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Wednesday. March 1, 2023. Welcome to meteorological spring!

 

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Seven-day forecast for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and western Tennessee.

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Wednesday to Wednesday

1. Is lightning in the forecast?  Yes.  Lightning is possible Wednesday, Wednesday evening, and Thursday into Friday morning.

2.  Are severe thunderstorms in the forecast?  Yes.  A few storms could produce hail Wednesday evening.  Gusty winds, as well.  Another round of storms Thursday into Thursday night and Friday morning.  Some of these thunderstorms could be severe with hail, high winds, and tornadoes.  That risk is conditional on the track of the area of low pressure.  If it tracks far enough north northwest, then severe chances increase.

3. Is flash flooding in the forecast? Yes.   Heavy rain is likely Thursday into Friday.  Area-wide rain totals of one to two inches with pockets of two to four inches.

4. Will the wind chill dip below 10 degrees?  No.

5.  Is measurable snow and/or sleet in the forecast?   No.

6.  Is freezing rain/ice in the forecast?  No.
Freezing rain is rain that falls and instantly freezes on objects such as trees and power lines

6. Will the heat index exceed 100 degrees?  No.

 

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Confidence in the forecast?  High  Confidence  
Wednesday Forecast:   Increasing clouds south to north. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially across our southern counties during the afternoon hours.  Increasing coverage south to north during the afternoon.  Hail will be possible with thunderstorms.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 20%
Southeast Missouri ~ 20%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 60%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 20%
Southern Illinois ~ 30%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 40%
Far western Kentucky ~ 40%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 40%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 30%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 60%

Coverage of precipitation:  Widely scattered
Timing of the precipitation:  After 11 AM
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 68° to 70°
Southeast Missouri ~ 68° to 70°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 68° to 72°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 66° to 70°
Southern Illinois ~ 68° to 70°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 68° to 70°
Far western Kentucky ~ 68° to 70°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 68° to 72°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 66° to 72°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 66° to 72°

Winds will be from this direction:   South 10 to 20 mph with gusts above 25 mph.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 65° to 70°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways.  Lightning.  Hail.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor the Beau Dodson Weather Radars
UV Index: 3. Moderate
Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sunset:  5:49 PM
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Wednesday night Forecast:   Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely.  Some storms could produce hail. Highest coverage of rain will be across our south and southeast counties.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 30%
Southeast Missouri ~ 30%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 70%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 30%
Southern Illinois ~ 60%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 60%
Far western Kentucky ~ 70%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 70%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 60%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 90%

Coverage of precipitation:  Numerous south southeast.  Less coverage far northwest.
Timing of the precipitation: Any given point of time, but most likely before 1 AM
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 36° to 38°
Southeast Missouri ~ 38° to 40°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 48° to 52°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 36° to 38°
Southern Illinois ~ 40° to 44°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 43° to 46°
Far western Kentucky ~ 46° to 48°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 44° to 48°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 44° to 46°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 50° to 54°

Winds will be from this direction:  Southwest becoming north 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 30° to 40°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning.  Hail.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  Have a plan B and monitor the Beau Dodson Weather Radars
Moonrise:  12:19 PM
Moonset:  3:06 AM
The phase of the moon: Waxing Gibbous

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Confidence in the forecast?  High Confidence  
Thursday Forecast:   Thickening clouds with mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms redeveloping.  Some storms could be intense.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 70%
Southeast Missouri ~ 60%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 100%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 60%
Southern Illinois ~ 60%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 60%
Far western Kentucky ~ 100%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 60%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 60%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 100%

Coverage of precipitation:  Numerous
Timing of the precipitation:  Any given point of time.
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 55° to 60°
Southeast Missouri ~ 55° to 60°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 64° to 68°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 55° to 60°
Southern Illinois ~ 62° to 64°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 64° to 66°
Far western Kentucky ~ 64° to 68°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 62° to 64°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 62° to 64°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 64° to 68°

