Short-term forecastIssued by the National Weather Service at 9:55 PM CDT on July 24, 2008
Through midnight...scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms associated with the outer rain bands of Dolly will continue to move northwest at 35 mph across the northern brush country. Residents can expect additional rainfall amounts generally less than 1/4 inch. Isolated rainfall amounts of up to 1/2 inch...a few lightning strikes and gusty winds can be expected with the heaviest activity.
Current conditions
As of 10:56 PM CDT at Laredo, Texas
Clear
Temperature:
82°
Heat index:
90°
Wind:
SE 18 mph
Dewpoint:
77°
Humidity:
85%
Visibility:
9.0 miles
Forecast
As of 6:39 PM CDT on July 24, 2008
Rest of Tonight...Occasional showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Breezy. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph becoming 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Friday...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Areal Flood WatchIssued by the National Weather Service at 3:59 PM CDT on July 24, 2008
... Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of south Texas... including the following area... Webb.
* Through late tonight
* Tropical Depression Dolly will continue to move northwest into Mexico tonight. Bands of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop to the east of Dolly and move through Webb County through tonight. Heavy rainfall between 2 and 3 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches can be expected.
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too high to allow your car to cross safely. Turn around and do not drown. Vehicles caught in rising waters should be abandoned quickly. Move to higher ground.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too high to allow your car to cross safely. Turn around and do not drown. Vehicles caught in rising waters should be abandoned quickly.
