GALVESTON.COM: Weather Wizard

Why Ida is weakening

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT

The two fundamental elements that any tropical system needs to flourish is an abundance of warm water above 80 degrees and calm upper-level winds (absence of wind shear)....(read more)

A coastal low and Hurricane Ida help to stir up coastal waters

Stan Blazyk — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

A complex weather pattern, involving a coastal low and Hurricane Ida should keep local surfers happy. Higher than normal tides and rather decent breakers will undoubtedly attract the more adventurous to the beach today and tomorrow. A surface low in the western Gulf of Mexico, an approaching upper-level trough moving into Texas from the west, and high pressure to our east is likely to produce brisk winds and elevated tides along the upper-Texas coast....(read more)

Will Hurricane Ida and disturbed weather in the Bay of Campeche impact us?

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT

I've had a number of people ask me these questions over the past couple of days, especially after they have listened to some of the more sensationlistic reports that have surfaced since Ida first developed into a tropical depression....(read more)

Tropical Depression #9 unlikely to impact the U.S.

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT

A well-organized low in the southwest Caribbean, east of Costa Rica is likely to develop into tropical depression #9 or Tropical Storm Ida today. Satellite images and surface reports indicate that the system may already have intensified and reconnaissance aircraft will investigate the area today, though satellite images and surface reports indicate that the system may have intensified already....(read more)

Soggy weather will give way to sunshine and cool temperatures this weekend

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Heavy rains moved across Galveston Island Thursday night and early Friday, soaking some vendors and early attendees at the Lone Star Biker Rally in Galveston. Rainfall amounts, between 9 pm Thursday evening and 9 am Friday morning ranged from 1.17" at Scholes Field to 2.05" closer to downtown, where the Rally is being staged....(read more)

Heavy rain possible as Flash Flood Watch issued for Thursday

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:00 GMT

A potent upper-level through, an advancing cool front and an influx of deep Gulf moisture will create a volatile mixture for Thursday here in Galveston. Accordingly, the National Weather Service has issued both a Flash Flood Watch and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for most ot southeast Texas, including Galveston Island....(read more)

Will rain spoil the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally?

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:37:00 GMT

Despite the fact that the last two weekends have brought near-perfect weather to the Isle, nobody could blame Galvestonians for feeling like we have had more than our share of wet weather lately. Unfortunately, if current forecasts hold, this coming week is likely to be a wet one as well....(read more)

Sunny cool weather is nice, but will it last?

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT

lveston is on track to have its second consecutive sunny, cool weekend in a row. Those of us who love this kind of fall weather are deligthed, especially after the heavy rains this week....(read more)

Watches and Advisories Issued for Galveston

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:19:00 GMT

The Houston-Galveston National Weather Service Office has issued a Flash Flood Warning and a Tornado Watch for southeast Texas, including Galveston County. In addition, a Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for tides running 3 feet or more above normal. Below are links to these alerts:...(read more)

Heavy Rain Threat Prompts Special Weather Statements

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:55:00 GMT

The Houston-Galveston National Weather Service Office has issued a Special Weather Statement and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeast Texas, including Galveston County....(read more)

Despite probable mid to late week rainfall, next weekend may turn out to be delightful again

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:09:00 GMT

An unusual combination of a cold front moving into southeast Texas and high-level moisture moving in from the remnants of Hurricane Rick may bring significant rainfall back to Galveston Island by Wednesday or Thursday....(read more)

Goodbye to the hurricane season?

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Friday (October 16) marks the 20th anniversary of the latest hurricane ever to strike the upper-Texas coast and Saturday (October 17) marks the date of the latest tropical storm ever to hit the area. Since reliable record-keeping began in 1837, no tropical storm or hurricane has come close enough to have any real impact on Galveston Island after October 17. So, climatologically speaking, we should be in pretty good shape, tropical weather wise, as we enjoy a mostly sunny, cool weekend....(read more)

Near perfect weather likely for this coming weekend festivities

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:57:00 GMT

Downtown Galveston will pay host to Artoberfest and to the Clean Galveston Walk-About this weekend and it appears as though the weather will be about as good as it gets for these festivities....(read more)

Heavy rains likely, but Saturday's weather may turn out fine for Art-Walk

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT

A strong cool front pushing into humid, unstable air over southeast Texas is likely to bring heavy rainfall to Galveston Count this afternoon and evening. ...(read more)

Tropical Storm Henri no threat, but heavy rain is likely again by Friday

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Tropical Storm Henri developed rapidly from a tropical wave last evening as it moved into an area of lower wind shear. At 11 am EDT, today, Tropical Storm Henri was centered near 18.9 N and 57.4 W....(read more)