Late evening thunderstorms produced some wind damage.
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The episode as NWS HGX wrote it up.
Late evening thunderstorms produced some wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 5, 5:58 PM CST, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 658 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Saturday Night) Issued at 230 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023 Will be keeping an eye to our northwest later this afternoon where some guidance indicates shra/tstm complex might develop in association with heating, the dryline and an upper disturbance embedded in the southwesterlies aloft. Models are a mixed bag in regards whether, and how far, the remnants sag southeast into our CWA later this evening. Currently, a llvl southwest flow is in place with capping concerns, but it may back around to the sse later. Not a lot of confidence one way or the other and have broad brushed chance POPs across areas north of I-10 and slight chance further south for any lingering showers along any lingering outflow showers. Can't totally rule out some strong storms in the Brazos Valley. Otherwise, another warm muggy night on tap with dewpoints remaining in the 70s. Morning clouds/haze Saturday morning scatter out during the day with highs again topping out around the 90 degree mark. Late afternoon/evening precip is again fcst between the Hill Country and DFW area. It looks to mostly stay just north of the area, but did throw in some 20%'ers across northern parts of the region for the possibility of any that don't follow the rules. 47 && .LONG TERM... (Sunday through next Thursday) Issued at 230 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023 Ridging axis will be positioned to our east by Sunday, leading to a continued quasi-zonal flow aloft over SETX. This flow will continue to bring several mid-level shortwaves, that combined with a weak LLJ, strong instability and deep moisture, will result in isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day. The risk of severe weather is nonzero given deeper moisture, steep lapse rates and decent shear. If strong storms do develop, hail will be the primary risk. Another concern will be warm temperatures as 850hpa temperatures are progged to climb into the 18 to 22 degC range under a SSW flow. In fact, latest NAEFS and GEFS guidance indicate these temperatures will be near the 90th percentile of climatology. So, the heat continues, though it will be a few degrees *less warmer* than Saturday due to cloud cover. Warm and muggy conditions continue on Monday with isolated rain/storm chances in the afternoon due to daytime heating and weak/progressing mid-level vort maxes. The next "best chance" will arrive on Tuesday with a stronger passing mid-level wave combined with a boost of low to mid level instability. The pattern becomes busier after mid-week as a cut-off low develops/moves across the Rockies with lee cyclogenesis developing over the central Rockies/Plains. Upper/low lvl forcing will continue to surge deeper Gulf moisture with PWATs increasing aoa 1.8 inches Wednesday and Thursday. Models are not handling very well the evolution of these shortwaves and cut-off low after Wednesday; therefore, confidence in timing and coverage is low. The main takeaway is that increasing rain and storm chances can be expected towards the end of the week. Temperatures will run near to slightly above normal after Tuesday. JM && .AVIATION... (00Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 633 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023 VFR conditions currently over SE TX, but MVFR to possible IFR cigs are expected to develop tonight into Sat morning. A few SH/TS currently to the NW of CLL will be making its way into the northern TAF sites (CLL/UTS/CXO) early tonight and will need to see if/how they hold up thereafter. Will likely issue TEMPOs for these storms if needed. S-SE winds at 10 KTS or less tonight. Some areas may have lighter winds and could see some patchy/shallow fog develop overnight into early Sat morning. Fog, if any, will burn off around sunrise and cigs will gradually scatter out during the day Saturday. 24 && .MARINE... Issued at 230 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023 Surface high pressure will remain centered to our east, resulting in persistent light to moderate onshore flow. South to southeast winds are expected this weekend and will persist through the entire week. Winds could reach caution flags conditions at times. Isolated showers with a few storms will also be possible each day, with the best chances after Tuesday, next week. Seas will remain from 2 to 5 ft through the period. JM && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 71 91 72 87 / 30 10 20 20 Houston (IAH) 75 90 74 88 / 20 10 0 20 Galveston (GLS) 75 81 74 81 / 20 10 0 20 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...Batiste LONG TERM....Batiste AVIATION...24 MARINE...Batiste
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1030 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023
TXZ176-195-196-198-060415-
Madison TX-Brazos TX-Grimes TX-Burleson TX-
1030 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023
...Outflow winds preceding approaching strong thunderstorms are
entering the area from the northwest...
At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow winds preceeding
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Franklin to 6
miles southwest of Calvert to 8 miles east of Rockdale to 8 miles
east of Elgin to Austin. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. These
winds are occurring well in advance of thunderstorms, and will not
be accompanied by rain or lightning. These storms may still impact
the area later in the night.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northwestern College Station, Bryan, Caldwell, Snook, Kurten, Wixon
Valley, Kyle Field, Bryan Utilities Lake, Lake Somerville State Park
& Trailway, Lyons, Deanville, Chriesman and North Zulch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 3073 9662 3073 9660 3070 9656 3074 9646
3091 9635 3098 9623 3099 9619 3091 9603
3038 9656 3031 9668 3032 9674 3039 9679
3047 9691 3049 9690 3054 9692 3056 9696
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 310DEG 16KT 3105 9647 3089 9672 3061 9687 3039
9725 3032 9774
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPHThe Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 96 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:21 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A metal roof was blown off a barn near the intersection of Thurman Road and Old Cameron Ranch Road.
Wind gust was measured at the Kyle Field WeatherStem station.
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