December 2018: Sunshine Returns New Years Eve

[srainhoutx]

Tornado Watch hoisted for San Antonio and Austin in S Central Texas. Sure looks like a long night ahead.

[MontgomeryCoWx]

Just an FYI the ECMWF is sniffing some of that colder air towards the January 2-3rd time frame. It currently shows some mix precipitation over Central Texas into Southeast Texas. Something to keep an eye on.

Of course, I’ll be in florida. It will probably dump ice and snow here when I’m gone.

[davidiowx]

We lost power about 10 min ago.. according to centerpoint should be on around 8:30. The wind (a few trees in the way) has to be the culprit

[srainhoutx]

Winds have been near tropical storm force at times today across our Region. It has certainly created problems for air travel throughout the afternoon and I saw a report of a couple of injuries on a flight inbound to Austin earlier this evening. That squall line to our West means business this evening. The dynamics associated with this potent Winter Storm are impressive. Stay weather aware tonight folks.

[Cpv17]

Winds have been near tropical storm force at times today across our Region. It has certainly created problems for air travel throughout the afternoon and I saw a report of a couple of injuries on a flight inbound to Austin earlier this evening. That squall line to our West means business this evening. The dynamics associated with this potent Winter Storm are impressive. Stay weather aware tonight folks.

Dew points are crazy high for late December. The atmosphere is like a loaded gun tonight.

[unome]

Reed Timmer is heading further south in TX https://twitter.com/ReedTimmerAccu

a busy #txwx hashtag tonight https://twitter.com/hashtag/txwx?f=twee ... t&src=hash

a great big hat tip to the hard working employees keeping everyone safely warned at NWS, WPC, SPC, etc... they deserve double pay imo

[Ounce]

Reed Timmer is heading further south in TX https://twitter.com/ReedTimmerAccu

a busy #txwx hashtag tonight https://twitter.com/hashtag/txwx?f=twee ... t&src=hash

a great big hat tip to the hard working employees keeping everyone safely warned at NWS, WPC, SPC, etc... they deserve double pay imo

Are they part of the partial shutdown? I know they'll keep working, regardless of payment.

[MontgomeryCoWx]

We are at 1.48 inches already in Montgomery County under scattered showers today with many lined up to come over the next two hours. Main event will probably push us over 3 inches, maybe 4.

[wxdude]

Winds have been near tropical storm force at times today across our Region. It has certainly created problems for air travel throughout the afternoon and I saw a report of a couple of injuries on a flight inbound to Austin earlier this evening. That squall line to our West means business this evening. The dynamics associated with this potent Winter Storm are impressive. Stay weather aware tonight folks.

Had power outages in our neighborhood due to the winds. They were howling today.

[Cromagnum]

Doesn't look like we are concerned with any discreet cells in our neck of the woods, just a squall line.

[jasons2k]

Montgomery County in the new tornado watch:

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0445.html

[javakah]

Really wondering if the strong winds from the south are going to slow down the line quite a bit, and with that, really increase flooding issues much more than were anticipated.

[shipsatsea]

Torrential rain, hail and constant lightning here in Round Rock. If we have to have 60mph wind and hail, hoping it will take some cedar tree pollen with it!

[Cromagnum]

Pfft. The line of storms to the south might last two minutes unless it slows down or it builds up before it comes in. Houston proper might get smacked though.

[unome]

adding: https://twitter.com/iembot_hgx/status/1 ... 0701693952

HGX expires Tornado Warning for Harris, Montgomery [TX]

https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/ ... 1812271030

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
432 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Texas...
North central Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 445 AM CST.

* At 431 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Greater Greenspoint, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Spring and Bush Intercontinental Airport around 435 AM CST.
Humble around 440 AM CST.
Kingwood around 445 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Porter
and New Caney.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2989 9545 2995 9549 3021 9524 3004 9513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1031Z 229DEG 49KT 2997 9541

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

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[Cpv17]

Definitely storming here in Wharton County much worse than I thought it would. A nice surprise. Should end up with close to 2” when all is said and done!

[unome]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1078239916507709442

@JeffLindner1
3m3 minutes ago

Wind gusts of 50-65mph possible along the leading edge of this line...brief tornado also possible #houwx #hounews

[unome]

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
448 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

TXC201-271057-
/O.CAN.KHGX.SV.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181227T1100Z/
Harris TX-
448 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM CST for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2989 9540 2993 9537 2992 9510 2973 9517
TIME...MOT...LOC 1047Z 288DEG 34KT 2987 9526

$$

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
446 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

TXC201-339-271056-
/O.EXP.KHGX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-181227T1045Z/
Montgomery TX-Harris TX-
446 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL
HARRIS COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM CST for southeastern
Texas.

LAT...LON 2989 9545 2995 9549 3021 9524 3004 9513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1046Z 229DEG 49KT 3010 9524

$$

[srainhoutx]

Tornado Watch has been cancelled for all of the Houston Area including Coastal Counties. I have seen reports of trees down on vehicles in Montgomery County, a high water rescue up near Bryan/College Station and our typical low spot flood areas on roadways across Metro Houston. The Pacific Front to a West should clear us out later this afternoon. A stronger modified Canadian Front arrives tomorrow setting the stage for over running light stratiform rain and chilly temperatures throughout the weekend.

[LightningBolt]

Whew!! Glad that is over!