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March 8, 2017
Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Clear.  Cool.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  None.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%    KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  No.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 38 to 44   IL ~ 38 to 44    KY ~ 38 to 44    TN ~ 40 to 45
Winds: South and southwest at 5 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Moonrise will be at 2:09 p.m. and moonset will be at 3:34 a.m. Waxing Gibbous.

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March 9, 2017
Thursday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  Mostly sunny.  A few passing clouds during the morning.  Then, some clouds in the afternoon.  A slight chance for showers after 4 pm.   Warm for early March with well above normal temperatures.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Rain should hold off until Thursday evening or night.
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 20%  IL ~ 20%   KY ~ 20%   TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Late in the day a few showers possible.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 70 to 75   IL ~  70 to 75    KY ~ 70 to 75    TN ~ 70 to 75
Winds:  South at 7 to 14 mph with gusts to 20 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Sunrise will be at 6:12 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:57 p.m.
UV Index
: 6 to 8
Moonrise 
will be at 3:11 p.m. and moonset will be at 4:21 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Cloudy.  A good chance for showers and thunderstorms.  Some of the storms could produce hail and gusty winds.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Wet roadways possible.  Lightning.  Hail possible.  Isolated reports of damaging winds will be possible.
Is severe weather expected?  Yes.  There could be some severe storms.  The main concern would be hail.  A second concern would be high winds.  Not anticipating an outbreak of severe storms, but I can’t rule out some severe thunderstorm warnings.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 80%  IL ~ 60%    KY ~ 70%   TN ~ 70%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Becoming numerous
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  Have alternative plans.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 38 to 45   IL ~ 38 to 45    KY ~ 40 to 44     TN ~ 40 to 44
Winds: south winds at 5 to 10 mph becoming north at 6 to 12 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Moonrise will be at 3:11 p.m. and moonset will be at 4:21 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

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March 10, 2017
Friday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  A few morning clouds, otherwise sunshine.  Cooler.  Windy, at times.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None.
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%   KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 46 to 52    IL ~  46 to 52    KY ~ 46 to 52    TN ~ 46 to 52
Winds:  North winds at 7 to 14 mph with gusts to 25 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Sunrise will be at 6:10 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:58 p.m.
UV Index
: 3 to 6
Moonrise 
will be at 4:14 p.m. and moonset will be at 5:03 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

Friday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Increasing clouds.  A chance for rain or snow late.  Precipitation will move in from the north and west.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Wet roadways possible.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 50%  IL ~ 40%    KY ~ 30%   TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None early and then increasing chances as we move towards morning.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  No.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 36 to 42   IL ~ 36 to 42    KY ~ 36 to 42     TN ~ 36 to 42
Winds: North and northeast at 5 to 10 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  Can’t rule out some snow
Moonrise will be at 4:14 p.m. and moonset will be at 5:03 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

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March 11, 2017
Saturday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  Cloudy.  Rain, sleet, and snow likely.  I can’t rule out some lightning strikes (but that is highly dependent on VV’s).  Some slushy snow and snow/sleet accumulation is possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways.  Snow is possible.  I can’t rule out some slushy accumulation of snow.  Perhaps some lightning.
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 90%  IL ~ 80%   KY ~ 80%   TN ~ 90%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Widespread.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Yes.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 30 to 36   IL ~  30 to 36    KY ~ 30 to 36    TN ~ 30 to 36
Winds:  North and northeast winds at 6 to 12 mph with gusts to 16 mph
Wind Chill when applicable: 25 to 32
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  Yes
Sunrise will be at 6:09 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:59 p.m.
UV Index
: 0
Moonrise 
will be at 5:16 p.m. and moonset will be at 5:42 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Hard freeze.  Cloudy early with snow or rain showers coming to an end.  Clearing and cold.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Hard freeze.  Wet roadways possible.  Icy roads possible as temperatures fall.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 30%  IL ~ 30%    KY ~ 40%   TN ~ 40%  Ending from NW to SE.
Coverage of precipitation
:  Ending.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  Have a plan B.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 22 to 26   IL ~ 22 to 26    KY ~ 22 to 26     TN ~ 22 to 26
Winds: North and northeast at 5 to 10 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  Snow and sleet ending early.
Moonrise will be at 5:16 p.m. and moonset will be at 5:42 a.m. Waxing Gibbous

