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Weather Roundup – Monday June 17th

Monday, 17 June 2013 06:53
Jenny Brown
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An active pattern is setting up for the next couple of days across parts of Texas.  A cold front, sufficient instability and a few weak impulses of energy will set the stage for rain and some possibly severe storms over parts of the panhandle, western Texas, northwest and north central Texas over the next few days.  For today, showers and storms are expected to develop later this afternoon across the panhandle and western Texas, with the storms across the panhandle eventually forming into a large area of rain that will approach northwest and north central portions of Texas sometime around midnight.  Keep in mind with weak pattern systems like this, it’s hard to nail down exact location and timing of rain as its formation will depend on very small scale processes that develop along the way.  But, for now, this is what the current thinking is, and it looks to bring a nice chance of beneficial rain to these areas over the next few days.  We will keep an eye on it later this afternoon and evening and bring you the latest updates.

Here’s a look at what the radar could potentially look like at about 7pm this evening.  Keep in mind this is just one forecast model.

7pm this evening

Here’s what it could look like at about midnight tonight….

radar midnight

 

Here’s a look at the amount of rainfall expected per the latest forecast from the Weather Prediction Center….

Rainfall 7pm Sun - midnight tonite

And finally, here are the forecasted highs for today and lows for overnight….

highs

lows

 

 

 

11:45am Update – Rain Letting Up For Some/Increasing For Others

Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:43
Jenny Brown
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current radar

Rain is finally letting up for southwest Texas in the Eagle Pass/Maverick County area.  The area of low pressure responsible for all this rain is slowly lifting off to the northeast and is currently positioned between Sweetwater and Wichita Falls.  It will continue to track northeast today and into Oklahoma by this evening.  A large area of scattered rain showers currently extends from the Hill Country up into northwest Texas.  Areas mainly west of the I-35 corridor will continue to see the best chances for seeing additional rainfall today, with some chance of seeing a few stronger storms develop east of the DFW metro area later this afternoon and early evening.

Below we have the latest rainfall estimates from southwest Texas with an impressive 17+ inches for the Eagle Pass area in far southwest Texas over the past 36 hours.

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1000 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013

...24 AND 36 HOUR PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTH 
CENTRAL TEXAS...

...LATEST 36 HOUR PRECIPITATION REPORTS...

...LOCATION...                             ...TIME...      ...AMT...
EAGLE PASS (MAVERICK TX)                   900 AM JUN 15    17.05 IN
3 NNE EAGLE PASS (MAVERICK TX)             700 AM JUN 15    16.65 IN

...LATEST 24 HOUR PRECIPITATION REPORTS...

...LOCATION...                             ...TIME...      ...AMT...
EAGLE PASS (MAVERICK TX)                   900 AM JUN 15    15.17 IN
3 NNE EAGLE PASS (MAVERICK TX)             700 AM JUN 15    10.00 IN
BRACKETTVILLE (KINNEY TX)                  900 AM JUN 15     6.50 IN
5 W BRACKETTVILLE (KINNEY TX)              700 AM JUN 15     5.84 IN
3 NNE CARRIZO SPRINGS (DIMMIT TX)          700 AM JUN 15     4.65 IN
CRYSTAL CITY (ZAVALA TX)                   900 AM JUN 15     4.30 IN
SPOFFORD (KINNEY TX) (COCORAHS)            815 AM JUN 15     4.25 IN
7 ENE BARKSDALE (REAL TX) (COCORAHS)       700 AM JUN 15     3.85 IN
CARRIZO SPRINGS (DIMMIT TX) (COOP)         700 AM JUN 15     3.72 IN
14 NNW ALAMO VILLAGE (KINNEY TX) (RAWS)    900 AM JUN 15     3.61 IN
12 NE ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX) (LCRA)      925 AM JUN 15     3.18 IN
16 E CARTA VALLEY (EDWARDS TX)             808 AM JUN 15     3.04 IN
17 E CARTA VALLEY (EDWARDS TX)             800 AM JUN 15     3.04 IN
9 ESE ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX)             700 AM JUN 15     2.91 IN
5 NW REAGAN WELLS (UVALDE TX)              800 AM JUN 15     2.86 IN
6 NNE ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX)             700 AM JUN 15     2.85 IN
ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX) (COOP)            700 AM JUN 15     2.80 IN
9 WSW ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX)             700 AM JUN 15     2.47 IN
26 N BRACKETTVILLE (KINNEY TX) (COOP)      800 AM JUN 15     2.30 IN
14 NW LEAKEY (REAL TX) (COCORAHS)          800 AM JUN 15     2.25 IN
5 NW ROCKSPRINGS (EDWARDS TX)              800 AM JUN 15     2.20 IN

OBSERVATIONS ARE COLLECTED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES WITH VARYING
EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSURES. NOT ALL DATA LISTED IS CONSIDERED OFFICIAL. THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE THANKS ITS PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERS FOR
PROVIDING US WITH THIS DATA.

