Rain in weekend forecast; lake down almost 3 feet in wake of drought




Heavy rains this weekend will bring an end to the brilliant sunshine Cedar Creek Lake residents enjoyed all week, according to the National Weather Service.

The rain will start as early as Thursday evening continue through Sunday. The heaviest rain is expected Friday and Saturday.

Portions of North Texas will be under a flash flood alert.

The rain will relieve a severe drought that brought burn bans and saw the level of Cedar Creek Lake drop by almost three feet.

Temperatures will drop into the 70s during the day and the 60s in the evenings.

Tropical Gulf moisture is expected to mix with an upper-level storm system moving in from the southwest. Forecasters say two to five inches of rain will be likely in North Texas, with the Cedar Creek Lake area probably getting a maximum of about two inches.

North Texas expeirenced above-normal heat and dry weather so far this Fall.

Forecasters say the Cedar Creek Lake area will probably get at least a couple more rains through the end of the year.

El Nino is expected to arrive in January, drenching the agricultural area and refilling the lake.

 

 




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Cedar Creek Lake Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 80

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 69

Wednesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 82

Wednesday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 71

Thursday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 82

Thursday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 69

Friday

Rain Showers

Hi: 82

Friday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 66


Cedar Creek Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/1: 321.93 (-0.07)



Cedar Creek Lake

Fishing Report from TPWD (Mar. 26)

FAIR. stained; 61 degrees; 0.16 feet below pool. Hybrid and white bass are returning to the main lake after their annual spawning run into the creeks. These fish are now congregating on wind-blown points throughout the lake and on shallower flats near drop-offs and ledges. The shad spawn will begin in the coming weeks, which will trigger early morning schooling action along shallow points and seawalls, attracting birds to the area. To target these fish, use 1/2 ounce to 1-1/2 ounce slabs and spinnerbaits. Work the baits close to the bottom, as this will entice strikes. Thumping the bottom of the boat will also help group fish underneath as you fish these spots. The crappie bite is strong around docks, bridges, and in creeks, with minnows or jigs proving to be effective. Catfish are biting well in shallow flats at the mouths of major creeks and along adjacent points and shorelines in 2-6 feet of water. For deeper water, try anchoring or drifting with fresh shad on main lake flats in 12-24 feet. This catfish bite should remain productive for another month. Report by Brent Herbeck, Herbeck’s Lonestar Fishing Guide Service. Catfish are shallow around creek mouths drifting in 12-24 feet of water with cut shad or rough fish. Report by Jason Barber, Kings Creek Adventures.

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