Station Overview Station Location
Station Number TX-TN-106 Latitude 32.9259643554688
Station Name Haslet 2.2 S Longitude -97.3398818969727
County Tarrant Elevation (ft) 774



Month 30 Yr Avg by PRISM Total Prcp Sum Days Covered By All Observations Daily Prcp Sum Daily Observation Count Multiday Prcp Sum Days Covered by Multiday Observations Multiday Observation Count Days With Prcp Days With Trace Total Snowfall Days With Snowfall Days With Snow On Ground
Oct 14 4.29 1.94 31 1.94 31 0.00 0 0 5 1 0.0 0 0
Nov 14 2.78 3.51 30 3.51 30 0.00 0 0 7 2 0.0 0 0
Dec 14 2.43 1.17 31 1.17 31 0.00 0 0 12 5 0.0 0 0
Jan 15 1.87 3.31 31 3.31 31 0.00 0 0 7 0 0.0 0 0
Feb 15 2.64 4.20 28 4.20 28 0.00 0 0 9 1 1.2 1 1
March 15 3.39 1.96 31 1.96 31 0.00 0 0 14 2 0.0 0 0
April 15 2.88 9.63 30 9.63 30 0.00 0 0 18 1 0.0 0 0
May 15 4.76 13.28 31 13.28 31 0.00 0 0 20 2 0.0 0 0
June 15 4.33 4.20 30 4.20 30 0.00 0 0 7 1 0.0 0 0
July 15 2.40 1.06 30 1.06 30 0.00 0 0 3 1 0.0 0 0
Aug 15 2.10 0.14 31 0.14 31 0.00 0 0 2 1 0.0 0 0
Sept 15 2.91 2.07 29 2.07 29 0.00 0 0 3 0 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 36.78" 46.47" 363 days 46.47" 363 0.00" 0 days 0 107 days 17 days 1.2" 1 days 1 days



Days in Water Year Cell Color Key
        Daily Observation with Prcp         Missing Day
        Multiday Observation         Daily/Multiday Observation Conflict

Day of Year Daily Prcp Multiday Prcp
10/1/2014 0.00
10/2/2014 0.00
10/3/2014 0.12
10/4/2014 0.00
10/5/2014 0.00
10/6/2014 0.09
10/7/2014 0.03
10/8/2014 0.00
10/9/2014 0.00
10/10/2014 0.00
10/11/2014 0.61
10/12/2014 0.00
10/13/2014 1.09
10/14/2014 T
10/15/2014 0.00
10/16/2014 0.00
10/17/2014 0.00
10/18/2014 0.00
10/19/2014 0.00
10/20/2014 0.00
10/21/2014 0.00
10/22/2014 0.00
10/23/2014 0.00
10/24/2014 0.00
10/25/2014 0.00
10/26/2014 0.00
10/27/2014 0.00
10/28/2014 0.00
10/29/2014 0.00
10/30/2014 0.00
10/31/2014 0.00
11/1/2014 0.00
11/2/2014 0.00
11/3/2014 0.00
11/4/2014 0.14
11/5/2014 1.52
11/6/2014 0.09
11/7/2014 0.00
11/8/2014 0.00
11/9/2014 0.00
11/10/2014 0.00
11/11/2014 0.00
11/12/2014 0.00
11/13/2014 T
11/14/2014 0.00
11/15/2014 0.00
11/16/2014 0.02
11/17/2014 0.10
11/18/2014 0.00
11/19/2014 0.00
11/20/2014 0.00
11/21/2014 T
11/22/2014 0.90
11/23/2014 0.74
11/24/2014 0.00
11/25/2014 0.00
11/26/2014 0.00
11/27/2014 0.00
11/28/2014 0.00
11/29/2014 0.00
11/30/2014 0.00
12/1/2014 0.00
12/2/2014 0.00
12/3/2014 0.00
12/4/2014 T
12/5/2014 0.03
12/6/2014 T
12/7/2014 T
12/8/2014 0.01
12/9/2014 0.00
12/10/2014 0.02
12/11/2014 0.01
12/12/2014 0.02
12/13/2014 T
12/14/2014 0.00
12/15/2014 0.05
12/16/2014 0.00
12/17/2014 0.00
12/18/2014 0.33
12/19/2014 0.13
12/20/2014 T
12/21/2014 0.00
12/22/2014 0.00
12/23/2014 0.45
12/24/2014 0.07
12/25/2014 0.00
12/26/2014 0.00
12/27/2014 0.01
12/28/2014 0.04
12/29/2014 0.00
12/30/2014 0.00
12/31/2014 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2015 0.06
1/2/2015 0.50
1/3/2015 0.93
1/4/2015 0.00
1/5/2015 0.00
1/6/2015 0.00
1/7/2015 0.00
1/8/2015 0.00
1/9/2015 0.00
1/10/2015 0.00
1/11/2015 0.42
1/12/2015 0.01
1/13/2015 0.00
1/14/2015 0.00
1/15/2015 0.00
1/16/2015 0.00
1/17/2015 0.00
1/18/2015 0.00
1/19/2015 0.00
1/20/2015 0.00
1/21/2015 0.00
1/22/2015 1.20
1/23/2015 0.19
1/24/2015 0.00
1/25/2015 0.00
1/26/2015 0.00
1/27/2015 0.00
1/28/2015 0.00
1/29/2015 0.00
1/30/2015 0.00
1/31/2015 0.00
2/1/2015 0.86
2/2/2015 0.00
2/3/2015 0.00
2/4/2015 T
2/5/2015 0.01
2/6/2015 0.00
2/7/2015 0.00
2/8/2015 0.00
2/9/2015 0.00
2/10/2015 0.00
2/11/2015 0.00
2/12/2015 0.00
2/13/2015 0.00
2/14/2015 0.00
2/15/2015 0.00
2/16/2015 0.31
2/17/2015 0.00
2/18/2015 0.03
2/19/2015 0.00
2/20/2015 0.00
2/21/2015 0.00
2/22/2015 0.00
2/23/2015 1.60
2/24/2015 0.12
2/25/2015 0.75
2/26/2015 0.05
2/27/2015 0.00
2/28/2015 0.47
3/1/2015 0.16
3/2/2015 0.04
3/3/2015 0.01
3/4/2015 0.01
3/5/2015 0.63
3/6/2015 0.00
3/7/2015 0.00
3/8/2015 0.02
3/9/2015 0.12
3/10/2015 0.38
3/11/2015 0.00
3/12/2015 T
3/13/2015 T
3/14/2015 0.04
3/15/2015 0.00
3/16/2015 0.00
3/17/2015 0.00
3/18/2015 0.10
3/19/2015 0.04
3/20/2015 0.00
3/21/2015 0.19
3/22/2015 0.21
3/23/2015 0.00
3/24/2015 0.00
3/25/2015 0.00
3/26/2015 0.01
3/27/2015 0.00
3/28/2015 0.00
3/29/2015 0.00
3/30/2015 0.00
3/31/2015 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
4/1/2015 0.06
4/2/2015 0.06
4/3/2015 0.01
4/4/2015 0.00
4/5/2015 0.80
4/6/2015 0.02
4/7/2015 0.00
4/8/2015 0.00
4/9/2015 0.19
4/10/2015 0.29
4/11/2015 0.00
4/12/2015 0.00
4/13/2015 0.07
4/14/2015 1.52
4/15/2015 T
4/16/2015 0.00
4/17/2015 0.00
4/18/2015 0.77
4/19/2015 0.48
4/20/2015 0.00
4/21/2015 0.00
4/22/2015 0.06
4/23/2015 0.81
4/24/2015 0.08
4/25/2015 1.94
4/26/2015 0.00
4/27/2015 2.01
4/28/2015 0.39
4/29/2015 0.07
4/30/2015 0.00
5/1/2015 0.00
5/2/2015 0.00
5/3/2015 0.00
5/4/2015 0.00
5/5/2015 0.00
5/6/2015 0.67
5/7/2015 0.00
5/8/2015 0.98
5/9/2015 T
5/10/2015 0.66
5/11/2015 0.62
5/12/2015 0.00
5/13/2015 0.18
5/14/2015 0.85
5/15/2015 0.00
5/16/2015 T
5/17/2015 0.80
5/18/2015 0.01
5/19/2015 0.00
5/20/2015 0.18
5/21/2015 1.54
5/22/2015 0.20
5/23/2015 0.08
5/24/2015 0.90
5/25/2015 0.20
5/26/2015 0.61
5/27/2015 0.21
5/28/2015 0.54
5/29/2015 2.30
5/30/2015 1.62
5/31/2015 0.13
6/1/2015 0.00
6/2/2015 0.00
6/3/2015 0.00
6/4/2015 0.00
6/5/2015 0.00
6/6/2015 0.00
6/7/2015 0.00
6/8/2015 0.00
6/9/2015 0.00
6/10/2015 0.00
6/11/2015 0.00
6/12/2015 0.00
6/13/2015 0.00
6/14/2015 0.08
6/15/2015 0.02
6/16/2015 0.10
6/17/2015 0.89
6/18/2015 2.41
6/19/2015 0.00
6/20/2015 0.00
6/21/2015 T
6/22/2015 0.05
6/23/2015 0.00
6/24/2015 0.00
6/25/2015 0.00
6/26/2015 0.00
6/27/2015 0.65
6/28/2015 0.00
6/29/2015 0.00
6/30/2015 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2015 0.05
7/2/2015 0.00
7/3/2015 0.00
7/4/2015 T
7/5/2015 0.00
7/6/2015 0.00
7/7/2015 0.00
7/8/2015 0.01
7/9/2015 1.00
7/10/2015 0.00
7/11/2015 0.00
7/12/2015 0.00
7/13/2015 0.00
7/14/2015 0.00
7/15/2015 0.00
7/16/2015 0.00
7/17/2015 0.00
7/18/2015 0.00
7/19/2015 0.00
7/20/2015 0.00
7/21/2015 0.00
7/22/2015 0.00
7/23/2015 0.00
7/24/2015 0.00
7/25/2015 0.00
7/26/2015
7/27/2015 0.00
7/28/2015 0.00
7/29/2015 0.00
7/30/2015 0.00
7/31/2015 0.00
8/1/2015 0.00
8/2/2015 0.00
8/3/2015 0.00
8/4/2015 0.00
8/5/2015 0.00
8/6/2015 0.00
8/7/2015 0.00
8/8/2015 0.00
8/9/2015 0.00
8/10/2015 0.00
8/11/2015 0.00
8/12/2015 0.00
8/13/2015 0.00
8/14/2015 0.00
8/15/2015 0.03
8/16/2015 0.00
8/17/2015 0.00
8/18/2015 0.00
8/19/2015 0.00
8/20/2015 0.11
8/21/2015 0.00
8/22/2015 0.00
8/23/2015 0.00
8/24/2015 0.00
8/25/2015 0.00
8/26/2015 0.00
8/27/2015 0.00
8/28/2015 0.00
8/29/2015 0.00
8/30/2015 T
8/31/2015 0.00
9/1/2015 0.00
9/2/2015 0.00
9/3/2015 0.00
9/4/2015 0.00
9/5/2015 0.00
9/6/2015 0.00
9/7/2015 0.00
9/8/2015 0.00
9/9/2015 1.15
9/10/2015 0.26
9/11/2015 0.00
9/12/2015 0.00
9/13/2015 0.00
9/14/2015 0.00
9/15/2015 0.00
9/16/2015 0.00
9/17/2015 0.00
9/18/2015 0.00
9/19/2015 0.00
9/20/2015 0.66
9/21/2015 0.00
9/22/2015 0.00
9/23/2015 0.00
9/24/2015 0.00
9/25/2015 0.00
9/26/2015 0.00
9/27/2015
9/28/2015 0.00
9/29/2015 0.00
9/30/2015 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/1/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M One more day of 90's before the cold front arrives. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:94%; DP:69f; BP:29.71; Wind:SSE 4-6mph; Sky:clear. Dubious record set for September, 0.06" of rain at the big airport (DFW). Previous record was 0.09" in 1984. My station did a little better with 0.17" + 1 T. Checked my Water Year entries.
10/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Conditions positive for TS/possibly severe this PM. Cold front on the way. Lots of warm air/humidity present. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:88%; DP:71f; BP:29.77; Wind:SSE 8mph, G15; Sky:SCT015', SCT120', primarily E of this station. First good chance of rain in over a month. Cautiously optimistic.
10/3/2014 7:00 AM 0.12 M M M M Down right chilly this AM. FROPA yesterday PM. -TSHRA started at 1615. Heavy rain shafts were observed to the N & S of this station. Would have like more rain here, but we sidestepped the high winds that caused severe damage in parts of Tarrant Co. Power is still out for some resulting in many school closures. Lots of severe structure damage, as well. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:87%; DP:52f; BP:30.00; Wind:NNW 2mph, G5; Sky: clear.
10/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Very cool & crisp this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:46f; RH:91%; DP:44f; BP:0.12 Wind:ESE calm-2mph; Sky:Clear.
10/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another crisp windless morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:77%; DP:49f; BP:29.85; Wind:SE 1-4mph; Sky: clear OHD; a single line of clouds running N to E on the NE horizon. Our area of North Texas has slipped back into D4(Exceptional Drought).
10/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M A single clap of thunder at 0355. +TSHRA started at 0425 & lasted 5 or so minutes. Again, a small amount of rain, but missed the hail & frequent LTG. CURRENTOBS: Temp:69f; RH:97%; DP:68f; BP:29.77; Wind:SSE 4mph, G7; Sky:BKN018', OVC030'. Another chance of rain by week's end.
10/7/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Internet out. Readings are from 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temo:68f; RH:96%; DP:67%; BP:29.80; Wind:ESE 6mph, G9; Sky:clear. Rain reported is from the end of yesterday's catch.
10/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clouds are moving in from the west obscuring the blood moon. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:90%; DP:70f; BP:29.92; Wind:S 9-11mph; Sky:FEW015', BKN270'. One day closer to increasing chance of rain by week's end.
