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Welcome to Texas Storm Chasers!
Welcome to our new 2013 website! We have been looking for a way to easily combine our storm chasing and weather blog efforts into one location. This website is the result! Over the coming weeks, we will continue to roll out new features. As we have for years past, our free live chase video will once again be available this spring. This year is all about interaction! You have always been able to watch us storm chase, but this year we plan on making it an interactive adventure!
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Popular Links
- Skywarn Training 2013
- Texas Drought Monitor
- Oklahoma Weather Blog
Have you ever wanted to become a storm spotter? The first and most important step in learning how to become a storm spotter is to attend a Skywarn class! These classes are conducted annually in late winter by your local National Weather Service. Skywarn classes are free and usually average between one and two hours. A majority of National Weather Service offices across Texas conduct Skywarn training programs during the late winter and early spring months. In most cases, a meteorologist will conduct a free 90 minute class in a local facility. Some classes offer a longer, more advanced presentation. As part of a modernization effort, some offices offer online classes. … Read More
With a long-duration drought underway in Texas, it is more important then ever to conserve water and monitor fire danger forecasts. This graphic is updated every Thursday and shows the severity of the drought across the state. This image does not represent day-to-day fire danger or the current status of area lakes. Click on the image for a larger version. 
If you enjoy our weather coverage of Texas you should definitely follow our friends at Weatherstorm.net. Running the premier Oklahoma Weather Blog, they are starting off where we began years ago. Eventually, they will provide Oklahoma what we have been providing Texas. Not only do they run a weather blog, they also chase storms just like we do! Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter! Tornado Watch Likely NW Texas
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:42
- Conley Isom
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SPC has issued a mesoscale discussion about the chance for severe weather this afternoon from northwest Texas into Oklahoma. A tornado watch has a 95% chance of being issued soon and we will post it then. It will likely cover areas near Wichita Falls to Sherman, but may not include the DFW area. Tornadoes, baseball size hail, and damaging winds are possible this afternoon. More updates soon!
Click here to download our weather alerts app to stay safe during the storm!
Severe Weather Outlook for Monday
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 09:48
- Conley Isom
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It was an active day in Tornado Alley yesterday, with heart breaking images of the destruction coming out of towns near Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, the eastern parts of Oklahoma are gong to be under the gun again today with a moderate risk for severe weather. Here in Texas, we missed out on Sunday but have a feeling we won’t today and Tuesday. From the image above, you can see the moderate risk stretches a touch farther south to include parts of the Red River. Some towns in the moderate risk include Wichita Falls, Jacksboro, Denton, Gainesville, and Sherman. Then we have a slight risk for DFW, southwest to Brownwood.
Timing will be from 3-10 this afternoon. Severe threats include tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. The image below shows the CAPE values this afternoon, climbing well over 3000. As we talked about in previous posts, this means there is a lot of energy in the atmosphere for severe weather. Also means we could see hail as big as baseball size or larger.
Here is one model showing isolated storms in Texas but bigger storms in Oklahoma. Remember this is just one models but gives you an idea on what the radar could look like later today.
So if you live in northwest, north central, or west central Texas, you need to stay up to date on the weather this afternoon. A weather radio is a great device to have on hand. You can also click here to download our weather alerts app for your smartphone. Never depend on outdoor sirens! Of course, we will be here covering the storms so stay tuned for updates.
Weather Roundup for Monday, May 20th
- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 07:39
- Jenny Brown
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Good morning and happy Monday! Well…as happy as a Monday can be for us working folks. LOL! HOT, windy and humid conditions will prevail across the central and eastern regions where temps will easily reach the upper 90′s today with lots of humidity. HOT, dry and windy conditions will prevail behind the dryline and across the western and Rio Grande regions where temps will flirt with the 100′s. Chances for storms this afternoon and evening across northwest and north central Texas. Conley will have a detailed update out shortly once the latest Storm Prediction Center guidance is available. Have a great day everyone!
Here’s a look at today’s forecasted highs….
Here’s tonight’s forecasted lows….
Rain Totals: Next 7 Days
National Radar Composite
