What a gorgeous day around the area! This wonderful weather should continue until tomorrow night, when severe thunderstorms could roll through the area. We'll warm it back up for Tuesday, but Wednesday will be significantly cooler after another round of possibly severe storms comes through on Tuesday night.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
3/6 - 7pm - Go Away Clouds!
Cloud cover kept temperatures in the 60's today, but the clouds should break up a bit for tomorrow. I think we'll top out at around 76 tomorrow, so get out there and enjoy it!
Look for lower 70's on Sunday, with a chance for storms at night. There could be a severe squall line coming through during this time with high winds and small hail, so the SPC is calling for a SLIGHT Risk of severe storms on Sunday night:
Another front will come through with storms on Tuesday night. This should take our temperatures from the 60's and 70's back down into 40's and 50's for the rest of next week.
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night!
Look for lower 70's on Sunday, with a chance for storms at night. There could be a severe squall line coming through during this time with high winds and small hail, so the SPC is calling for a SLIGHT Risk of severe storms on Sunday night:
Another front will come through with storms on Tuesday night. This should take our temperatures from the 60's and 70's back down into 40's and 50's for the rest of next week.
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
3/5 - 7:30pm - 70's in Early March!
If you could stand the 30-40mph winds, today featured some nice weather! Wind speeds should not be as high tomorrow as they were today and we should top out at around 70. I wouldn't rule out a stray shower during the afternoon hours tomorrow, but I don't think rain will be a major issue. As even more warm air builds into the area on Saturday, temperatures should top out in the upper 70's. How awesome is that for the beginning of March?
Storms coming through ahead of a front on Sunday night will lower temperatures a little bit, but we'll still be in the 60's for some of next week. A more potent cold front coming through early Wednesday will bring more storms and drop us into the 40's for the balance of the week.
Daylight Savings Time Starts on Sunday morning at 2 A.M., so don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night!
Storms coming through ahead of a front on Sunday night will lower temperatures a little bit, but we'll still be in the 60's for some of next week. A more potent cold front coming through early Wednesday will bring more storms and drop us into the 40's for the balance of the week.
Daylight Savings Time Starts on Sunday morning at 2 A.M., so don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
3/4 - 5pm - Cold Weather is Outta Here!
Southerly winds have pushed the cold air away and now we're left with a warming trend as these continue. Tomorrow will be in the low 60's, and Friday could reach close to 70 with a brief shower or two. Saturday could actually hit 70 with cloudy skies. Temperatures will ease back into the mid 60's on Sunday as thunderstorms comes into play, with storms continuing into early Monday morning.
60's will continue for much of next week, with rain on Tuesday into Wednesday. The cold front generating this rain as it comes through will give us cooler weather after Wednesday of next week, so don't put away those heavy jackets just yet!
60's will continue for much of next week, with rain on Tuesday into Wednesday. The cold front generating this rain as it comes through will give us cooler weather after Wednesday of next week, so don't put away those heavy jackets just yet!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
3/3 - 6:45pm - One More Cold Night
While we won't get down into the teens like we did this morning, overnight lows around the area will be cold for one more night. I think most areas will sink into the 20's, but a few locations in Southern Indiana could approach the teens.
Tomorrow will be a vast improvement over today, with a high in the low 50's. We'll surpass the 60 degree mark on Thursday, with 70 possible for Friday and/or Saturday. It still looks like that we'll get a few showers on Friday, but the weekend should remain dry and warm for the most part. A cold front should sink south with rain (and possibly thunderstorms) on Sunday night and dampen our warm temperatures a bit, but we shouldn't get below the mid 40's on Monday.
60's return for the rest of next week, but be aware that this warm streak will temporarily end sometime late next week.
The National Weather Service offices in Louisville and Paducah are going to be using new criteria for severe thunderstorm warnings beginning April 1st. The only change is that a storm will be considered severe if it is producing one inch diameter hail, up from three quarters of an inch per the old criteria. This is good because it should reduce the number of severe thunderstorm warnings issued, which will make them more credible to a weather-weary public. Click here to read more about the change.
Tomorrow will be a vast improvement over today, with a high in the low 50's. We'll surpass the 60 degree mark on Thursday, with 70 possible for Friday and/or Saturday. It still looks like that we'll get a few showers on Friday, but the weekend should remain dry and warm for the most part. A cold front should sink south with rain (and possibly thunderstorms) on Sunday night and dampen our warm temperatures a bit, but we shouldn't get below the mid 40's on Monday.