10/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Southerly wind is pushing moisture north again this morning. Clouds are moving briskly S to N, as a deck sits to the NW. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:90%; DP:71f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSE7-10mph; Sky:BKN 020', BKN060'. Rain chances forecast Friday night thru Monday.
10/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:86%; DP:70f; BP:29.83; Wind:SSW 11-16mph; Sky:BKN015', OVC025'. Local prognosticators way out on the limb forecasting 100% chance of rain tonight. OK then.
10/11/2014 7:00 AM 0.61 M M M M After 15 minutes of thunder, the rain arrived at 2359 and continued into the night. The beneficial rain was immediately absorbed by the dry soil. Not a puddle is evident this morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:98%; DP:55f; BP:29.97 rising briskly; Wind:WNW 5mph, G11; Sky:OVC010'. Signs are good for another round of rain Sunday night. The Welcome Mat is out!
10/12/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Crisp, damp morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:99%; DP:50f, moderate ground & above ground dew. Nothing dripping from the roof; BP:29.89; Wind:ESE 2-3mph; Sky: clear OHD, stratus on the far S horizon.
10/13/2014 7:00 AM 1.09 M M M M Awakened hours earlier than expected as gust front & thunder hit at 0135, followed by +TSHRA. Storming was short-lived, but rain continued, leaving a beneficial 1.0+" amount for the first time in months. A few small branches & leaves down in the yard this AM, but no standing water. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:59%; DP:98f; BP:29.59; Wind:W 11mph, G30; Sky: BKN020', BKN030', OVC040'. A small sliver of clearing to the W horizon.
10/14/2014 7:00 AM T 0.0 M M M T from early AM yesterday. Very windy after sun up with sustained readings of 30-35mph. Expected to be breezy here until the back side of the jet moves further E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:71%; DP:43f; BP:30.00; Wind:W 5mph, G8; Sky:cloudless. Total rain for Friday-Monday event = 1.70". Now that's the way you do it!
10/15/2014 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dipping Jet Stream has moved E allowing our weather to be dominated by a big H pressure dome...cool nights and warm days. Fall finally arrived. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 51f; RH:79%; DP:45f; BP:30.00; Wind:NE 5mph; Sky:clear.
10/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:80%; DP:48f; BP:29.96; Wind: 1-3mph; Sky:clear.
10/17/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Lovely fall weather...cool, low humidity, light wind makes it perfect for outside activities. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:70%; DP:49f; BP:29.77 falling; Wind: SSE calm to3mph; Sky: clear OHD.
10/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another pleasant morning...cool & breezy after weak FROPA. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:75%; DP:51f; BP:30.00; Wind:NNE 5mph, G9; Sky:clear.
10/19/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fall weather continues. No rain chances in the the offing. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:86%; DP:55f; BP:30.06; Wind:NNE 3-6mph; Sky:BKN047',cumulus stratus mix ALQDS, clear directly OHD.
10/20/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Loving these fall mornings! CURRENTOBS: Temp:57f; RH:94%; DP:55f; BP:30.00; Wind:ESE calm to 1mph; Sky:BKN300'. Wisps of cirrus OHD.
10/21/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Pleasant weather continues with cool mornings & comfortable humidity. CURRENTOBS: Temp:57f; RH:99%; DP:57f, dew forming as sun rises; BP:29.97; Wind:calm; Sky:BKN altocumulus OHD.
10/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warmer morning, light breeze. Continues perfect weather for fence painting. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:90%; DP:59f; BP:30.03; Wind:ENE 4-5mph; Sky:clear. Local TV meteorologist visited the limb again predicting we've seen the last of the high 80's.
10/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Some areas had sprinkles on radar overnight; if it sprinkled here, there's no sign of it now. CURRENTOBS: Temp:65f; RH:71%; DP:55f; BP:30.03; Wind:SE 5-7mph; Sky:OVC060'. Next rain chance is a week away.}:-(
10/24/2014 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warmer yet this AM. We may hit record daily high temp records the next few days. CURRENTOBS: Temp:61f; RH:87%; DP:57f; BP:30.03; Wind:ESE 3-5mph; Sky:BKN055' cumulus.
10/25/2014 9:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Computer problems this AM. Late report. More gray hair. CURRENTOBS:Temp:72f; RH:71; DP:62f; BP:30.06; Wind:S 5-7mph; Sky:clear.
10/26/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Late October heat wave continues. Yesterday's high record was 90f. The official temp was 89f, but this station went over 90. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:85%; DP:59f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 3-5mph; Sky:clear.
10/27/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another warm October day yesterday. Hi temp 89f. CURRENTOBS:Temp:65f; RH:84%; DP:60f; BP:29.77; Wind:S 12mph, G15; Sky:clear. FROPA expected tomorrow AM with chances of a light shower & diminishing wind. Can get back to fence painting.
10/28/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Wind was 18mph sustained, G25,yesterday. Cold front is now draped thru this area. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:91%; DP:63f; BP:29.86 rising; Wind:E calm-4mph; Sky:clear OHD. Cloud deck and BKN250' at frontal boundary to E & S. Nothing but bird doo in the gauge.
10/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fall's back! CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f; RH:80%; DP:45f; BP:30.09; Wind:WSW 1mphG6; Sky:clear.
10/30/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Dry, dry, dry. Really need significant rainfall. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:83%; DP:47f; BP:30.06; Wind:SE 2-4mph; Sky:clear.
10/31/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Iso TSRA around yesterday. Heard thunder, but was not under the right cloud. CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f, falling; RH:67%; DP:40f; BP:30.18; Wind:NNW 2mph, G6; Sky:clear. This station near the edge of a Freeze Warning just issued by NWS for tomorrow AM. Bundle up the little ghosts & goblins tonight! Trick or Treat will be breezy in the low 50's.
11/1/2014 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Guess we've had our usual 15min. of Indian Summer. This morning it's COLD. Even the bunnies in the yard look cold. CURRENTOBS: Temp:35f; RH:83%; DP:30f; BP:30.33; Wind:N 2-4mph; Sky:clear. If everything falls into place, an inflow of moisture & a cold front may give us significant rain next week.
11/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Words like skimpy & paltry came to mind while reviewing recent months' rain totals: Sept. = 0.17", Oct. = 1.94". Yesterday's Hi temp was only 66f. Sunset today at 1730. Not a fan of Daylight Savings Time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:46f; RH:62%; DP:34f; BP:30.21; Wind:SSE 9mph, G13; Sky:clear OHD, FEW250'stratus E horizon. TS Vance should start hooking toward the NE & be upgraded to a hurricane late today. If it does, moisture should be on the way.
11/3/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Flow of humid air increasing, pressure falling, a cold front lurking to the NNW. The makings of a significant rain event are falling into place. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:89%; DP:53f; BP:30.06;Wind:SSE7mph, G13; Sky:SCT031', BKN044', BKN250'.
11/4/2014 7:00 AM 0.14 M M M M Had to dust off the yellow slicker. Lines of SHRA have been coming thru since before 0430. Radar shows the main body of rain still an hour or so away, closing in from the N & W. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:99%; DP:63f; BP:29.95 falling; Wind:SE 4mph, G9; Sky: SCT019', BKN033', OVC070'. The trailing cold front will move thru later this AM bringing a drop in temp.
11/5/2014 7:00 AM 1.52 M M M M -SHRA, occasional SHRA, for the past 24 hrs., and more coming down now. The heaviest I saw was 1.0"/hr, with most less than 0.30"/hr. CURRENTOBS: Temp:49f; RH:100%; DP:49f; BP:30.09; Wind:E 2mph, G N6; Sky:SCT007', BKN110'. So thankful for this nice soaking rain.
11/6/2014 7:00 AM 0.09 M M M M As a bright sun rises, heavy dew at ground level is glistening on the grass. CURRENTOBS: Temp:45f; RH:97%; DP:44f; BP:30.21; Wind:NW 3mph, G7; Sky:FEW250'. The much needed rain event of the last 2 days totaled 1.75".
11/7/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:47f; RH:62%; DP:36f; BP:30.15; Wind:E 3-5mph; Sky: crystal clear.
11/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Thin cloud deck of mammatous tipped in bright gold from the sunrise marking the FROPA. Ran in to get my camera. CURRENTOBS: Temp:53f( overnite Lo 46f); RH:81%; DP:47f, moderate ground level dew; BP:29.97; Wind:NW 7mph, G10; Sky:BKN220' as described above.
11/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful, but windy yesterday after FROPA. CURRENTOBS: Temp:40f; RH:99%; DP:40f; BP:30.00; Wind: ESE calm-2 mph; Sky:clear.
11/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A bit breezy, but pleasant yesterday with a Hi temp of 72f. CURRENTOBS: Temp;57f; RH:68%; DP:46f; BP:29.65,slowly falling; Wind:S 12-16mph; Sky:clear. The season's first freeze should occur this week, as a strong cold front approaches.
11/11/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Artic air is here. The FROPA occurred about 0345 as winds rotated wildly from S to NE to N & gusted to 24mph. The temp dropped to 41f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:65%; DP:27f; BP:29.95 rising; Wind:NNW 10mph, G17; Sky:OVC028'. 3 overnite freezes are expected beginning tonight. Observe Veterans' Day & give thanks for our military's sacrifice.
11/12/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Going Down! Two days ago it was 80f...now it's cold out there. CURRENTOBS: Temp:28f; RH:60%; DP:17f; Chill:25f; BP:30.27 rising; Wind:ENE 3mph, G10; Sky:clear. Another freeze is forecast for tonight.
11/13/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Heard a quick volley of sleet pellets on my N windows just before 0100. Nothing on the ground. CURRENTOBS: Temp:28f; RH:42%; DP:8f; Chill:23f; BP:30.45; Wind:ESE 4mph, G10; Sky:OVC250'cloud deck OHD, BKN090' E. The jetstream continues to pull polar air into N Texas.
11/14/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overnight Lo 22f, but a cloud 'blanket' has moved in. Hope this freeze event has put an end to the crickets. CURRENTOBS: Temp:28f; RH:65%; DP:18f; Chill:28f; BP:30.30; Wind:W calm-3mph; Sky:OVC.
11/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Chilly, but no overnight freeze. Lo35f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:57%; DP:24f; Chill:33f; BP:30.09; Wind:ESE 7mph, G11; Sky: OVC031'.
11/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Drizzling at 0430, everything was thoroughly wet. Didn't feel anything when I went to the RG at 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:99%; DP:38f; Chill:34f; BP:29.86 falling; Wind:ENE 4mph, G7; Sky:OVC003'.
11/17/2014 7:15 AM 0.10 0.0 M M M Jotted down the 0715 readings & set about retrieving, measuring, melting. Brought in the funnel & inner tube at 1300 yesterday(had 0.03" catch AM drizzle). Had a short lived -TSRA with FROPA. One big clap of thunder at 1437, then a 30 min. -RA, mostly 0.02"per hr.or less; one short burst of 1.0" per hr. All was liquid, temp 34f. Late evening precip arrived as bands of snow. I slept thru most of that. This AM revealed an dusting of snow on grassy surfaces & objects in the yard. Streets are clear. CONDITIONS AT 0715: Temp:23f, overnite Lo22f; RH:90%; DP:21f; Chill:16f; BP:31.21 falling sharply; Wind:NNW 6-9mph; Sky:clear. Early catch 11/16 0.03", melted catch this AM 0.07".
11/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sixth freeze of the month & still haven't reached the average first freeze date. CURRENTOBS: Temp:24f, overnite Lo 20f; RH:89%; DP:21f; BP:30.30 rising; Wind:SSW 1-3mph; Sky: clear.
11/19/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Above freezing overnite for a change. Yesterday's Hi 57f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:35f; RH:58%; DP:22f; BP:30.03; Wind:S 5-8mph; Sky:clear. A weak front will pass thru here in the late afternoon hours today. A significant rain event is due Friday & Saturday.
11/20/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday was sunny with Hi/Lo 64f/40f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; RH:95%; DP:40f; BP:29.92; Wind:SE 2-3mph; Sky: thin OVC, BKN250', as the weak front has become stationary across the area. Significant rain event still forecast for Saturday.
11/21/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Dampness on the driveway this morning from patchy drizzle. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:100%; DP:59f; BP:29.89; Wind:SE 5-9mph; Sky:OVC007.
11/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.90 M M M M Jolted from a deep sleep about 0155, frequent LTGCGICC, TSRA at 2.0"hr. & wind G18 persisted for 35 min. TSRA decreased to 1.0"hr & storm was over just under an hour after it started.CURRENTOBS: Moderate DZ; Temp:59f; RH:100%; DP:59f; BP:29.83; Wind:6-7mph, G13; Sky:OVC005'. No standing water or tree damage noted. More precip forming up to SW & W.
11/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.74 M M M M DZ & -TSRA all day yesterday. Two day event total 1.64". CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f; RH:100%; DP:51f, moderate dew; BP:29.35 falling; Wind:S 5-6mph; Sky:clear. Wind Advisory in effect for this afternoon 2-8PM with G to 40mph.
11/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M FROPA yesterday PM produced NW winds G30,temp Hi/Lo 77f/45f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:39f; RH:82%; DP:34f; BP:29.80 rising; Wind:5-8mph; Sky:clear.
11/25/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M One warm day, then back to the chill. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:67%; DP:29f; BP:30.09 rising; Wind:NW 3-5 mph;Sky: clear OHD.
11/26/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool temps continue as another cold front comes thru. CURRENTOBS: Temp:42f; RH:57%; DP:28f; BP:29.86 falling slowly; Wind:WNW 3-5mph; Sky:clear. Thanksgiving meal will go into full prep mode in a couple of hours.
11/27/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gorgeous morning. Just a ribbon of bright pink along the E horizon. CURRENTOBS: Temp:31f; RH:87%; DP:28f; BP:30.30; Wind:SW calm-3mph; Sky:clear. Turkey's in the smoker, sides are prepped, table is set. Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving to all.
11/28/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another beautiful morning with crystal dew on the grass. CURRENTOBS: Temp:29f; RH:76%; DP:32f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSE 3-4mph; Sky: Clear OHD. Today is the start of a three day warming trend.
