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The winter storm outlook has been updated. The next update will be next Wednesday
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November 28, 2016
Monday Night: Cloudy. Breezy. Mild. Widespread showers and thunderstorms early. Showers and thunderstorms diminishing as the night wears on.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Lightning. Gusty winds. Monitor the evening hours for strong/severe thunderstorms.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: Lows in the 44-48 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: South and southwest at 10-25 mph and gusty.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 70%. IL ~ 80%. KY ~ 90% . TN ~ 90% (precipitation diminishing overnight)
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered to perhaps widespread early. Rain tapering late Monday night.
Is severe weather expected? Monitor updates
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
Sunset will be at 4:38 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 5:47 a.m. and moonset will be at 4:31 p.m. Waning crescent.
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November 29, 2016
Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Breezy. Tuesday should remain dry.
What impact is expected? Most likely none.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 50’s where clouds are thickest and in the 64-68 degree range where the sun wins out.
Wind Chill:
Winds: South and southwest at 7-14 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation? Most likely none.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:48 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:38 p.m.
UV Index: 1-3
Moonrise will be at 6:40 a.m. and moonset will be at 5:11 p.m. New Moon.
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Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Perhaps a few scattered late night showers. That would mainly be over the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. The further west and north you travel the less likely precipitation will be.
What impact is expected? Perhaps some wet roadways.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 45-50 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: Southwest at 5-10 mph. Winds may become more westerly after midnight.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered. Low confidence.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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November 30, 2016
Wednesday: Partly sunny. Perhaps a shower over our extreme southeastern counties (towards Hopkinsville).
What impact is expected? Perhaps some wet roadways over our southeast counties
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 54-58 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West at 8-16 mph. Perhaps gusty, at times.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation? Perhaps a few showers over our southeast counties (Pennyrile area of western Kentucky)
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:49 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 1-3
Moonrise will be at 7:33 a.m. and moonset will be at 5:55 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Wednesday Night: Becoming clear. Chilly.
What impact is expected? Most likely none. Will monitor for patchy fog.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 30 to 34 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West and northwest at 6-12 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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December 1, 2016
Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 45-50 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:50 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 2-3
Moonrise will be at 8:23 a.m. and moonset will be at 6:42 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Thursday Night: Mostly clear and chilly.
What impact is expected? None.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 28-34 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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December 2, 2016
Friday: Mostly sunny and cool.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 45-50 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:51 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 2-3
Moonrise will be at 9:12 a.m. and moonset will be at 7:34 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Friday Night: A few clouds. Cold.
What impact is expected? None.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 25-30 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
More information on the UV index. Click here
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming day
- Showers and storms will come to an end on Monday night
- Warm on Tuesday (well above normal temperatures)
- System on Wednesday might clip part of our eastern and southeastern counties (Pennyrile area of western Kentucky/western Tennessee).
- Weekend system?
Shorter than normal update because of on-going thunderstorms.
The region picked up quite a bit of rain on Sunday night and Monday. Widespread 1″+ amounts. Rain will continue into the evening hours. Rain will end from west to east during the overnight hours.
Gusty winds tonight into Tuesday.
Tuesday will be warm. Temperatures will be anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Normal high temperatures, for this time of the year, are around 50 degrees. We should push into the 60’s on Tuesday! It will feel more like spring than late autumn.
I am watching a system that will pass to our east/southeast on Wednesday. There is a small chance that some of the showers might reach as far northwest as the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky (see rainfall maps below). Most likely our region will remain dry. Perhaps some clouds.
If the system shifts slightly further northwest then more of western Kentucky and western Tennessee would be in the rain/shower zone.
Dry weather is anticipated for Thursday and Friday. A bit cooler, as well.
The next chance for precipitation should hold off until later in the weekend. Guidance is all over the place with that storm system. Monitor updates, as we move forward.
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How much rain is expected over the coming days?
Once our Monday event ends the chances for rain diminish. A system will brush our region on Wednesday. Perhaps some more rain for western Tennessee into the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. It may stay east of my forecast counties (east and southeast)
This first image is the official NOAA/WPC rainfall forecast graphic. Notice how most of the rain is to our east.
Here are two models. The first one is the GFS and the second one is the GEM.
GFS model rainfall totals for the Wednesday event. Notice how far east and southeast the precipitation will be. Perhaps missing our area.
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GEM model rainfall totals for the Wednesday event
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One more, for good measure. The NAM model guidance
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Temperature Outlook
Tuesday morning low temperatures
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Tuesday afternoon 4 pm temperatures
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Wednesday morning low temperatures
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Wednesday afternoon temperatures at 4 pm
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Regional Radar
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Can we expect severe thunderstorms over the next 24 to 48 hours? 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.
Monday night (early): Some thunderstorms are possible. I can’t rule out some thunderstorms with gusty winds. The severe weather risk is not zero. Monitor updates, as always. A few reports of damaging winds are possible. Isolated tornado risk, as well.
The risk will continue to slide further and further east/southeast through the late afternoon and evening hours.
Tuesday through Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated.
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No significant adjustments.
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Monday evening thunderstorms could be intense. The storms should be ending from west to east late Monday afternoon and evening.
No major concerns for Tuesday or Wednesday. Perhaps some fog at night.
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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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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.
Who do you trust for your weather information and who holds them accountable?
I have studied weather in our region since the late 1970’s. I have 38 years of experience in observing our regions weather patterns. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Geo-sciences with a concentration in Broadcast Meteorology. I graduated from Mississippi State University.
My resume includes:
Member of the American Meteorological Society.
NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.
Meteorologist for McCracken County Rescue Squad. I served from 2005 through 2015
Meteorologist for the McCracken County Rescue Squad 2015-current
I own and operate the Southern Illinois Weather Observatory.
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 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.
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, and the blog
- Minimize the “hype” that you might see on television or through other weather sources
- Push you towards utilizing wall-to-wall LOCAL TV coverage during severe weather events
I am a 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 2009 I was presented with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Award. I was 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.
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