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Latest Page Update: Tue. December 19, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sat. December 9, 2006
Previous Page Update: Fri. December 1, 2006
- The 2006 Hurricane season officially ended on November 30th, and a special thanks goes out to El Niño.
NOAA has a
review of the less active than expected season.
- Here's the season ending Tropical Weather Summary
from TPC/NHC.
- 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.
- SKYWARN 2007 is almost here! 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.
- Last month ended up being one of the driest Novembers on record. How dry was it? Houston
recorded its 8th driest November on record,
Galveston recorded its 6th driest November on record
and College Station recorded its 8th
driest November on record. These records come off the
4th wettest October on record in Houston, the 7th wettest October
on record in Galveston and the 3rd wettest October on record in College
Station.
- We're coming up on the two year anniversary of our snowy Christmas.
See what normally happens across Southeast Texas on Christmas Day and what we might
expect on New Years Day.
- December climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Decembers are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for January 2000-November 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The November 2006 climate datum are now available.
Previous Page Update: Wed. November 22, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sat. November 4, 2006
- SKYWARN 2007 is almost here! 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.
- So how wet was October? Houston just recorded its
4th wettest October on record, Galveston just recorded its
7th wettest October on record and
College Station just recorded its 3rd wettest October on record.
- The Atlantic Basin saw below normal levels of tropical cyclone activity in October.
- November climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Novembers are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for January 2000-October 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The October 2006 climate datum are now available.
- The October 2006 Climate Summary is now available.
Previous Page Update: Fri. October 20, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. October 10, 2006
- There will be a SKYWARN class this Thursday evening (October 12th) in Conroe.
Previous Page Update: Wed. October 4, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. October 3, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sun. October 1, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. September 26, 2006
Previous Page Update: Mon. September 25, 2006
Latest Page Update: Sat. September 23, 2006
Previous Page Update: Thu. September 7, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sat. September 2, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. August 29, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sun. August 27, 2006
Previous Page Update: Thu. August 17, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. August 15, 2006
- NOAA updated their
Atlantic Basin Hurricane Forecast on August 8th.
- Dr. Gray and his team also updated their
Atlantic Basin Hurricane Forecast on August 3rd.
- Our new Satellite Page is easy to navigate and gives you a wide variety of images to view. Also,
animations are easy to set up, so check it out! If you still like our old satellite page, you can find the link at the bottom of the new page
(click on "Old HGX Satellite Webpage") or just click here.
- For our aviation community - effective August 29th at 12Z, WFO HGX will begin TAF service for Huntsville Municipal Airport in Huntsville (KUTS),
Sugar Land Regional Airport in Sugar Land (KSGR) and Lone Star Executive Airport in Conroe (KCXO). Our current five TAFs can be
viewed at the NOAA's National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center.
The three new TAFs will be available at this website beginning August 29th at 12Z.
- The July 2006 Climate Summary is now available.
Previous Page Update: Tue. August 8, 2006
- The Atlantic Basin saw one tropical cyclone in July.
The most active part of the hurricane season is approaching. 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...the last major hurricane to strike the upper Texas coast was
Alicia...a mid-August hurricane back in 1983.
- The Governor's Division of Emergency
Management has
Hurricane Evacuation and Sheltering Plan Materials available to assist in our next tropical cyclone threat and/or strike.
Here, you can find the state's contraflow brochures on
IH-10,
IH-45,
US-290,
US-59, and
IH-37.
- Our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights page contains
links to the current tropical weather outlook, tropical cyclone definitions, evacuation maps, hurricane brochures and tracking maps.
Check it out!
- The Galveston County Office of Emergency
Management has launched a new website. The site has quite a lot of important information
including the latest on evacuation assistance and contra-flow plans for Galveston County.
- The U.S. had its second-hottest July on record. Here is the
story.
- August climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Augusts are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The July 2006 climate datum are now available.