Winds will be from this direction:  Northeast 10 to 25 mph with higher gusts.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 55° to 65°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning. Heavy rain. Some storms could produce hail.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
UV Index: 3. Moderate
Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sunset:  5:50 PM
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Thursday night Forecast:   Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Some storms will produce heavy rain.  Monitor the risk of severe weather.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 100%
Southeast Missouri ~ 100%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 100%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 100%
Southern Illinois ~ 100%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 100%
Far western Kentucky ~ 100%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 100%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 100%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 100%

Coverage of precipitation: Numerous
Timing of the precipitation: Any given point of time.
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 44° to 48°
Southeast Missouri ~ 44° to 48°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 48° to 50°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 44° to 48°
Southern Illinois ~ 44° to 48°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 46° to 50°
Far western Kentucky ~ 46° to 52°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 46° to 48°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 40° to 42°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 50° to 54°

Winds will be from this direction: Becoming southerly 25 to 40 mph with higher gusts.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 40° to 50°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.  Heavy rain.  Monitor the risk of severe weather.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?  Have a plan B.
Moonrise:  1:35 PM
Moonset:  4:12 AM
The phase of the moon: Waxing Gibbous

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Friday, March 3, 2023
Confidence in the forecast?  High Confidence  
Friday Forecast:   Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 60%
Southeast Missouri ~ 60%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 60%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 60%
Southern Illinois ~ 60%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 60%
Far western Kentucky ~ 60%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 60%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 60%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 60%

Coverage of precipitation:  Numerous.
Timing of the precipitation:  Any given point of time.
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 50° to 55°
Southeast Missouri ~ 52° to 54°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 56° to 60°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 50° to 55°
Southern Illinois ~ 52° to 54°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 52° to 54°
Far western Kentucky ~ 52° to 54°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 53° to 56°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 53° to 56°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 55° to 60°

Winds will be from this direction:  North 39 to 45 mph with higher gusts possible.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 45° to 55°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways.  Locally heavy rain.  Monitor the risk of severe weather early in the morning.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
UV Index: 3. Moderate
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sunset:  5:51 PM
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Friday night Forecast:   Mostly cloudy early. Decreasing clouds.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 0%
Southeast Missouri ~ 0%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 0%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 0%
Southern Illinois ~ 0%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 0%
Far western Kentucky ~ 0%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 0%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 0%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 0%

Coverage of precipitation:
Timing of the precipitation:
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 28° to 32°
Southeast Missouri ~ 33° to 36°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 34° to 38°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 34° to 38°
Southern Illinois ~ 34° to 38°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 34° to 38°
Far western Kentucky ~ 34° to 38°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 34° to 38°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 34° to 38°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 34° to 38°

Winds will be from this direction:  West 15 to 35 mph. Gusty.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 25° to 30°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Monitor
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Moonrise:  2:33 PM
Moonset:  4:55  AM
The phase of the moon: Waxing Gibbous

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Saturday, March 4, 2023
Confidence in the forecast?  High Confidence  
Saturday Forecast:   Mostly sunny.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 0%
Southeast Missouri ~ 0%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 0%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 0%
Southern Illinois ~ 0%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 0%
Far western Kentucky ~ 0%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 0%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 0%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 0%

Coverage of precipitation:
Timing of the precipitation:
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 50° to 55°
Southeast Missouri ~ 52° to 55°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 53° to 56°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 50° to 55°
Southern Illinois ~ 52° to 54°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 53° to 56°
Far western Kentucky ~ 53° to 56°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 53° to 56°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 53° to 56°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 55° to 60°

Winds will be from this direction:  West northwest 8 to 16 mph.
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 48° to 54°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 3. Moderate
Sunrise: 6:22AM
Sunset:  5:52 PM
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Saturday  night Forecast:  Mostly clear.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 0%
Southeast Missouri ~ 0%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 0%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 0%
Southern Illinois ~ 0%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 0%
Far western Kentucky ~ 0%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 0%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 0%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 0%

Coverage of precipitation:
Timing of the precipitation:
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 28° to 32°
Southeast Missouri ~ 33° to 36°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 34° to 36°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 30° to 34°
Southern Illinois ~ 32° to 34°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 32° to 34°
Far western Kentucky ~ 32° to 34°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 32° to 34°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 32° to 34°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 33° to 36°

