EMB ERJ 145 ER/LR
Confusion; Other / Unknown
ATC Issue All Types; Airspace Violation All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Weather; Human Factors
R6302A airspace was active SFC-30;000 FT on the ZHU-55-2d form showing 06/1300-2359 on the sheet. When I received a call from the Supervisor; I misinterpreted this to mean that the airspace went to its normal altitude of SFC-12;000 FT as of the time of the phone call. As a result; 2 aircraft transited the airspace below 30;000 FT. There was considerable weather in the area and I was helping others in the unit with weather input. It was a super quick glance at the sheet and because of the difference between Zulu time and local time was easily misread. The additional duties/distractions because of the weather and traffic also reduced the focus needed to prevent these types of misinterpretations.
ZHU Controller described an unauthorized entry into restricted airspace resulting from a hurried glance at the active time; confusing Zulu and Local time. Additional weather distractions/responsibilities were listed as causal factors.