Monthly Archives: September 2011

Wildfire Caused By Lightning

Written on September 27, 2011 at 11:08 pm, by

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

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

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

Tropics Update

Written on September 10, 2011 at 1:34 pm, by

Tropical Storm Nate

Written on September 7, 2011 at 4:48 pm, by

Tropical Storm Nate forms in the Bay Of Campeche. 

Wildfires Burn Across Texas

Written on September 5, 2011 at 8:33 pm, by

Smoke plume from the Fort Hood wildfire. 

Texas Fire Map

Written on September 5, 2011 at 12:39 am, by

 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

Tropical Storm Lee

Written on September 2, 2011 at 1:52 pm, by

Tropical depression 13 has been upgraded to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 MPH.