Right now, forecast amounts from the WPC include a general 1.50 - 3.00", mainly along and west of Interstate 65. However, everyone will see the rain, but the heavier amounts for the western part of the state will really put a dent in the drought department.
The map above shows an extended area of moderate drought status that is affecting western Kentucky. No doubt the rainfall will be very welcome.
However, over the weekend, some places along the Gulf Coast and in parts of Texas got more than a drought buster. They got closed roads due to high water issues and rising rivers. Here are some numbers updated early this morning for the past 48 hours...
In Harris County, representing the Houston area...
10.71" at US 59 and Jefferson
9.12" Reliant Park
In Brazoria County, just south of Houston including Pearland and Lake Jackson...
8.94" near Needville
In Matagorda County, southwest along coast from Houston...
9.47" near Markham
7.67" Bay City
Along with the heavy rain came a lot of wind with common reports of 30-50 mph.
On this day in 2011 and 1976 in the Denver area, snowfall amounts of 8.5" and 7.2" respectively were reported at Stapleton airport. Almost 20" fell in the front range and foothills near Jamestown in 2011 along with an 8.5" report coming in from Louisville...between Denver and Boulder (map of Louisville)
Later this week, our eyes will turn toward the west as a cut-off low is expected to wreak havoc on computer forecast models for this weekend's activities. Right now, I do not expect rain chances to increase here until some time late on Sunday into Sunday night at the earliest. I make this assumption based on reports from NWS offices coming out of Arizona and New Mexico.
Have a good week.
MS
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