Well, here we go again. Another potent upper-level storm system will move into Texas on Wednesday.
Where: All of Southeast Texas
When: Thunderstorms should develop around 900 AM over the west and overspread the region during the day exiting the eastern part of the region between 7 and 9 PM.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..
Today And Tonight – A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 7 pm this evening for Edwards, Kinney, and Val Verde counties. Humidities below 20 percent and gusty west winds to near 20 mph will promote the spread of fires over the Southern Edwards Plateau. Isolated strong to marginally severe storms are possible along and east of a Taylor to La Grange line mainly this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds of 60 mph.
Saturday through Thursday. Elevated fire weather conditions are possible Sunday afternoon. Relative humidity in the teens to low 20s and west winds over 10 MPH are expected.
Fair weather prevails Saturday through Monday. However, a weak upper-level disturbance and cold front may bring slight chances of showers and thunderstorms to eastern areas Sunday night. A stronger upper-level disturbance will result in increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday into Wednesday. Above normal temperatures are expected to continue for the next several days.
Now here’s your TTR Weekend Weather Forecast –
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Changes Since Last Update: A Wind Advisory for areas roughly west of an Angleton to Sugar Land to Hempstead to Bryan line through 4 PM. Strong southerly winds of 20 to 25 mph with frequent gusts above 30 mph possible today.
Severe weather potential remains unchanged.
Overview
A line of thunderstorms will move across the region this afternoon and evening, with some of these thunderstorms capable of producing severe weather for parts of the region. While all of Southeast Texas is at risk for experiencing strong to severe thunderstorms, the best chances appear to be north of a Brenham to Livingston line. These thunderstorms will clear the region by early Saturday morning, with no hazardous weather anticipated through Sunday.
There is still a very slight chance the line of storms could extend to Houston and the coast in the evening. The severe weather threat should still be primarily north of Houston. Still strong storms could be possible embedded in the line with gusty winds and lightning possible.
Main Hazards (in order of likelihood)
Damaging winds & Lightning
An isolated tornado or two
Locally heavy rain (overall flood threat will be low as storms will move quickly)
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
425 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017
…Wind Advisory in Effect through 4 PM…
.Strong south winds will briefly diminish around sunrise only to
increase again during the late morning and early afternoon.
Sustained winds will exceed 20 mph with frequent gusts over 30
mph.
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Austin-Brazoria-Brazos-Burleson-Colorado-Fort Bend-Jackson-
Matagorda-Waller-Washington-Wharton-
Including the cities of Alvin, Angleton, Bay City, Bellville,
Brenham, Brookshire, Bryan, Caldwell, College Station, Columbus,
Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo, Freeport, Hempstead, Lake Jackson,
Lake Somerville, Missouri City, Palacios, Pearland, Pierce,
Prairie View, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sealy, Sugar Land, Weimar,
and Wharton
425 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON…
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.
EVENT…Strong south winds between 20 and 30 mph.
TIMING…Through mid-afternoon.
IMPACT…Unsecured light weight items could be tossed about by
strong winds. Drivers on east-west oriented roads should prepare
for strong cross winds and drivers of high profile vehicles
should be particularly cautious.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drivers of vans…campers…trailers…and other high-profile
vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds…
especially when driving along east to west oriented roads
Here is a brief update regarding severe thunderstorm potential for the region on Friday.
Changes Since Last Update: Strong southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts above 30 mph possible during the day Friday ahead of any thunderstorm activity. Severe weather potential unchanged. Added mention of lightning with storms.
Overview
We are still thinking a line of thunderstorms will move across the region Friday afternoon and evening, with some of these thunderstorms capable of producing severe weather for parts of the region. While all of Southeast Texas is at risk for experiencing strong to severe thunderstorms, best chances appear to be north of a Brenham to Cleveland line. These thunderstorms will clear the region by early Saturday morning, with no hazardous weather anticipated this weekend. Please see the timing graphic for more details for timing and hazards.
There is still a chance the line of storms could extend to Houston and the coast in the evening. The severe weather threat should still be primarily north of Houston. Still strong storms could be possible embedded in the line with gusty winds and lightning possible.
Main Hazards (in order of likelihood)
1. Damaging winds & Lightning
2. An isolated tornado or two
3. Locally heavy rain (overall flood threat will be low as storms will move quickly)
4. Hail
