JUNE 2015 -Scattered Showers/Storms To End The Month

[nuby3]

This is FAR from over.

Serious feeder bands offshore and wherever one sets up (and stalls) could receive upwards of 10" of rain over several hours.
Hopefully the tail end falls apart, but these systems are known to drop a surprise or two on their way out.

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.

[Heat Miser]

This is FAR from over.

Serious feeder bands offshore and wherever one sets up (and stalls) could receive upwards of 10" of rain over several hours.
Hopefully the tail end falls apart, but these systems are known to drop a surprise or two on their way out.

You would think it could make for some devastating rain, but I've seriously watched the radar all day and those strong storms just don't have the oomph to hold together. They seem to fizzle when starting their venture northward.
A lot earlier in the day a band setup along the I-45 corridor and I thought that was the beginning of the worst Bill had to offer. Nope.

[Paul Robison]

This is FAR from over.

Serious feeder bands offshore and wherever one sets up (and stalls) could receive upwards of 10" of rain over several hours.
Hopefully the tail end falls apart, but these systems are known to drop a surprise or two on their way out.

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.

Well, that's 'cause they're still over the Gulf waters. When they move inland in another few hours (of darkness, that is), it's another story.

[nuby3]

This is FAR from over.

Serious feeder bands offshore and wherever one sets up (and stalls) could receive upwards of 10" of rain over several hours.
Hopefully the tail end falls apart, but these systems are known to drop a surprise or two on their way out.

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.

Well, that's 'cause they're still over the Gulf waters. When they move inland in another few hours (of darkness, that is), it's another story.

I think it's more related to the dynamics of the storm, I expect some of this heavier activity to lift northward and work inland but we'll see. not sure how widespread it'll become but I'm having fun watching for it

[Ptarmigan]

This is FAR from over.

Serious feeder bands offshore and wherever one sets up (and stalls) could receive upwards of 10" of rain over several hours.
Hopefully the tail end falls apart, but these systems are known to drop a surprise or two on their way out.

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.

Doppler radar estimates up to 10 inches has fallen in those storms.

[Paul Robison]

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.[/quote]

Well, that's 'cause they're still over the Gulf waters. When they move inland in another few hours (of darkness, that is), it's another story.[/quote]

I think it's more related to the dynamics of the storm, I expect some of this heavier activity to lift northward and work inland but we'll see. not sure how widespread it'll become but I'm having fun watching for it[/quote]


I heard they expect it to actually get stronger over land. What does this mean for Houston if true?

[nuby3]

I've been watching the storms east of Corpus.. 3 inches per hour.

Well, that's 'cause they're still over the Gulf waters. When they move inland in another few hours (of darkness, that is), it's another story.[/quote]

I think it's more related to the dynamics of the storm, I expect some of this heavier activity to lift northward and work inland but we'll see. not sure how widespread it'll become but I'm having fun watching for it[/quote]


I heard they expect it to actually get stronger over land. What does this mean for Houston if true?[/quote]
I think Houston has not much to worry about. just watching for centrl Texas at this point. this storm was a real dud in my opinion. so far

[skidog40]

let the show begin

[Cromagnum]

Rain may not be heavy here in most of Houston, but Bill has some explosive thunderstorm activity right now. Look how cold the cloud tops are right now. Probably massive rain underneath the core at the moment.

Would like a graphic, please.

Still putting on a show.

[Paul Robison]

[/quote] I think Houston has not much to worry about. just watching for centrl Texas at this point. this storm was a real dud in my opinion. so far[/quote]


I agree with you for the following reasons:

1.Tropical Storm Bill made landfall just before noon over Matagorda Island, a bit later than initially anticipated.

2. This late landfall was the better scenario for this storm as far as Houston is concerned. We didn't see a repeat of the Memorial Day flooding that devastated parts of town last month.

3.As the storm heads north, its core is will track just west of Harris County, meaning some of the heaviest rainfall will be inland.

