August 2022

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djmike that map looks better for sure! But…..😆😆😆
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Stratton20 wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:35 pm djmike that map looks better for sure! But…..😆😆😆
Consistent easterly winds in the mid-levels will bring rain eventually. Definitely a much different pattern than most of this summer.
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captainbarbossa19 I agree, but I just dont wanna get my hopes up ya know? It is demoralizing getting donut holed this frequently by storms lol
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Stratton20 wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:56 pm captainbarbossa19 I agree, but I just dont wanna get my hopes up ya know? It is demoralizing getting donut holed this frequently by storms lol
I understand. Trees have not had enough rain yet to stop the stress of the drought at my farm. It's going to rain a lot eventually though. It will probably be more than we need too.
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As usual, a big gap in the sea breeze where I need something to pop.

After seeing the same thing day after day I’m beginning to wonder if the SE flow off of Galveston Bay as it juts inland has an effect on the instability/convergence of the sea breeze as it moves inland. This can’t just always be a random occurrence every day.
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I am liking the pattern change im seeing in the medium-long range in the GFS ( at least on the 18z run) has persistent troughiness dominating the central and eastern us, the ridge is displaced to the east and west of us and never builds in truely
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Holy smokes its raining here in CS!!!! I can confirm water is now falling from
the sky!!😄😄😄😄😄🥲🥲
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Morning update from Jeff Lindner:
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will be possible late Wednesday-Saturday.

After months of drought and heat it finally appears that much of the area will see some relief this week as several factors combine to bring widespread rains to the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will again develop along the seabreeze today…these storms will have the potential to produce lightning induced fires (as seen yesterday over east Texas). Wednesday starts the same as today, but changes begin by afternoon as a decent shortwave in the developing eastern US trough digs southward over the MS valley. This feature will likely help to enhance showers and thunderstorms over SE TX with this activity lasting well into the evening hours on Wednesday. On Thursday a mid level low along the northern Gulf coast moves westward and into Texas with numerous showers and thunderstorms likely. Moisture levels will become increasingly saturated with PWS of 2.0-2.3 inches late Wednesday-Saturday and this will support some heavy rainfall with the stronger storms. Coverage of showers and thunderstorms both Thursday and Friday is in the 60-70% range for much of the area including the very parched western and northwestern areas.

High moisture levels linger into the weekend with a weak boundary drifting southward from the north. This will likely keep a good chance of showers and thunderstorms ongoing into Saturday. With increasing clouds, moisture, and rain chances temperatures will likely fall short of average highs for the first time in a long time on Thursday and Friday.

Fire Weather:
Last several days have featured numerous grass and wildfires over the region including a 400 acre fire near Lake Somerville which burned 2 homes and threatened 13 others. This fire was quickly fanned by strong thunderstorm outflow winds of 40-50mph which resulted in extensive burn rates and crowning/spotting. Yesterday evening, several fires started due to lightning in eastern Texas from Jasper County into Trinity and Polk Counties. Weather conditions continue to be generally unfavorable for the development and spread of fires, but vegetation and the background drought state is compensating for the light winds and higher humidity levels. Relief in the form of widespread showers and thunderstorms later this week should help reduce fuel load dryness to some degree.

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A tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean (97L) is moving westward with limited thunderstorm activity and organization. This wave has about a 40% chance of development into a tropical cyclone over the next few days before conditions become increasingly unfavorable with stable air and increasing wind shear.

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I know it’s early, but once again a big void over the Houston area. Rain off to the Northeast and also to our Southwest.
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Im sure the latest GFS might make a few folks happy😏😏 medium-long range sure is looking great!!!
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Stratton20 wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:18 pm Im sure the latest GFS might make a few folks happy😏😏 medium-long range sure is looking great!!!
I think most (if not all) of us are tired of getting hood-winked.
I'll believe it when I see wet stuff falling from the sky.

I don't even trust the radar anymore. :|
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Pas_Bon wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:30 pm
Stratton20 wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:18 pm Im sure the latest GFS might make a few folks happy😏😏 medium-long range sure is looking great!!!
I think most (if not all) of us are tired of getting hood-winked.
I'll believe it when I see wet stuff falling from the sky.

I don't even trust the radar anymore. :|
Until I see water splashing on my wet lawn, I don't believe anything.
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Hey im just saying the pattern ahead looks good, didnt say anyone is guaranteed to see any rain though haha
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Look at the lack of cumulus clouds downstream from the lakes and Galveston Bay. This has to be a factor in our local ‘dead zone.’
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Pas_Bon wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:30 pm
Stratton20 wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:18 pm Im sure the latest GFS might make a few folks happy😏😏 medium-long range sure is looking great!!!
I think most (if not all) of us are tired of getting hood-winked.
I'll believe it when I see wet stuff falling from the sky.

I don't even trust the radar anymore. :|
I feel the same way.
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jasons2k wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:00 pm Look at the lack of cumulus clouds downstream from the lakes and Galveston Bay. This has to be a factor in our local ‘dead zone.’
That feature is present everyday but the cloud-free zone changes according to wind direction. If winds are SW, the cloud-free zone is to the NE etc.
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Moderate risk of Tropical Development.....
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12z Nam runs interestingly try to develop a surface low off the Texas coast before moving in land at hour 84 fwiw, has some pretty heavy totals, but off shore though
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Another day of frustration. Cells downstream from me just can’t sustain growth. Meanwhile, over towards Liberty, the continuous building-up of those cells into a complex continues unabated and with no effort. :roll: :roll: :roll:

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