11/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clear sparkling morning. Overnight Lo50f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:88%; DP:47f; BP:29.71; Wind:SSW 7-9mph; Sky:clear.
11/30/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm, humid, windy G30 yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:91%; DP:59f; BP:29.71; Wind:S 7-9mph, G14; Sky: a couple of stratus streaks 027' earlier. Now clear. A strong cold front is due tonight dropping temps 30-35f.
12/1/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Roller coaster on the downhill drop again after FROPA in the early AM hours. Temp dropped 40+f since yesterday's Hi. CURRENTOBS: Temp:34f; Chill:29f; RH:61%; DP:22f; BP:30.21 rising; Wind:ENE 6mph, G13; Sky:OVC025'. November total precip 2.61" + a couple of T's.
12/2/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cold & blustery yesterday. Overnight Lo29f. CurrentOBS: Temp:30f; Chill:29f; RH:62%; DP:22f; BP:30.15 falling; Wind:S 2-6mph; Sky: BKN027', OVC033'.
12/3/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Welcome warming trend has started. Overnight Lo 48f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:87%; DP:46f; BP:29.92; Wind:ESE 6mph, G10; Sky:OVC025'.
12/4/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Intermittent -DZ yesterday, increasing this AM enough to wet some concrete & drip off the roof. CURRENTOBS: Temp:56f; RH:98%; DP:55f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 4mph, G7; Sky: OVC009'. Fair chance of scattered SHRA & TSHRA tomorrow.
12/5/2014 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M -SHRA came through earlier this AM. -DZ felt on bare skin as I walked to the RG. This is the first measurable rainfall for December. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:99%; DP:64f; BP:29.80; Wind:S 7mph, G12; Sky:BKN010' OVC015'; VIS 6 mi. Cold front due to come through sometime around midnight.
12/6/2014 8:00 AM T M M M M Strange day yesterday. -SHRA & -DZ in AM, followed by Hi81f & sticky humid in the PM. FROPA at 1720 brought a N windshift & dropped temp to 68f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:55f; RH:85%; DP:51f; BP:30.18 rising; Wind: NNW 5-7mph; Sky: cloudy, BKN016'. This time last year the Metroplex was at a stand still with 'cobblestone ice'.
12/7/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Yesterday was a pleasant day, Lo60's, winds +-10mph. This AM is a whole different story. CURRENTOBS: Temp:45f; RH:100%. Heavy FG/DZ mix. VIS:1000'; DP:45f; BP:30.15; Wind:W 2-6mph; Sky: VV>001'.
12/8/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Damp, gloomy day yesterday.CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; RH:99%, heavy dew, & light fog: DP:40f; BP:30.09; Wind:NNW 1-4mph; Sky:FEW005'.
12/9/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Thick fog again this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:100%, FG, VIS .25mi; DP:38f; BP:30.09; Wind:W calm-3mph; Sky:VV001'.
12/10/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Yesterday's thick fog persisted until almost noon. Although not present at 0600, fog is reforming at this station now. CURRENTOBS: Temp:42f; RH:100%, heavy dew and moderate FG; VIS 0.5mi; DP:42f; BP:29.97; Wind:E 5-6mph; Sky:BKN001', BKN090' with the moon clearly visible OHD.
12/11/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Yesterday's fog burned off to reveal a pretty nice day with Hi60f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:90%; DP:49f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSE 5-6mph; Sky: OVC 075'.
12/12/2014 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Occasional -DZ interspersed with sprinkles noted beginning at 1425 yesterday. -SHRA passed thru early this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:58f; RH:100%; DP:58f; BP:29.95; Wind:S 3-5mph; Sky: BKN028', OVC065'. Wouldn't mind seeing the sun.
12/13/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Just a T in the RG, probably what made it's way to the bottom from the funnel yesterday AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:58f; RH:94%; DP:56f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSE 8mph; Sky:BKN 050',075',110'.
12/14/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy with a Hi70f yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:61f; RH:93%; DP:59f; BP:29.71; Wind:SSE 10mph, G13; Sky:BKN016',026'. What appear to be cumulus are streaming briskly from S to N. The air smells heavily of moisture. A wide line of SHRA is due this PM. Dallas Marathon runners may deal with sprinkles, wind, & heavy air this AM.
12/15/2014 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Several squall lines passed the area yesterday PM, but all diminished or missed here altogether. CURRENTOBS: Temp:44f; RH:77%; DP:37f; BP:29.62; Wind:S calm, G5mph; Sky:clear.
12/16/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:35f; RH:75%; DP:28f; BP:30.09 rising sharply; Wind:NW 4, G11; Sky:FEW streaks of cirrostratus, stained pink by the rising sun.
12/17/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Bottom of the RG is dry this AM, but may be wet by day's end. CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f; RH:71%; DP:34f; BP:30.03; Wind:E 5-7 mph; Sky:OVC060'.
12/18/2014 7:00 AM 0.33 M M M M Yesterday PM brought periodic bursts of heavy rain preceded by 1/4 to 3/8" hail (Significant Weather report submitted). Fast moving, intensifying cells of heavy( 1.0"hr rate) rain moved through SW to NE from 1451-1538. -SHRA of variable intensities continued until after dark. This AM presents with +DZ/FG mix, VIS 5mi. CURRENTOBS: Temp:42f; RH:100%; DP:42f; BP:29.89; Wind:ESE 2mph, G6; Sky:OVC003'. Another system is due to move through Friday. Chill & wet, but we so need the rain.
12/19/2014 7:00 AM 0.13 M M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f; RH:100%; DP:43f; BP:29.95; Wind:NW 2mph, G6; Sky: OVC.
12/20/2014 7:00 AM T M M M M Cold & OVC with AM -DZ yesterday. CURRENTOBSl Temp:44F; RH:95%; DP:43f; BP:29.9; Wind:N calm, G5; Sky:OVC.
12/21/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Again, no sun yesterday, Hi temp 51f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:46f; RH:96%; DP:45f; BP:29.96; Wind:S 6-8mph; Sky:OVC026'.
12/22/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This first full day of winter is ending the 5 days in a row of OVC skies. I'm seeing a canopy of stars this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:48f; RH:98%; DP:47f; BP:29.33; Wind:SSW 8-9mph; Sky:clear.
12/23/2014 7:00 AM 0.45 M M M M Wide line of SHRA & +SHRA began with FROPA in the early AM hours. Now down to a -SHRA, 0.14"hr rain rate, as the line moves slowly W to E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f; RH:98%; DP:42f; BP:29.56 rising; Wind:ESE 2mph, G6; Sky:OVC035'.
12/24/2014 7:00 AM 0.07 0.0 M M M Quiet morning with a nip in the air. Very appropriate for Christmas Eve Day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:37f;RH:83%; RH:32f; BP:29.83 rising; Wind:W 6mph, G12; Sky:clear. 0.07" in the RG was from yesterday AM as the -SHRA came to an end.
12/25/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Wishing a Blessed Christmas to all. CURRENTOBS: Temp:35f; RH:78%; DP:28f; BP:29.77; Wind:SE 2mph, G9; Sky:SCT cirrostratus 250'.
12/26/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Today begins with continued mild & windy conditions. Yesterday's Hi temp 64f, wind G22mph. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:87%; DP:50f; BP:29.68; Wind SE 11mph, G15; Sky:BKN033', OVC250'. Total for 12/23-24 rain event =0.52".
12/27/2014 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Warm,Hi70f,& windy,17mph, yesterday. FROPA thru before 0120 with wind shift to NW. The Big Airport reported 0.01" on 6PM news. Patchy -SHRA moving thru now. When mine arrived ???. CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f,icy on the skin; RH:86%; DP:46f; BP:30.00; Wind:NW5ph, G12; Sky:OVC038'.
12/28/2014 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M From 70f to freezing in 24hrs. The roller coaster again. The off & on -SHRA has ceased. CURRENTOBS: Temp:32f, overnight Lo28f; RH:76%; DP:25f; BP:30.06; Wind:ESE 2-5mph; Sky:OVC100'.
12/29/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Back edge of the OVC cloud deck moved through at 1100 yesterday providing warming sunshine, temp up to 64f. This AM presents with light ground level frost, & amazing cloud show as the sun comes up. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:80%; DP:28f; BP:29.92; Wind:ESE 6-8mph; Sky:FEW 190',BKN 240', stratus to E, cumulus OHD.
12/30/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cold front was tardy per forecasts, but wind shift finally began just before 0600. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:89%; DP:35f; BP:30.21 rising; Wind:shifting NNW to ENE 5mph, G10; Sky:OVC014'.
12/31/2014 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:29f; RH:81%; DP:24f; Chill:25f; BP:30.42; Wind:N to NW 4mph,G8; Sky:OVC021'. Forecasters are expecting frozen precip starting tonight. Be careful.
1/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Happy & Healthy New Year Everyone! So enjoy everyone's Comments, & hope you find mine interesting. Fine sleet on the sidewalk at 0500. SHRA as I check the RG at 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; Overnite Lo:29f; RH:97%; DP:29f; Rain Rate: 0.06"hr at 0600, 0.17"hr at 0700; BP:30.12; Wind:NNE calm to 5mph; Sky:BKN008', OVC013'.
1/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.50 M M M M 2" icicles formed on trees, fences, and roof yesterday. Accretion was difficult to determine as the temp vacillated from 32 to 33f, & -SHRA came down all day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:34f; Overnite Lo:35f; RH:100%; DP:34f; BP:29.97; Wind:WNW 2mph, G10; Sky:OVC004'. A very fine DZ, visible in the beam from the flashlight, is falling at OBS time. Cold & wet is small price to pay to start 2015 with rain.
1/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.93 M M M M WOW! Almost an inch! Wave after wave of SHRA & DZ all day with TSHRA at 0930, and again at 1830, TH continuing past 2300. Standing water in low spots has absorbed this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:37f; RH:100%; DP:37f; BP:29.68 rising; Wind:W 6-7mph, G9; Sky:OVC007'. Total for this rain event 1.49"!
1/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm & sunny yesterday. The expected strong cold front passed through yesterday PM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:26f; RH:79%; DP:21f; BP:30.21 rising; Wind:N/NW 7mph, G19; Sky:clear.
1/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Holy frigidity, Batman! The deep freeze is here. Yesterday afternoon's sunshine was nice...then the Polar Plunge overnight. CURRENTOBS: Temp:19f; RH:90%; DP:17f; BP:30.45; Wind:NNE calm-2mph; Sky:clear OHD, FEW stratus E@250' making for a pretty sunrise.
1/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's cold temp required a heavy coat, but the light breeze & sunshine made it tolerable. Ice has formed on ponds in the neighborhood. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; RH:90%; DP:28f; BP:30.09; Wind:S calm-3mph; Sky:clear.
1/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's sunshine produced mid-40's Hi temps, but the N breeze still had a bite. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; Chill:24f; RH:71%; DP:22f; BP:30.30 rising; Wind:6mph, G11; Sky:clear. We'll be in the deep freeze for the next few days.
1/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Windy, Lo30's, yesterday was nothing compared to this morning. Fortunately, the wind is now negligible. CURRENTOBS: Temp:13f; RH:76%; DP:7f; BP:30.39 descending rapidly; Wind:SE calm-1 mph; Sky:clear. Inner tube/funnel came in this AM as a wintry mix is in the offing,
1/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Overnite Lo of 26f is a move in the right direction.Yesterday morning was brutal. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; RH:70%; DP:22f; BP:30.18 rising; Wind:ENE 4-6mph; Sky:OVC075'. Looks like the wintry mix may stay S of the Metroplex as forecast.
1/10/2015 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M RG is dry as a bone this morning. Just cold air out there. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; RH:37%; DP:7f (now that's dry); BP:30.21; Wind:E 2-4mph; Sky:BKN065', OVC080'.
1/11/2015 8:00 AM 0.42 M M M M SHRA came overnite, temp 32f to 33f. There was still -DZ when I went out to the RG. Did feel a single drop yesterday about 1630. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:100%; DP:33f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 8-9mph; Sky:BKN006', OVC030'.
1/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M DZ overnite. No FG/DZ at OBS time. Everything outdoors is very wet. I'm beginning to suffer from SDD ...haven't seen the sun in days. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 39f; RH:97%; DP:38f; BP:30.03; Wind:NE 3mph, G8; Sky: OVC016'.
1/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The sun peeked out for a bit yesterday AM, but decided it didn't want to play & OVC took over for the rest of the day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:31f; RH:86%; DP:27f; BP:30.21; Wind:NW 6mph, G8; Sky:OVC018'.
1/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Day #6 with OVC sky begins. Just cold & gloomy. CURRENTOBS: Temp:34f; RH:84%; DP:30f; BP:30.09; Wind:NW 2mph, G5; Sky:OVC021'. Supposed to be in the 60's over the weekend. Perfect for garden prep. Onions await.
1/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sky is clear OHD & E, pieces of the OVC retreating N. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; RH:88%; DP:27f; BP:30.00; Wind:NW 3-4mph; Sky:BKN055', BKN240'. Should get reacquainted with the sun shortly.
1/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sun finally came out all day yesterday, Hi54f mid afternoon. CURRENTOBS: Temp:31f; RH:90%; DP:29f; BP:30.00; Wind:WNW calm-3mph; Sky:clear OHD.
1/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mostly sunny yesterday, Hi Lo60's. Dry FROPA this AM Should only increase the breeze a bit. CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; RH:84%; DP:37f; BP:29.68 falling; Wind:SSW7-8mph; Sky:clear OHD.
1/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi 70f, felt cooler than that with wind NNW G12+mph. The following edge of a thin cloud deck to the S at mid-morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:39f; RH:66%; DP:29f; BP:30.00; Wind:NW 3-4mph; Sky: gorgeously clear & crisp.
1/19/2015 6:50 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi a balmy 73f. I kept peeling off layers as I worked in the garden. CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; RH:64%; DP:30f; BP:29.71 falling; Wind:SSE 3-5mph; Sky:clear. Another great day to be outdoors.