60's return for the rest of next week, but be aware that this warm streak will temporarily end sometime late next week.
The National Weather Service offices in Louisville and Paducah are going to be using new criteria for severe thunderstorm warnings beginning April 1st. The only change is that a storm will be considered severe if it is producing one inch diameter hail, up from three quarters of an inch per the old criteria. This is good because it should reduce the number of severe thunderstorm warnings issued, which will make them more credible to a weather-weary public. Click here to read more about the change.
Monday, March 2, 2009
3/2 - 5:30pm - Who's Sick of Winter?
From car windows, down crowded hallways, and above the chatter of a lively cafeteria, the question I've been asked many times today is, "When's it going to warm up!?"
I'm happy to say that I had the answer: Wednesday. Yes, Wednesday is the day that we will creep back into the 50's after a chilly weekend complete with snow and road problems. This also comes after topping out in the 40's tomorrow. By Thursday, 60 degree temperatures will be back as winds out of the south channel warmer air into our neck of the woods. The shower chance I have on the 7-day forecast still stands, but I think we'll go warmer than the 62 degree high I put on there on Saturday. I think we'll actually top out in the upper 60's on Friday based on the latest runs of the GFS.
The pick of the week is Saturday, with a high near 70 and a slight chance of showers. Wow!
We'll cool down a touch for next week, but we shouldn't get too far below 60, if at all. Cooler temperatures are on the way for late next week as rain comes into the area ahead of a cold front.
I'm happy to say that I had the answer: Wednesday. Yes, Wednesday is the day that we will creep back into the 50's after a chilly weekend complete with snow and road problems. This also comes after topping out in the 40's tomorrow. By Thursday, 60 degree temperatures will be back as winds out of the south channel warmer air into our neck of the woods. The shower chance I have on the 7-day forecast still stands, but I think we'll go warmer than the 62 degree high I put on there on Saturday. I think we'll actually top out in the upper 60's on Friday based on the latest runs of the GFS.
The pick of the week is Saturday, with a high near 70 and a slight chance of showers. Wow!
We'll cool down a touch for next week, but we shouldn't get too far below 60, if at all. Cooler temperatures are on the way for late next week as rain comes into the area ahead of a cold front.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
3/1 - 12pm - Meteorological Spring!
Welcome to the first day of Meteorological Spring! March 1st marks the beginning of what we call spring in meteorology, which runs through March, April, and May. Astronomical Spring starts on March 20th, when the Vernal equinox occurs and the sun crosses the equator.
It may be the first day of spring in a meteorological sense, but it sure didn't feel like it. We had a dusting of snow last night in town, causing many accidents on the interstates when temperatures dropped below freezing and existing water and snow froze to the roadways. We got pretty lucky considering how much snow fell in the south yesterday:
You can see on the map that areas just north of Memphis got pounded with over a foot of snow. Memphis itself received a wide range of snow totals, from around 3 to 11 inches. Other parts of the south are still getting snow, especially areas around Atlanta right now.
Temperatures will soar into the 60's later this week and rain chances look slim to none at this point. As far as the rest of this month goes, I don't think we're done with the snow. The long range GFS is pointing at a roller-coaster pattern with plenty of precipitation to go around. I really don't know if we'll get another big storm or not, but this is the time of year when surprises happen... like last March:
Take a look at the new blog banner if you haven't noticed it... there are also a few minor layout changes I made as well.
It may be the first day of spring in a meteorological sense, but it sure didn't feel like it. We had a dusting of snow last night in town, causing many accidents on the interstates when temperatures dropped below freezing and existing water and snow froze to the roadways. We got pretty lucky considering how much snow fell in the south yesterday:
You can see on the map that areas just north of Memphis got pounded with over a foot of snow. Memphis itself received a wide range of snow totals, from around 3 to 11 inches. Other parts of the south are still getting snow, especially areas around Atlanta right now.
Temperatures will soar into the 60's later this week and rain chances look slim to none at this point. As far as the rest of this month goes, I don't think we're done with the snow. The long range GFS is pointing at a roller-coaster pattern with plenty of precipitation to go around. I really don't know if we'll get another big storm or not, but this is the time of year when surprises happen... like last March:
Take a look at the new blog banner if you haven't noticed it... there are also a few minor layout changes I made as well.
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