Volume 16 Number 6.3 June 23, 2003

Ample rainfall was received the week of June 16^th. In Texarkana anywhere from five to seven inches fell at a rate of two to three inches of rain per hour. This caused inconveniences for the beginning of the work week with flooding and standing water everywhere around the heart of the city. Otherwise, the remainder of the state with this exception was quite warm and dry. High temperatures ranged from the lower to middle 90’s, and lows were in the upper 60’s and lower 70’s. A few places in Texas did see a stray shower probably caused by the stationary front that was draped across the state on Monday. There were a few severe weather events in the High Plains and Low Rolling Plains regions. On the 19^th there were four reports of wind gusts up to 77 miles per hour reported. Also, on the 20^th, a handful of large hail and wind damage observations were reported as well. The numerous large hail reports on the 22^nd were a result of showers and thunderstorms that fired up along the dryline in West Texas.

Forecast for the Week

For the week of June 23: The forecast is calling for high temperatures in the 90’s across the state, and lows in the 60’s and 70’s (upper 70’s can be expected around the coastal areas). There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for most regions of Texas for the entire week. Many areas are issuing heat advisories this week, as heat indices will be approaching values near 110 degrees in some regions.

(Forecast material obtained from the National Weather Service)

Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon (State Climatologist)

Kelsey Curtiss (Undergraduate Assistant)