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To swim or not to swim?
Now that school is out, many of you are probably thinking about taking the family to Galveston for a beach day this summer. But what is the best month to go?
Of course, it depends on your preferences — if you enjoy crowded beaches and warmer water temperatures then June, July and August would be great months to go. The average ocean temperature for June is 83.8 degrees, 86 in July and 87 in August. Houston Chronicle newsroom meteorologist Justin Ballard said if you're headed to Galveston to cool off from the summer heat, the ocean may not provide the relief you are looking for this summer.
There are still plenty of things to do in Galveston this summer besides swimming in the ocean. I compiled a list of key events happening throughout the year in Galveston to help you decide when you want to go.
If I missed anything, feel free to reply to this newsletter and let me know!
 | Ryan Nickerson, Weather Reporter |
Justin's Five Day Fit Check
Photo by: Ken Ellis
This week will feel like a typical summertime week with daily highs topping out between 92 and 95 degrees. A stalled cold front will keep at least isolated storm chances going each day, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Have the umbrella handy just in case, but know that you may not use it that much this week.
And if you're wondering why we pulled out the Astros fit check, you probably did not watch the ending to Sunday's game. With that being said, keep an umbrella nearby today, just in case.
Weathergami is a term coined by atmospheric science professor Jonathan Kahl in 2023 that describes the unique occurrence of daily high and low-temperature combinations for a location. He plots this data on "weathergami" charts, a nod to the popular "scorigami" charts that examine the most common sports game scores.
When to go?
Photo by: Houston Zoo
Friday would be the best time to go to the Houston Zoo this week, as the end of the week should have the lowest chance of rain. The zoo opens at 9 a.m. Get there early so you have a chance to see as much of the zoo as possible before it gets too hot and the animals seek indoor shelter.
Something to read
Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle reporters Sarah Smith and Jhair Romero wrote a beautiful and heart-wrenching story that reconstructed the May 16 derecho event that is a must-read.
 | Ask a Meteorologist |
Is there tropical trouble brewing in the Gulf of Mexico this week?
The National Hurricane Center and Gulf Coast meteorologists from Texas to Florida will closely monitor a deep slug of moisture that will move into the Gulf of Mexico this week. While most guidance keeps tropical development at a minimum this week, Florida is bracing for heavy rain that could total a foot or more. If a development were to occur, it would likely amount to little more than a very disorganized tropical depression.
Is there any development that could occur closer to Houston?
Right now, global forecast models indicate the potential for a system of low atmospheric pressure to develop in the Bay of Campeche in southern Mexico over the next seven to 10 days. It should be noted that we've seen little to no organized development as of yet. But it's good to keep an eye on future forecasts, regardless.
When does Houston see the worst of hurricane season?
It depends on how you're defining the "worst," but major hurricanes tend to arrive in Southeast Texas between mid-August to mid-September. Major hurricanes are those that reach Category 3 or with winds of at least 111 mph. This time of year, though, we look close to home for slow-moving tropical depressions or tropical storms that are more known for dumping flooding rains, like Tropical Storm Allison did in 2001.
Weather wonk trivia
This hurricane season is expected to be a busy one. If the full name list is exhausted before the end of the season, any tropical storm or hurricane that develops afterward would use the Greek alphabet. Is that true or false?
Shoutout to Janice Holley for being the first to answer last week's trivia question correctly!
Meet the Team
The 713 Weather Radar newsletter is fueled by reporting from meteorologist Justin Ballard and reporter Ryan Nickerson. Texas Weather Science Editor Roberto Villalpando edits this newsletter.
You can reach out to any of them by emailing them directly at firstname.lastname@houstonchronicle.com or by replying to this email.
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