Previous Page Update: Fri. July 14, 2006
Latest Page Update: Tue. July 11, 2006
Previous Page Update: Thu. July 6, 2006
- The Atlantic Basin saw one tropical cyclone in June.
It is still very early in the 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...the last hurricane to strike the upper Texas coast was
Claudette...a July hurricane just three years ago!
- Our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights page contains
links to the current tropical weather outlook, tropical cyclone definitions, evacuation maps, hurricane brochures and tracking maps.
Check it out!
- NOAA's Hurricane Katrina Service Assessment Report is now available.
- July climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Julys are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The June 2006 Climate Summary is now available.
- The June 2006 climate datum are now available.
Previous Page Update: Fri. June 9, 2006
Previous Page Update: Thu. June 1, 2006
- The 2006 Hurricane Season has begun! NOAA is predicting
another above average season.
Here is the first
Tropical Weather Outlook of the year.
- We would like to thank all of those who attended our 2006 Hurricane
Workshop on Tuesday, May 30th. This year's theme was "Katrina and Rita: Lessons Learned for the Next Time."
- Our 2006 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page has a list of
upcoming meetings to get you ready for our next tropical cyclone.
- You can still check out our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights page for additional
information including evacuation zones (including potential evacuation routes,
the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, tropical cyclone names,
tidal flooding information, hurricane plan checklists and
tracking charts.
- Topical cyclones can develop quickly and close by - remember Tropical Storm Allison?
- Keeping on the hurricane theme,
National Hurricane Awareness Week was May 21-27, 2006. 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!
- Dr. Gray has also issued his
May 31st forecast update for the 2006 Hurricane Season.
- Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 18-24, 2006.
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.
- The May 2005 climate
datum are now available.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2003 through May 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The latest issue of our newsletter,
Storm Signals, is now available.
Previous Page Update: Mon. May 22, 2006
- Here is NOAA's 2006 Hurricane Season
Forecast.
- Don't forget! Our 2006 Hurricane Workshop will be on Tuesday, May 30th.
This year's theme is, "Katrina and Rita: Lessons Learned for the Next Time."
Also, check out our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights
page for additional information and internet links to help you get ready for the upcoming season.
Included on this page are links to evacuation zones (including potential evacuation routes), the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, tropical cyclone names, tidal flooding information, hurricane plan
checklists and tracking charts .
- Check out our 2006 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page
for additional hurricane activities on our schedule. As of this date, meetings are scheduled in Alvin, Angleton, Bay City,
Baytown, Clear Lake Shores, Jamaica Beach, Lake Jackson and Seabrook.
- Keeping on the hurricane theme,
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 21-27, 2006. 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!
- Daily Public Information Statements
for National Hurricane Preparedness Week are being issued, and these statements can also be viewed on our
Previous Public Information Statements webpage.
- And finally...the 2006 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: Fri. May 12, 2006
- The 2006 Hurricane Season is fast approaching!
The 2006 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on
Tuesday, May 30th from 4 PM to 9 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (note the new location). Also,
check out our 2006 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page
for additional hurricane activities on our schedule. As of this date, meetings are scheduled in
Alvin, Angleton, Bay City, Baytown, Clear Lake Shores, Jamaica Beach, Lake Jackson and
Seabrook.
- Check out our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights page for
additional information and internet links to help you get ready for the upcoming season.
Included on this page are links to evacuation zones (including potential evacuation routes), the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, tropical cyclone names, tidal flooding information, hurricane plan
checklists and tracking charts .
- Keeping on the hurricane theme,
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 21-27, 2006. 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!
Previous Page Update: Tue. May 2, 2006
- Mark your calenders! The 2006 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on
Tuesday, May 30th from 4 PM to 9 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (note the new location). Also, check out our
2005 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page for additional hurricane activities on our
schedule. June 1st marks the start of the 2006 Hurricane Season.
- Check out our 2006 Hurricane Season Highlights page for additional information and internet links to
help you get ready for the upcoming season.
- Keeping on the hurricane theme,
National Hurricane Awareness Week is May 21-27, 2006. 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!