1/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Has spring sprung? Yesterday's Hi 79f, bright sunshine & light breezes. CURRENTOBS: Temp:37f; RH:92%; DP:35f; BP:29.65; Wind: S calm, G5mph; Sky:FEW200' stratus. A front is lurking to the NNW...may bring rain on Thrusday.
1/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A bit cooler yesterday with breeze coming from NNW after FROPA. CURRENTOBS: Temp:37f; RH:91%; DP:35f; LGT ground level dew; BP:29.92; Wind:NNW 5-7mph; Sky: BKN250' cumulus. Cold rain is still in the forecast starting this evening.
1/22/2015 7:00 AM 1.20 M M M M Sprinkles started about 1630 yesterday. -SHRA to SHRA all night. I thought the electronic RG was lying when it showed over 1". It always reads high. But I had to do a pour up of the CoCoRaHs RG for a total at 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38F, falling since at least 0500; RH:100%; DP:38f; BP:29.97 rising; Wind:NNE 9mph, G16; Sky:OVC012'. Continues to rain at present, & probably will persist the next few hours. YEAH!!
1/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 M M M M Cold & disagreeable weather all day yesterday, with -SHRA off & on all day & continuing this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:39f; RH:94%; DP:37f; BP:29.97; Wind:NNW 3-5mph; Sky:OVC100'. Chances of more -SHRA today, with pleasant conditions moving back in starting tomorrow!
1/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M OVC started to thin at 0800 yesterday & sunshine ensued. Unfortunately, the temps remained chilly in the 40's. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:84%; DP:29f; BP:29.89; Wind:WNW 7mph, G11; Sky: clear. Prospects for great weather the next week are promising. 2-day rain event total 1.39". YEAH! Jan. total 3.31" so far.
1/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday was sunny, but I wore my heavy coat when I went to the farmer's market early in the morning. Day's Hi in 50's. CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f; RH:79%; DP:37f: BP:29.68; Wind:W 7mph, G10; Sky:clear. Forecast is for temps in the 60's & winds G30mph this afternoon.
1/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi64f, wind NNW G to 23mph. A mite chilly. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:79%; DP:27f; BP:29.92; Wind:NW calm-3mph; Sky:clear. Hi Pressure dominates & we could reach 70f today! Onion sets going in this week. Rain due at week's end. Perfect!
1/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What a day yesterday, temp Lo70s, & today should be a carbon copy (anybody remember carbon paper?). CURRENTOBS: Temp:47f; RH:71%; DP:38f; BP:29.86; Wind:WNW 4mph, G7; Sky:clear OHD, FEW streaky cirrus @30,000' E & SE decorating the sunrise.
1/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm,upper 70's, yesterday. Supposed to hit 80f today before we slide into winter again. CURRENTOBS: Temp:49f; RH:75%; DP:41f; BP:29.80; Wind:SE 4mph; Sky: clear.
1/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Amazing weather yesterday, Hi82f! CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:62%; DP:39f; BP:29.89 rising; Wind:NE2mph, G8; Sky:clear OHD.
1/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Disturbed a group of cottontails as I went to the RG at 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:38f; RH:78%; DP:32f; BP:30.21; Wind: ENE 5-7mph; Sky:FEW160', FEW200', BKN240'. The descent into a cold & rainy weekend has begun.
1/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's sunshine has given way to clouds. Radar shows a large shield of rain moving this way from W &SW. CURRENTOBS: Temp:47f; RH:57%; DP:33f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSE 9mph, G15; Sky:OVC045'. Hope to be reporting beneficial rainfall in tomorrow's report.
2/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.86 M M M M -SHRA, Hi rain rate 0.4" hr., beginning 1430 yesterday. The back edge of -SHRA is well past now. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:100%, LGT FG; DP:54f BP:29.53; Wind:W 2-4mph; Sky: SCT007', SCT011', OVC024'. A narrow dip in the jetstream is pushing South bringing a strong cold front that looks to arrive about noon. Fortunately, the rain is over before we plunge below freezing tonight.
2/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M B-R-R-R! Precipitous drop in temp overnight. Wind Shift 0915 followed by FROPA. CURRENTOBS: Temp:21f; Wind Chill:14f; RH:79%; DP:16f; BP:30.09; Wind:NNE 3mph. G8; Sky:clear. Jan. rain total a whopping 4.17" at this station! That'll help.
2/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny but breezy & cold yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; Chill:28; RH:78%; DP:27f; BP:29.95; Wind:ESE 4mph, G7; Sky:FEW060', BKN270' layered stratus.
2/4/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Yesterday's partly sunny skies finally succumbed to clouds in the late afternoon. S breeze felt really cold all day, Hi temp in the mid-40s. CURRENTOBS: Temp:40f; Chill:38f, RH:100%; very fine DZL felt on my way out to take the trash; DP:40f; BP:29.71; Wind:S7-9mph; Sky:BKN006', OVC011'. An arctic cold front is lurking to the N.
2/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Wind shift to N yesterday afternoon, but no big temp drop before I went to bed. FROPA sometime overnight. Reports of DZ locally this AM, but checks at 0600 & 0700 didn't reveal any here. Must have come & gone earlier. The ground is very wet,& water is partially frozen above ground on metal surfaces & the RG. RG contents were liquid. CURRENTOBS: Temp:28f; Chill:22f; RH:91%; DP:26f; BP:30.09; Wind:N9-10mph; Sky:OVC016'.
2/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday barely made into the 30's, OVC all day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:32f; Chill:29f; RH:91%; DP:30f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSE 2mph, G5; Sky:BKN060'. Clouds should clear by late morning, allowing temp to increase into the 60's.
2/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool & breezy from the S yesterday, but the sun brought temps up to mid/hi 60's. CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; Chill:37f; RH:100%, patchy fog VC; DP:41f; BP:29.68; Wind:ESE 7mph, G10;Sky: clear.
2/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Finally warmed up to 71f yesterday afternoon, but S wind 14-20mph all day made it feel cooler than that. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:95%; DP:49f; BP:29.47; Wind:SSE 4mph, G9; Sky:clear.
2/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hi pressure remains in charge. Yesterday's Hi 82f, LGT S breeze. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:70%; DP:41f; BP:29.77 rising; Wind:NW3-5mph; Sky:clear. Looks like another beauty today.
2/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday = perfection. I saw PM Hi Temp 84-86f with bright sunshine & LGT breezes. CURRENTOBS: Temp:46f; RH:79%; DP:40f; BP:29.71; Wind:ESE 4-5mph; Sky:clear.
2/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another great day yesterday, sunny & warm. CURRENTOBS: Temp:48f; RH:88%; DP:45f; BP:29.65; Wind:E calm, G7; Sky:Few140', as a cold front eases in. At 0530 it was clear OHD with the clouds just to the N. Should see a wind shift this afternoon.
2/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Winter moved back in yesterday. After several warm & sunny days, the wind shifted to the N about 0900, & gusty winds (FROPA) arrived by 1400. Altho afternoon Hi was 65f, it felt pretty chilly out on the tractor in the PM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; Chill:30f; RH:76%; DP:26f; BP:30.12 rising; Wind: NNW3mph, G7; Sky:FEW120' SCT240'.
2/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A short term warming trend today, but by Sunday night we could get hammered by Ol' Man Winter again. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:81%; DP:28f; BP:30.00; Wind:ESE 2-3mph; Sky:clear OHD, FEW cirrostartus ENE.
2/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warming trend continued yesterday with afternoon Hi 69f & bright sunshine. CURRENTOBS: Temp:41f; RH:74%; DP:33f; BP:29.89; Wind:NE 1-3mph; Sky: clear. Hi today could be upper 70's this PM before the downhill slide starts again.
2/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi84f with light breezes, & bright blue sky. Perfect outdoor day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:53f; RH:88%; DP:50f; BP:29.77; Wind:ESE 3-4mph; Sky:SCT250'. Tonight starts a 180 degree change.
2/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.31 0.0 M M M -RA started around 0200. LGT DZ at OBS time. Above ground metal & plastic surfaces have a frozen glaze. Mockingbirds have been active, using the RG as a lookout perch...& leaving me brown water to measure. CURRENTOBS: Temp:29f; RH:98%; DP:19f; BP:29.77; Wind:WNW 11-16mph; Sky:OVC 008'. RA has moved out, but FZDZ remains a threat.
2/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M I really expected at least a T from yesterday, but the open top RG was dry. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; Chill:27f; RH: 91%; DP:28f; BP:29.97 rising; Wind: WNW 3-5mph; Sky: BKN110', OVC170'.
2/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M Yesterday's Hi 54f. A fast moving disturbance with a few embedded SHRA moved thru just before 1700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:30f; RH:100%' DP:30f; BP:30.03; Wind:ENE calm-3mph; Sky:clear. Vegetation, metal & plastic surfaces are covered with heavy frost.
2/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi 57f, Lt breezes & sunshine. CURRENTOBS: Temp 33f; RH:67%; DP:23f; BP:30.09; Wind:ESE 5mph, G9; Sky: SCT280 to the E which may burn off as the sun rises.
2/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi 63f, blustery wind 12-18mph all day made it feel much colder. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:93%; DP:50f; BP:29.68; Wind:SSE 9-15mph; Sky:BKN030', OVC045'.
2/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 2/20/15: Hi Temp 70f, Wind G23, muggy. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f with cold FROPA, falling from 60f at 0600; RH:91%; DP:47f; BP:29.56 rising; Wind:Shift to N 7mph, G15; Sky: FEW020', BKN034', OVC041'. Winter Storm Watch in effect for Sunday evening into Monday. Expecting posb.1/2" of sleet.
2/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 02/21: Hi Temp 70f with bright sunshine. Wind G23mph died out by late afternoon. CURRENTOBS: Temp:43f; RH:84%; DP:38f; BP:29.89 rising; Wind:NW 4mph, G10; Sky:BKN021', BKN033', OVC049'. Rain shield W & SW, working it's way E. Winter Storm Watch in effect, changing to Warning at 1800.
2/23/2015 7:00 AM 1.60 0.0 M M M First round of sleet started about 0330. It took a healthy bump on the bottom of the RG to break it loose due to 0.1" ice accretion. Accretion on tree limbs is just a glaze/icicles. Measured sleet on flat stepping stone by RG = 3/8". CURRENTOBS: Temp:24f; RH:100%; DP:24f; BP:30.33; Wind:N 5mph, G14; Sky:BKN013', OVC022; very light sleet. 02/22: 1.12" liquid rain at 1630 when I swapped to outer tube only. Lots of ponding water in the yard. 02/23:Melted catch 0.48".
2/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.12 M M M M Greetings from the TX-TN-106 deep freeze. Overnight temp held at 24f until 0630. Catch was a solid frozen layer of sleet. Another shot of freezing precip(snow)due tonight thru noon Wednesday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:25f; RH:94%; DP:23f; BP:30.09; Wind: NW 4-6mph; Sky:BKN016', OVC027'.
2/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.75 M M M M SHRA since before 0230 transitioning to sleet around 0500. Back to SHRA after 0600 resulting in slush. DZ at 0700. CURRENTOBS: Temp:32f; RH:100%; DP:32f; BP:29.71;Wind:S calm-4mph; Sky: low OVC. Hope it stays above the freezing point, as I spent a good bit of time scraping ice off the driveway adjacent to the garage door yesterday. ADDENDUM: powdery snow started at 0715.
2/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Catch is snow that started 0715 yesterday. Sun came out mid-morning with Hi afternoon temp 63f, melting all but ice piles I scraped off the drive. CURRENTOBS: Temp:33f; RH:83%; DP:29f; BP:29.92 rising; Wind:WNW 8mph, G13; Sky:BKN018', OVC095'. another sno-portunity today & tomorrow,
2/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 02/26:Cold,windy,OVC day but no snow. CURRENTOBS: Temp:24f; RH:59%; DP:12f; Chill:16f; BP:30.21; Wind:N 5mph, G11; Sky:OVC060'. Snow moving in W to E in the next couple of hours.
2/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.47 1.2 0.39 1.2 0.39 Put out a snow board at 0800 yesterday. Saw 2 small snow flakes between the house & the RG. By 0900, it was coming down briskly in small flakes. By 1055 (Significant Weather Report), measured 1.1" (not a core). Precip ended 1600 with a short spurt of fine FRDZ. CURRENTOBS: Temp:24f; RH:100%; DP:24f; BP:30.15; Wind:ENE 3-6mph; Sky:OVC004'. 0700 measurements: snow depth in RG 2.9", melted to .47". 0.4" ice on driveway where snow had blow off. Took a while to get all the data together but they are true 0700 readings.
3/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.16 M M M M Very little melting yesterday. Temp touched 35f briefly yesterday, then headed back down to an overnight Lo of 30f...step, crunch, sink. Catch is melted ice. Accretion on a peach tree limb is 0.1". CURRENTOBS: Temp:31f; RH:100%; DP:31f; BP:30.06; Wind:NNW calm to 4mph; Sky:OVC003'. No precip this AM altho radar shows some in VC. Need a serious thaw!
3/2/2015 7:30 AM 0.04 M M M M Intermittant DZ & -SHRA starting about 1130 & continuing into the night. Significant snow melt occurred as we finally stayed above freezing yesterday. Went out to scrape ice off the driveway apron & there was none. CURRENTOBS: Temp:32f; RH:100%; DP:32f; BP:30.15; Wind:NE 2mph, G13; Sky:OVC006'. NWS says TSHRA, temp may reach 70f tomorrow...then another arctic front Wednesday. Mother Nature really has a sense of humor. February precip total = 4.20 amazing inches.
3/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Damp, misty morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:40f; RH:100%; DP:40f; BP:29.74; Wind: ESE 5-7mph; Sky:OVC006'. Addendum
3/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M -DZ/SHRA mix started 1530 yesterday & continued thru OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:49f; RH:100%; DP:49f; BP:29.68; Wind: NNE 5-7mph; Sky:OVC003'. Winter Storm Warning starts 1500. Expecting sleet/snow overnight.
