Thanks, Ray. By the way, the intermediate (2 week) outlook from GFS has moved the high a little further east, which would decrease our risk a little from storms coming across the Atlantic.....but still far too soon to tell....so I will keep an eye on this factor as we move into September.…
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Stan Blazyk
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Stan Blazyk is a life-long weather enthusiast, long-time Galveston resident and author of "A Century of Galveston Weather." He has written about weather for The Daily News for more than a decade.
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As of 1 pm, CDT, the National Hurricane Center upgraded the depression near the Texas coast to Tropical Storm Imelda. Tropical Storm Warnings …
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The upper-level low and surface trough in the Gulf of Mexico continues to drift slowly west towards the Texas coast, accompanied by a large po…
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An upper-level low that has tracked across north Florida into the eastern Gulf of Mexico could bring a distinct change to our weather by late …
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I was going to write a blog yesterday about the system, Invest 95, over the southeast Bahamas (which has potential development) and another (I…
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It will come as no surprise to most that last month brought the 2nd hottest August ever to the Island (exceeded only by 2011 with records goin…
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We will get an increased chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms through Wednesday as deeper moisture flows into Southeast Texas.
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Despite sustained winds increasing to 150-mph in Hurricane Dorian this morning and with intensification possible to Category 5 levels, the ove…
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Unfortunately, we are in a situation where a lot of “ifs’ present themselves when trying to determine exactly what weather we will have over the next week or two. We are in a pattern where a few small changes can result in very different outcomes locally.
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Yesterday, Galveston saw record heat for the day with the muggy morning low of 86° and afternoon high of 96°exceeding the previous record temp…
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Temperatures so far this month have averaged 3.3° above normal in Galveston and 4.0° above at League City. This, combined with the fact that both locations have received less than half the amount of precipitation normally expected through the first 12 days of August, more or less sums up of our current situation weather-wise.
Stan Blazyk commented on Sun and a tropical concern
Yes. Hoping high pressure will allow the system to head north rather than west over time.
Stan Blazyk commented on A look at our heat and the chambers’ early role in Hurricane Warnings
Gary, this column was not about global warming, but the local weather. But, since you brought this up, I need to point out a couple of misconceptions. First, the fact that there have been warm and cold cycles is not disputed by any climate scientist. However, just as the fact that there f…
Stan Blazyk commented on Rain needed as mid-week storm approaches Texas
Rusty, I appreciate your concerns. Certainly there are areas of the County who can get by with little or no rain over the coming week or two. However, gardeners closer to the coast are noticing a distinct drying of the soil, which will gradually get worse without additional rainfall. Hopeful…
Stan Blazyk commented on Cold front unlikely until after the weekend
Thanks for the compliment, Jarvis.
Stan Blazyk commented on A closer look at the impending Arctic outbreak
At this point, it is not looking like that. In fact, the latest Euro and GFS models are trending for slightly less colder conditions locally. Freeze on the Island and near the Bay looking less likely. Still possible over inland areas of the County.
Stan Blazyk commented on Gale Watch in effect as changeable weather pattern persists
Thanks for the report.
Stan Blazyk commented on Gale Watch in effect as changeable weather pattern persists
3.29 inches at Scholes Field in Galveston and 4.29 at League City (both counting some light rain on Saturday).
Stan Blazyk commented on Halloween weather could get spooky and a look at the weekend
Gary, with 52.18 inches of rain so far, 2018 is already wetter than average (annual 30 year average is 50.76 inches for January 1 through December 31. This makes the 4th consecutive year of above average rainfall in Galveston.
Stan Blazyk commented on A hot outlook and an active Tropics
Yes, it would be nice. I am more than ready for a true fall pattern to set in!