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March 12, 2017
Sunday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  Mix of sun and clouds.  Cool.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Morning icy roads are possible
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%   KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but it will be cold
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 36 to 43    IL ~ 36 to 43    KY ~ 36 to 43     TN ~ 36 to 43
Winds:  North and northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 12 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Sunrise will be at 7:08 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:59 p.m.
UV Index
: 2 to 4
Moonrise 
will be at 7:16 p.m. and moonset will be at 7:17 a.m. Full Moon

Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Partly cloudy.  Cold.  A hard freeze is again possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Hard freeze likely.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%    KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Most likely none.   I will be monitoring another system for Monday.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  No.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 24 to 28   IL ~ 24 to 28    KY ~ 24 to 28     TN ~ 24 to 28
Winds:  Northeast at 4 to 8 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Moonrise will be at 7:16 p.m. and moonset will be at 7:17 a.m. Full Moon

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March 13, 2017
Monday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  Cloudy.  A chance for rain or rain/snow showers.  No accumulation expected.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways.
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 40%  IL ~ 40%   KY ~ 40%   TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Scattered
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor updates
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 42 to 46   IL ~ 42 to 46    KY ~ 42 to 46    TN ~ 42 to 46
Winds:  West and southwest at 5 to 10 mph
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  Snow showers possible.
Sunrise will be at 7:06 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:00 p.m.
UV Index
: 0 to 2
Moonrise 
will be at 8:14 p.m. and moonset will be at 7:50 a.m. Waning Gibbous

Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Partly to mostly cloudy.  Cold.  Freeze likely.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Freeze likely.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 10%  IL ~ 10%    KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  Most likely none.   I will be monitoring another system for Monday.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  No, but it will be cold.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 25 to 30   IL ~ 25 to 30    KY ~ 25 to 30     TN ~ 25 to 30
Winds:  North and northwest at 5 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Moonrise will be at 8:14 p.m. and moonset will be at 7:50 a.m. Waning Gibbous

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March 14, 2017
Tuesday
Forecast Details
Forecast
:  Mostly sunny and cool.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
Is severe weather expected?  No.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%   KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High.  This forecast should verify.
Temperatures:   MO ~ 45 to 50   IL ~ 45 to 50    KY ~ 45 to 50    TN ~ 45 to 50
Winds:  North at 5
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation? No.
Sunrise will be at 7:05 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:01 p.m.
UV Index
: 4 to 6
Moonrise 
will be at 9:12 p.m. and moonset will be at 8:22 a.m. Waning Gibbous

Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast
:  Mostly clear and cold.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?  Freeze likely.
Is severe weather expected?  No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation
?  MO ~ 0%  IL ~ 0%    KY ~ 0%   TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation
:  None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  No.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium.  Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures:  MO ~ 25 to 30   IL ~ 25 to 30    KY ~ 25 to 30     TN ~ 25 to 30
Winds:  North at 5 mph
Wind Chill when applicable:
Will there be a chance for wintry precipitation?  No
Moonrise will be at 9:12 p.m. and moonset will be at 8:22 a.m. Waning Gibbous

Rain or snow will again be possible on Monday.

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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming day

Analysis

Wednesday night into Thursday
Confidence: High

Beautiful weather on Thursday.  High temperatures should pop well into the 60’s and even some 70 degree readings.

Check out the high temperature map for Thursday

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Winds on Thursday, for those out on the lake, will probably be in the 7 to 14 mph range with gusts to 20 mph.

Thursday night
Confidence:  Medium to high

Showers and thunderstorms will develop late Thursday afternoon and more likely on Thursday night.  Some of the storms could be intense with gusty winds and hail.  Soundings indicate the potential for hail.

I always talk about CAPE.  CAPE is available energy for thunderstorms to tap into.  These is also CAPE in the hail growth zone.  I marked that with red arrows.  This tells me that the upper level atmosphere is conducive for the development of hail.

Freezing level is below 10,000′.  That is low enough for hail concerns when combined with the CAPE.

Here is how the high resolution NAM model guidance handles Thursday night.

These are future-cast radar images.  What radar might look like on Thursday night.

This first image is for 9 pm on Thursday

This next image is for 11 pm on Thursday

This next image is for 12 am on Friday

This next image is for 1 am on Friday

This last image is for 2 am on Friday

 

The Storm Prediction Center has outlined portions of the region for a low end marginal risk (dark green).  The light green is where thunderstorms may occur, but they are currently not anticipated to be severe.

The SPC updates these maps four times each day.

This could shift and include more of the area in future updates.

To see the latest map – click here

 

Rain should end by Friday morning.  That will  leave us with partly cloudy sky conditions on Friday.  Cooler on Friday, as well.  Highs mostly in the 50’s.

