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Will Hurricane Ida and disturbed weather in the Bay of Campeche impact us?

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT

I've had a number of people ask me these questions over the past couple of days, especially after they have listened to some of the more sensationlistic reports that have surfaced since Ida first developed into a tropical depression....(read more)

Tropical Depression #9 unlikely to impact the U.S.

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT

A well-organized low in the southwest Caribbean, east of Costa Rica is likely to develop into tropical depression #9 or Tropical Storm Ida today. Satellite images and surface reports indicate that the system may already have intensified and reconnaissance aircraft will investigate the area today, though satellite images and surface reports indicate that the system may have intensified already....(read more)

HIGH ROLLERS, HIGH DOLLARS

Galveston Island Gal — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

HIGH ROLLERS, HIGH DOLLARS AND THE GALVESTON THAT WAS In 1901, the Lucas gusher blew in at Spindletop, near Beaumont (about 100 miles northeast of Galveston), producing the first major Texas oil field. That same year, the Maceo family arrived in America from Palermo, Sicily. By 1914, brothers Sam and Rose had moved to Galveston Island. With money they had made from bootlegging during prohibition, they expanded into the nightclub business and built a gambling empire. In the years that followed, Texas...(read more)

THE FREE STATE OF GALVESTON

Galveston Island Gal — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:55:00 GMT

THE FREE STATE OF GALVESTON: A TOUR GUIDE’S TALE While Galveston recovered from the devastation of the 1900 Storm, two things happened to take business away from the Island’s economy. Oil was discovered at Spindletop in1901and the Houston oil industry was born; then, in 1915, their ship channel opened. The once-decadent city of Galveston had to find other means of economic development if it were to survive financially. Prior to World War I, two brothers from Sicily moved to the island...(read more)

Soggy weather will give way to sunshine and cool temperatures this weekend

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Heavy rains moved across Galveston Island Thursday night and early Friday, soaking some vendors and early attendees at the Lone Star Biker Rally in Galveston. Rainfall amounts, between 9 pm Thursday evening and 9 am Friday morning ranged from 1.17" at Scholes Field to 2.05" closer to downtown, where the Rally is being staged....(read more)

Heavy rain possible as Flash Flood Watch issued for Thursday

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:00 GMT

A potent upper-level through, an advancing cool front and an influx of deep Gulf moisture will create a volatile mixture for Thursday here in Galveston. Accordingly, the National Weather Service has issued both a Flash Flood Watch and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for most ot southeast Texas, including Galveston Island....(read more)

Will rain spoil the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally?

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:37:00 GMT

Despite the fact that the last two weekends have brought near-perfect weather to the Isle, nobody could blame Galvestonians for feeling like we have had more than our share of wet weather lately. Unfortunately, if current forecasts hold, this coming week is likely to be a wet one as well....(read more)

Sunny cool weather is nice, but will it last?

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT

lveston is on track to have its second consecutive sunny, cool weekend in a row. Those of us who love this kind of fall weather are deligthed, especially after the heavy rains this week....(read more)

Epicurean Evening a Blast

Dining Diva — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:00 GMT

I hope you got to the recent Epicurean Evening at Moody Gardens. I went with some friends and we had a fabulous time. Dozens of local restaurants were there with samples of their very best items, wine and beer purveyors poured generously, a free photo booth allowed us to clown around and take home a souvenir, and there was even a silent auction. The place was packed but it appeared that the food supply was up to the challenge. I had some favorites, the Killer Chicken Salad from Mosquito, Bread Pudding...(read more)

Watches and Advisories Issued for Galveston

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:19:00 GMT

The Houston-Galveston National Weather Service Office has issued a Flash Flood Warning and a Tornado Watch for southeast Texas, including Galveston County. In addition, a Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for tides running 3 feet or more above normal. Below are links to these alerts:...(read more)

Heavy Rain Threat Prompts Special Weather Statements

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:55:00 GMT

The Houston-Galveston National Weather Service Office has issued a Special Weather Statement and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeast Texas, including Galveston County....(read more)

Despite probable mid to late week rainfall, next weekend may turn out to be delightful again

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:09:00 GMT

An unusual combination of a cold front moving into southeast Texas and high-level moisture moving in from the remnants of Hurricane Rick may bring significant rainfall back to Galveston Island by Wednesday or Thursday....(read more)

Goodbye to the hurricane season?

