Weekly Outlook - 6/25/07

The main weather story this week will be the threat for heavy rains.

An upper-level trough over the southern plains will help to pull in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. This in combination with daylight heating will allow for the development of afternoon showers and thunderstorm. Due to the tropical nature of these storms, they will be capable of producing large rainfall totals in a short period of time. Also, most storms will move slowly and train over an area, allowing for enhanced rainfall totals. Storm total rainfalls through Wednesday will average around one inch statewide, but some areas may recieve as much as 4.00 inches of rain.

This will produce the possibility of flash flooding, especially along coulees and bayous as well as low-lying areas where large amounts of rain fall in a short period of time. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and/or local media for farther details and possible warnings. Also, do not drive where water of unknown depth covers the roadway. Driving through deep waters is the number one cause of all flood-related deaths in the United States.

Note that I will be away from the office this week and unable to do regular updates; however, some hotels I stop at may have internet access, allowing me to update this blog.