| June 22, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reported 56 mph winds Saturday night during a storm that Jim O'Donnel described as "one of the most violent and long-lasting supercell thunderstorms in recent memory". More |
| June 03, 2008 -- GuidryNews.com today announced to the City of Galveston Hurricane Preparedness Team the establishment of an Emergency Bulletin Board that is available to governments, businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, youth sports groups and others who need to communicate with their employees, members, players and the general public during times of emergencies such as tropical storms and hurricanes. More |
| May 31, 2008 -- West Galveston Island residents and weekend homeowners turned out for the annual Hurricane Awareness Town Meeting at the Jamaica Beach Public Safety Building on the eve of Hurricane Season. More |
| May 29, 2008 -- More than 400 people turned out for Wednesday's Hurricane Town Meeting at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis. More |
| March 18, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that the threat of severe weather has ended for the Houston/Galveston area as a squall line of thunderstorms has moved east of the region. More |
| March 18, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reported that the squall line of thunderstorms was moving into western Harris County and Houston about 7 p.m. More |
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| March 18, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that a squall line of thunderstorms moving into Southeast Texas has been weakening over the past several hours and the expected development of tornadic supercell thunderstorms ahead of the squall line has been effectively inhibited by a strong warm air temperature inversion aloft. More |
| March 18, 2008 -- Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that supercell thunderstorms are developing west of Houston and a tornado watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. for a large part of Southeast Texas. More |
| March 18, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory advises that a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is possible in Southeast Texas today. More |
| March 17, 2008 -- The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has upgraded the potential for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in Southeast Texas and along the upper Texas coast on Tuesday to the "moderate risk" category. More |
| March 17, 2008 -- Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory today reported that high winds along the upper Texas coast are producing high surf and above normal tides. A wind advisory is in effect until Tuesday in Galveston, Brazoria, Jackson and Matagorda counties. More |
| March 16, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory is reporting that strong winds along the upper Texas coast are producing high surf and above normal tides. More |
| March 15, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that Saturday was the warmest March day ever on Galveston Island. More |
| March 10, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that a severe storm has produced strong winds and reported hail in southern Galveston County. More |
| March 07, 2008 -- 11:30 a.m. Update: The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that the chance of seeing any more snow flurries in Southeast Texas has ended. More |
| March 07, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that a band of light snow from Crockett to Sealy may affect parts of Harris County. More |
| March 07, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that a band of light snow is moving into Southeast Texas and the Galveston Police Department has reported a few snow flurries on Galveston Island while snow is accumulating in College Station. More |
| March 06, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that the Canadian cold front has now moved off Galveston Island with post-frontal winds now gusting to 41 mph at the Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory and 46 mph at the Galveston airport. More |
| March 06, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory issued a report concerning a tornado watch for coastal counties as well as heavy rain and thunderstorms and cold temperatures for parts of Texas. More |
| March 05, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory advises that another strong cold front along with an upper level disturbance is headed for Southeast Texas and may bring a wintry mix of precipitation to portions of the area Thursday night and Friday morning. More |
| March 04, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory has issued an Election Day weather forcast for the four states holding primary elections. More |
| March 03, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that strong winds are gusting into Galveston and that the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until midnight for several Gulf Coast counties. More |
| March 03, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory advises that a strong cold front will bring a drastic weather change to Southeast Texas today. More |
| February 17, 2008 -- Jim O'Donnel of the Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory has prepared a post storm commentary and area reports on the weekend's weather. More |
| February 17, 2008 -- Strong winds, including at least one tornado, moved across Galveston County Saturday night beginning about 9 p.m. More |
| February 16, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Obsevatory is reporting wind gusts of 40 miles per hour. More |
| February 16, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that a line of intense thunderstorms is approaching Galveston Bay from the west. More |
| February 16, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory has issued a special update on the potential for severe weather in the Gulf Coast Region. More |
| February 15, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory advises that several atmospheric parameters are coming together that are expected to result in a significant outbreak of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across a large portion of Southeast Texas on Saturday. More |
| February 14, 2008 -- The Jamaica Beach Weather Observatory reports that stormy weather is on tap for Southeast Texas on Friday and Saturday. More |