Volume 20 Number 5 MAY 2007
May 2007 was a wet month for much of
the state. More than half of the 20 first order stations recorded at least 10
days of measurable precipitation. Only 7 of the stations reported below average
precipitation totals for the month. On May 26th – 28th, Waco set daily maximum rainfall totals for each day. In
addition, several other sites, including Brownsville and Houston, set daily maximum rainfall totals during this
timeframe.
The month saw temperatures generally
at or below average. Average mean temperatures across the state were generally
close to normal. However, Del Rio,
Lubbock, Midland,
and San Angelo recorded mean temperatures more than 2 degrees below
normal for the month. 16 of the 20 sites saw below average maximum daily temperatures.
Midland, in particular, was far below average, recording an
average maximum temperature of 78.4 degrees, more than 8 degrees below normal.
As would be expected, the state saw
several episodes of severe weather during the month. Things got off to a bang
on May 2nd, with dozens of wind and hail reports observed mainly
across the western and central portions of the state. Several tornado reports
were reported as well. The last week of the month saw several days of severe weather
as well, capped off by several wind and hail reports across north and east Texas on May 30th .
MAY 2007
* Complete temperature data were unavailable. Temperatures are rounded to the nearest whole
degree.
*HDD - Heating degree-day: Refer to the Monthly Average chart for a
definition T
= Trace (<0.005")
*CDD - Cooling degree-day: Refer to the Monthly Average chart for a
definition
M: Information not available.
CLIMATIC
AVERAGES FOR JUNE
Records are
at the current site, other records may have occurred at previous sites.
*CDD - Cooling degree-day: The difference between the mean individual
daily temperature and 65°F, with one
CDD
resulting for each degree above the standard 65°F during one day.
*HDD - Heating degree-day: The difference between the mean individual
daily temperature and 65°F, with one
HDD
resulting for each degree below the standard 65°F during one day.
All times given for
sunrise, sunset, and moon phase times are calculated for the intersection of
Meridian
99°10' W and parallel 31°23' N, which is the approximate geographic center of
the state.
Climate-related
Agricultural Information
http://agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/CROP/
Past Weather Events in June
June 27-July 1, 1899:
Rainstorm. A storm, centered over
the Brazos River Watershed, precipitated an average of 17 inches over an area
of 7,000 square miles. At Hearne the
gage overflowed at 24 inches, and there was an estimated total rainfall of 30
inches. At Turnersville, Coryell County, 33 inches were recorded in
three days. This rain caused the worst Brazos River flood on record. Between 30 and 35 lives were lost. Property damage was estimated at $9 million.
June 10, 1938:
Tornado. Clyde, Callahan County; 14 killed, 9 injured;
damage $85,000.
June 27, 1957: Hurricane
Audrey. Center crossed the Gulf coast
near the Texas-Louisiana line. Orange was in the western portion
of the eye between 9 and 10 a.m. In Texas, nine lives were lost, 450
persons injured; property damage was $8 million. Damage was extensive in Jefferson and Orange counties, with less in
Chambers and Galveston counties. Maximum wind reported in Texas, 85 m.p.h.
at Sabine Pass, with gusts to 100 m.p.h.
June 2, 1965:
Tornado. Hale Center, Hale County. Four killed, 76 injured; damage $8 million.
June 12-13, 1973:
Rainstorm. Southeastern Texas. Ten drowned.
Over $50 million in property and crop damage. From 10-15 inches of rain recorded.
June 26, 1986: Hurricane
Bonnie made landfall between High Island and Sabine Pass around 3:45
a.m. The highest wind measured in the area was a
gust to 97 m.p.h. at Sea Rim State Park. As much as 13 inches of rain fell in Ace in
southern Polk County.
June 20-22, 1993: Tropical
Storm Arlene made landfall 5 miles south of Corpus Christi; all of eastern Texas was inundated by the
remains. Henderson (Rusk Co.) received
14.83 inches of rain, and widespread areas reported greater than 7 inches. One person was killed; damage, mostly as a
result of tidal flooding, was estimated at $22 million.
June 5-9, 2001: Tropical
Storm Allison made landfall in northern Galveston, and southeast Harris counties. The Port of Houston reported a 5-day total of
nearly 37 inches, and many surrounding areas received in excess of 10
inches. Twenty-two deaths were reported;
damage, as a result of the extreme flooding was estimated at almost $5 billion. (courtesy of
NWS Houston/Galveston)
Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon (State Climatologist)
Matt Mosier(Graduate
Assistant)
ADAM WILEY(UNDERGRADUATE
ASSISTANT)