Update: FLOODING in Maverick County – Eagle Pass

Saturday, 15 June 2013 07:11
Conley Isom
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Evacuations are on going Saturday morning in Eagle Pass. The rain has let up some but more is expected through the afternoon. The image above is radar estimated rainfall totals and where you see the pink in Eagle Pass is up to a foot of rain!

Here is more information from the city of Eagle Pass:

CITY OF EAGLE PASS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
NEWS RELEASE
…Severe Weather – Flash Flood Warning…

The Eagle Pass Emergency Operation Center has issued the following warning for those who live, work, or visits our community. The main threats will be heavy rains. Over the past several days, many areas have had several inches of rain, thus a Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 5:00 pm today for Maverick County. Creeks and streams may go over their banks very quickly which may cause some road closures please be aware some streets may have barricades.

Persons who live in low lying areas and those who live in weak structures should take all necessary precautions to safeguard from possible severe weather and flooding. We have opened a shelter at the San Luis Center if shelter is required please call the Police Department at 773-9044. Extreme caution should be taken by those driving and especially tonight since low water crossings will likely flood. If it is not necessary to go out please remain in your homes and keep safe. Remember……Turn Around – Don’t Drown!

Please stay tuned to weather news on television and local radio stations for updated information.

Additional shelters have been opened to the public:
Seco Mines Community Center (2989 Sanchez Ave – 773-5588)
Sam Houston Elementary School (2781 FM 1021 – 758-7069)
Pueblo Nuevo Center(Calle Ruela)
San Luis Center (1490 Williams Street – 757-6449

Streets closed due to flooding:
Camarrinos
Hillcrest
Roosevelt
Bibb
Laredo
Royal Ridge
Royal Point
1200 Blk. of Quarry St

Streets also closed due to flooding:
1399 Lance
Memo Robinson/El Indio Hwy
Hwy 277
Roosevelt/Laredo
Bibb/Royal Ridge/ Royal Point Canal

CIUDAD DE EAGLE PASS
CENTRO DE OPERACIÓN DE EMERGENCIAS
BOLETIN PÚBLICO
…Alerta de Clima Severo – Inundaciones…

El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia de Eagle Pass ha emitido la siguiente advertencia para aquellos que viven, trabajan o visitan nuestra comunidad. Las principales amenazas son fuertes lluvias. Muchas áreas han tenido varias pulgadas de lluvia, por lo tanto también se ha emitido una Alerta de Inundación hasta las 5:00 pm de hoy para el condado Maverick. Riachuelos y arroyos pueden repasar sus bancos muy rápidamente que puede causar algunos cierres de caminos tome en cuenta algunas calles tendrán barricadas.

Las personas que viven en zonas bajas o en estructuras débiles deben tomar todas las precauciones necesarias para protegerse de este posible clima severo e inundaciones. Hemos abierto un refugio en el centro de San Luis si abrigo se requiere, por favor llame al Departamento de Policía al 773-9044. Para las personas que tienen que manejar en carretera, se les recomienda que tomen extrema precaución ya que los cruces bajos tienden a inundarse. Recuerde…..¡Regrésese – no se ahogue!

Manténgase al tanto de las noticias del clima en la televisión y radio para obtener información actualizada.

Flash Flood EMERGENCY for Maverick County

Saturday, 15 June 2013 02:39
David Reimer
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A Flash Flood EMERGENCY has been declared for Maverick County. This is an emergency situation for Elm Creek, Seco Mines, Eagle Pass, Rosita North, and Rosita South. Eagle Pass has recorded 7.53 inches of rain in the past 4 hours. Rainfall rates are increasing and an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain will fall. Significant flooding is occurring and mandatory evacuations have been issued. This is a life threatening flood event that will cause major to record flooding in a very short amount of time. If you have friends or family in the area, WAKE THEM UP!

233 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013

...A FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CDT FOR
MAVERICK COUNTY...

...A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR ELM CREEK TO SECO MINES TO 
EAGLE PASS TO ROSITA SOUTH...

