Archive for March, 2009

Hail across North Central Texas

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
From WFAA.com

From WFAA.com

Severe storms erupted to our north on Monday night across parts of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Numerous reports of hail up to the size of baseballs and tennis balls came pouring in and the picture above verifies. These storms caused lots damage from breaking car windows to putting holes in roof tops. Here in our area, we did have a strong storm develop in Bosque county which produced pea size hail in Clifton. As the storm moved east, however, it quickly fell apart. So most of us got a nice rain without the severe weather. Welcome to the spring, severe weather season. –

 

 

First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Severe Weather Update 1:15 AM

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Storms have really weakened as they moved into the area. Still waiting to see if we get any new development, which probably happen east of I-35. Did have a report of pea size hail in Clifton, but that storm has since collapsed. We will continue tracking and watching the radar. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Severe Weather Update 12:15 AM

Monday, March 30th, 2009

We are tracking strong to severe storms that are developing along our cold front that is moving into Central Texas. Currently, there is a strong storm in Bosque county that could be producing hail, heavy rain, and lots of lightning. Another storm is getting ready to move through Hillsboro, where we are have a severe thunderstorm warning. We anticipate more storms to fire farther south along the front and there is a chance the storm will turn severe. The main threats will be large hail and deadly lightning. Earlier this evening, as the storms rumbled through the DFW area, they produced hail up to the size of baseballs! Make sure you car is protected as these storms blow through. We will have more updates through the night and do not forget to email us your severe weather photos to weatherpics@kxxv.com. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Rain Chances this Week

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

A series of storm systems will be moving across the country this week, bringing us not one, not two, but three cold fronts. The first arrives early Tuesday morning and we may see a few storms along the front. However, it looks likes the better chance for rain will across parts of East Texas. The second cold front moves through early Thursday, but I don’t think we will have enough time from the first front to get enough moisture back. So the chance for storms is small. The third front is scheduled for Saturday. This one could bring us the best chance for rain, but once again, available moisture will be key. Overall, at least there is a chance of some rain and we will take it. Hopefully without the severe weather. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Cold and Frosty

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

The cold weather has returned to Central Texas and it could cause some problems on Sunday morning. As high pressure builds in Saturday evening, skies will be clear and the winds will begin to relax out of the north. This will allow temperatures to drop back into the 30s, close to the freezing mark in many locations. There will also be enough moisture in the air which lead to patchy frost. This could be dangerous for those spring plants and crops. Local farmers tell us that this could cause a lot of damage to the wheat and corn crops. For your house hold plants, make sure to cover them up or bring them outside to protect them from the cold. The good news is the cold weather won’t last! We will be back into the 70s by Sunday afternoon. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Blizzard in the Texas Panhandle

Friday, March 27th, 2009
Snow in the Texas Panhandle

Snow in the Texas Panhandle

The snow he is flying across the Panhandle and into Oklahoma this evening. White out conditions are being reported with many parts of I-40 shut down. Our sister station, KFDA in Amarillo, is reporting snow accumulations from 4-8 inches with snow drifts as high as 10-15 feet! For more coverage of the snow storm, check out www.newschannel10.com. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Severe Weather Update 3:30 PM

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Looks like most of the severe weather will be from I-45 and to the east into East Texas this evening. We did have reports of a funnel cloud earlier in Burleson county, south of Caldwell. No damage was reported. The winds are now picking up out of the northwest and it will be turning very cold tonight. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 30s! Could see widespread frost on Sunday morning. We will have more updates through the weekend. — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Severe Weather Update 1:40 PM

Friday, March 27th, 2009

The storms from earlier in the morning have moved east of the area. However, we are carefully watching a line of cumulus clouds that is developing along the I-35 corridor. This could be the start of more storms which will fire later this afternoon. The best chance to see these storms will be east of I-35. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. By the way, get ready for much cold temperatures by this evening! Old man winter returns! — First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom

Severe Weather Update 11:15 AM

Friday, March 27th, 2009

We are tracking strong storms that are developing east of I-35. One cell is moving into Falls county and will be capable of producing small hail, lightning, and gusty winds. More activity is moving into the Brazos Valley and will effect the Bryan/College Station area shortly after lunch time. Right now, it looks like the bulk of the storms will stay east of Waco, Temple, and Killeen. For more on warnings and watches, follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/FirstAlert25WX.

Rare Blizzard in the Texas Panhandle

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

lubA late season, snow storm could cripple parts of the Texas panhandle on Friday, especially in and around the city of Amarillo. Right now, there are Blizzard Warnings in effect for the northern half of the panhandle. The following is directly from the National Weather Service in Amarillo, which gives you an idea at how bad it could get.

“NORTHERLY WINDS OF 35 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OVER 50 MPH WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD BLOWING SNOW WITH NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY IN WHITEOUT CONDITIONS FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. HEAVY SNOWFALL OF 6 TO 12 INCHES IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE WARNING AREA WITH AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF 12 INCHES COMMON. SNOW DRIFTS OF 10 TO 20 FEET WILL BE POSSIBLE BEFORE THE SNOW FINALLY ENDS SATURDAY MORNING.

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM. ANYONE CAUGHT OUTSIDE DURING WHITEOUT CONDITIONS COULD BECOME DISORIENTED AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FIND SHELTER. TRAVEL WILL BE DANGEROUS IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE ON FRIDAY…WITH POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLY LASTING INTO THE WEEKEND.”

We have a sister station in Amarillo, KFDA, who will be covering the storm. Check out their website for more! –First Alert 25 Meteorologist Conley Isom