Volume 16 Number 6.2 June 16, 2003

The week of June 9^th brought high temperatures in the 90’s, and lows in the 70’s. A few areas in Texas received ample rainfall this week, helping to play “catch-up” with the drought stricken land. Totals from Thursday are as listed: Beaumont/Pt.Arthur-1.49”, College Station-0.79”, Lufkin-0.72”, and Tyler with 1.46 inches of precipitation. A low pressure system and a warm front helped to trigger showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Friday the 13^th, many severe weather sightings were reported to the Storm Prediction Center, including hail, high wind, and one tornado report in College Station.

Forecast for the Week

For the week of June 16: The forecast is calling for high temperatures in the 80’s and 90’s across the state. Low temperatures will be in the 50’s and 60’s in the Panhandle and will range to the 70’s near the coastal areas. As far as precipitation goes, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for the duration of the week. Most areas have a fairly good chance of receiving a stray shower this week.

(Forecast material obtained from the National Weather Service)

Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon (State Climatologist)

Kelsey Curtiss (Undergraduate Assistant)