Winds will be from this direction:  West northwest 7 to 14 mph
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 28° to 34°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Moonrise:  3:13 PM
Moonset:  5:16  AM
The phase of the moon: Waxing Gibbous

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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Confidence in the forecast?  High Confidence  
Sunday Forecast:   Mostly sunny.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 0%
Southeast Missouri ~ 0%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 0%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 0%
Southern Illinois ~ 0%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 0%
Far western Kentucky ~ 0%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 0%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 0%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 0%

Coverage of precipitation:
Timing of the precipitation:
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 53° to 56°
Southeast Missouri ~ 54° to 56°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 54° to 58°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 52° to 55°
Southern Illinois ~ 53° to 56°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 53° to 56°
Far western Kentucky ~ 54° to 56°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 54° to 56°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 54° to 56°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 55° to 60°

Winds will be from this direction:   East southeast 7 to 14 mph
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 48° to 54°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 3. Moderate
Sunrise: 6:21AM
Sunset:  5:53 PM
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Sunday  night Forecast:  Mostly clear.
What is the chance of precipitation?
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 0%
Southeast Missouri ~ 0%
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 0%
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 0%
Southern Illinois ~ 0%
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 0%
Far western Kentucky ~ 0%
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 0%
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 0%
Northwest Tennessee ~ 0%

Coverage of precipitation:
Timing of the precipitation:
Temperature range:
Far northern southeast Missouri ~ 34° to 38°
Southeast Missouri ~ 36° to 38°
The Missouri Bootheel ~ 38° to 40°
I-64 Corridor of southern Illinois ~ 34° to 36°
Southern Illinois ~ 34° to 36°
Extreme southern Illinois (southern seven counties) ~ 34° to 36°
Far western Kentucky ~ 34° to 38°
The Pennyrile area of western KY ~ 34° to 38°
Northwest Kentucky (near Indiana border) ~ 34° to 38°
Northwest Tennessee ~ 36° to 38°

Winds will be from this direction:  South 6 to 12 mph
Wind chill or heat index (feels like) temperature forecast: 33° to 36°
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Moonrise:  4:14 PM
Moonset:  5:47  AM
The phase of the moon: Waxing Gibbous

 

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This outlook covers southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and far northwest Tennessee.

Today through March 5th:  There is a chance that some of Wednesday evening’s thunderstorms could produce hail.  Then, there is a risk of severe weather Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning.  Large hail and damaging wind would be the concern with isolated tornadoes.  The risk is highly conditional.  Meaning, the track of the area of low pressure will be key to whether or not there will be severe thunderstorms Thursday into Friday morning.  Monitor updates moving forward and watch for  app messages.

 

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Today’s Storm Prediction Center’s Severe Weather Outlook

Light green is where thunderstorms may occur but should be below severe levels.

Dark green is a level one risk. Yellow is a level two risk. Orange is a level three (enhanced) risk. Red is a level four (moderate) risk. Pink is a level five (high) risk.

One is the lowest risk. Five is the highest risk.

A severe storm is one that produces 58 mph wind or higher, quarter size hail, and/or a tornado.

Explanation of tables.  Click here.

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Tornado Probability Outlook

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Large Hail Probability Outlook

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High wind Probability Outlook

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Tomorrow’s severe weather outlook.

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Day Three Severe Weather Outlook

 

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The images below are from NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center.

24-hour precipitation outlook..
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48-hour precipitation outlook.
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72-hour precipitation outlook.
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Weather Discussion

    1.  Unsettled weather.
    2.  High winds Thursday into Friday.
    3.  Monitor the risk of heavy rain and severe weather today and again Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
    4.  Locally heavy rain could flood some areas.   A flood watch is likely for the region.

 

Weather advice:

Monitor your app for updates concerning this weeks weather.

There is a low end severe weather risk today and another risk Thursday afternoon into Friday.

The primary concern today will be hail and gusty winds.   The SPC has placed us in a risk.  See those outlooks above.

Avoid flooded roadways over the coming days.  It seems every event we have people having to be rescued by emergency management, police, and fire departments.  Driving into flood waters is not safe.