3/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.63 M M M M A really beautiful snow fall over night. Most in 5 yrs, 4th recorded for March. Average snow depth 2 1/2"-2 3/4". Very windy during FROPA making snow depth difficult to judge. Ice accretion 0.01". -SHRA/SHRA all day yesterday until it transitioned to snow sometime in the night. Temp 23f at 0400, dropping to 21f by OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:21f; RH:96%; DP:20f; BP:30.30 rising; Wind:NW calm, G9; Sky: clear OHD, FEW160' to E as system clears. Bright sunshine but not a lot of warming expected.
3/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy ground frost this morning. Copious runoff yesterday from the entire property & bar ditch was running freely as snow melted up the hill. Standing water in all low areas. Snow & underlying ice is still unmelted in protected areas, but roads & concrete driveways are clear. Underneath overpasses will be iffy til midmorning. Supersaturated yard & pasture will be sloppy til next week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:27f, overnight Lo21f; RH:84%; DP:23f; BP:30.33; Wind:N calm; Sky: clear. A warming trend instore for the remainder of this week & next. YEAH!
3/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Chilly but pleasant yesterday. Ice & snow continued to melt with associated runoff. Most neighborhood stock tanks are brimming full. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 32F; RH:85%; DP:28f; BP:30.18; Wind:SE 2-4mph; Sky:clear.
3/8/2015 8:30 AM 0.02 M M M M Yesterday was beautiful. Snow & ice are gone. This morning there was evidence of rain drops on the window but only felt DZ walking to the RG. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 45f; RH:85%; DP:41f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 5-7mph; Sky:FEW080', OVC100'. Really don't like Daylight Savings...messes up my sleep schedule.
3/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.12 M M M M Dreary day yesterday. -SHRA,DZ,FG at OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:47f, unchanged since midnight; RH:100%; DP:47f; BP:29.77; Wind:E calm, G6; Sky:VV002'. VIS 0.75mi. SHRA forecast for all day.
3/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.38 M M M M -SHRA all day yesterday & into the night. FG this AM with diminished VIS <2mi. CURRENTOBS: Temp:48f; RH:100%; DP:48f; BP:29.71; Wind:NW 4-6mph; Sky:VV002'.
3/11/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fog forming with VIS reduced to 0.5mi. CURRENTOBS: Temp:45f; RH:100%; DP:45f; BP:29.92; Wind:N 4mph; Sky: SCT002'.
3/12/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M What a day yesterday. FG reported at OBS intensified to pea soup consistency. Suspended droplets were felt on exposed skin, & VIS reduced to 1000' here. Driving was dicey, & the Courtesy Van bringing me home (2mi)got lost. And yet, the sun came out in the PM, producing shirtsleeve weather & Hi76f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:91%; DP:47f; BP:29.92; Wind:NNE 2-5mph; Sky:FEW036 BKN20'. Grass, etc, is very wet, as if it had rained.
3/13/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Very -SHRA started just before OBS. Disturbance from the Gulf has been meandering this way all week, & is now moving in from the E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:100%; DP:54f; BP:29.74; Wind:NNE 2-4mph; Sky: OVC011'. Nothing in the RG, but should have reportable precip by this time tomorrow.
3/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M -SHRA yesterday morning, moving off to the NE by noon. This morning's trip to the RG found heavy dew and the pleasant sound of frogs croaking & birds arising. All neighborhood tanks are full & soil is supersaturated. CURRENTOBS: Temp:55f; RH:90%; DP:54f; BP:29.83 rising; Wind:NW 4mph, G9; Sky:OVC100'.
3/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Damp morning. Yesterday was windy, but promising. Then heavy PM clouds rolled in. May see the sun by next week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:93%; DP:50f; BP:30.00; Wind:NNW 3-5mph; Sky:BKN018'.
3/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Finally saw the sun for a while yesterday PM. Heavy dew this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:50f; RH:100%; DP:50f; BP:29.97; Wind:dead calm; Sky:partly cloudy, BKN300'.Peach trees are full of pink blooms. That last freeze didn't get'um.
3/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday sunny, light breeze, Hi 83f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:88%; DP:58f; BP:29.86; Wind:W 2-5mph; Sky: mostly cloudy, FEW130' BKN210' BKN300'. Moisture streaming up from the Baja should produce some rain tonight.
3/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 M M M M Warm & partly sunny until late PM yesterday, Hi 83f. -SHRA overnight, paused at OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:53f; RH:96%; DP:52f; BP:29.77; Wind:N 3mph, G8; Sky: SCT041', BKN060', OVC085'.
3/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.04 M M M M End of yesterday AM -SHRA by 0730. Isolated SHRA passed thru this AM around 0500. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:98%; DP:58f; BP:29.71; Wind:E 4-6mph; Sky: OVC007'. Weather is acting like a 'normal' spring.
3/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gust front blew thru with FROPA just before 0600 this AM. Front seems to be stalling out. Radar shows SHRA moving this way from SW. Heavy SHRA to W & NW. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:100%; DP:52f; BP:29.86 rising; Wind: shifting N to E to W 1 to 3mph, G10; Sky:OVC006'. Astronomical Spring arrives 1745 today.
3/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 M M M M -SHRA to SHRA all morning yesterday, followed by DZ in the PM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:52f; RH:96%; DP:51f; BP:29.89; Wind:N 1-5mph; Sky:OVC021'. More SHRA forecast for tonight.
3/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.21 M M M M Wet conditions continue. Fine, floating DZ with VIS diminished to 5 mi. this morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f; RH:100%; DP:51f; BP:29.77; Wind:NNE 2-5mph; Sky:OVC006'. Hoping for a dry out the 1st of the week...the yard is out of control.
3/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The sun finally overpowered the clouds yesterday evening revealing brilliant green vegetation. Beautiful. CURRENTOBS: Temp:48f; RH:100%; DP:48f; BP:29.86; Wind:SE calm to 3mph; Sky: clear. Thickening ground FG at OBS.
3/24/2015 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sun is streaming brightly thru the E windows. Pear & apricot trees are blooming now! Yesterday was flawless. Hardly remembered the sky was that blue. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:92%; DP:62f; BP:29.65; Wind:S 7-11mph; Sky:clear.
3/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful, but breezy & warm, 90f, yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:61f; RH:99%; DP:61f; BP:29.65; Wind: SE 6-8mph; Sky:FEW011'. Dry line 5 counties W & stationary front N may kick off severe TStorms tonight.
3/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Blustery wind all day yesterday, Hi temp 84f. Wind shift to N around midnight followed an hour later by light -SHRA. Wind Advisory is in place until noon. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 49f; RH:81%; DP:43f; BP:29.86 rising; Wind: 5mph, G14; Sky:OVC023'.
3/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Sunny, but a chilly N wind G21mph yesterday. Wind died down by evening. CURRENTOBS: Temp:42f; RH:80%; DP:36f; BP:29.89; Wind:WSW calm to 2mph; Sky" clear.
3/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 15 yrs ago today at 1820, an F-3 tornado hit downtown Ft. Worth. Meteorologist David Finfrock was on Channel 5 when a live shot of the storm began showing swirling debris. Fascinating memory. CURRENTOBS: Temp:45f; RH:82%; DP:40f; BP:29.86; Wind:SSE 3-6mph; Sky:clear.
3/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Great spring day yesterday. Hi temp 86f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:55f; RH:80%; DP:49f; BP:29.77; Wind:SE 10mph; Sky:clear.
3/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm & breezy, Hi temp 86f yesterday. Few clouds moved in in late PM & remain this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:55f; RH:91%; DP:52f; BP:29.89; Wind:N 4-5mph; Sky: FEW020', SCT250'. Chance of TS later today.
3/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Warm & increasingly humid yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:63f; RH:95%; DP:62f; BP:29.77; Wind:S 5-7mph; Sky: partly cloudy FEW015', FEW180', SCT300'. Threat of TS off & on thru Sunday.
4/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Heavy Thunder first heard 0607 as blossoming & fast moving TS line moves this way from W. First sprinkles at 0643 as I went out to get the paper. Full SHRA, heavy LG at 0650. Radar shows a break after this line moves thru before more SHRA arrives. SHRA ended by 0706. CURRENTOBS: Temp:65f; RH:96%; DP:64f; BP:29.68; Wind:SSE 5mph, G9; Sky:OVC150'. March rain total 1.96", all in frequent, small amounts.
4/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M A lone complex of TS's, the largest of which contained a significant hail core, passed here yesterday PM beginning about 1530. Hail & high wind got close to the N,but dodged the bullet here. CURRENTOBS: Temp:69f; RH:91%; DP:66f; BP:29.62; Wind:S 10mph, G15; Sky: clear. Looks like a windy, humid day today.
4/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M Yesterday was oppressively humid, Hi temp 87f, 61% humidity. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:94%; DP:65f; BP:29.62; Wind: S8mph, G13; Sky: SCT stratus 300'. Awaiting a cold front around midday.
4/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M FROPA at 0915 yesterday bringing cool gusty wind all day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:46f; RH:69%; DP:36f; BP:30.15; Wind:NNE 2mph, G7; Sky: Thickening clouds moving in from N, BKN230', OVC300', obscured partial lunar eclipse.
4/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.80 M M M M Awakened by thunder about 0215 this AM. -SHRA as I walked to the gauge at 0700. Radar shows heavier SHRA has moved E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f; RH:100%; DP:51f; BP:29.89; Wind:SE 7-9 mph; Sky: FEW014', BKN029', OVC035'. Have a Blessed Easter.
4/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Everything was quite wet when I made the trek to the RG. Appears there was a -SHRA earlier. Radar shows -SHRA moving this way, if they hold together. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:100%; DP:64f; BP:29.65; Wind: S10mph, G15; Sky: OVC008'.
4/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy, oppressive humidity started yesterday PM, & will continue today as S wind pumps moisture up from the Gulf. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:94%; DP:66f; BP:29.71; Wind: SSE 7-9mph; Sky: FEW033', BKN300'. Threat exists for severe weather later in the week.
4/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp: 66f; RH:95%; DP:64f; BP:29.71; Wind:S 10-12mph; Sky: SCT013', SCT160', OVC270'. Moisture continues to stream up from S. More fuel for TS?
4/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.19 M M M M TSHRA moved thru sometime early this AM. Those storms have moved E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:94%; DP:65f; BP:29.59 falling; Wind: SE 12-15mph; Sky: FEW020', SCT200'. More risk of severe TS starting mid afternoon.
4/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.29 M M M M Setup for strong PM storms here yesterday materialized further E. 1730 FROPA brought only a nice SHRA. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 50f; RH:71%; DP:41f; BP:30.00 rising; Wind: shifting form NW to NE 3mph, G11; Sky: partly cloudy, BKN210'.
4/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Great day for working outdoors yesterday...which I did. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 54f; RH:90%; DP:51f; BP:29.97; Wind:ESE 3-6mph; Sky: BKN300'. Predicted of PM SHRA.
4/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cloudy most of the day yesterday. Hi Temp 72f, RH 93& to mid 60%, making for muggy conditions when the sun peeked out. This mornings humid air almost thick enough to cut with a knife. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 65f; RH: 97%; DP:64f; BP: 29.77; Wind: ESE 4-7mph; Sky: BKN012', OVC025'. May get some SHRA this evening as the warm front moves thru.
4/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Finally got a shower this AM sometime after midnight. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 69f; RH: 100%, moderate FG; DP: 69f; BP:29.68; Wind: ESE 2-5mph; Sky: BKN011', BKN017', BKN035'.
4/14/2015 7:00 AM 1.52 M M M M Sprinkles began 0825 yesterday followed by a downpour producing 1.36" Tstorm. Can't remember the last heavy vertical curtain of rain we've had. Was on my way home when it started pouring with ponding across the streets. Hydroplaned trying to turn on my street. Had to continue straight or go into the ditch. Rained again this AM between 0030 & 0200 & sprinkled before 0600. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 53f; RH: 93%; DP: 51f; BP: 29.92; Wind: NW 5mph, G9; Sky: OVC016'.
4/15/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Still a chill in the air. T from DZ yesterday AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:92%; DP:52f; BP:29.86; Wind:WNW 6-8mph; Sky:OVC020'.
4/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Beautiful day yesterday, crystal blue skies, low 80's. Finished pasture mowing...WOW was it thick. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:92%; DP:58f; BP:29.83; Wind: E 6-7mph; Sky:SCT250', BKN300'.
4/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M TS passed by to W & E yesterday PM. TStorm Watch issued just before 1500. CURRENTOBS: Temp:91f; RH:97%; DP:60f; BP:29.86; Wind:S 4-6mph; Sky:FEW015', FEW300'. More rain chances this afternoon.
4/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.77 M M M M Watched as a westerly line of TStorms widened & back filled all afternoon. It finally moved in, generally W to E,at 1915 with T-SHRA increasing to a 10 minute deluge at 2.0"hr rate & 2 minutes at 3.0 "hr rate. TSHRA tapered until after 2030. No hail or flooding here. All at this point is runoff. Another trailing TSHRA cell arrived at 0230 pouring down at 2.0"hr rate. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:100%, moderate dew on RG & light ground FG; DP:60f; BP:29.80; Wind:W calm, G5; Sky:clear OHD,SCT140' stratus E & SE as remnants of storms move out.
4/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.48 M M M M Another line of heavy Tstorms moved thru yesterday evening. SIGWX REP submitted. This line contained LTG, rain at 2.0"hr rate. This station lay in the notch N of a big bow echo, sustained winds 20mph, G40. Lots of single leaves scattered & one 6' limb around the yard, which can only be described as squishy. CURRENTOBS: Temp:55f; RH:98%, moderate dew on RG; DP:54f; BP:29.59 falling; Wind:SSE 4mph, G8; Sky: clear OHD.
4/20/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's sunny & windy conditions helped dry up some of the standing water, but swampy places still remain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:48f; RH:89%; DP:45f; BP: 29.92; Wind:NW 4mph, G7; Sky:FEW150', FEW300'.
4/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Gorgeous day yesterday. Sunny skies, light winds, Lo 70's. Clouds moving in this AM, only a bit of clear sky showing to SW. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:77%; DP:47f; BP:29.92; Wind:ESE3-4mph; Sky:BKN100', BKN250'. Popup shower to NW. Just heard a clap of thunder :>(. Need to dry out enough to mow.
