severe tstm watch for greater Houston until 8 pm cdt

WXBUFFJIM · #1 Postby **WXBUFFJIM** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:29 pm

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 63
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
250 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

EFFECTIVE THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 250 PM UNTIL
800 PM CDT.

HAIL TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70
MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS ALONG AND 85 STATUTE MILES
EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FROM 55 MILES WEST OF COTULLA TEXAS TO 80
MILES NORTH NORTHEAST OF HOUSTON TEXAS.

REMEMBER...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA.
PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE
WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE
TORNADOES.

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...THIS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REPLACES
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 61. WATCH NUMBER 61 WILL NOT BE
IN EFFECT AFTER 250 PM CDT. CONTINUE...WW 62...

DISCUSSION...STRONG/SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP
ALONG/BEHIND SWD SURGING COLD FRONT. WARM SECTOR AIRMASS HAS BECOME
VERY UNSTABLE WITH MUCAPES ABOVE 3000 J/KG. THIS WILL CONTINUE TO
SUPPORT SEVERE STORM DEVELOPMENT ACROSS WATCH AREA AS FRONT MOVES
INTO S TX TONIGHT. PRIMARY THREAT WILL BE LARGE HAIL...WITH
INCREASE WIND DAMAGE POTENTIAL AS STORMS EVOLVE INTO LINE SEGMENTS.

AVIATION...A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT
TO 2 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 60
KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM
MOTION VECTOR 26030.

...HALES

#2 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 5:26 pm

Yes and it will soon be turning to severe thunderstorm warnings. Check out this radar!!

http://weather.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p ... khgx.shtml

We have one cell that has gone severe about 70 miles west of the city right now and acouple of others to our north also. A very definite solid line of heavy thunderstorems is beginning to form to our NW and will be moving through in the next 3-5 hours. After that we are still expecting it to rain all day tomorrow!!

Suzi Q · #3 Postby **Suzi Q** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:02 pm

I'm leaving now after FINALLY getting husband off computer. Headed west. Wish me luck.

Rainband · #4 Postby **Rainband** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:06 pm

Suzi Q wrote:I'm leaving now after FINALLY getting husband off computer. Headed west. Wish me luck.

God Speed. Good Luck :wink:

therock1811 · #5 Postby **therock1811** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:09 pm

You'll not need it...it's gonna be a good chase...

#6 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:32 pm

I'm getting ready to roan W and NW Houston probabaly. The storms are definitely moving in and it promises to get dicy. I'll report back as I can. I may not need to leave to check it out either!!! :eek:

therock1811 · #7 Postby **therock1811** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:47 pm

No you won't! Heads up VB!

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
642 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LEAGUE CITY HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
HARRIS COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS
FORT BEND COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

* UNTIL 730 PM CDT

* AT 640 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
BROKEN LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE
DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL OR POSSIBLY EVEN BASEBALL SIZE HAIL.
THIS LINE IS ENTERING THE WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTIES AND WILL
MOVE EAST AT 20 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS INCLUDE HOOKS
AIRPORT...THE HOUSTON METROPOLITAN AREA...TOMBALL...THOMPSONS...
SUGAR LAND...STAFFORD...SPRING...ROSENBERG...RICHMOND...PLEAK...
PECAN GROVE...ORCHARD...MISSOURI CITY...MISSION BEND...MEADOWS...
JERSEY VILLAGE...HUMBLE.

THIS LINE MAY PRODUCE LARGE DAMAGING HAIL...RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY. AVOID WINDOWS AND TAKE COVER NOW!

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT.

PLEASE REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF...LOCAL POLICE...
OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

southerngale · #8 Postby **southerngale** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 7:09 pm

A little to your east, we're in a severe thunderstorm watch until 11pm cdt. There's some strong storms showing up on radar. I haven't had time to look at very much, but I think tomorrow is supposed to be even busier.

chadtm80 · #9 Postby **chadtm80** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:06 pm

ColdFront77 · #10 Postby **ColdFront77** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:11 pm

Looks like these thunderstorms across eastern Texas could effect central Florida in the next few days.

One of the Orlando meteorologists mentioned that storms coming from the Gulf of Mexico this time of
year can pack quite a punch, and this is six weeks before the rainy season begins.

#11 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:27 pm

Most of West Houston is flooded to some extent. I even turned around my SUV at one point since I didn't know the neighborhood well and it was hitting the bottom of my vehicle. We have had 2.2" here at the house since my last report and are flooded in unless you have an SUV that sits higher like mine. That is the only way I got home. I got into a little hail, but nothing to sweat. However the CG was incredible and blinding!!!

What I hate to see is those radars above that show more moving in later in the evening.!!! I'll report more later if needed.

Those of you to my east-HEADS UP THESE STORMS MEAN BUSINESS!!!

Guest · #12 Postby **Guest** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:28 pm

southerngale wrote:A little to your east, we're in a severe thunderstorm watch until 11pm cdt. There's some strong storms showing up on radar. I haven't had time to look at very much, but I think tomorrow is supposed to be even busier.

All indication are after the am hours it should quiet down Kelly as far as the severe weather goes. Most of the severe action should be found east of you along the Central/Eastern Gulfcoast into the SE especially the Carolinas and as well the immediate Gulfcoast from MS to the FL panhandle tomorrow. And the same could be said for Monday as well for the same areas except the severe weather may get as far north as eastern VA and the Delmarva! Main problem i see ESPECIALLY along the east coast is possible Flooding in the next couple of days as alot of rain is expected with this system!