We are also in a risk of excessive rainfall today into Friday morning.

The WPC has placed us in a risk this afternoon and evening for a few storms to produce excessive rainfall.

Mainly our southern counties.

Green is a level one risk.  Yellow is a level two risk.  This simply means some flash flooding will be possible.

Thursday afternoon and Thursday night they have us in a level one, two, and three risk of flash flooding.

And, finally, Friday morning we are in a level one and two risk of flash flooding.

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Forecast Discussion

An active weather pattern is underway.

We have two primary storm systems to track.

The first one arrives this afternoon into tonight.  It will be at least scattered to perhaps numerous showers and thunderstorms to the region.   The chances will be highest from the Missouri Bootheel into Kentucky and Tennessee.  Chances decrease as you travel farther northwest and north.

Some of the storms could be severe with damaging wind and hail.  A few storms could even produce larger than quarter size hail.

There is CAPE to work with this afternoon and evening.  That is a concern when it comes to hailers.

CAPE is energy that thunderstorms tap into.

The NAM model and the  Hrrr shows some peak CAPE across the Bootheel into western Kentucky/Tennessee.

Soundings show large hail possible this afternoon and even a tornado risk.

The tornado risk seems a stretch, but I am going to closely monitor it.

I will send out app messages if necessary.

A few of the storms will also produce locally heavy downpours.

It will be quite warm today with well above average temperatures.  Again.

This was the warmest winter on record for Paducah.  No surprise.

February was amazingly warm with 12+ days with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.  Just incredible.

Dogwood trees are even blooming.  Among others!  There is obviously concern about the fruit crops.

I can’t rule out additional freezes and perhaps hard freezes.   There are at least a couple of cold shots in March.

Speaking of March!  Welcome to meteorological spring.  Meteorologists mark the seasons a bit differently than everyone else.  We consider March through May to be meteorological spring.

This first system will push away from the region tonight.  That will leave us dry late tonight into tomorrow morning.

Our next system will be fast on its heels.  It will arrive Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday morning.

This is forecast to be a deep area of low pressure.  Your barometers will show you the rapidly falling pressure over the coming days.

This will set the stage for strong gradient winds, again.  This will make the eighth gradient wind event this year.

Gradient winds occur because of rapidly rising and falling barometric pressure.

This system will bring additional showers and thunderstorms to the region.  The activity will peak Thursday night into Friday morning.

Heavy rain is likely with this event, as mentioned above.

A widespread one to two inches of rain with pockets of two to four inches of rain.  This could cause some flooding issues of streams, rivers, and overland flooding.

If the thunderstorms train over the same areas, then flash flooding would occur.

Flood watches are likely across much of the region.

There is already a flood watch for the Missouri Bootheel and northwest Tennessee.  Expect additional counties to be added.

The dark green is the current flood watch.  As of 6 AM Wednesday.

The strong gradient winds could bring down some trees.  Especially since the ground will be saturated.

If you live in or near large trees, then be weather aware.  Especially in mobile homes.  Use care when driving, as well.

Here is what the model blend shows Friday morning for wind gusts.  This could verify if the sun comes out briefly.

Noon Friday wind gusts potential (non-thunderstorm gradient winds).

6 PM Friday evening.  Winds continue to gusts quite strongly.

A few of the thunderstorms could be severe Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.

The concern would be large hail and damaging wind.  Perhaps a tornado risk, as well.

We need to see where the primary low tracks.

There are two model camps on this.

The GFS is about 100 miles farther southeast than the EC model.  That is a big difference when it comes to gradient winds, rain totals, and the severe threat.

If the GFS model trends towards the EC then our severe weather risk will increase a bit.

You can see those differences on the ensemble models.  Each low represent one GFS or EC model.

See the difference in track?

The GFS has a southeasterly track

The EC is a bit slower and farther northwest

Monitor updates.

Dry conditions Friday PM into Monday.

Another weak system could bring light showers to the region Tuesday.

The latest WPC day 6 to 10 and 8 to 14 day outlooks have been posted.  See the BAMwx ones farther down the blog.