AT 223 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONTINUED TO 
DETECT A THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING FLASH FLOODING OVER THE PALOMA TO 
EAGLE PASS AREA. EAGLE PASS HAS RECORDED 7.53 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE 
PAST 4 HOURS WITH RAINFALL RATES INCREASING. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL 
AMOUNTS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE ELM CREEK TO SECO 
MINES TO EAGLE PASS AREAS. NUMEROUS STREAMS AND CREEKS ARE RISING 
HIGHER INTO FLOOD. THIS ADDITIONAL RAIN WILL AGGRAVATE THE FLOODING. 
THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. EVACUATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR 
THOSE LIVING ALONG OR CLOSE TO MAIN CREEKS. LOCAL OFFICIALS WILL BE 
IN THOSE AREAS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.   

LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING AREA INCLUDE DARLING...PALOMA...NORMANDY AND
QUEMADO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STREAMS AND DRAINAGES...
LAS MORAS CREEK...PICOSA CREEK...GRANDE, RIO...ELM CREEK...HEDIONDO
CREEK...CHIMENEAS CREEK...SALADO CREEK...MUSTANG CREEK...TEQUESQUITE
CREEK...CUEVAS CREEK AND QUEMADO CREEK.

RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAIN WILL FLOOD CREEKS, STREAMS, STREET
INTERSECTIONS, CULVERTS AND UNDERPASSES. LOW LYING PLACES THAT
NORMALLY FLOOD COULD BECOME DEATH TRAPS. DO NOT CROSS ANY FLOODED
AREA. TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN.

IT IS HARD TO RECOGNIZE THE DANGERS OF FLOODING AT NIGHT. IF FLOOD
WATERS RISE ACT QUICKLY. DO NOT STAY IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS.


CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
MAVERICK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
214 AM CDT SAT JUN 15 2013

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF MAVERICK
COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. 

THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS/MAVERICK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OPERATION HAS ISSUED THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY FOR THOSE WHO
LIVE...WORK...OR ARE VISITING THE CITY OF EAGLE PASS AND MAVERICK
COUNTY.

DUE TO THE THREAT OF A FLOOD...IT IS NECESSARY FOR THOSE PERSONS
WHO LIVE...WORK...OR ARE VISITING LOW LYING AREAS TO EVACUATE. 

EVACUATION IS MANDAT0RY AT THIS TIME FOR THOSE PERSONS LIVING
ALONG OR CLOSE TO MAIN CREEKS. LOCAL OFFICIALS WILL BE IN THOSE
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION...PEOPLE ALONG THE MAIN CANAL
AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN ROOSEVELT STREET AND LUIS STREET ARE UNDER
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE
NEEDING ASSISTANCE. 

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL...

CITY OF EAGLE PASS POLICE DEPARTMENT 830-773-9044
MAVERICK COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 830-773-2321
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER 830-773-3089

Weather Roundup – Friday June 14th

Friday, 14 June 2013 07:52
Jenny Brown
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Happy Friday and Happy Flag Day everyone!  That pesky High Pressure system that’s had a stranglehold over most of the state this week is finally shifting off to the east, and the compact Low Pressure system over southern Texas will begin to move north and bring increasing chances of rain to western portions of the state today.  Bands of showers are showing up on radar over parts of the Hill Country and southwest Texas this morning.  These showers will continue to increase in coverage this morning and move north up into the southern panhandle later today bringing bands of locally heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding concerns.  For this reason, Flood Warnings and Watches have been issued for numerous counties in the southern panhandle, west and southwestern portions of Texas.   Counties currently under Flash Flood Warning are Brewster and Presidio.  Counties included in the Flood Watch are Dawson, Bordon, Scurry, Martin, Howard Mitchell, Ector, Midland, Glasscock, Crane, Upton, Reagan, Pecos, Terrell, Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kerr, Bandera, Kinney, Uvalde and Medina.

 

Flash Flood warn and watch

 

Here’s what we can expect for rainfall totals through midnight tonight…

Rain thru midnight

 

As we move into Saturday, the Low will begin to move north and the rain begins to shift into northwest and north central Texas.  Looks like the best chances for rain across west central and northwest Texas will be early on Saturday with the rain tapering off by Saturday evening.  When and how much rainfall will depend on how slow the Low is to track north, so we’ll have to keep an eye on that.   For the rest of the state, continued hot and humid with chances for afternoon pop up showers along a weak frontal boundary expected to push into southeast and eastern Texas this afternoon.

Here’s a look at the forecasted highs for today and overnight lows….

Highs today

 

 

Lows tonight

 

 

National Radar

Rain Totals: Next 7 Days

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