Early Season Heat

Severe Weather

Post Date:05/07/2024 9:47 AM

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Forecast: 

Above average temperatures and humid conditions will result in early season heat across SE Texas over the next few days. Additionally, strong to severe storms could develop on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Hot, humid conditions are expected today through Thursday, with maximum heat index values expected to reach 90-105F across SE Texas. While these values do not look very impressive compared to summer-time conditions, falling short of heat advisory criteria, this heat is occurring very early in the warm season. Early season heat events can be especially stressful, as the human body has not had time to acclimate to these warmer conditions. Those participating in strenuous outdoor activities should be mindful of this early-season heat and practice heat safety habits, such as drinking plenty of fluids and taking rest breaks.

Severe Storms:

Isolated storms may develop Wednesday afternoon, mainly north of a line from College Station to Livingston. This area will be under a Slight (level 2/5) to Marginal (level 1/5) Risk of severe storms on Wednesday. This severe threat looks to be very isolated in nature, and there is a real possibility that SE Texas remains dry throughout this period.

The severe weather threat becomes much more pronounced on Thursday, as a disturbance passes overhead in advance of a weak cold front.  Areas north of the I-10 corridor will be under a Slight (level 2/5) Risk of severe weather that afternoon, with areas to the south under a Marginal (level 1/5) Risk. The strongest of these storms will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

The weak cold will move through SE Texas Thursday night, pushing off the coast during the early morning hours of Friday and bringing an end to the severe weather & heat. 

 

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