Volume 16 Number 8.1 August 14, 2003

The week of August 4^th was pretty eventful storm report wise throughout the state. On the 4^th in the Panhandle many high wind reports were made to the Storm Prediction Center. The 6^th brought much of the same reports to the Eastern region of Texas. On the 8^th and 9^th high wind reports were numerous due to showers and thunderstorms in the South Central region. A plethora of thunderstorms on the 11^th created several reports of high wind, hail and even tornadoes. The tornado was reported in Medina County, Texas, just west of San Antonio. A cold front that moved through the state on Sunday (10^th) triggered showers and thunderstorms, and resulted in cooler temperatures and lowered humidity.

Forecast for the Week

For the week of August 11: Cooler temperatures will be felt around Texas as rain showers and thunderstorms cool the air. Tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will flow into the state this week triggering numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. The Panhandle, South Plains, Edwards Plateau, North Central, South Central, and Low Rolling Plains regions will continue to see temperatures in the 80’s until the weekend when warming back into the 90’s. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for the entire work week. Lows will range from the middle 60’s to the lower 70’s. The Trans Pecos region, after enjoying more comfortable temperatures will warm up into the upper 90’s and triple digits by the weekend. There remains a chance for rain the entire week. The remainder of the state will experience highs in the 90’s and lows in the 60’s and 70’s, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the duration of the week.

(Forecast material obtained from the National Weather Service)

Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon (State Climatologist)

Kelsey Curtiss (Undergraduate Assistant)