Latest Page Update: Sat. July 24, 2004

• Storm Reports now include our March 2004 and April 2004 events.
• More recent severe weather events can always be found in our Preliminary Local Storm Reports.

Previous Page Update: Mon. July 5, 2004

• Did you know that June 2004 was wet? Houston had it's 2nd wettest June ever, College Station had it's 3rd wettest June ever and Galveston had it's 8th wettest June ever. But if you think the June rains were extreme...it could be worse.
• The Atlantic Basin saw no tropical cyclones in June. The tropics have been quiet, so if you have forgotten, it is hurricane season and you can still check out the National Hurricane Awareness Week website for excellent information that can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out now - do not wait until the next storm is on our doorstep! Remember... Hurricane Claudette struck the Matagorda Bay area last July.
• So what weather have we experienced in Southeast Texas on previous Independence Days?
• What are the Top Tens for July? Find out... Houston, Galveston and College Station.

Previous Page Update: Sat. June 19, 2004

• Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 20-26. This very informative website contains a large amount of information on this often deadly phenomenon, including lightning science, indoor and outdoor safety, medical aspects and numerous teacher's tools. This year's slogan is Lightning Kills, Play It Safe.
• NOAA reports that the United States just went through its third warmest spring (March through May 2004) on record.
• Check out NOAA's OSEI Image of the Day website for some always fascinating satellite images of our planet. Some more amazing and extremely detailed images can be seen at the Goddard Space Flight Center's MODIS Rapid Response System website.

Previous Page Update: Tue. June 1, 2004

• The 2004 Hurricane Season has begun! NOAA is predicting an above average season. Here is the first Tropical Weather Outlook of the year.
• We would like to thank all of those who attended our 2004 Hurricane Workshop on Tuesday, May 25th. This year's theme was "Hurricane Forecasting: Can it Continue to Improve?". You can still check out our 2004 Hurricane Season Highlights page for additional hurricane activities scheduled this month.
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, National Hurricane Awareness Week was May 16-22, 2004. The excellent information on this website can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out - do not wait until the next storm is on our doorstep! La informaci�n esta tambien disponible en espan�l!
• Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 20-26, 2004. Check this site for handouts, indoor and outdoor safety tips, medical facts, history, survivor stories, photos, teacher tools and more.
• June climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Junes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• NWS forecasts anywhere/anytime? It is now possible.
• Here's the latest issue of our (usually) quarterly newsletter, Storm Signals for all to peruse...print out...make copies of...pass along to friends and loved ones...
• The May 2004 climate datum are now available.

Previous Page Update: Mon. May 24, 2004

• Here's the latest issue of our (usually) quarterly newsletter, Storm Signals for all to peruse...print out...make copies of...pass along to friends and loved ones...

Previous Page Update: Mon. May 17, 2004

• Here is NOAA's 2004 Hurricane Season Forecast.
• Don't forget! Our 2004 Hurricane Workshop will be on Tuesday, May 25th. This year's theme is, "Hurricane Forecasting: Can it Continue to Improve?". Also, check out our 2004 Hurricane Season Highlights page for additional hurricane activities scheduled this month.
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, National Hurricane Awareness Week is May 16-22, 2004. The excellent information on this website can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out - now is the time to prepare for the upcoming season!
• And finally...the 2004 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season has begun. Here is the initial Tropical Weather Outlook issued by NHC/TPC. The start of the Atlantic Basin Season is just around the corner.

Previous Page Update: Sat. May 8, 2004

• Nuevo! La Semana de Preparacion Contra los Huracanes en Tejas es el 16-22 de Mayo, 2004!

Previous Page Update: Wed. May 5, 2004

• Mark your calenders! Our 2004 Hurricane Workshop will be on Tuesday, May 25th. This year's theme is, "Hurricane Forecasting: Can it Continue to Improve?". Also, check out our 2004 Hurricane Season Highlights page for additional hurricane activities scheduled this month.
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, National Hurricane Awareness Week is May 16-22, 2004. The excellent information on this website can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out - now is the time to prepare for the upcoming season!
• NWS forecasts anywhere/anytime? It is now possible.
• May climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Mays are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• April 2004 climate datum and the April 2004 Climate Summary for Southeast Texas are now available. This climate summary and previous climate reviews can be found in our Previous Public Information Statements Page.

Previous Page Update: Tue. April 6, 2004

• There are several internet sites that have some more information on last month's rare South Atlantic Tropical Cyclone that has been unofficially dubbed "Hurricane Catarina," the first hurricane ever documented in the South Atlantic Ocean since satellite records began in 1966.
• Here is an Earth Observatory article on Catarina.
• Here is another Earth Observatory article with a satellite photo of Catarina approaching the Brazilian coast.
• Here is another Earth Observatory article with TRMM satellite photos of Catarina.
• The TRMM Project has their own article on Catarina.
• And yet another Earth Observatory article with a satellite photo of Catarina from the International Space Station.
• Here ia an animated infrared satellite loop and an animated visible satellite loop of Catarina from NCDC's Weekly Focus.