Six to Ten Day Outlook.

Blue is below average.  Red is above average.

Green is above average precipitation.

Eight to Fourteen Day Outlook.

 

 

 

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Again, as a reminder, these are models. They are never 100% accurate. Take the general idea from them.

What should I take from these?

  1. The general idea and not specifics. Models usually do well with the generalities.
  2. The time-stamp is located in the upper left corner.

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What am I looking at?
You are looking at different models. Meteorologists use many different models to forecast the weather. All models are wrong. Some are more wrong than others. Meteorologists have to make a forecast based on the guidance/models.

I show you these so you can see what the different models are showing as far as precipitation. If most of the models agree, then the confidence in the final weather forecast increases.

You can see my final forecast at the top of the page.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

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This animation is the HRW FV3 high resolution model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the next system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

 

 

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This animation is the Storm Prediction Center WRF model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the next system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Time-stamp upper left. Click the animation to enlarge it.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

 

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This animation is the Hrrr short-range model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the next system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

Models are not picking up on much precipitation through Sunday night.

They show scattered sprinkles or flurries today into tomorrow.

You can barely see them on these graphics.

 

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This animation is the higher resolution 3K NAM American Model.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

 

 

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This next animation is the lower-resolution NAM American Model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

 

 

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This next animation is the GFS American Model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

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This next animation is the EC European Weather model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

Time-stamp upper left.  Click the animation to enlarge it.

 

 

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This next animation is the Canadian Weather model.

This animation shows you what radar might look like as the system pulls through the region. It is a future-cast radar.

Occasionally, these maps are in Zulu time.  12z=7 AM.  18z=1 PM.  00z=7 PM. 06z=1 AM

Green represents light rain.  Dark green represents moderate rain.  Yellow and orange represent heavy rain.

Red represents freezing rain. Purple represents sleet.  Blue represents snow.  Dark blue represents heavy snow.

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Morning long-range update (usually updated after 10:30 AM). 

 

 


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Average high temperatures for this time of the year are around 50 degrees.

Average low temperatures for this time of the year are around 35 degrees.

Average precipitation during this time period ranges from 0.80″ to 1.00″

Yellow and orange colors are above average temperatures. Red is much above average. Light blue and blue are below-average temperatures. Green to purple colors represents much below-average temperatures.

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This outlook covers March 1, 2023 through March 7, 2023

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The precipitation forecast is PERCENT OF AVERAGE. Red/orange is below average. Green/blue is above average. Blue is much above average.

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Average high temperatures for this time of the year are around 54 degrees.

Average low temperatures for this time of the year are around 34 degrees.

Average precipitation during this time period ranges from 0.80″ to 1.00″
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This outlook covers March 8th through March 14th

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The precipitation forecast is PERCENT OF AVERAGE. Brown is below average. Green is above average. Blue is much above average.

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THIS IS UPDATED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
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Outlook definitions
EC = Equal chances of above or below average
BN= Below average
M/BN = Much below average
AN = Above average
M/AN = Much above average
E/AN = Extremely above average
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Average high temperatures for this time of the year are around  60 degrees
Average low temperatures for this time of the year are around 40 degrees

Average precipitation during this time period ranges from 1.90″ to 2.40″

This outlook covers March 14th through March 27th

Precipitation outlook

 

Monthly Outlooks

E/BN extremely below normal
M/BN is much below normal
EC equal chances
AN above normal
M/AN much above normal
E/AN extremely above normal

February Temperature and precipitation Outlook

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E/BN extremely below normal
M/BN is much below normal
EC equal chances
AN above normal
M/AN much above normal
E/AN extremely above normal

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March Temperature and precipitation Outlook

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E/BN extremely below normal
M/BN is much below normal
EC equal chances
AN above normal
M/AN much above normal
E/AN extremely above normal

April Temperature and precipitation Outlook

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E/BN extremely below normal
M/BN is much below normal
EC equal chances
AN above normal
M/AN much above normal
E/AN extremely above normal

May Temperature and precipitation Outlook

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Seasonal temperature and precipitation outlook

March through May

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