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Latest Page Update: Wed. July 1, 2009

• Follow our ongoing drought on our Drought Information Page.
• So far, the 2009 Hurricane season has been quiet. But don't let that fool you - the peak of the season doesn't come around until around the middle of September. It is very early in the hurricane season and you can always check out the National Hurricane Awareness Week website for excellent information that can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out now - do not wait until the next storm is on our doorstep!
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, you can have your own copy of the 2009 Hurricane Workshop booklet. Storm names for 2009 and future seasons can be found here.
• Our Hurricane Ike page can be found here, and an Ike storm survey kml file can be found here. If you are interested in participating in a short survey designed to help improve storm surge products and information, please click here. This project is being undertaken by a Hollings Scholar at Texas A&M University. If you are curious about the Hollings Scholarship program, you can find more information here.
• For some locations, June was a record shattering warm and dry month. See new temperature records for Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and College Station (CLL). Updated Top 10 lists for June are available for IAH, HOU, CLL and Galveston (GLS). A Public Information Statement has been issued that summarizes how amazing June 2009 turned out.
• July climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Julys are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through June 2009) are available. Find out... Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.

Previous Page Update: Tue. June 30, 2009

• Our Public Information Statements (PNS) and Drought Information Statements (DGT) are being updated almost daily due to our ongoing and record breaking heat and dry spell. You can always view previous issuances of the PNS and the DGT on our Previous Public Information Statements page.
• February 2009, March 2009 and April 2009 Severe Weather Events have been added to our Monthly Severe Weather Reports.
• We are still in need of some help. If you are interested in participating in a short survey designed to help improve storm surge products and information, please click here. This project is being undertaken by a Hollings Scholar at Texas A&M University. If you are curious about the Hollings Scholarship program, you can find more information here.

Previous Page Update: Wed. June 24, 2009

• Here is our latest statement on our ongoing hot and dry spell. You can also view our latest Drought Information Statement (from June 19th). You can check out our Drought Information Page for more information.
• If you are interested in participating in a short survey designed to help improve storm surge products and information, please click here. This project is being undertaken by a Hollings Scholar at Texas A&M University. If you are curious about the Hollings Scholarship program, you can find more information here.

Previous Page Update: Tue. June 23, 2009

• Here is our latest Drought Information Statement.
• Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 21-27.

Previous Page Update: Thu. June 18, 2009

• As we wait for our first named storm of the 2009 hurricane season, our dry and hot weather pattern continues. The latest U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook does not look good for our area.
• We're probably not thinking a lot about lightning these days, but this phenomenon annually strikes more than 400 people in the United States. Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 21-27. Remember...When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

Previous Page Update: Sat. June 13, 2009

• Here is our latest Drought Information Statement.

Previous Page Update: Mon. June 1, 2009

• Thanks to all who attended the 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop on Saturday, May 30th at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
• Check out our 2009 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page for additional hurricane activities on our schedule. May 15th marked the start of the 2009 East Pacific Hurricane Season and June 1st marked the start of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The first Tropical Weather Outlook for the Atlantic basin can be found here. Storm names for the 2009 season and future seasons can be found here.
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, National Hurricane Awareness Week was May 24-30, 2009. The excellent information on these websites can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out - now is the time to prepare for the upcoming season!
• Hurricane Guides are available from the Weather Forecast Offices of HGX, CRP, BRO and LCH. The pdf files are very, very large.
• Our Hurricane Ike page can be found here, and an Ike storm survey kml file can be found here.
• Rip Current Awareness Week is June 7-13.
• Lightning Safety Week is June 21-27.
• For some locations, May was a record breaking warm and dry month. Houston Hobby Airport just recorded its fifth warmest and eighth driest May on record, Houston Intercontinental Airport just recorded its seventh driest May on record, Galveston just recorded its sixth warmest May on record, and College Station just recorded its tenth warmest May on record. Get more details on May 2009 here.
• June climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Junes are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through May 2009) are available. Find out... Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• April 2009 climate datum are now available.
• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is available here (the file is very large).

Previous Page Update: Thu. May 21, 2009

• NOAA has issued their 2009 season outlooks for the Atlantic, the Eastern Pacific and the Central Pacifiic.
• Throughout the 2009 tropical cyclone season (June 1st through November 30th), comments will be accepted on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
• Hurricane Guides are available from the Weather Forecast Offices of HGX, CRP, BRO and LCH. The pdf files are very, very large.
• More hurricane information is available: 2009 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the naming of tropical storms and hurricanes, evacuation and risk maps (including the latest zip-zone map), and frequently asked questions.
• Don't forget! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Previous Page Update: Wed. May 20, 2009

• Hurricane Guides are available from the Weather Forecast Offices of HGX, CRP, BRO and LCH. The pdf files are very, very large.
• More hurricane information is available: 2009 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the naming of tropical storms and hurricanes, evacuation and risk maps (including the latest zip-zone map), and frequently asked questions.
• Don't forget! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Previous Page Update: Mon. May 18, 2009

• The 2009 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season has begun. Eastern Pacific Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks (courtesy of the NHC) can be found here.
• Safe Boating Week is May 16-22.
• Don't forget! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Previous Page Update: Thu. May 14, 2009

• Upcoming Hurricane Town Meetings include Baytown (Saturday, May 16th), Lake Jackson (Thursday, May 21st) and League City (Thursday, May 21st).
• Safe Boating Week is May 16-22.
• Don't forget! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Latest Page Update: Sat. May 9, 2009

• The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has made some product changes for the 2009 Hurricane Season: PDF | MS-Word.
• Don't forget! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Previous Page Update: Wed. May 6, 2009

• Hurricane Ike storm survey kml file is now available.
• Our April Climate Summary is now available.