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Friday (October 16) marks the 20th anniversary of the latest hurricane ever to strike the upper-Texas coast and Saturday (October 17) marks the date of the latest tropical storm ever to hit the area. Since reliable record-keeping began in 1837, no tropical storm or hurricane has come close enough to have any real impact on Galveston Island after October 17. So, climatologically speaking, we should be in pretty good shape, tropical weather wise, as we enjoy a mostly sunny, cool weekend....(read more)

Near perfect weather likely for this coming weekend festivities

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:57:00 GMT

Downtown Galveston will pay host to Artoberfest and to the Clean Galveston Walk-About this weekend and it appears as though the weather will be about as good as it gets for these festivities....(read more)

Lone Star Bike Rally - Kickoff Party!

Galveston Music Scene — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:37:00 GMT

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Heavy rains likely, but Saturday's weather may turn out fine for Art-Walk

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT

A strong cool front pushing into humid, unstable air over southeast Texas is likely to bring heavy rainfall to Galveston Count this afternoon and evening. ...(read more)

Tropical Storm Henri no threat, but heavy rain is likely again by Friday

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Tropical Storm Henri developed rapidly from a tropical wave last evening as it moved into an area of lower wind shear. At 11 am EDT, today, Tropical Storm Henri was centered near 18.9 N and 57.4 W....(read more)

Summer to return, but real fall weather on the horizon

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:53:00 GMT

After a week of rains that brought 2-4 inches of rain to much of Galveston Island, it looks as though summer-like temperatures are making an unwelcome return to the area....(read more)

Hazardous Weather Outlook issued as wet weekend looms

Stan Blazyk — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Unfortuanately, prospects for a wet weekend appear to be quite good. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for all of Galveston County for tonight and much of the weekend. Tonight, a cool front moving into the area may produce thunderstorms with gusty winds, dangerous lightning and heavy rain....(read more)

This Weekend Pyscho and Starting Next Week Ghost Tours at Hotel Galvez

Christine Hopkins — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:07:00 GMT

Don't miss out on catching Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "Psycho" on Saturday, Oct. 3. "Psycho" is the featured movie for this month's Movie Nite on The Strand shown at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand. The movie should start shortly after 8 p.m. But come early and get some samples from the new Nestle Toll House Cafe. It's conveniently located directly across from Saengerfest Park. I'm also excited about Head to Footsies' Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday......(read more)

So far, so good, But are we really "out of the woods" yet.... as far as the hurricane season goes?

Stan Blazyk — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:23:00 GMT

he question that I am asked most about recently is whether we are "out of the woods" as far as this hurricane season goes?...(read more)

How long will the heat hang around?

Stan Blazyk — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:26:00 GMT

We have to admit that the recent spell of relatively cool temperatures has spoiled us, Just as we grew accustomed to pleasant days and cool nights, we find ourselves stuck with unseasonably warm temperatures and generally muggy conditions again....(read more)

Wetter than normal pattern to continue into October--plus news on our latest tropical depression

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:42:00 GMT

As is typical in years with an active El Nino, our prospects for a wet autumn continue to look good. A persistent southwest flow will continue to bring Pacific moisture into the region at the upper-levels of the atmosphere, while ample low-level moisture remains available at the lower-levels. Again, this is typical of an El Nino pattern....(read more)

Wet weather to return this afternoon and evening

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:29:00 GMT

An upper-level disturbance moving in our direction from the west and thunderstorms moving north from along a stalled cold front boundary in the Gulf of Mexico is likely to result in another round of rainfall this afternoon and evening. Below is a current weather map and a link to the Houston radar loop: ...(read more)

Heavy rain possible this coming week

Stan Blazyk — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:12:00 GMT

If weather patterns unfold as expected, we could be in for another round of heavy rainfall this coming week....(read more)