Texas Winter 2016-2017

[CaptinCrunch]

As has been the case since September, February has been another warmer than normal month. This month has been one of the warmest Februaries on record across North and Central Texas. Through the 27th, February 2017 would rank as the warmest on record for both DFW and Waco. Records for the official DFW site go back to September 1, 1898. Records for Waco go back to December 1, 1901.


This winter has been one of the warmest on record across North and Central Texas. Through February 27th, the winter of 2016-2017 would be the warmest on record for DFW. Records for the official DFW site go back to September 1, 1898. Records for Waco go back to December 1, 1901.



Turn out the lights
The party's over
They say that
All good things must end
Call it tonight
The party's over
And tomorrow starts
The same old thing again

[Ntxw]

Moderate risk in the midwest just north of the Ohio River, in this fast starting year to severe weather. Might want to check out the USA threads for the outbreak

[CaptinCrunch]

Moderate risk in the midwest just north of the Ohio River, in this fast starting year to severe weather. Might want to check out the USA threads for the outbreak

I think we are going to see a early start to the severe weather season, and a very active one as well.

[Brent]

Moderate risk in the midwest just north of the Ohio River, in this fast starting year to severe weather. Might want to check out the USA threads for the outbreak

I think we are going to see a early start to the severe weather season, and a very active one as well.

It's already been worse than the last few years and it's still only February... This setup looks more like something out of April.

[JDawg512]

I was about to say, we've had quite a few severe weather setups this year. But you beat me to it Brent.

Despite the dry last half of Jan/beginning of Feb, both months received above average rain as far as my personal record keeping goes. We should continue to see near or above average rainfall for Spring, although don't be surprised to see a couple of dry spells mixed in as has become the norm these days. Those pesky dry spells are my arch enemy... I must find a way to defeat them..

Last post in this thread for me. For those that disappear until Autumn, enjoy your Spring and Summer!

[Texas Snowman]

FYI, at least there was a little more to talk about this winter.

Last year's Texas Winter Weather thread? 184 pages.

This winter's thread? 251 pages.

It's the little things, you know.

[1900hurricane]

 https://twitter.com/mattlanza/status/836635182409084929

[Texas Snowman]

No kidding - on the final day of February, the new tornado watch in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois mentions the possibility of a couple of intense tornadoes.

Most years, it would be a Winter Storm Warning or a Blizzard Warning for those places on 2/28.

[Texas Snowman]

@BigJoeBastardi: RT @RyanMaue: Average Temperature across Lower 48 for February 2017 was 40.8°F.
Warmest of past 37-years (1981-2017) by almost 1°F
Feb trend is flat.

[Texas Snowman]

@NWSFortWorth - #Dallas/#FortWorth - #winter 2016-2017 is the warmest on record for #DFW among 119 winters (1898-1899 to present). #dfwwx #txwx

[Texas Snowman]

@BigJoeBastardi: RT @wxmanvic: 82F today at #DFW. The 14th day this "winter" with temps at or above 80. In 120 years of data, previous record was 10. #txwx...

[Texas Snowman]

@NWSFortWorth - #Waco sets record for warmest February; #winter 2016-2017 also among warmest on record (1901-1902 to present). #ctxwx #txwx

[Texas Snowman]

@SteveBowenWX - It is not normal that the Chicago NWS office has issued more Tornado Warnings (4) than Winter Storm Warnings (0) in the month of February.

[Texas Snowman]

@NWSFortWorth - Morning low at DFW was 69F. Should this hold through midnight, it'll be the warmest low on record. Previous record: 62F in 2007 and 1955.

[Brent]

@NWSFortWorth - Morning low at DFW was 69F. Should this hold through midnight, it'll be the warmest low on record. Previous record: 62F in 2007 and 1955.

So fitting in a winter of warmth to finish out with more records...

[gpsnowman]

Gosh darnit, goodbye to the winter that never was, aside from a few cold days. White flag is up, I'm shaking like a French soldier. Capitulation ensues. Bring out the train, surrender papers will be signed to to give away our winter glory. The enemy has won, no chance to drive back the invading blitzkrieg of warmth. Feeling helpless, like nothing could be done from the powers that be to fend off the terrifying, ferocious speed of the advancing onslaught. But we shall fight on. An underground network of freedom fighters has already been established to defeat this terrible tyranny led by Charles de Portastorm and Ntwx Churchill. V for victory my friends, winter will win.

[Texas Snowman]

@NWSFortWorth - Morning low at DFW was 69F. Should this hold through midnight, it'll be the warmest low on record. Previous record: 62F in 2007 and 1955.

So fitting in a winter of warmth to finish out with more records...

At least it isn't this...

@severestudios - 7:26 PM CT - Confirmed tornado over Bald Knob, AR moving northeast at 40 mph. Baseball size hail possible as well.

[Texas Snowman]

Or this...

@breakingweather - 1 fatality has been confirmed in Ottawa, Illinois after a #tornado ripped through the town late on Tuesday afternoon

[Brent]

Seeing rumors of deaths in Missouri just now

Yeah at least the cap held here

[dhweather]

CAT 5 IN THE GULF !!!!