Latest Page Update: Sat. May 2, 2009

• Three 2008 Atlantic hurricane names (including Ike) have been retired. Get details here.

Previous Page Update: Fri. May 1, 2009

• Mark your calenders! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Also, check out our 2009 Houston/Galveston Preparedness Meetings page for additional hurricane activities on our schedule. May 15th marks the start of the 2009 East Pacific Hurricane Season and June 1st marks the start of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Storm names for the 2009 season and future seasons can be found here.
• Keeping on the hurricane theme, National Hurricane Awareness Week is May 24-30, 2009. The excellent information on these websites can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water. So check it out - now is the time to prepare for the upcoming season!
• Our Hurricane Ike page can be found here.
• For some locations, April was a record breaking wet month. Houston Hobby Airport just recorded its wettest April on record and Houston Intercontinental Airport just recorded its third wettest April on record.
• Air Quality Awareness Week was April 27 - May 1.
• Rip Current Awareness Week is June 7-13.
• Lightning Safety Week is June 21-27.
• May climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Mays are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through April 2009) are available. Find out... Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• April 2009 climate datum are now available.
• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is available here (the file is very large).

Previous Page Update: Tue. April 28, 2009

• There was another heavy rain event across the Houston area overnight (April 27-28).

Previous Page Update: Wed. April 22, 2009

• There were some amazing rainfall amounts recorded April 17-18 across southeast Texas.
• Air Quality Awareness Week is April 27 - May 1.

Previous Page Update: Wed. April 8, 2009

• We have added Inundation and High Water Maps to our Hurricane Ike page. A similar page from the Lake Charles National Weather Service Office is available here.

Previous Page Update: Wed. April 1, 2009

• SKYWARN 2009 is slowly winding down. See our schedule for dates and times for the few remaining training classes. We hope to see you there!
• March rains helped the current drought across the state. Here is the latest Burn Ban Map for the state and more information on the ongoing Texas Drought.
• Before you know it, the start of the 2009 Hurricane season will be here. The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• The official 2008 Hurricane Season Track Map is now available from the National Hurricane Center. Additional information is available on their website for the 2008 Season, and our Hurricane Ike page can be found here.
• Our March Climate Summary is now available.
• Our HGX Aviation Weather web page has been re-designed to focus on weather in Southeast Texas. Click here if you wish to view the legacy National Aviation Weather web site.
• April climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Aprils are available for Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through March 2009) are available. Find out... Houston Intercontinental, Houston Hobby, Galveston and College Station.
• January 2009 Severe Weather Events have been added to our Monthly Severe Weather Reports. Can you say extremely quiet?
• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is now available here (the file is very large).
• March 2009 climate datum are now available.

Previous Page Update: Sun. March 29, 2009

• Preliminary local storm reports are available (here and here) for the Friday, March 27th severe weather across southeast Texas.

Previous Page Update: Fri. March 20, 2009

• A SKYWARN class is scheduled for this Saturday afternoon (March 21st) in Spring.
• NOAA has issued their Spring Outlook - April through June for temperatures, rainfall and drought.
• Flood Safety Awareness Week was March 16-20. WFO HGX issued Public Information Statements for AHPS (Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, TADD - Turn Around...Don't Drown, Flooding, Flood Risk and Flood Insurance and Flood Safety and Preparation.

Previous Page Update: Wed. March 11, 2009

• The Great Texas Drought continues! Here is the latest Burn Ban Map for the state and our Drought Information Statement.
• On our Houston Hobby Climate Page, we have added Normals, Means and Extremes and Top 10 sections.
• Just a reminder - Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 16-20.
• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is now available here (the file is very large).
• Check out our St. Patrick's Day Climate Data Page to see what you might expect on March 17th.

Previous Page Update: Sun. March 1, 2009

• SKYWARN 2009 continues! See our schedule for dates and times of upcoming training classes. We hope to see you there!
• Probably the last thing on everyone's mind these days, but Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 16-20.
• Severe Weather Awareness Week was February 22 - 28.
• Before you know it, the start of the 2009 Hurricane season will be here. The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• The official 2008 Hurricane Season Track Map is now available from the National Hurricane Center. Additional information is available on their website for the 2008 Season, and our Hurricane Ike page can be found here.
• Our warm and dry spell continues. College Station just recorded its 6th warmest and 10th driest February on record. Additional climate information concerning our current drought is available in our February Climate Summary.
• Here is the latest information on the ongoing Texas Drought.
• Our HGX Aviation Weather web page has been re-designed to focus on weather in Southeast Texas. Click here if you wish to view the legacy National Aviation Weather web site.
• Check out our St. Patrick's Day Climate Data Page to see what you might expect on March 17th.
• March climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Marches are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through February 2009) are available. Find out... Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• November 2008 and December 2008 Severe Weather Events have been added to our Monthly Severe Weather Reports. Can you say quiet?
• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is now available here (the file is very large).
• February 2009 climate datum are now available.

