that obstructs us from getting rain? We get thunderstorms from time to time, and rarely have a day or two event of rain, but it has not rained here significantly in many years. We are always under drought and water restrictions. Why can't we get a steady rain for a week or so?
2007-03-30 04:29:03 · 3 answers · asked by Ron B. 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
There is a pretty simple explanation for the rainfall in your area. First, texas is a large predominately flat area the is very large. as the area heats from the suns rays it causes what is known as a continental high pressure. No weather is associated with high pressures. second, the airstream from the gulf really doesn't effect you in Dallas because of the convection heat rising over a large land mass. Therefore, you don't enjoy the moisture of the air condesing and falling as rain. Finally, the winds that are in the upper atmosphere is directioned steadily across the continent, again bring little moisture to your area. However, when these change a little you get a surplus of rain which causes the flooding there. Thunderstorms are usually associated with local weather, so many of your storms are from moisture that is gathered from reletively local areas.
2007-03-30 05:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Imperator 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL....I know what you are talking about. I just moved back from Grapevine, Texas and it was so hot and dry, yet humid too....absolutely miserable! I am sure there is some scinetific answer for this and will be checking back to see if someone can provide it. Sorry I wasn't more help!
2007-03-30 04:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by lisagoesshopping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Wichita Falls for a summer.. which was enough, but I loved the weather there. It was waaaaay back in '04. :) I think I remember at least one thunderstorm... either way it was still damn humid.
2007-03-30 04:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by THATgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