- 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.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2003 through April 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The latest issue of our newsletter,
Storm Signals, is now available.
Previous Page Update: Tue. April 11, 2006
- Just another reminder to mark your calenders! The
2006 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 30th from
4 PM to 9 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (note the new location). Details of the
workshop's agenda are now
available.
Previous Page Update: Fri. April 7, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. April 4, 2006
Previous Page Update: Mon. April 3, 2006
- SKYWARN 2006 is winding down. There are only a few
classes left.
- Mark your calenders! The 2006 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on
Tuesday, May 30th from 4 PM to 9 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (note the new location).
More details on the workshop (including the agenda) will be coming soon!
- Keeping on the hurricane theme,
National Hurricane Awareness Week is May 21-27, 2006. 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!
- Finding climate information, such as past weather conditions and temperature and precipitation averages and extremes, along with future climate
forecasts and astronomical data can now easily be made through the
NOAA National Weather Service's national climate Web portal.
Here is more information on this user-friendly weather data source.
- March 2006 climate datum and the
March 2006 Climate Summary are now available.
- April climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Aprils are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2003 through March 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The latest issue of our newsletter,
Storm Signals, is now available.
Previous Page Update: Sat. March 25, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. March 21, 2006
Previous Page Update: Thu. March 16, 2006
Previous Page Update: Wed. March 8, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. March 7, 2006
- SKYWARN 2006 training classes continue. 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 2006 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on
Tuesday, May 30th from 4 PM to 9 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center (note the new location).
More details on the workshop (including the agenda) will be coming soon!
- NOAA has a story about a
coral reef bleaching event at the nearby
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
- 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.
- The latest issue of our newsletter,
Storm Signals, is now available.
Previous Page Update: Thu. February 9, 2006
Previous Page Update: Mon. February 6, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sat. February 4, 2006
- January 2006 was dry and warm across Southeast Texas. In fact, Houston recorded its
10th warmest January on record. Wait, there's more.
College Station recorded its 8th warmest January on record.
Wait, there's one more. Galveston recorded its 8th warmest and
7th driest January on record.
- The January 2006 climate datum are now available.
- SKYWARN 2006 training classes continue. 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.
- NOAA has updated its list of
U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters.
- NOAA is now using a new
post-storm rating system for big Northeast snowstorms in which winter storms will be ranked like the tornado F-Scale.
Wonder if our Great Christmas Eve Snowstorm of 2004 would qualify for one of these
rankings?
- There are plans to implement a new Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale
to rate tornadoes. This scale would replace the original Fujita (F) Scale.
- The sixth annual National Severe Weather Workshop
will be held on March 2-4, 2006, in Midwest City, Okla.
- February climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Februarys are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2003 through 2006) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
Previous Page Update: Fri. January 20, 2006
- We have a new climate page. We hope
this page will make it easier for you to find the data you need for southeast Texas and locations across the U.S.. Please let us know
what you think.
Previous Page Update: Wed. January 18, 2006
Previous Page Update: Tue. January 3, 2006
Previous Page Update: Sun. January 1, 2006
- Happy New Year from your Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Office!
- 2005 ended on a dry note across Southeast Texas (College Station had only 1.00 inch of rain in December which made
December 2005 the 10th driest December on record).
Due to unseasonably dry conditions, there is an
increased risk of wildfires across the area. NOAA has
more information on this serious wildfire threat.
- We now have some class dates set up for our SKYWARN 2006 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.
- Can you believe that as we begin a new year, Tropical Storm Zeta
is meandering across the Atlantic Ocean?
- The Tropical Prediction Center continues to work on their
Tropical Cyclone Reports for the record breaking
2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
- The December 2005 climate datum are now available.
- Extremes Data and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2003, 2004 and 2005) are available. Find out...
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- January climate normals, means and extremes are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Januarys are available for
Houston,
Galveston and
College Station.
- The latest issue of our newsletter,
Storm Signals, is now available.
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