Well, the storms last night just missed us. We got a nice lightning show and a few big drops of rain, but nothing very exciting. Today has been HOT and muggy, and there was still a small chance of some thunderstorms. Last night's storm did quite a bit of damage in several places where it managed to hit.
One small storm has just developed to our southwest. It seems to be expanding, but we'll see what happens. It's already thundered a few times. I love it! ;)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
May 9th, 2008
I don't think my first post went through.
We're under a severe thunderstorm watch today! There is a 20% chance of thunderstorms, some possibly severe. Apparently anything that does develop could become severe very quickly. I'm excited! ;)
That was earlier.....now the radar shows some thunderstorms developing to our west, moving in our direction! There is a warning out for this group of storms.
It'll probably be dark if/when they arrive here. Too bad, else I would try getting some good pictures. :)
We're under a severe thunderstorm watch today! There is a 20% chance of thunderstorms, some possibly severe. Apparently anything that does develop could become severe very quickly. I'm excited! ;)
That was earlier.....now the radar shows some thunderstorms developing to our west, moving in our direction! There is a warning out for this group of storms.
It'll probably be dark if/when they arrive here. Too bad, else I would try getting some good pictures. :)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
May 8th, 2008
The anticipated severe weather didn't materialize for our area! It ended up being very hot and humid today. Not as hot and humid as it will be in July/August, but quite warm nonetheless.
The forecast says highs in the 90's for the rest of the week. Hello summer! And here I thought we'd be slowly easing into hotter temperatures. I guess not!
I'll post some outside pictures I took yesterday, on my other blog: WeatherAndSpace
The forecast says highs in the 90's for the rest of the week. Hello summer! And here I thought we'd be slowly easing into hotter temperatures. I guess not!
I'll post some outside pictures I took yesterday, on my other blog: WeatherAndSpace
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
May 6th, 2008
Well, it was looking like today might bring us some more severe storms. They were forecast to develop well to our west, then move into the area in the early morning hours. It was very warm and humid outside, and "felt" stormy!
Well.....now for some reason I'm not too optimistic. What do you think?
Nationwide radar
The green that is splattered over most of TX is ground clutter as far as I can tell. The storms in west TX are fading fast. Oh well, there's always tomorrow! ;) We still haven't passed the date when our last local significant tornado occurred in 1997!
We did get 0.34" of rain on Sunday night/Monday morning, which was nice. I decided to start adding my favorite weather links to the blog, so keep an eye out for some interesting stuff!
Well.....now for some reason I'm not too optimistic. What do you think?
Nationwide radar
The green that is splattered over most of TX is ground clutter as far as I can tell. The storms in west TX are fading fast. Oh well, there's always tomorrow! ;) We still haven't passed the date when our last local significant tornado occurred in 1997!
We did get 0.34" of rain on Sunday night/Monday morning, which was nice. I decided to start adding my favorite weather links to the blog, so keep an eye out for some interesting stuff!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Slightly off-topic
This doesn't have anything to do with weather, but I wanted to post about it anyway!
This morning, a resident in a neighborhood about 2 miles from here took a picture of part of a very large animal. It was partially hidden by a bush, so all you can see is the tail and part of the back. It looks like a mountain lion to me! What do you think?!
Read the article and see the picture!
Now I know we've all read about how most wild animals are more afraid of us than we are of them. I'm sorry, but I've read too many stories of mountain lion attacks to be comforted by that. I'd rather be paranoid. ;) I assume that if it is a mountain lion, it is coming after the prolific herds of deer we have in our neighborhoods, along with a pet or two as a snack. Sorry, I know that's an awful thing to say. :(
Just the same, we won't be taking anymore walks after dark, and I'd advise everyone around here to keep your pets indoors as much as possible, and to not let your children play outdoors without having an eye on them at all times!
This morning, a resident in a neighborhood about 2 miles from here took a picture of part of a very large animal. It was partially hidden by a bush, so all you can see is the tail and part of the back. It looks like a mountain lion to me! What do you think?!
Read the article and see the picture!
Now I know we've all read about how most wild animals are more afraid of us than we are of them. I'm sorry, but I've read too many stories of mountain lion attacks to be comforted by that. I'd rather be paranoid. ;) I assume that if it is a mountain lion, it is coming after the prolific herds of deer we have in our neighborhoods, along with a pet or two as a snack. Sorry, I know that's an awful thing to say. :(
Just the same, we won't be taking anymore walks after dark, and I'd advise everyone around here to keep your pets indoors as much as possible, and to not let your children play outdoors without having an eye on them at all times!
Friday, April 25, 2008
April 25th, 2008 cont'd
Well, this storm is slowly sliding in this direction, and is sending down funnel clouds! It does look like it will miss us and move just to the east of our immediate area, but it is a little worrisome to have such a big storm nearby! I'm off to watch the TV weather since they are broadcasting live right now!
(and I think I just heard a roll of thunder!)
(and I think I just heard a roll of thunder!)
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