4/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.06 M M M M Many AM single Tstorm cells moved W to E in the VC. Two produced 1 to 2 minute SHRA, but no hail, at this station. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:97%; DP:61f; BP:29.80; Wind:ESE 2mph, G9; Sky:OVC007'. This area is forecast for Level 3 severe storms this evening.
4/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.81 M M M M Only heard one clap of thunder to the N about 2030 from a lone Tstorm cell. The rains came quietly starting around 0123 judging by the the flashing time on clocks from a power outage. There was a large area of SHRA due to get here from N about that time. Slept right thru it. CURRENTOBS:65f; RH:100%; DP:65f; BP:29.80; Wind:ESE 8-10mph; Sky:OVC005'.
4/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.08 M M M M DZ all AM & into the PM yesterday. Finally cleared at 1400. Walked the dog, & it was horribly humid. Thunder heard 0415 this AM, -SHRA at OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:100%; DP:66f; BP:29.80; Wind: ESE6mph, G9; Sky:BKN021', BKN026', OVC090. Enhanced Risk ,Level 3, of severe storms late afternoon & evening today.
4/25/2015 7:00 AM 1.94 M M M M Thought I'd need to break out the ark between 1700 & 1900 yesterday (right on the money as forecast by David Finfrock). The AM & early PM, brought hard SHRA periodically, with -SHRA between for a 0.54" total. -SHRA began again at 1710 followed by the upper end of the wide squall line moving thru that brought the remainder 1.40". Wind G15mph, & no hail. No outdoor damage. Just a lotta water. By 1850 the W edge of the line could be seen thru the setting sun. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:86%; DP:55f; BP:29.65; Wind:WSW 3-5mph; Sky: clear OHD with bright sun.
4/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Terrific day yesterday...except for the remaining squish to walk thru outside. CURRENTOBS: Temp:61f; RH:85%; DP:56f; BP:29.52; Wind:S calm, G4; Sky:clear OHD. Calm before another possible storm late this PM.
4/27/2015 7:00 AM 2.01 M M M M This storm system made me nervous watching it moving in. Copious lightening/thunder 1630 til all I could hear was pounding rain with rate up to 4"/hr. Winds shifted wildly 220degrees as the heavy rain moved in around 2030. On the good side, no hail, no excessive winds, no outdoor damage. WHEW! Most of the deluge has drained off this AM, leaving standing water in the usual low places. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:89%; DP:61f; BP:29.62 rising; Wind:ESE 3mph, G13; Sky: partly cloudy OHD SCT025', back edge of the squall line on the E & SE horizon.
4/28/2015 8:00 AM 0.39 M M M M More SHRA overnight with thunder which awakened me & rain rate as Hi as 2.0"/hr. -SHRA at obs. time. Lakes are looking much better E & SE requiring a water release from one yesterday. Hasn't happened in 3 years. CURRENTOBS: Temp:51f; RH:90%; DP:48f; Sky:OVC020'. Just heard more distant thunder.
4/29/2015 6:00 AM 0.07 M M M M Persistent -SHRA til after lunch yesterday. Today looks like the beginning of a warming & drying trend thru the weekend. Some interesting stats emerged from April OBS. Total rainfall + 9.63", 5 days with rainfall >0.5", 3 days >1.0", & 1 day >2.0". CURRENTOBS: Temp:47f; RH:92%, moderate dew on the RG; DP:45f; BP:30.03; Wind:NW 6-8mph; Sky:clear.
4/30/2015 7:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Altho the weather was great yesterday, it's going to take a lot more sun & some serious wind to dry this swamp. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:73%; DP:51f' BP:29.97; Wind: WNW calm-3mph; Sky:clear.
5/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another sunny day with light winds yesterday.CURRENTOBS: Temp:57f; RH:85%; DP:53f; BP:30.03; Wind:calm; Sky:clear. Did some pasture mowing yesterday...very wet going with lots of standing water still. No problems thanks to 4wd.
5/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Could get used to this sunny weather, but a change is coming. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:80%; DP:54f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSE 2mph, G5; Sky:clear OHD, FEW250' & contrails N & E.
5/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hope it stays above 50f at night from here on...sweet potatoes went in the ground yesterday evening. CURRENTOBS: Temp:63f; RH:83%; DP:57f; BP:29.97; Wind: SSW5.7mph; Sky:clear.
5/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Great weather is coming to an end starting tomorrow, as we head into a rainy period. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:92%; DP:62f; BP:30.00; Wind:SSE 2mph, G9; Sky: SCT015' moving briskly S to N bringing increased humidity.
5/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Rain on the way this afternoon thru Sunday per forecast. Hope the NW watershed gets most of it. Lakes are full to the E. CURRENTOBS: Temp:88%; DP:61f; BP:29.97; Wind:SSE7mph, G10; Sky: scattered FEW120', FEW180', BKN250'.
5/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.67 M M M M Strong thunder clap at 0047 awakened me. More strong thunder and SHRA beginning 0055. Wind G17mph & rain 1.0"/hr. Rain at 1.33"/hr with intermittent thunder 0115. TS relenting to rain rate 1.0'/hr, wind G8mph, & -SHRA 0.33"/hr by 0128. Little standing water. We had been rainless long enough to dry the yard. Not so the pasture, which still has wet areas. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:93%; DP:66f; BP:29.92; Wind:S9mph, G16; Sky:BKN015', OVC020'. More SHRA forecast for this PM.
5/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday PM, I watched towering cirrus beginning to form OHD & move swiftly N. Radar indicated VC SHRA early AM today, but nothing reached the ground at this station. So much instability mid & upper level atmosphere now. Possibility again for PM severe storms. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:94%; DP:62f; BP:29.89; Wind:S 2-4mph, G9; Sky:BKN020', BKN030', BKN085'.
5/8/2015 7:45 AM 0.98 M M M M Two short -SHRA mid morning yesterday. Then WHAM! Intense squall line moved thru just before 2130, bringing copious LTGCG, ++SHRA, wind G27mph. Line moving thru here at 50mph so it was over in under an hour. No damage, just standing water. Muggy this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:100%; DP:72%; BP:29.89; Wind:SSE 2mph,G7; Sky: clear. More to come thru Sunday, so they say.
5/9/2015 8:00 AM T M M M M A few drops fell about 1715 yesterday PM, therefore the T. Nighttime squall line to the W moved more N, less E, so this station was missed. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72; RH:94%; DP:70f; BP:29.86; Wind:ESE8mph, G13; Sky:BKN010', OVC036'. Under the gun again starting this PM.
5/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.66 M M M M Off & on -SHRA yesterday AM. PM intermittant sun & S/SE wind pumped moisture into an already unstable atmosphere. TS cells W/SW missed this station during the night, BUT a squall line with much LTGCGCC moved in about 0600. By 0619, wind G34, 1.0"/hr rain rate, & constant LTG had arrived. TS abated by 0655 allowing me to check for damage, get the paper, & check the RG safely (sort of).CURRENTOBS: Temp:63f; RH:97%; DP:63f; BP:29.83 rising; Wind:WNW 2mph, G21; Sky:SCT017', BKN036CB', OVC070'. Probably not over yet today.
5/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.62 M M M M Wave after wave of rain, some heavy, came thru yesterday. No high wind, or hail, with these. Ponds uphill from this station are brimming, sending the overflow thru here. Getting a break today before more rain later in the week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:58f; RH:87%; DP:54f; BP:30.00 rising; Wind:NNW2mph, G9; Sky:FEW036', SCT250'. May rain total 2.93" so far.
5/12/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain for 24 hours, but more is lurking to the S. Standing water is still present in low areas. Sigh! CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:81%; DP:54f; BP:30.24; Wind:W 1mph, G4; Sky:FEW040', BKN250', OVC300'.
5/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.18 M M M M -SHRA about 1300 yesterday yielding 0.16". The remainder came sometime overnight. Felt a -DZ 0630 this AM as I took out the garbage. More +SHRA forecast for today. CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:91%; DP:59f; BP:30.12; Wind:ESE7-9mph; Sky:FEW012', BKN021', OVC026'.
5/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.85 M M M M +TSHRA at ave. 1.0"/hr started yesterday AM producing standing water everywhere...again. No appreciable wind. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:100%, light FG; DP:67f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSE 4mph, G9; Sky:OVC004'. Rain chances down to 20%. May even see some sun.
5/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M RG is dry but the radar shows immanent SHRA moving in from the W. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:91%; DP:69f; BP:29.95; Wind:SE6mph, G10; Sky:OVC060'.
5/16/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Those showers on radar yesterday AM split & missed this station. Noted a few small rain drops on the windshield about 1130. Just muggy this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:69f; RH:89%; DP:66f; BP:29.89; Wind:S 2mph, G12; Sky:OVC002'.
5/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.80 M M M M At the risk of redundancy, water is standing everywhere. First thunder at 0035, followed by SHRA at 0.50"/hr, wind G16mph, FQT LTGCG. -SHRA continuing at OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:95%; DP:65f; BP:29.86; Wind:S 7mph, G14; Sky:OVC. Rain chances continue for the next week.
5/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M -SHRA at OBS yesterday ended by 0730. Moving patches of FG & heavy dew this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:100%; DP:66f; BP:30.00; Wind: calm; Sky:clear.
5/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Extremely hot & humid yesterday with Hi Temp 91f, RH mid 70%, light wind. This morning you could cut the air with a knife. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:94%; DP:70f, BP:30.06; Wind:ESE 2mph, G9; Sky:OVC050'.
5/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.18 M M M M Short but heavy mid morning shower, 2"/hr, yesterday AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:90%; DP:65f; BP:29.97 rising; Wind:SSE 6-7mph; Sky:low, partly cloudy.
5/21/2015 7:00 AM 1.54 M M M M Hammered by TS again this AM. Awakened by thunder at 0435, +TS at 2.0"/hr, wind G12-14mph followed. FRQ LTG, +TS continued for over an hour. SHRA at OBS. CURRENTOBS: Temp:54f; RH:100%; DP:54f; BP:30.15 rising; Wind:4mph, G11; Sky:BKN014CB', BKN030', OVC110'. Radar shows back edge of the rain shield should move thru within an hour or so, moving W to E.
5/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.20 M M M M Reported rain amount is primarily from yesterday's SHRA that extended thru OBS time yesterday. Moderate DZ at OBS this AM. May not finish mowing the swamp,uh pasture, til late June. CURRENTOBS: Temp:59f; RH:100%; DP:59f, BP:30.15; Wind:SE8-10mph; Sky:BKN009', OVC013'. More rain in the forecast thru Memorial Day.
5/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.08 M M M M Short but heavy shower (2.0"/hr)yesterday about 1330 added to standing water already present. -DZ felt on walk to the RG this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:69f; RH:97%; DP:68f; BP:30.06; Wind:ESE 5-8mph; Sky:OVC007'. Dreary.
5/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.90 M M M M Sprinkled off & on all day yesterday producing 0.02" in the RG until late PM. At 1625, a scary gust front of 25-27mph for 10 min. came thru, & preceded SHRA that persisted thru the night & is ongoing at 0700 OBS. one expired Tornado Watch & Frequent Flash Flood Warnings since midnight. No end in sight on radar. No damage or flooding at this station. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:100%; DP:66f; BP:29.83; Wind:ESE 6-8mph; Sky:SCT010', BKN030', OVC038'.
5/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.20 M M M M SHRA ended by noon yesterday. Even saw a little sun in the late PM. Humidity is terrible today. CURRENTOBS. Temp:71f; RH:93%; DP:69f; BP:29.86; Wind:SSE 8-9mph; Sky: BKN015', OVC020'. REMEMBER OUR FALLEN HEROS
5/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.61 M M M M Dark, menacing squall line of +SHRA, 1.0 to 4.0"/hr Hi rain rate, moved thru SW/NE about 1400. Wind G26mph without damage. -DZ at OBS. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:100%; DP:64f; BP:29.95; Wind:S 4mph, G8; Sky:OVC004'.
5/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.21 M M M M PM storm complex carrying an unusually warm SHRA & FQT LTG came thru from W & NW yesterday. My son photographed a well defined funnel cloud from his porch about 4 mi. E at 2000. He described it as very high and not associated with a wall cloud. This station missed the +SHRA. Never thought I'd say "Enough!". CURRENTOBS: Temp:62f; RH:93%; DP:63f; BP:29.97; Wind:SSW 1-3mph; Sky:clear OHD, SCT altos & cirrus E.
5/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.54 M M M M Slow moving line of storms seen covering the entire horizon, SE to SW, yesterday at about 1900. Low, rumbling thunder at 1915 continued well over an hour, ending after rain had passed. TSHRA finally got here at 2000, rain rate 0.50 to 1.0"/hr. Expected some hail, but fortunately got none. More TSHRA expected today. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:93%; DP:71f; BP:30.03; Wind:S6-7mph; Sky:FEW023', SCT060', BKN080'.
5/29/2015 7:00 AM 2.30 M M M M Could have knocked me over with a feather when I started pouring up my RG! +TSHRA started about 2130 & was still sprinkling at 0600. Too bad the squall line couldn't have made it to Ranger stadium during the 7th inning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:100%; DP:67f; BP:29.86 falling; Wind: SSW 2-4mph; Sky:clearing.
5/30/2015 7:00 AM 1.62 M M M M Close by clap of thunder followed by +SHRA at 3.0/5.0" hr rain rate & wind NW31 mph at 0533. By 0600, the squall line was on the back edge. Wind had died down & rain rate was 0.50"/hr. SHRA continuing at OBS time. Decent light revealed field flooding the likes of which I haven't seen in 30 yrs. Guess that's what you get with just under 4.0" of rain in 2 days on top of the already fully saturated ground. CURRENTOBS: Temp:65f; RH:100%; DP:65f; BP:30.03; Wind:WNW 4mph; Sky: OVC030'. SIGH!
5/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.13 M M M M OH WOW. A clear sunrise. Gorgeous! Water, however, is still draining across from uphill, & it's going to be days of sun & wind to take care of all the standing water. CURRENTOBS: Temp:61f; RH:100%, heavy dew; DP:61f; BP:30.09; Wind:NNW 2-4mph; Sky: crystal clear. Days of sun in the forecast!
