Updated April 5, 2022 21 UTC
Day 1 recap
To recap, Day 1 was a rather challenging forecast. Apparently, there was one hour of clearing last night before the low-level clouds and fog came in, and it quickly cooled down to 50F during that time. It just shows how strong radiational cooling can be there with the right conditions.
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| Source: National Weather Service |
This morning, there was quite a contrast between the very moist low-level air and cloudy conditions east of the dry line and the very dry and sunny conditions to the west. However, the dry line did move far enough east this afternoon for Wichita Falls to reach 93F. It's quite hot and dry across most of Texas now.
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| Source: Aviation Weather Center |
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| Source: Aviation Weather Center |
This rapid heating and extremely low humidity was aided by the extreme drought affecting the region, despite the rain yesterday:
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| Source: U.S. Drought Monitor |
Day 2
The strong winds that will arrive just before the end of day 1 will spill over into the beginning of day 2, when the peak wind will likely occur. There is clear skies and cold advection, but not "real" radiational cooling with winds persisting throughout the night. The cold advection and northwesterly winds will prevent a rapid warmup tomorrow despite full sunshine. There is a second chance for the low at the end (Thursday 06z) with somewhat weaker winds and somewhat better radiational cooling.
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| Source: Meteogram Generator |
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