 

Weekend system:
Confidence:  High that there will be precipitation
Confidence:  Low on the impacts of that precipitation and amounts

A winter storm will develop late Friday night to our north and west.  This winter storm will then track south and east into our region.  Temperatures on Saturday will likely be in the 30’s when precipitation falls.

The bulk of the precipitation should fall during the morning and afternoon hours.

This should mean rain and rain/snow and sleet mix for portions of the region.  A cold rain elsewhere.

Over the past ten days the system has continuously trended further and further south.  At one point this was a Great Lakes system.   That shows you how much models know!

I always tell people that accurate snow forecasts normally don’t occur until 24 to 48 hours before an event.  Mostly 24 hours!

Let me first say, conditions for accumulating snow are limited.  Everything would have to come together just right in order for there to be significant accumulation.

Let me show you what the models are forecasting and then what I am forecasting

These first three images are NAM (different runs)

NAM

The NAM model is showing 4 to 8.5 inches of snow.

The GFS model is showing

The GEM model is showing (GEM is the Canadian model)

Okay, snow lovers, there is your model mayhem eye candy.

Here is the future-cast radar imagery from the NAM

This first image is 3 am on Saturday

Blue is snow
Purple is sleet
Green is rain and storms
Yellow is moderate to heavy rain

This next image is for 6 am on Saturday

This next image is for 9 am on Saturday

This next image is for12 pm on Saturday

This next image is for Saturday

The NAM shows widespread rain, snow, and some sleet.

This next image is for

Vertical velocities are fairly impressive on the NAM guidance.

If these velocities are correct then lightning would be possible with the precipitation.  That means thunderstorms, thundersnow, and/or thundersleet.

The GFS is not quite as impressive with the VV’s.

Here is the NAM VV map

The NWS seems to be leaning towards the GFS guidance.  They mentioned southern Illinois not receiving much in the way of precipitation.

 

Limiting factors for snow accumulation

  1. It is March and ground temperatures are warm.  Temperatures on Thursday will be in the upper 60’s to middle 70’s
  2. The snow will fall during the daylight hours with a higher sun angle than say January or early February.
  3. Warm road conditions
  4. Temperatures, while the snow is falling, will be in the 31 to 34 degree range.  It is possible that temperatures will be above freezing while snow or sleet is falling.

Uncertainties:

The system has not been sampled all that well by the guidance.  The models have semi-settled on a track, but there remain differences.  I feel confident that our region will experience precipitation on Saturday into Saturday evening.  Snow and sleet appear likely.  Perhaps rain over our far southern counties (Bootheel and west Tennessee).  It is possible the system tracks far enough south that even the Bootheel and Tennessee experience snow and sleet.

Northern counties, from Farmington, Missouri towards Carmi, Illinois, will need to monitor just how far south this system tracks.  If it tracks too far south then there won’t be much precipitation over our northern counties.  Too far south and we knock out even more counties.

With all the negative and limiting factors for accumulating snow, it will likely be difficult for significant accumulations.  I can’t rule out 1 to 3 inches of a slushy snow on some surfaces.  Roads, during the day on Saturday, would like remain okay.  Bridges would need to be monitored.

It may not accumulate at all.  This really does come down to snow rate.

For significant snow to occur, the snow rate (how fast and heavy the snow falls) would have to be extreme.  That seems unlikely.

I have two other concerns.

Temperatures on Saturday night should dip into the twenties.  If the roads have moisture on them, then they could become icy.  Especially true for bridges and overpasses.

My biggest concern is the potential for a long duration hard freeze.  Sadly, this will likely be a devastating freeze for many.  Fruit tree buds will likely not survive 7+ hours with temperatures in the twenties.  This does appear likely on Saturday night.  This is especially true IF there is a blanket of snow.  If we have a blanket of snow then temperatures in the lower to middle 20’s will likely occur.  Without a blanket of snow then middle to upper 20’s will likely be the end result.

Temperatures on Sunday night might also dip into the twenties.

Monday and Tuesday:

Another precipitation system arrives on Monday and Tuesday.  This system will likely be centered on Monday afternoon and night.  Rain, snow, or a rain/snow mix would be the end result.  At this time, no accumulation is anticipated.  Some model guidance does show accumulation.  Monitor updates.

Here is the temperature forecast from the NAM and GFS models

This is the Saturday night/Sunday morning time frame

and GFS

GEM model

None of this is good news for farmers.