Caution:

The way things look now, conditions will probably get way worse for our neighbors immediately to the west. AccuWeather says that Bill will take a slow, curved path northwest from landfall before shooting straight north through the state. Worse than your everyday tropical disturbance, I'd say. That's because much of Texas is already waterlogged due to recent flooding, meaning this system could linger even longer as it travels north.

Just remember, Bill is nothing compared to what other storms nature is capable of.

P.S. Kill Bill! (LOL)

[Cromagnum]

Folks along the Brazos River will likely have a lot of lingering issues from Bill. A lot of rain fell into the NW areas of the river. All the areas to the south are still full from the May Storms. All that water has to go somewhere.

[nuby3]

Folks along the Brazos River will likely have a lot of lingering issues from Bill. A lot of rain fell into the NW areas of the river. All the areas to the south are still full from the May Storms. All that water has to go somewhere.

still watching those storms east of corpus creeping toward Matagorda bay

[Paul Robison]

still watching those storms east of corpus creeping toward Matagorda bay

Are they weakening or getting stronger? NWS says heavy rain threat may continue (subject to timing), but there's going to be a much lower severe threat.

[nuby3]

Folks along the Brazos River will likely have a lot of lingering issues from Bill. A lot of rain fell into the NW areas of the river. All the areas to the south are still full from the May Storms. All that water has to go somewhere.

still watching those storms east of corpus creeping toward Matagorda bay

Are they weakening or getting stronger?

staying the same lol. been accumulating around 2.5 - 3 inches per hour in those storms. getting pretty close to coming ashore just east of Matagorda.

[Paul Robison]

staying the same lol. been accumulating around 2.5 - 3 inches per hour in those storms. getting pretty close to coming ashore just east of Matagorda.[/quote]

How is that possible?

[nuby3]

staying the same lol. been accumulating around 2.5 - 3 inches per hour in those storms. getting pretty close to coming ashore just east of Matagorda.

How is that possible?[/quote]

how is what possible? everything I said seems entirely possible to me. not sure what you're referring to

[Paul Robison]

staying the same lol. been accumulating around 2.5 - 3 inches per hour in those storms. getting pretty close to coming ashore just east of Matagorda.

How is that possible?

how is what possible? everything I said seems entirely possible to me. not sure what you're referring to[/quote]

the strength of these storms, I mean. What's holding them together? Are they coming to Houston?

[nuby3]

staying the same lol. been accumulating around 2.5 - 3 inches per hour in those storms. getting pretty close to coming ashore just east of Matagorda.

How is that possible?

how is what possible? everything I said seems entirely possible to me. not sure what you're referring to

the strength of these storms, I mean. What's holding them together? Are they coming to Houston?[/quote]

I'm sure it's part of the dynamics of the storm. look at the corpus Christi radar composite, you'll see. they've been holding stationary for hours, but with the storm moving, they're beginning to move north. been waiting to see if it might happen. interesting to see if it hold together at all, time will tell. they would have an awful lot of ground to cover to get anywhere near where I am

[Paul Robison]

I'm sure it's part of the dynamics of the storm. look at the corpus Christi radar composite, you'll see. they've been holding stationary for hours, but with the storm moving, they're beginning to move north. been waiting to see if it might happen. interesting to see if it hold together at all, time will tell. they would have an awful lot of ground to cover to get anywhere near where I am

I dunno. Looks like they're losing steam to me, Nuby3

[nuby3]

I'm sure it's part of the dynamics of the storm. look at the corpus Christi radar composite, you'll see. they've been holding stationary for hours, but with the storm moving, they're beginning to move north. been waiting to see if it might happen. interesting to see if it hold together at all, time will tell. they would have an awful lot of ground to cover to get anywhere near where I am

I dunno. Looks like they're losing steam to me, Nuby3

still dropping 2-3 inches of rain over the last hour. seem to be staying about the same to me. I don't know if they'll make it inland, but for now they are remaining persistant