WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FORECASTS

 

SWTREA is involved with some of the local newspapers around the target area and a forecast is submitted to these publications weekly. The forecasts that are submitted to the newspapers will be posted here weekly.

SWTREA forecasts for the Carrizo Springs Javelin, the Zavala Leader News, the Frio Nueces Current, and the Crystal City Chronicle.

Zavala Leader News and Frio Nueces Current:  Week of July 14, 2008

Discussion:

A pretty warm forecast is in the cards for most of South Texas during the forecast period.  A strong area of high pressure will pretty much dominate the weather pattern.  The ridge of high pressure will decrease in intensity a bit by the start of the new work week and allow a slight increase in moisture/humidity across the area and an slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.  Best rain chances will exist Monday into Tuesday.  The increase in cloud cover that will occur during the latter half of the forecast period will also lower temperatures just a bit.  Expect daytime highs in the upper 90's to 100 and nighttime lows in the lower to mid 70's.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny and hot.  High 98.  Low 74.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Friday:  Mostly sunny and hot.  High 98.  Low 73.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Saturday:  Mostly sunny and hot.  High 100. Low 75.  Southeast winds 5-10 mph.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny and continued hot.  High 100.  Low 73.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Monday:  Partly cloudy and  hot.  High 99.  Low 74.  A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Southeast winds 5-10 mph.

Tuesday:  Partly cloudy and hot.  High 98.  Low 73.  A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Wednesday:  Partly cloudy.  High 97.  Low 74.  Southeast winds 5-10 mph.

--SB

Carrizo Springs Javelin:  Week of June 16, 2008

Discussion:

The hot and dry weather will continue for the area as a broad ridge of high pressure stays put over northern Mexico.  The heat will likely not let up during the forecast period as this weather pattern changes very little.  By the end of the forecast period, will see partly cloudy conditions creep into the area as a bit more moisture comes back into the area.  Do not expect to see any type of shower or thunderstorm chances throughout the forecast period.  Daytime highs will range from 100 to 103 and nighttime lows will be in the mid 70's.

Wednesday:  Mostly sunny and hot.  High 103.  Low 76.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.

Thursday:  Mostly sunny and hot.  High 102.  Low 75.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Friday:  Partly cloudy and hot.  High 101.  Low 76.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Saturday:  Partly cloudy and hot.  High 102.  Low 77.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

Sunday:  Partly cloudy and hot.  High 101.  Low 75.  Southeast winds 10-15 mph.

--SB

Crystal City Chronicle:  Week of March 17, 2008