Monthly Archives: September 2011
Wildfire Caused By Lightning
Written on September 27, 2011 at 11:08 pm, by Adam Cuker
A wildfire started by lightning in Mahomet, Texas (just west of Florence) today as severe storms moved through the Hill Country. The fire was fueled by 40+ MPH outflow winds as you can see from the dust at the end of the video.
Strong Storms Possible Today
Written on September 27, 2011 at 11:34 am, by Adam Cuker
This afternoon/evening we could see a few strong to severe storms mainly across the southern half of central Texas. Penney sized hail from yesterdays severe storm in Gatesville.
Extreme Fire Weather Conditions Today
Written on September 25, 2011 at 10:30 am, by Adam Cuker
A Red Flag Warning now in effect for most of central and southeast Texas today until 7:00pm CDT. Breezy and dry condition will bring elevated to extreme fire weather conditions.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Written on September 18, 2011 at 4:18 pm, by Adam Cuker
Tropics Update
Written on September 10, 2011 at 1:34 pm, by Adam Cuker
Tropical Storm Nate
Written on September 7, 2011 at 4:48 pm, by Adam Cuker
Tropical Storm Nate forms in the Bay Of Campeche.
Wildfires Burn Across Texas
Written on September 5, 2011 at 8:33 pm, by Adam Cuker
Smoke plume from the Fort Hood wildfire.
Texas Fire Map
Written on September 5, 2011 at 12:39 am, by Adam Cuker
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation created explosive fire growth on Sunday as shown in the image below. The same weather conditions will occur again on Monday.
Tropical Storm Lee
Written on September 3, 2011 at 6:48 pm, by Adam Cuker
Tropical Storm Lee
Written on September 2, 2011 at 1:52 pm, by Adam Cuker
Tropical depression 13 has been upgraded to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 MPH.