Guest · #13 Postby **Guest** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:39 pm

My daughter sold her horse, and it's being transported to California. The driver said they would be stopping in Beaumont, Texas. Just let me know if you hear of anything concerning a horse transport!!!
It does as I figured looking a bit rough tonight!!!

Suzi Q · #14 Postby **Suzi Q** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:46 pm

I'm back and safe, although a little shaky. Made it out to just past Katy, then turned back and headed to Bear Creek Park. Interesting experiences there, will give full report tomorrow. Right now trying to catch my breath.

VB, Next time, you and me go TOGETHER!!!!!

Thanks to Jim for the heads up this morning and this evening.

ColdFront77 · #15 Postby **ColdFront77** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 9:55 pm

Rainfall Estimates for Houston, Texas and surrounding area:

#16 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 10:19 pm

Suzi Q wrote:I'm back and safe, although a little shaky. Made it out to just past Katy, then turned back and headed to Bear Creek Park. Interesting experiences there, will give full report tomorrow. Right now trying to catch my breath.

VB, Next time, you and me go TOGETHER!!!!!

Thanks to Jim for the heads up this morning and this evening.

I went through Bear Creek Park on my way out to the West side. I turned N on Barker Cypress trying to intercept the severe storm coming up thorugh Katy. I succeeded to a point even though the only severe I got into was TORRENTIAL FLOODING RAINS and a little hail. I almost stopped at BCP on my way out but decided the worst would be further west. I found out differently trying to get back home!!!!! The lightning was INCREDIBLE and it was at it's worst when the tornado that touched down in Bellaire was doing its bit. That severely damaged a shopping center and flipped cars around. Several were sllightly injured by flying glass. At the heighth of the storms the 79,000 were without power.

It is raining again, but not like it was earlier when I rowed home. I had to drive through water about 18" deep to get back home.

And yes, it would be smarter for us to go together next time SuziQ!!!

#17 Postby **Houstonia** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 11:15 pm

to feel the effects. We officially had a tornado strike down about three blocks from my house (Bellaire and Ranchester). At around 7:30, we began to hear explosions as the transformers blew out. I think that must have been the tornado, as it was coming from a distance. After our lights went out, the wind immediately picked up, and we could hear things banging around the house. Wind was blowing on all four sides of the house.

After the storm calmed down, I went out front to investigate. There's half a tree down next door, very large branches down in our yard, and what looks like might be a tree or part of a tree down at the end of the street. Small branches all over the place, part of the patio roof blew off, and most of the shed is now spread over the backyard.

I guess it's good that we got nature to prune the branches before hurricane season! :-)

~Houstonia~

CajunMama · #18 Postby **CajunMama** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 11:49 pm

Suzi, David and Houstonia...glad to know ya'll are safe. It's heading my way but seems to be dissapating a bit! Whew!

#19 Postby **Houstonia** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 1:09 am

I'm looking at the radar and noticing more storms out just east of San Antonio. Anyone else notice this? More storms tonight in Houston, I wonder?

~H~

ColdFront77 · #20 Postby **ColdFront77** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 1:18 am

SHORT TERM FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1105 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

TXZ173-191>194-203>208-110703-
BASTROP-BEXAR-CALDWELL-COMAL-GUADALUPE-HAYS-LEE-MEDINA-TRAVIS-UVALDE-
WILLIAMSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AUSTIN...BASTROP...GEORGETOWN...GIDDINGS...
HONDO...LOCKHART...NEW BRAUNFELS...SAN ANTONIO...SAN MARCOS...
SEGUIN...UVALDE
1105 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

.NOW...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 4 AM CDT...
CLOUDY AND MUCH COOLER WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN...SHOWERS OR
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH 3 AM. OCCASIONAL LIGHTNING IS EXPECTED.
ADDITIONAL RAIN AMOUNTS LESS THAN A TENTH OF AN INCH TO ONE INCH...
FROM SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.
TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. NORTH WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHORT TERM FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
1140 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

GMZ330-335-TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-110700-
AUSTIN-BRAZORIA-BRAZOS-BURLESON-CHAMBERS-COLORADO-FORT BEND-GALVESTON-
GALVESTON BAY-GRIMES-HARRIS-HOUSTON-JACKSON-LIBERTY-MADISON-MATAGORDA-
MATAGORDA BAY-MONTGOMERY-POLK-SAN JACINTO-TRINITY-WALKER-WALLER-
WASHINGTON-WHARTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ANAHUAC...ANGLETON...PEARLAND...BAY CITY...
BRENHAM...BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION...CALDWELL...COLDSPRING...COLUMBUS...
CONROE...CROCKETT...EDNA...EL CAMPO...WHARTON...GROVETON...TRINITY...
HEMPSTEAD...HOUSTON...PASADENA...HUNTSVILLE...LIBERTY...LIVINGSTON...
CORRIGAN...MADISONVILLE...NAVASOTA...RICHMOND...SUGARLAND...SEALY...
BELLVILLE...TEXAS CITY...GALVESTON
1140 PM CDT SAT APR 10 2004

.NOW...

THROUGH 2 AM...AREAS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE RAIN WITH A FEW EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE AREA WIDE. EXPECT ADDITIONAL RAINFALL
AMOUNTS OF AROUND ONE QUARTER INCH WITH ISOLATED AMOUNTS TO NEAR
ONE INCH.

$$

severe tstm watch for greater Houston until 8 pm cdt

severe tstm watch for greater Houston until 8 pm cdt

I didn't have to leave my house...

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