Volume 16 Number 5.2 May 19, 2003

The week of May 12^th brought near normal temperatures, and little precipitation. However a few areas did pick up a small amount of rain due to a disturbance that passed over the state on Monday. High temperatures ranged from the upper 80’s in the Panhandle to the upper 90’s in Deep Southern Texas. A few severe weather reports were made the week of the 12^th. Large hail was reported on the 12th-14^th. The 15^th of May brought severe weather to the Panhandle and North Texas, with numerous reports of tornadoes, large hail, and high winds. On the 16^th, some areas in Eastern Texas experienced high wind and large hail.

Forecast for the Week

For the week of May 19: The forecast is calling for high temperatures in the Texas Panhandle to be slightly below normal, in the 60’s, and lows in the 40’s, then warming up mid-week with highs in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday night, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. In the Low Rolling Plains region, high temperatures can be expected to be in the lower 60’s to lower 70’s through Wednesday, then warming into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s by the end of the week. Low temperatures will be in the upper 40’s to lower 50’s, warming to the upper 50’s by the weekend. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists the entire week. The region of North Central Texas can expect highs in the 70’s and 80’s and lows in the upper 50’s and lower 60’s. There is a slight possibility for showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. The regions of Edwards Plateau and South Central Texas will experience highs in the 80’s and 90’s, and lows in the 60’s. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists for the majority of the work week. The Upper Texas Coastal area forecast is calling for highs in the 80’s and lows in the upper 60’s and close to 70. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms that exists from Tuesday through Thursday. Deep Southern Texas, including the Lower Valley region can expect highs in the upper 90’s, and lows in the lower to upper 70’s. A chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms is present from Wednesday through Friday.

(Forecast material obtained from the National Weather Service)

Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon (State Climatologist)

Kelsey Curtiss (Undergraduate Assistant)