6/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The numbers are in...13.1" here for the month of May. Only 9 dry days all month. DFW record is 13.98, previous record of 13.66 set in 1982. Yard & pasture still have standing water, although yesterday's sun helped a bit in high spots. CURRENTOBS: Temp:60f; RH:97%, heavy dew; DP:59f; BP:30.06; Wind:N calm, G2; Sky: clear OHD. Streaky cirrus on E horizon.
6/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Drying continues, but not enough to keep ZTR mowers from getting stuck. Several seen in the neighborhood, including mine. Temp hit 90f yesterday. Very humid as water evaporates. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:88%; DP:64f; BP:30.00; Wind:SSE 3-4mph; Sky: FEW altocumulus OHD.
6/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi here 92f. Bright sunshine & light breezes. What a difference... CURRENTOBS: Temp:70f; RH:83%; DP:65f; BP:29.89; Wind: SSE 4mph, G7; Sky: clear.
6/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another sunny day yesterday. Seems the Hi of <90f is with us for a while. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:91%; DP:68f; BP:29.92; Wind:ESE 3-5mph; Sky:clear.
6/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Pleasant yesterday until about 1530 when it got pretty hot, 94f, outside. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:86%; DP:69f; BP:29.97; Wind: ESE 2-4mph; Sky: clear OHD.
6/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another clear & humid morning. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:89%; DP:70f; BP:29.91; Wind: E calm, G2mph; Sky: clear. Feels like suddenly summer.
6/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Getting warmer, & humidity is still high. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74F; RH:85%; DP:69f; BP:29.92; Wind: WSW calm, G2mph; Sky: clear.
6/8/2015 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Summer is here. Yesterday's Hi 94f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:87%; DP:67f; BP:29.89; Wind: W calm, G4mph; Sky:clear.
6/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:80%; DP:69f; BP:29.89; Wind:dead calm; Sky:clear OHD.
6/10/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hi Temp today expected to be in the mid & upper 90's. Would be ok if the humidity would decrease. CURRENTOBS: 74f; RH:86%; DP:70f; BP:29.80; Wind:calm, G SE2mph; Sky:clear.
6/11/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Official Hi Temp yesterday was 97f, mine was 100+ in the sun. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:83%; DP:68f; BP:29.77; Wind: SSW 2mph, G6; Sky:clear.
6/12/2015 6:20 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Starting to get some superficial ground cracks where grass is sparse. Could use the SHRA in the forecast for the next 5 days. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 79f; RH:88%; DP:72f; BP:29.77; Wind:SSE 7mph, G15; Sky:clear.
6/13/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Deck of clouds & cool breeze from the NW makes for a lovely morning. Rain on the radar just N. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:83%; DP:68f; BP:29.86 rising; Wind: NW 2mph, G9; Sky: deck of BKN100' advancing SE. Come on rain.
6/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.08 M M M M Reported at 0600 yesterday, & at 0619 here comes a heavy SHRA (2.0"/hr) for about 5 minutes. So much for early yard work. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:91%; DP:73f; BP:29.83; Wind:ESE 5mph, G9; Sky:high OVC.
6/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Caught a few sprinkles on the windshield as a made a quick trip to the grocery yesterday just before 1400. Multiple rain shafts loomed to the SW of my station. SHRA was in progress (0.02") upon my return at 1430. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:92%; DP:73%; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 8-9mph; Sky:OVC013.
6/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.10 0.0 M M M Here comes Bill. Suffocatingly humid this AM. Last chance to batten down the hatches. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:92%; DP:72f; BP:29.95; Wind: NNE calm, G2-3mph; Sky:FEW080', BKN130', BKN160'.
6/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.89 M M M M Tropical Depression Bill is moving this way. Started raining sometime between 0300 & 0600 & has fallen consistently at 0.25-1.0 "/hr rain rate since. Rain bands are intensifying on radar as the sun rises. No LTG or heavy wind G as the eye passes the Waco/Hillsboro area on a NNE track. Very defined comma configuration on radar. No significant ponding water at OBS time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH: 100%; DP:73f; BP:29.80 falling; Wind: N 6mph, G10; Sky:OVC050'.
6/18/2015 7:00 AM 2.41 M M M M SHRA/+SHRA persistently fell until TD Bill's eye passed over. At 1415 the back edge of the eye started moving thru producing about 30 minutes of stiff winds, 30mph sustained,35G, from the W/NW. -SHRA & intermittent splashes of sun until 1830 signaled the end of Bill. The yard is scattered with leaf clusters this AM, but no significant damage. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:93%; DP:69f; BP:29.83; Wind:WSW 5mph, G7; Sky: clear & BKN110' swath OHD. All the moisture was very welcome.
6/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Bill has cleared out ,leaving behind heavy humidity. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 73f; RH:93%; DP:71f; BP:29.97; Wind: SSW 3-7mph; Sky:partly cloudy BKN250'.
6/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot, hot, hot! Temp yesterday in mid 90's, humidity hi...& the air conditioing was out for 24 hrs. Fortunately, my hvac guy is a friend,& expedited getting a whole new system in by 1400 yesterday. No more making do. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:86%; DP:79f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSW 6-8mph; Sky:SCT200'; BKN300'.
6/21/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M Just as I started mowing yesterday AM (0930), I felt -SHRA. Didn't last long, but recurred again a couple of times. Just kept mowing. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:91%; DP:98f; BP:29.97; Wind:SSE 5-8mph; Sky: OVC015'.
6/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Intermittent -TSHRA yesterday PM from 1430 to 1800, each lasting only a few minutes. More thunder than showers. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:94%; DP:77f; BP:30.03; Wind:S 3mph, G7; Sky:FEW015'.
6/23/2015 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hi pressure & a strong cap have settled in over the area. Summer is really here. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:97%, moderate dew above ground; DP:78f; BP:30.12; Wind: calm, G S3mph; Sky:clear.
6/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Heat Index 98-100f. Finally got some breeze after 0900am. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:92%; DP:78f; BP:30.12; Wind:calm, G W2mph; Sky:clear.
6/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:89%; DP:79f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSW 3-5mph; Sky:clear.
6/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The heat is on. Hi 90's yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:88%; DP:78f; BP:29.95; Wind:W3-6mph; Sky: clear OHD with FEW cirrus wisps just NE 250'.
6/27/2015 7:00 AM 0.65 M M M M Much needed TSHRA moved thru between 0100 & 0330 today. No accompanying wind storm. All soaked right in. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74F; RH:98%; DP:78f; BP:29.95; Wind:NNW 2-4mph; Sky:OVC with following edge just to the N.
6/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:90%; DP:68f; BP:30.00; Wind:dead calm. Last reading WNW; Sky:SCT300' wispy cirrus.
6/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M More of the same...heat & humidity. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:92%; DP:72f; BP:29.95; Wind:SW1-3mph, Sky:Clear OHD.
6/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy SHRA eastern side of the Metroplex this AM, but none to the west(that would be here). Hi temp continues mid to hi 90s. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:88f; DP:69f; BP:29.93; Wind:SSW 6-8mph; Sky:Few to partly cloudy. YTD rainfall total a whopping 36.0".
7/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.05 M M M M Apparently one of the VC pop-up showers yesterday evening found my station, altho I don't know what time. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:92%; DP:71f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSW 6-8mph; Sky:clear.
7/2/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi94f, Heat Index 104f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:91%; DP:69f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSW 5mph, G11; Sky:SCT250. Electronic Station is predicting rain, as are the locals at 40% tomorrow. That would be welcome.
7/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Blistering sun yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77; RH:88%; DP:73f; BP:29.92; Wind: SW 8mph, G12; Sky:BKN140', OVC190'.
7/4/2015 7:00 AM T M M M M HAPPY 4th! Have fun & be safe on our nation's Independence Day! A few mid morning off-and-on sprinkles yesterday. Otherwise, killer humidity. Everywhere I went, people were talking about it. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:87%; DP:72f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSW 2-4mph, G7; Sky:SCT270' moving in from N.
7/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Big fair weather cumulus yesterday PM. Fireworks displays got off without a hitch. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 77f; RH:90%; BP:29.97; Wind:SSW 6-8mph; Sky:clear.
7/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heat & humidity persists, making working outdoors uncomfortable, even dangerous. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:84%; DP:74f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSE 12-13mph; Sky:FEW021', SCT030', BKN080', BKN250'. Almost fully OVC.
7/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cold front slowly advancing from NW to SE preceding a large rain shield. Washed the dirt out of the RG...just in case. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:87%; DP:74f; BP:29.92; Wind:S 7mph, G16; Sky:OVC120'.
7/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.01 M M M M 7AM RG reading. Wide swathe of +SHRA to W associated with a stationary front. Sprinkles & gusty wind since before 0300 at this station. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:88%; DP:74f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSW 8mph, G14; Sky: OVC. CURRENTOBS:
7/9/2015 6:00 AM 1.00 M M M M -SHRA interspersed with SHRA all day yesterday. Outer tube pour-up netted an additional 2 drops. It all counts as hot weather looms. May hit 100f next week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH: 90%; DP:73f; BP:29.97; Wind:S 7mph, G11; Sky:FEW019'.
7/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Vegetation looks green & lush again due to this week's rain. Will enjoy it while it lasts. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:92%; DP:70f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSE 4mph, G9; Sky: clear OHD.
7/11/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nice, breezy yesterday. Hi94f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:88%; DP:71f; BP:30.06; Wind:SSW 4mph, G8; Sky: clear.
7/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday was HOT. Outdoor thermometer topped out at 98f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:89%; DP:70f; BP:30.03; Wind:S 2-4mph; Sky:clear.
7/13/2015 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M What can I say...it's hot. No chance of rain while a strong upper level H, aka The Cap, is in place. Heat Index is forecast to hit 105f mid afternoon today. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:82%; DP:71f; BP:29.89; Wind:S 4-6mph; Sky: CLR.
7/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M UV Index 11 again today. Overnight temps slowly increasing. Nothing but heat loving vegetables doing well in the garden. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:86%; DP:72f; BP:29.83; Wind:S 5-8mph; Sky:CLR. Electronic weather station keeps predicting rain???
7/15/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hot & dry. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:84%; DP:70f; BP:29.86; Wind:S4-7mph; Sky:CLR.
7/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M This stagnate summer weather pattern persists. The upper level H has migrated SSE, weakening the cap, for now, but it's only a matter of time before the first official 100f day happens. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:81%; DP:69f; BP:29.92; Wind:S 4mph, G8; Sky:CLR.
7/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No change from yesterday's observations. Looks like we're in for an extended period of Hi temps. Heard the hi pressure dome called a "Ring of Fire". Apropos, but wonder what the Man in Black would think. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:84%; DP:71f; BP:29.89; Wind:SW 5mph, G10; Sky:CLR.
7/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The upper level Cap at 500mb is intense. No clouds, much less rain, in the offing. Temps are easing upward. Yesterday's Hi here was 101f. Come back down to us, oh jetstream. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:89%; DP:73f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSW 4mph, G9; Sky:CLR.
7/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M And the heat goes on. This may be the first official 100f day. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:86%; DP:71f; BP:29.97; Wind:SSW 4mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
7/20/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hazardous Weather Outlook for Heat Index of 100f-107f today issued by NWS for North Texas. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:84%; DP:72f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSW 3mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
7/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M An outflow boundary from TS across Oklahoma has brought a deck of clouds in from NW this AM. Slim to no chance of accompanying precip today....& Slim ain't here. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:78%; DP:72f; BP:29.86; Wind:SE 5-8mph; Sky:cumulus BKN250'.
7/22/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Surprising SCT TS's moving down from the NW. Probably won't make it here, but one can hope. Yesterday's breeze at noon was like a blowtorch. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:75%; DP:71f; BP:29.83; Wind:NW 5mph, G12;Sky:SCT110', BKN160', OVC270'.
7/23/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M SHRA in counties to N & NW yesterday didn't make it here. SIGH! Temps are on the way up. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:83%; DP:73f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSW 4mph, G10; Sky:CLR.
7/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heat & more heat. Yesterday's Hi 103f. No chance of rain. Texas summer is upon us. CURRENTOBS:Temp:77f; RH:76%; DP:69f; BP:29.95; Wind:S 2mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
7/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nothing else to say...it's HOT! CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:86%; DP:71f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSW 2-4mph; Sky:CLR.
7/27/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nothing but hot & dry. A bit of relief is possible on Friday. One can hope. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f, RH:80%; DP:70f; BP:29.89; Wind:ESE 3-4mph; Sky:CLR.
7/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M And the heat goes on...yesterday's Hi 104f here in the sun. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:80%; DP:71f; BP:29.89; Wind:SE 3-7mph; Sky:CLR
7/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nothing but HOT. Yesterday 100+f again. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 78f; RH:76%; DP:70f; BP:29.97; Wind:SSE 3-6mph; Sky:CLR.
7/30/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Summer break. Wind shift this AM to N/NE with slow approach of a weak cold front. Should reduce temps some, but accompanying drier air & a chance of a few TS will be welcome. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:71%; DP:67f; BP:30.00; Wind: N calm, G3mph; Sky:CLR.
7/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Official Hi Temp 104f yesterday. This station 106f. Slow moving front moving thru. Clouds & 30% chance of TS after noon. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:80%; DP:73f; BP:30.03; Wind:E 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
8/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heard 1 rumble of thunder yesterday PM at 1700 but only felt 2 tiny drizzle-sized drops....maybe...when I went out to close the barn. Didn't qualify for a T 'cause it could have been wishful thinking. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:61%; RH:67f; BP:30.00; Wind:calm, GNNW 3Mph; Sky:FEW120', SCT300'.
8/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Have to keep reminding myself that the YTD rainfall was 37.64" as the earth is drying out & cracking under foot. Rain to W, but nothing here. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:63%; DP:64f; BP:29.92; Wind:SE 2-4mph; Sky: mostly cloudy SCT130', BKN250'. July precip 1.06" early in the month. YTD 37.64".