Previous Page Update: Fri. February 20, 2009

• Our Spring 2009 issue of "Storm Signals" is now available here (the file is very large).
• Don't forget! Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 22-28. Printable versions (pdf files) of our Severe Weather Awareness Week booklet and our Severe Weather Emergency Plan for Schools booklet are available.
• The HGX Aviation Weather web page has been re-designed to focus on weather in Southeast Texas. Click here if you wish to view the legacy National Aviation Weather web site.

Latest Page Update: Tue. February 17, 2009

• Just a reminder that Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 22-28. Also available now are printable versions (pdf files) of our Severe Weather Awareness Week booklet and our Severe Weather Emergency Plan for Schools booklet.
• The National Hurricane Center has tropical cyclone reports now available for all 2008 storms.
• Fire weather forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service have been on duty in Australia providing crucial weather information to forecasters in the Australian Bureau of Meteorology as they battle wildfires ravaging southeastern Australia. See the story here.

Previous Latest Page Update: Thu. February 5, 2009

• Our climatology pages for Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day have been updated.

Previous Page Update: Tue. February 3, 2009

• Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 22-28.
• SKYWARN 2009 is in full swing! See our schedule for dates and times of upcoming training classes. We hope to see you there!
• Learn how to protect your family, pets, and property from hazardous winter weather. Other winter weather safety and awareness information can be found here.
• It's never to early to talk about hurricanes! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• The Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Ike is available from the National Hurricane Center. The report can also be obtained from our Hurricane Ike Page.
• Our dry spell continues. Galveston just recorded its 3rd driest January on record. Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) just recorded its 6th driest January on record. College Station's January 2009 rainfall total ranks as the 15th driest January on record.
• Additional climate information concerning our current drought is available on our January Climate Summary.
• Here is the latest information on the ongoing Texas Drought.
• On a related climate note, a new scientific study led by NOAA shows that the current climate change is largely irreversible. See the story here.
• February climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Februarys are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through January 2009) are available. Find out... Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• January 2009 climate datum are now available.

Previous Page Update: Sat. January 24, 2009

• The Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Ike is available from the National Hurricane Center. The report can also be obtained from our Hurricane Ike Page.
• Top 10 Extremes Data has been updated on the Houston Intercontinental Airport's Climate Page. On this page, you can view when the top ten wettest, driest, warmest and coolest months occured for every month of the year and annually. Similar information is available on our climate pages for College Station and Galveston.

Previous Page Update: Wed. January 21, 2009

• Drought conditions are increasing across southeast Texas. Get the details here.
• College Station's Top 10 December List has been upgraded to show December 2008 as the 6th driest December on record.

Previous Page Update: Sun. January 18, 2009

• NCDC has annual climate summaries in a historical perspective for the United States and the rest of the world for 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002. Links to these reports are available toward the bottom of our Climate Page in the group National Climatic Data Center Bulletins.
• The NCDC Storm Event database is now updated through 10/31/08. Here, you can search for storm events by state, county, event type/size, number of injuries/fatalities and/or amount of property/crop damage. A link to this website can be found toward the bottom of our Climate Page in the group National Climatic Data Center and toward the middle of our Hazardous Weather Information Page in the group How Do I Get Old Severe Weather Reports.

Previous Page Update: Sat. January 17, 2009

• FEMA has released their Hurricane Ike Impact Report.

Previous Page Update: Tue. January 13, 2009

• Find out the history of Presidential Inauguration Weather (courtesy of the Baltimore/Washington National Weather Service Office).
• The link to our Hurricane Ike Page is now a permanent feature on the left hand side of our webpage under the Tropical Weather section.

Previous Page Update: Thu. January 8, 2009

• The Naming of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes page has been updated. We will adjust the 2014 Atlantic Season list once we receive the official list of retired names from the 2008 season.

Previous Page Update: Tue. January 6, 2009

• The 2008 Year in Review climate summary is now available.

Previous Page Update: Fri. January 2, 2009

• Happy New Year from your Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Office!
• SKYWARN 2009 is here! We look forward to re-connecting with our SKYWARN veterans and perhaps meeting those of you who would like to be one. We already have some meetings on the schedule and we hope to see you there!
• Learn how to protect your family, pets, and property from hazardous winter weather. Other winter weather safety and awareness information can be found here.
• It's never to early to talk about hurricanes! The 2009 Houston/Galveston Hurricane Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30th at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 10 AM to 2 PM. More details on the workshop can be found here.
• January climate normals, means and extremes are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• The Top Ten wettest, driest, warmest, and coolest Januarys are available for Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• Extremes, Normals and Annual Summaries (monthly averages for 2000 through 2008) are available. Find out... Houston, Galveston and College Station.
• December 2008 climate datum are now available.