Monthly Archives: February 2011

Severe Storms On Sunday.

Written on February 26, 2011 at 4:59 pm, by

There is a risk of severe storms from the southern plains to the lower/middle Mississippi valley. Storms will develop in the southern plains during the late evening on Sunday and move north east into the lower/middle Mississippi valley into the night hours.  During the late evening/night as a dry line approaches, Central Texas could see aContinue Reading

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Written on February 21, 2011 at 9:39 pm, by

With spring just around the corner, it is that time of year to start thinking about severe weather.  Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas is from February 20-26.  If you haven’t already developed a severe weather preparedness plan, here is a link to help get you started.  Later this week we have the possibility toContinue Reading

Bell County SKYWARN 2011

Written on February 9, 2011 at 10:38 pm, by

This Saturday Vortex Chasers will be attending the annual 2011 Bell County SKYWARN. Come check out this informative session while getting a chance to meet the team and see the chase vehicle. 2011 Bell County SKYWARN Agenda 8:00 – 9:00 Sign-in / Registration / Exhibits 9:00 – 9:05 Welcome / Logistics (Dennis Baker/Mark Fox) 9:05 –Continue Reading

Winter Storm

Written on February 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm, by

A Arctic front will sweep through Central Texas on Wednesday morning bringing us the chance for wide spread winter weather.  The image above is the forecast for snow and sleet accumulations from the National Weather Service.  As the front moves through on Wednesday morning we will start off with rain, then as the temperatures drop belowContinue Reading

2011 Skywarn Spotter Training Schedule

Written on February 6, 2011 at 10:23 pm, by

The National Weather Service encourages anyone with an interest in weather, public service and access to communication, such as HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility forContinue Reading

Preliminary Snowfall Reports

Written on February 4, 2011 at 7:13 pm, by

Snow Possible in CTX

Written on February 2, 2011 at 11:21 pm, by

Forecast models have been in good agreements that on Thursday night into Friday morning we could see snow in Central Texas.  The image above is the forecast snow totals from the National Weather Service. With temperatures being below freezing for most of the day on Friday, expect roads to be slick.

Snow/Sleet Reports

Written on February 1, 2011 at 12:35 pm, by

Sleet and snow totals based on reports from the National Weather Service.