8/3/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Grass & brush fires are popping up with increasing frequency as vegetation dries out. We need beneficial rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:60%; DP:61f: BP:29.86; Wind:E 2-4mph; Sky:CLR.
8/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Big Hi pressure dome has moved back to devour us. Predictions are for temps of 107f by weeks end. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:66%; DP:67f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 3-6 mph; Sky:mostly cloudy SCT180'.
8/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heading into a nasty hot period of a week or more. Heat Advisory starts at 1300 today. Water bill will look like the National Debt. CURRENTOBS: Temp:81f; RH:72%; DP:71f; BP:29.92; Wind: S 9-11mph; Sky: cumulus, FEW100'.
8/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Mercy! The Heat Advisory continues thru Sunday. Heat Index is expected to be 105 to 110 during that period. I saw Heat Index 114f at 1600 yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:81f; RH:74%; Heat Index:85; DP:72f; BP:29.85; Wind: SW 8-11mph; Sky: CLR.
8/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M 30 days & counting without rain at the big airport. Heat Advisory has been extended thru Monday as Temps of 105f to 106f expected. Some talk of a break from the 100's toward the end of next week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:77%; Heat Index:84f; DP:72f; BP:29.83; Wind:SSE 4mph, G9; Sky:CLR.
8/8/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The center of that huge H pressure heat dome is sitting smack dab on top of this area at 500mb....so the 105+f temps will continue. The Heat Advisory has been pushed forward to Monday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:80%; DP:72f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSW 6-9mph; Sky:CLR.
8/9/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nothing to report but oppressive heat. Yesterday's Hi here was 107f, actual temp in the sun. 'Nuff said. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:76%; DP:72f; BP:29.92; Wind:S 5-7mph; Sky:CLR.
8/10/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heat Advisory ends at 1900 today. An Air Quality Alert has been issued. Yesterday's Hi temp officially was 106f; I saw 114f in the sun here. Everything is baking. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:72%; DP:67; BP:29.89; Wind:calm, G5; Sky:CLR.
8/11/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A weak cold front is sagging slowly across the area bringing near OVC & a drop in temps....to 100f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:78%; DP:73f; BP:30.00; Wind:calm, G3mph; Sky: nearly OVC, BKN120'.
8/12/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Some areas saw spotty SHRA yesterday, but nothing here. The good news is that Hi pressure that has languished OHD has eased W, allowing a weak cold front to move thru yesterday. It didn't do much for the temp, Hi 104f, but today may be better. Ground cracks are expanding. Beneficial rain is much needed. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:72%; DP:67f; BP:30.06; Wind:NNE 2mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
8/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M I'm wondering where those 90f temps are. I saw 104f yesterday. Air Quality Alert in effect today. CURRENTOBS Temp:74f; RH:75%; DP:65f; BP:30.03; Wind:ENE 3-4mph; Sky:CLR.
8/14/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Air Quality Alert continues. SHRA scattered in western counties, but nothing in the offing here. PM temps are slowly dropping. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:60%; DP:63f; BP:30.00; Wind:E 6mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
8/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.03 M M M M A group of showers moved S. from Okla. & one graced me with it's presence. From 1040 & lasting about 5 minutes, it came down at a moderate rate. Could this signal a change in our dry,hot pattern??? CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:65%; DP:52f; BP:30.03; Wind:E 1mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
8/16/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Afternoons are still hot, 101f yesterday, but mornings are nice. Welcome change. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:70%; DP:61f; BP:29.97; Wind:E 2-4mph; Sky:CLR.
8/17/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M More of the same for now. BP slowly falling as a change advances from the NW, including possible beneficial rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:79%; DP:67f; BP:29.92; Wind:E 2-5mph; Sky:CLR.
8/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Last beneficial rain was 7/9 with a spritz on 8/15. That's dry! The s-l-o-w moving summer cold front is now draped across the Panhandle. Some forecasters are saying 70% rain coverage when it makes it here Wednesday evening. Hope they are right. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:76%; DP:70f; BP:29.83; Wind:SSW 8-10mph; Sky:CLR.
8/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain yet, but the front is approaching. A pretty nice squall line is forming up with it. Hope springs eternal. CURRENTOBS: Temp:80f; RH:80%; DP:73f; BP:29.83; Wind:rotated from SSW at 0500 to W 6mph, G12; Sky:FEW150', BKN250'.
8/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.11 M M M M A single shocking thunder crash at 2021 sent the dog into 'hide in the bath room' mode. That was the only thunder I heard. Intermittent -SHRA must have continued all night as a band of popcorn showers moved W to E. Wasn't a lot but the moisture & cool temps is greatly appreciated. More -SHRA may continue for another hour or so. CURRENTOBS: Temp:65f; RH:90%; DP:62f; BP:29.93; Wind:NNE 2-5mph; Sky:OVC065'.
8/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Fall was all anyone could talk about yesterday as we enjoyed OVC skies & fall-like temps...but it was just Mother Nature teasing us. -FG/mist this AM, especially in low lying areas. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:97%; DP:70f; BP:29.97; Wind:SE 6mph, G11; Sky: BKN003', OVC008'.
8/22/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Afternoon temps are in the mid 90's. Humid enough to make you sweat just to step outside. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:93%; DP:72f; BP:29.92; Wind:SSE 4-7mph; Sky:FEW019'.
8/23/2015 8:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another weak summer cold front is moving this way from the NW bringing maybe a rush of cooler air with a gust front passage, & a chance of a few showers. CURRENTOBS: Temp:82f; RH:76%; DP:74f; BP:29.97; Wind:NNW 8-10mph; Sky:CLR.
8/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The weak summer cold front moved thru overnight, with a wind shift to NE the only noticeable change. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:93%; DP:71f; BP:30.03; Wind: NE 2-5mph; Sky: FEW cirrus at SCT250'.
8/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Hit 100f here yesterday. CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:90%; DP:74f; BP:30.03; Wind:NNE 5-8mph; Sky:CLR OHD.
8/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heavy TSHRA well E of the Metroplex yesterday AM, & W in the PM. Missed here both times. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:85%; DP:73f; BP:30.05; Wind:E 2-4mph; Sky:CLR.
8/27/2015 7:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Still no rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:70%; DP:72f; Bp:30;03; Wind:ESE calm,G3; Sky:CLR.
8/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Again no rain. Cool this AM, but an Air Quality Alert has been continued for today. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:76%; DP:71f; BP:29.95; Wind:ESE 4mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
8/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M SCT SHRA came thru the area in the early morning hours, but can find no evidence of even a T. Surprise, surprise. CURRENTOBS: Temp:77f; RH:71%; DP:77f; BP:29.95; Wind:ESE 4-6mph; Sky:FEW120'.
8/30/2015 8:30 AM T M M M M Got a few large, widely spaced rain drops about 1845 yesterday. The sad thing is that I saw, and smelled, a heavy shower less than a mile S. SIGH! CURRENT0BS: Temp:80f; RH:69%; DP:80f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSW 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
8/31/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Total Rainfall for August is a paltry .14" + a T. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:81%; DP:66f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSW 2mph. G6; Sky:BKN120'.
9/1/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Still no rain & no chance on the horizon. Need to convert this heavy humidity into precip. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:89%; DP:70f; BP:29.97; Wind:ESE 5-6mph; Sky:CLR.
9/2/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another day without rain. Average for September is 2.5" & I'm ready for it to start. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:92%; DP:69f; BP:30.03; Wind:ESE 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/3/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Ground cracks are widening as this dry period persists. CURRENTOBS: Temp:72f; RH:87%; DP:68f; BP:29.92; Wind:ESE2mph, G5; Sky:CLR.
9/4/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M No rain. Nothing promising for at least a week. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:87%; DP:71f; BP:29.89 Wind:ESE 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/5/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Upper level H is still crushing us with hot temps. Later next week the jet may push it W, & allow for rain chances. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:90%; DP:73f; BP:29.95; Wind:S 4mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
9/6/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Nothing to say but dry & hot. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:89%; DP:74f; BP:29.95; Wind:ESE 5-8mph; Sky:SCT075'.
9/7/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Heat & humidity continue. Praying for rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:78f; RH:82%; DP:72f; BP:29.89; Wind:SSW 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/8/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi temp 101f officially. Good chance of rain forecast for tomorrow morning. Cold front draped over the upper Panhandle is slowly advancing followed by the Jet. Hope this portends the coming of fall. CURRENTOBS: Temp:79f; RH:80%; DP:72f; BP:29.86 on a slow decline; Wind:SSE 4mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
9/9/2015 7:00 AM 1.15 M M M M -SHRA began about 0230, followed by some distant thunder & SHRA at average 2" hr rain rate until almost 0400. Still sprinkling at 0630. So welcome! Needless to say, no leftover puddles. CURRENTOBS: Temp:73f; RH:98%; DP:72f; BP:29.92; Wind:SE 3mph, G7; Sky:OVC FEW004', FEW070', BKN090'.
9/10/2015 6:30 AM 0.26 M M M M Another shower after yesterday's AM reading. Temps are cooler but humidity & low wind speed make it feel very uncomfortable. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:96%; DP:70f; BP:29.92; Wind:calm; Sky:CLR OHD, FEW cirrus to E.
9/11/2015 6:15 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M US Drought Monitor shows this area back in the Severe classification again. Chance of rain for this afternoon as a cold front moves thru. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:96%; DP:70f; BP:29.92; Wind:NNE 4-6mph; Sky:CLR. REMEMBER 9/11
9/12/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M FROPA yesterday without rain. This AM is a crisp, cool hint of fall. Refreshing. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 61f; RH:85%; DP:56f; BP:30.09; Wind:NE 3-5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/13/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M SCT SHRA/VIRGA VCT moving thru now. Luck of the draw on who gets a shower. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:67%; DP:55f; BP:30.03; Wind:SSW 2-4mph; Sky:SCT090', BKN120', BKN300'.
9/14/2015 6:30 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Temps due to rise again today. Fall-like weather over the weekend was not the end of summer. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:73%; DP:59f; BP:29.95; Wind:SSE 4mph, G9; Sky:CLR.
9/15/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Another cool, crisp morning but yesterday's Hi was 93f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:65f; RH:84%; DP:60f; BP:30.00; Wind:ESE 3mph, G6; Sky: CLR OHD.
9/16/2015 6:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Clouds moved in after yesterday's OBS time, permitting Hi temp to only reach 89f. Could have sworn I felt 2, yes 2, tiny drizzle-size drops about 0930. Not sure enough to register a T. CURRENTOBS: Temp: 73f; RH:92%; DP:71f; BP:30.00; Wind:SSE 6mph, G9; Sky:CLR.
9/17/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Cool in the AM yesterday, but the afternoon Hi was 95f. Bring on the fall! CURRENTOBS: Temp:74f; RH:92%; DP:72f; BP:29.95; Wind:S 3mph, G7; Sky:CLR.
9/18/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M More of the same...cool AM, afternoon HI97f, Hi humidity. BP sinking, chance of rain tomorrow. CURRENTOBS: Temp:76f; RH:87%; DP:72f; BP:29.83; Wind:SSE 6mph, G11; Sky:CLR.
9/19/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M A spotty line of SHRA is accompanying a cold front that is easing it's way across North Texas. Got a 40-50% chance of a shower. CURRENTOBS: Temp:75f; RH:81%; DP:69f; BP:29.89; Wind:W calm, G6; Sky:BKN080', OVC180'.
9/20/2015 7:00 AM 0.66 M M M M Yesterday AM SHRA started about 0920 (as I was turning off the sprinklers), & varied from -SHRA to 1.0"/hr for about 2 hours. Mugginess Alert this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:93%; DP:69f; BP:29.95; Wind:ESE 3-4 mph; Sky:FEW120'.
9/21/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Daily Hi Temps running above average. Yesterday's Hi 89f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:90%; DP:64f; BP:29.97; Wind:E 4-6mph; Sky: CLR OHD, remnants of the retreating cold front to the E.
9/22/2015 6:45 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Yesterday's Hi in the upper 90's, well above expected normals. Last days of summer coincide with last gasp of summer. Mugginess Alert this AM. CURRENTOBS: Temp:70f; RH:85%; DP:65f; BP:29.97; Wind:calm, G5; Sky: FEW300', CLR spaces where stars visible.
9/23/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Welcome to Fall...Officially. Maybe fall-like temps will follow. Yesterday's Hi was 96f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:71f; RH:71%; DP:61f; BP:30.09; Wind:ESE 6-7mph; Sky:CLR OHD.
9/24/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Daily Hi temps remain in the mid 90's, but humidity is decreasing making afternoons more comfortable. CURRENTOBS: Temp:67f; RH:72%; DP:58f; BP:30.00; Wind:calm G E5mph; Sky: streaky alto's SCT190', BKN250'.
9/25/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Ozone Action Day today. Very little chance of rain forecast for the next 7 days. CURRENTOBS: Temp:68f; RH:83%; DP:63f; BP:30.03; Wind:NE 5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/26/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M More cool AM, warm PM days with Hi Temps remaining in the 90's. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:87%; DP:60f; BP:29.97; Wind:NE 4-6mph: Sky:CLR.
9/28/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Really need significant rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:64f; RH:86%; DP:60f; BP:29.83; Wind:NE 4-5mph; Sky:CLR.
9/29/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M Lower humidity is making unseasonably Hi temps more tolerable. Yesterday's Hi 93f. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:90%; DP:63f; BP:29.83; Wind:calm, G ESE4mph; Sky:CLR.
9/30/2015 7:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M More of the same...no rain. CURRENTOBS: Temp:66f; RH:84%; DP:61f; BP:29.95; Wind:calm, G NW4 mph.



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Observation Date Observation Time Notes Largest Stone Size Average Stone Size Smallest Stone Size Stone Consistency Duration Minutes Durration Accuracy Damage Timing More Rain than Hail Hail Started Largest Hail Started Angle of Impact Number of Stones on Pad Distance Between Stones on Pad Depth of Stones on Ground
12/17/2014 2:51 PM 3/8" NA 1/4" Pea Size Hard|White Ice 1min no damage Continuous True Same time as rain Same time as smaller hail vertical