Previous Page Update: Fri. April 2, 2004

• SKYWARN 2004 will be winding down this month. There's still time to attend a meeting...if you know where to go.
• The March-April-May weather outlooks for the nation are now available.
• NWS forecasts anywhere/anytime? It is now possible.
• No, it was not your imagination...March was indeed warm. Further details can be found in the collected March 2004 climate datum.
• Is it too early to speculate about the upcoming hurricane season? We say, no way! Here are the early projections from Dr. Gray's hurricane forecasting team.
• Mark your calenders! Our 2004 Hurricane Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th. More details will be coming soon.
• At long last...we are now up to date on the 2003 severe weather reports table. We are now good through January 2004.

Previous Page Update: Fri. March 19, 2004

• NOAA has issued their 2004 Spring Outlook .
• NOAA has also produced a 2003-2004 Winter Season Summary.
• Our SKYWARN 2004 season continues. Eight classes are scheduled for the week of March 24-31. We look forward to seeing those of you who are Skywarn veterans or those of you who would like to attend one of our meetings for the very first time. Also, if you have not scheduled your meeting with us yet, now is the time to do so.

Previous Page Update: Thu. March 11, 2004

• Some spring breaks have already begun. If you are planning some time at the beach and do not know about the dangers of rip currents, take some time to educate yourself now. It may help you save your life or the lives of others.
• We have added a link to the Current El Niño/La Niña Diagnostic Discussion to the El Niño and La Niña section on our Miscellaneous Links and Products Page.
• As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week (Feb. 29 to Mar. 6) , we have booklets available (in pdf format) for Southeast Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week and a guide to developing a Severe Weather Emergency Plan for Southeast Texas Schools.
• Check out our St. Patrick's Day Climate Data Page to see what you might expect on March 17th.
• Just another reminder to mark your calenders! Our 2004 Hurricane Workshop will be on Tuesday, May 25th. More details will be coming soon.

Previous Page Update: Mon. March 1, 2004

• Our SKYWARN 2004 season is in full swing. We look forward to seeing those of you who are Skywarn veterans or those of you who would like to attend one of our meetings for the very first time. Also, if you have not scheduled your meeting with us yet, now is the time to do so.
• As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week (Feb. 29 to Mar. 6) , we have booklets available (in pdf format) for Southeast Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week and a guide to developing a Severe Weather Emergency Plan for Southeast Texas Schools.
• Here are the March-April-May weather outlooks for the nation.
• March climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Marches are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• Check out our St. Patrick's Day Climate Data Page to see what you might expect on March 17th.
• The February 2004 climate datum and the February 2004 Climate Summary for Southeast Texas is now available. This climate summary and previous climate reviews can be found in our Previous Public Information Statements Page.
• Mark your calenders! Our 2004 Hurricane Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th. More details will be coming soon.

Previous Page Update: Sun. February 1, 2004

• It might not seem like it here in Southeast Texas, but the Winter Season continues! Here are the February and February-March-April weather outlooks for the nation.
• February climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Februaries are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• Our SKYWARN 2004 season is in full swing. We look forward to seeing those of you who are Skywarn veterans or those of you who would like to attend one of our meetings for the very first time. Also, if you have not scheduled your meeting with us yet, now is the time to do so.
• Speaking of severe weather, the 2004 National Severe Weather Workshop will be in Norman, OK on March 4-6.
• The January 2004 climate datum for southeast Texas is now available. We have added the all-time record high temperature, the all-time record low temperature, and the greatest one day rainfall at the top of the Houston, Galveston and College Station climate pages.

Previous Page Update: Fri. January 16, 2004

• Here's the latest issue of our (usually) quarterly newsletter, Storm Signals for all to peruse...print out...make copies of...pass along to friends and loved ones...

Previous Page Update: Sun. January 11, 2004

• The December 2003 climate datum for southeast Texas is now available. For all intents and purposes...December 2003 was pretty much normal.
• Finally...an update to the severe weather reports for 2003. We are now good through October 2003.

Previous Page Update: Fri. January 2, 2004

• It might not seem like it at times, but the Winter Season is here! Learn how to protect your family, pets, and property from hazardous winter weather. Winter storms are deceptive killers, because most deaths related to the storm are caused by traffic accidents on icy roads or hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. Before winter sets in, take this opportunity to get ready for the upcoming winter season by preparing emergency survival kits for your home and car. And here is the latest update on the winter weather outlook for the nation.
• January climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Januaries are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• We now have some class dates set up for our SKYWARN 2004 season. We look forward to seeing those of you who are Skywarn veterans or those of you who would like to attend one of our meetings for the very first time. Also, if you have not scheduled your meeting with us yet, now is the time to do so.
• The December 2003 climate datum for southeast Texas is now available.