More Tolerable Humidity/Poll Results/New Poll

HURRICANES AND WEATHER
Invest 92L is still being watched but it is now over cold enough water that it can't become tropical. Still, I will watch it as it heads toward Portugal/Spain or even France. Could be a "fun" storm for them.

On Thursday, very tropical across the extreme southeast but some less humid air moving into the southern plains and much of the eastern US. Lots of highs in the 70s with the coolest spots being the northeast and much of the Great Lakes and California with highs in the 60s. 100+ for Phoenix with plenty of 90s in south Texas and the southwest. Look for thunderstorms in the southeast and over the Intermountain Region and Rockies.

Some heavy downpours today in exteme southeast Harris County today...more than 2 inches just south of Baytown. "Cold" front will arrive early Thursday and dry air will filter into the Houston area during the day. Much more pleasant on Friday as many kids enjoy their first full day of summer. Morning temps Friday will be in the middle 60s with highs reaching about 90. More humid...back to heat and humidity for the weekend but no rain expected. Make plans to hit the pool.

SPANISH WORD OF THE DAY
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AND MORE
Our hurricane season poll has closed. 20% said they now know everything they need to know about hurricanes. 30% said they will prepare more this year. 10% said they will prepare less. 40% said they will evacuate if an Ike like storm approaches. 40% said they will not evacuate if an Ike like storm approaches. 10% said they are afraid. 30% said they are not afraid. 20% said they wish they could move. 10% think they still have much to learn. More than one answer was allowed. Thanks to all who participated.

Our new poll is about how you feel about flying in the aftermath of the AirFrance crash in the Atlantic. More than one answer is allowed.

The 2nd annual Groundhog Day Gala benefitting the education programs offered by the John C. Freeman weather museum will be held on Feb. 2, 2010. Several Houston weather celebrities have agreed to attend and just tonight, Dr. Steve Lyons, hurricane expert from the Weather Channel has agreed to come. Yay!!! The gala will be held at the Rice Hotel. If you are interested in going, send me an email to cecilia_sinclair@yahoo.com.

Happy Thursday everyone!
Cecilia Sinclair
Wonder Weather Woman

Heavy Downpours Developing

Check figure at right for latest radar and advisories. Have a safe afternoon/evening. Remember...turn around, don't drown.

Cecilia Sinclair
Wonder Weather Woman