Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and produced some hail and damage.
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Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and produced some hail and 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 Jan 8, 12:06 PM CST, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1206 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
...New AVIATION...
.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday Night)
Issued at 323 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
Not much has changed from the previous several forecasts. Upper
trof in the Four Corners region will deepen and trek ese across
the Southern Plains and Texas today and tonight. Developing
surface low pressure over eastern NM and the Texas Panhandle will
track ewd during that same time period. Its associated
dryline/front will surge east southeastward into Southeast Texas
this afternoon and off the coast this evening.
In advance of the front, low level jet will strengthen this
morning...eventually reaching 45-60kt at H85 and holding thru this
much of the afternoon. WAA advection regime will transport Gulf
moisture back into the region. Column profile below about H7 becomes
fairly saturated and anticipate scattered showers to begin
developing across the area as we head into the sunrise and mid
morning hours. Potential for a few embedded tstms emerges as the
morning progresses.
Think precip coverage will remain mostly scattered this morning
followed by a thin band of showers and storms developing along the
front in the afternoon. This band of storms will probably be
somewhere around the Crockett-College Station area 1-2pm, the
US59/I69 corridor 4-6pm, and along/off the coast 6-8pm.
In regards to the severe weather potential: model forecast parameters
are there for some severe cells. High shear, sufficient CAPE,
cooling mid levels, and a somewhat diffluent flow aloft compliments
of 150kt upper jet rounding the base of the trof in sw Tx. That
said, the question remains whether robust forcing can overcome the
expected significant morning cloudiness & showers. Confidence isn't
overly high one way or the other. Suspect most will mainly see some
some moderate end cells mid-late morning thru early evening that'll
produce some 35-50mph winds (just from mixing the higher winds aloft
to the surface). However, definitely cannot rule out a handful of
overperformers producing more significant wx. All hazards would be
in play - damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. FF threat
is marginal considering the fairly progressive nature of this system.
Severe wx threat should mostly end with the passage of the front.
Portions of the region should see some scattered precip
redevelopment in the 9pm-3am timeframe behind the boundary. This
would be in association with the approach of the base of the mid
level level trof and jet streak interacting with whatever lingering
moisture remains available. Assuming the forecast dry sub-cloud base
below 7000ft holds, light rain will be the prevailing issue. Maybe a
non-zero threat of perhaps some small hail if dynamics/moisture
availability is more than advertised.
By Tuesday morning clouds will have cleared and expect a sunny,
windy and colder day. Northern 1/2 of the CWA will flirt with a
light freeze Tuesday night.
47
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Sunday)
Issued at 323 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
Onshore flow should return on Wednesday, bringing WAA and increasing
moisture across SE Texas during the second half of the work week.
Thursday will see highs reach the 70s, with isentropic lifting and
PWs of 0.75 - 1.0" bringing slight rain chances back into the
forecast during the late afternoon/evening. Otherwise, conditions
through Thursday evening will be mostly benign, serving as another
brief lull between weather systems.
Global models indicate that another upper level trough should sweep
across the Plains on Friday, pushing another strong cold front
through SE Texas. Current guidance suggest that this cold front
should reach the Brazos Valley during the early morning hours of
Friday, later pushing offshore by Friday afternoon with strong winds
developing in it's wake. The latest model runs feature better
agreement than previous iterations, though some uncertainties
remain, especially pertaining to timing and temperatures. With el
nino conditions ongoing and global models trending towards a quicker
FROPA, I opted to adjust temperatures down Friday night/early
Saturday morning, putting lows near/below freezing across SE Texas.
High uncertainty exists beyond this point in the forecast, though
trends seem to indicate onshore flow returning Saturday, WAA and
building moisture through Sunday, with yet another cold front Sunday
night/Monday morning.
03
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1202 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
Widespread SHRA across much of the area, with a few TSRA, mainly
north of most TAF sites attm. We are expecting additional TSRA to
develop later this aft/early eve near the frontal boundary as it
progresses SE across the area. Seeing wind gusts around 30 kts
areawide due to the tight pressure gradient across the area. Also
seeing widespread MVFR ceilings. Maintained the non convective
LLWS group tonight with the strong westerly winds expected just above
the sfc.
