me. Looking at radar, I don't see how it's possible. BUT... I think I figured it out. I'm not really here. I thought I was, but according to radar, I just don't exist. Every single speck of the radar within a 10-15 mile est. radius of where I "thought I was" on the map has been covered with strong storms at various times throughout the past several hours. I've heard a ton of thunder, it's gotten dark at times, but nada. I got light rain for a couple of minutes early on, before the radar really lit up, but that's it. Not enough to even be considered a trace... nothing is wet and no evidence of the sprinkles. And yet, radar shows I've gotten pounded a few times. hmmm... maybe it just missed me by a couple of streets. Or maybe I'm really in a black hole. oooh, I see Jason!

It's called the FrackDome. Here's some rain for ya!

[HeartofNC]

It may have rained above you and dried up before it hit the ground? It only rained enough here to get steamy then it quit

[southerngale]

Well, the storms have somehow managed to miss me. Looking at radar, I don't see how it's possible. BUT... I think I figured it out. I'm not really here. I thought I was, but according to radar, I just don't exist. Every single speck of the radar within a 10-15 mile est. radius of where I "thought I was" on the map has been covered with strong storms at various times throughout the past several hours. I've heard a ton of thunder, it's gotten dark at times, but nada. I got light rain for a couple of minutes early on, before the radar really lit up, but that's it. Not enough to even be considered a trace... nothing is wet and no evidence of the sprinkles. And yet, radar shows I've gotten pounded a few times. hmmm... maybe it just missed me by a couple of streets. Or maybe I'm really in a black hole. oooh, I see Jason!

It's called the FrackDome. Here's some rain for ya!

Any relation to the Bear Creek Dome?

[jasons2k]

It's so close to dumping at my house right now....but I'm afraid it's moving to the south too fast to get me...we'll see.

[jasons2k]

Or maybe I'm really in a black hole. oooh, I see Jason!

Prepare to be assimilated. Resistance is futile.

[Yankeegirl]

nothing here, its sunny out!!

[Yankeegirl]

I guess the west side isnt going to get any action today.... Have fun east side of town!!!

[srainhoutx]

SATELLITE PRECIPITATION ESTIMATES..DATE/TIME 08/22/09 0020Z
SATELLITE ANALYSIS BRANCH/NESDIS---NPPU---TEL.301-763-8678
LATEST DATA USED: GOES-12 2345Z CW
.
LOCATION...SE TEXAS...
.
ATTN WFOS...LCH...HGX...EWX...
ATTN RFCS...WGRFC...
.
EVENT...HVY RAINS WITH CELLS MERGING AND DRIFTING SSW
.
SATELLITE ANALYSIS AND TRENDS...CLUSTER OF TSTMS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY
MOVING SWD HAVE TURNED TO THE SW IN THE PAST 30 MINS ACROSS PORTIONS
OF SE TX. HVY RAINS ARE FALLING FROM THIS CLUSTER OF TSTMS AS MULTIPLE
CELLS MERGERS ARE OCCURRING. STLT ESTIMATES 2.4-3.5" HAS FALLEN IN THE
PAST HR OVER PORTIONS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND HVY RAINS WITH RATES IN EXCESS OF 2.0"/HR
ARE JUST NOW MOVING OVER FORT BEND AND BRAZORIA COUNTIES.
STLT IMAGERY ALSO SHOWS ADDITIONAL CU/TCU MOVING TOWARDS THIS CLUSTER
FROM THE W AND LIKELY WILL AID IN HVY RAIN THREAT OVER FORT BEND CO AREA
OVER THE NEXT HR.

http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/sa ... g&itype=ir

[jasons2k]

I'm in between storms it seems. The first set started forming right over me, but as posted above, most of it moved to my south before it really got cranking. We had an extended period of those super big tropical rain drops (I call it bullet rain) but it didn't get that heavy. It would start-up a little, then back off, then start up, then back off, etc. So we were right on the edge of things as the storm kept getting larger while trying to move away. This went on for over 30 minutes.

I'm amazed that the severe storm to our north (near Conroe) is holding together so well. It's about 78 degrees here now so we'll see if it instantaneously collapses right before it gets here...

[jasons2k]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
746 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS...

* UNTIL 815 PM CDT

* AT 741 PM CDT...LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO. THIS TORNADO
WAS LOCATED NEAR NEAR CREIGHTON ROAD AND FM 1314... MOVING SOUTHWEST
AT 10 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IN THE TORNADO WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
SHENANDOAH...OAK RIDGE NORTH AND CHATEAU WOODS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN THE INTERIOR HALLWAY OR
A ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET ON THE LOWEST LEVEL OF A STURDY BUILDING. USE
BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.

IF YOU ARE INSIDE A MOBILE HOME OR VEHICLE...EVACUATE THEM
IMMEDIATELY AND SEEK SHELTER INSIDE A STURDY BUILDING. AS A LAST
RESORT...SEEK SHELTER IN A CULVERT...DITCH OR LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR
HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.

&&

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

[jasons2k]

That's coming right for me (I'm the red + )


Shot at 2009-08-21

[jasons2k]

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
802 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2009

TXC339-220111-
/O.CAN.KHGX.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-090822T0115Z/
MONTGOMERY TX-
802 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2009

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...THE
THUNDERSTORM WHICH PROMPTED THE TORNADO HAS WEAKENED SIGNIFICANTLY
AND IS NO LONGER SEVERE.

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

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Whew!

[srainhoutx]

Rough night Jason. Just got a few drops, but those cool ENE winds feel awfully good.

[southerngale]

I finally got some rain. It was pretty hard for a little while, then some light stuff lingered for a bit. Not nearly as much as some of the areas around me, but I was happy to finally get something besides thunder and lightning all day! I just dumped my rain gauge... right on the 1 inch line. I'd like some more, but the forecast shows many sunny days ahead.



Close call, Jason. I remember you asking for rain, not tornadoes.

[Flyinman]

Got the 7 10 split here tonight..Was really hoping the storm from the NE would hold together but Jasons was right. Fell apart on our doorstep. Well, looks like our next decent chance is not until next weekend.

[vbhoutex]

Where is that darn front??? im hot!! I hope it doesnt stall!!!

Huntsville, moving south. Storms are firing along it now

Sure it is!!! It is 100ºf right now and radar doesn't give me any promise unless I am East of I-45 or South of Hwy 59. Please prove me wrong!!!

Ok!! Whoever I pissed off, I apologize!!! We just got power back after the nice little severe t'storm you sent my way. Measured gusts were 50 mph at the weatherbug nearest me, but my guess is we went severe since we had 2"+ limbs come down. I would not be at all surprised if I find out a tornado passed to our West as our winds suddenly shifted and went severe from the opposite direction. I don't know how much rain we had because there is no way the gauge could catch it since it was going sideways, but we got at least 1.5". Hail fortunately was short lived and only pea sized that I saw. Anyway we are back and the electricity is on and that is a good thing.

[CajunMama]

I'm guessing tonight wasn't a good night to be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands for a concert? My son and his cousin drove in for a concert.