Milder temperatures are anticipated as we move into the middle and end of next week.

Here is what the GFS shows for the next sixteen days.  Keep in mind, past day five confidence decreases.

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How much rain is expected over the coming days?

Here is the official NOAA rainfall prediction

This map is for the Thursday night precipitation event.

Higher totals are possible in thunderstorms

If you were add in the weekend precipitation chances and the system early next week, then you would come up with these totals

We will have to monitor the weekend into early next week.  There remains some question on precipitation totals.

High and Low-Temperature Outlook 

Thursday low temperature forecast

Thursday afternoon high temperature forecast

Friday low temperature forecast

Friday high temperature forecast

 

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No major concerns Tuesday night through Thursday.

I am monitoring Thursday night for some locally heavy storms.  Upper air soundings indicate there is the potential for hail.

I am monitoring a late season winter storm for the weekend.  If you have travel plans in the Missouri and/or Ohio Valley then monitor updates.  Heavy snow is likely to occur north of the area of low pressure.  Questions remain on the track.  Thus, monitor updates.

Another wintry system is possible Monday/Tuesday.  Lower confidence on that one.
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Severe thunderstorm outlook.

Remember that a severe thunderstorm is defined as a thunderstorm that produces 58 mph winds or higher, quarter size hail or larger, and/or a tornado.

Wednesday night and Thursday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.

Thursday night:  Thunderstorms are possible.  A few storms could be intense over southern Missouri into the Missouri Bootheel.  Some of the storms will likely produce hail.  Strong winds can’t be ruled out with a few storms, as well.  Monitor updates.

Friday into Monday:  Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated.

The Storm Prediction Center has outlined portions of the region for a low end marginal risk (dark green).  The light green is where thunderstorms may occur, but they are currently not anticipated to be severe.

The SPC updates these maps four times each day.

This could shift and include more of the area in future updates.

To see the latest map – click here

 

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During the winter you can track snow and ice by clicking the winterize button on the local city view interactive radars.

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Here are the current river stage forecasts.   You can click your state and then the dot for your location.  It will bring up the full forecast and hydrograph.

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The official 6-10 day and 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlook.  Check the date stamp at the top of each image (so you understand the time frame).

The forecast maps below are issued by the Weather Prediction Center (NOAA)

The latest 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlook.  Note the dates are at the top of the image.  These maps DO NOT tell you how high or low temperatures or precipitation will be.  They simply give you the probability as to whether temperatures or precipitation will be above or below normal.

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I have studied weather in our region since the late 1970’s.  I have 39 years of experience in observing our regions weather patterns.  My degree is in Broadcast Meteorology and a Bachelor’s of Science.

My resume includes:

Member of the American Meteorological Society.

NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. 

Meteorologist for McCracken County Emergency Management.  I served from 2005 through 2015.

Meteorologist for McCracken County Rescue.  2015 through current

I own and operate the Southern Illinois Weather Observatory.

I am the chief meteorologist for Weather Talk LLC.  I am the owner of Weather Talk LLC.

I am also a business owner in western Kentucky.

Recipient of the Mark Trail Award, WPSD Six Who Make A Difference Award, Kentucky Colonel, and the Caesar J. Fiamma” Award from the American Red Cross

In 2005 I helped open the largest American Cross shelter in U.S. history in Houston, Texas.  I was deployed to help after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.  I was a shelter manager of one of the Houston, Texas shelter divisions.

In 2009 I was presented with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Award. 

Recognized by the Kentucky House of Representatives for my service to the State of Kentucky leading up to several winter storms and severe weather outbreaks.

If you click on the image below you can read the Kentucky House of Representatives Resolution.

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I am also President of the Shadow Angel Foundation which serves portions of western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

There is a lot of noise on the internet.  A lot of weather maps are posted without explanation.  Over time you should learn who to trust for your weather information.

My forecast philosophy is simple and straight forward.

  • Communicate in simple terms
  • To be as accurate as possible within a reasonable time frame before an event
  • Interact with you on Twitter, Facebook, email, texts, and this blog
  • Minimize the “hype” that you might see on some television stations or through other weather sources
  • Push you towards utilizing wall-to-wall LOCAL TV coverage during severe weather events

Many of the graphics on this page are from www.weatherbell.com

WeatherBell is a great resource for weather model guidance.

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You can sign up for my AWARE email by clicking here I typically send out AWARE emails before severe weather, winter storms, or other active weather situations. I do not email watches or warnings. The emails are a basic “heads up” concerning incoming weather conditions

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