Wood
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 323 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
Onshore winds around 15 to 25 knots are expected across the bays and
nearshore waters today ahead of a cold front, with winds in the
offshore waters approaching Gale-Force. This strong onshore flow
will bring seas of 8 to 13 ft across the gulf waters, along with a
higher risk of rip current and elevated tides across all Gulf-facing
beaches during this period. Numerous thunderstorms will develop
along and ahead of the cold front today. Some storms may become
strong to severe at times, capable of producing damaging winds and
isolated waterspouts. The cold front should push offshore this
evening, with winds across all waters approaching Gale-Force
overnight. This strong offshore flow will result in low water levels
throughout the bays early Tuesday morning. Winds and seas subside
Tuesday evening, with onshore flow quickly returning by Wednesday
morning. Caution flags may be needed at times during the second half
of the work week as onshore winds return and strengthen ahead of yet
another cold front. This second cold front arrives early on Friday,
with strong offshore winds, potentially nearing Gale-Force,
developing in it's wake.
03
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL) 38 52 33 65 / 30 0 0 0
Houston (IAH) 40 53 35 67 / 50 0 0 0
Galveston (GLS) 45 54 46 64 / 70 0 0 0
&&
.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST Tuesday for TXZ163-164-176>179-
195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-436>439.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until midnight CST tonight for GMZ330-335-
350-355.
Gale Warning from midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Tuesday for
GMZ330-335-350-355.
Low Water Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday for
GMZ330-335.
Gale Warning until 9 PM CST Tuesday for GMZ370-375.
&&
SHORT TERM...47
LONG TERM....03
AVIATION...Wood
MARINE...03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1009 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
TXZ177-198-199-081645-
Walker TX-Grimes TX-Montgomery TX-
1009 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GRIMES...
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY AND SOUTHWESTERN WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 1045
AM CST...
At 1008 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Anderson, or 14 miles northeast of Navasota, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Anderson, Richards, and Roans Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3039 9597 3048 9606 3081 9584 3060 9553
TIME...MOT...LOC 1608Z 226DEG 36KT 3053 9590
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CadySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1132 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
TXZ163-164-176>178-198-081800-
San Jacinto TX-Madison TX-Walker TX-Grimes TX-Houston TX-Trinity TX-
1132 AM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TRINITY...
NORTHEASTERN GRIMES...NORTHWESTERN SAN JACINTO...SOUTH CENTRAL
HOUSTON...SOUTHEASTERN MADISON...WESTERN POLK AND WALKER COUNTIES
THROUGH NOON CST...
At 1131 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Huntsville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Trinity, Lovelady, Riverside, Sebastopol, and Crabbs
Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3090 9511 3083 9520 3082 9519 3061 9565
3082 9589 3120 9538
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 235DEG 40KT 3083 9558
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CadySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
149 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
TXZ177>179-199-082015-
San Jacinto TX-Walker TX-Polk TX-Montgomery TX-
149 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY...
NORTHWESTERN SAN JACINTO...SOUTHWESTERN POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN WALKER
COUNTIES THROUGH 215 PM CST...
At 149 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Waverly, or 8 miles north of Willis, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 mph possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Waverly, Coldspring, Point Blank, Lake Livingston State Park,
southern West Livingston, Oakhurst, and Evergreen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3043 9553 3052 9560 3085 9525 3062 9497
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 234DEG 49KT 3055 9545
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CadySpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
203 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
TXZ178-179-199-082030-
San Jacinto TX-Polk TX-Montgomery TX-
203 PM CST Mon Jan 8 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL MONTGOMERY...
SOUTHERN SAN JACINTO AND SOUTHWESTERN POLK COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM
CST...
At 202 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm with
broad rotation 7 miles northeast of Cut And Shoot, or 12 miles
northwest of Cleveland, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Eastern Conroe, Shepherd, Cut And Shoot, Coldspring, and Evergreen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3028 9531 3036 9543 3071 9515 3052 9486
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 227DEG 43KT 3042 9526
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CadyThe Houston radar (KHGX), 114 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:20 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind, 2 funnel cloud, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A spotter reported a tornado near Coldspring. Further investigation into the report following the event did not yield any evidence of a tornado touchdown, but rather the formation of a funnel cloud.
A local news outlet reported a possible waterspout over Lake Livingston. Photographic evidence and investigations after the event did not show any evidence that a tornado touched down over land on either side of the Lake.
Pea to penny sized hail was observed on Highway 36 just south of Kenney.
Hail up to quarter sized was observed south of Rock Island.
There was some damage to street signs, and a street light was downed and damaged.
A large tree was downed near the intersection on Mykawa Road and Bellfort Avenue.
Trees and power lines were downed near the intersection of Fresa Road and Lafferty Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, January 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1160068, 1160069, 1147053, 1147054, 1147055, 1147056, 1147057.