In brief: Happy Easter to all who celebrate. Wanted to jump in with a quick holiday post so people are not surprised if thunderstorms pop up today, and by the possibility of some stronger storms this evening and during the overnight hours.
The remnants from a line of storms over Central Texas are currently approaching the Houston region this morning, and this will produce some showers and thunderstorms generally west of the city this morning, including in the Katy region. More isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the late morning and early afternoon hours across Houston, but there’s probably at least a 50 percent chance you don’t see rain until later today or this evening.
However, by this afternoon a weak front will sag into the region, stalling over the city of Houston. This will serve as a focus for the development of thunderstorms this evening, and during the overnight hours. Some of these thunderstorms could become severe, with the potential for damaging winds. Right now the dynamics are most favorable for thunderstorms north of Interstate 10, but I would not rule out thunderstorms anywhere in the metro area tonight and through at least Monday morning. On the Excitable Dogs Scale from 1 to 10, let’s call this a 7.5.
Rainfall amounts are going to be highly variable, but accumulations from this afternoon through midday on Monday could range from 1 to 3 inches for most locations, with the risk of higher totals. I would not rule out a few bullseyes of 5 inches or more somewhere in the metro area. This has the potential to cause some street flooding by the Monday morning commute. I’m going to hold off on issuing a Stage 1 flood alert, but this is something we’ll be watching today and update if warranted.
Well, it’s 9.20am Sun and it just started raining here in Magnolia. Based on what we see on NWS Radar (in movement), this rain shower will be short-lived – maybe 30 minutes (?).
But glad we’re getting some rain. When it stops, gonna go spread a little bit of Milorganite in spots around house.
On NWS Radar, we see another stripe of rain on the way, so will be a nice follow-up for the dry pastures and horses 🐴
Brief rain already in the Museum District during the 8 AM service.
Thank you and happy Easter
We got .66 inch this morning in Magnolia, much needed
Did the Metro forecast really go from 0.25 to 0.75 inches (yesterday’s) to bullseyes of 5 inches or more (today’s)?
Partly sunny here in Sugar Land. Please tell me we’ll see some rain?
Happy Easter!! He is RISEN!!
5 Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 7 saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ”
Blessed Be & Happy Ostara!
He is risen indeed!
It’s now 4:30 PM and not a drop in SE Katy. Praying we get that rain overnight.
Happy Easter to all! He is risen!
As predicted in our earlier post, the rains are falling again here in Magnolia. Actually, it’s a pretty good dump of rain, for about an hour now. Lots of thunder too.
Using the MSN weather website, it shows we’re in a “red zone” and will continue to rain for an hour+ (?). The horses are enjoying it, and glad the pastures are getting some water 🐴
As predicted in our earlier post, the rains are falling again here in Magnolia. Actually, it’s a pretty good rain, for about an hour now. Lots of thunder too.
Using the MSN website, it shows will continue to rain for an hour or so. The horses are enjoying it, and glad the pastures are getting water 🐴