MTW Discussion

There were several areas that saw showers and storms this weekend across South-Central Texas.  Rainfall totals range from nothing to several inches.  However, the ones who were short-changed are few and far between.  Some of the storms did reach severe limits.  Lackland AFB around 2:30 PM on Saturday measured a wind gust of 72 MPH and small hail was reported across parts of Northern Bexar County Sunday afternoon.

Luckily, the storms have moved out just in time for Memorial Day across the region.  Most of the storms will remain across East Texas and the northern Gulf Coast states.  This means that we will enjoy excellent barbecue/pincic weather here in South-Central Texas.  That is, if you can handle the heat and humidity.  Highs should top out in the low to mid 90s today under generally clear skies, with a few clouds here and there. Pack the cold beverages if you are going to stay outside.

Tomorrow will be another warm day, but not looking nearly as warm as previously anticipated.  If you remember in earlier discussions, the mitigating factor to how hot it would get was how much rain we saw this weekend.  And since many locations recieved healthy rainfall totals, I think that the moisture in the soil and vegetation will help inhibit high temperatures and keep most areas in the eastern 2/3 of South-Central Texas below the century mark.

By Tuesday Night, another disturbance will enter the area bringing the chance for more showers and thudnerstorms.  The probability for more storms will be on the increase Wednesday and Thursday as a front approaches the region.  In fact, some models are bringing the late-season front through here by Friday or Saturday.  This should buy us a couple of dry days as models bring in yet another system by early next week.

Happy Memorial Day and we solute the soldiers who make this country what it is.

Stay tuned.