Beneficial summer rain forecast for much of Texas over next 7 days

7/14/13, "Much needed wet week ahead for Texas," theeagle.com, Bryan-College Station, Texas, Petrutsas

"A beneficial summer rain event is about to begin across the Lone Star State. An upper level low pressure area will be moving slowly westward across the region throughout the next several days.

As this low interacts with plentiful moisture and an unstable atmosphere over our area, widespread showers and thunderstorms will likely develop. This system will be bringing us the best rain chances we have seen in weeks, along with the potential for heavy rainfall across a large part of Texas.

 The computer models are showing rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated amounts in excess of 4 inches possible throughout the next 5 days. High temperatures will be below normal this week due to the clouds and rain across the area. What a nice break from the heat we are about to enjoy!

Forecast

Monday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 88, Low: 75.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 89, Low: 74.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 88, Low: 74.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 91, Low: 73.

Friday: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 93, Low: 74.

Saturday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. High: 93, Low: 73." 

image above, "The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) is forecasting 1 to 2 inches of rainfall for a large part of Texas during the next 7 days. Credits: WPC/NOAA/NWS/NCEP"







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