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This forecast update covers far southern Illinois, far southeast Missouri, and far western Kentucky. See the coverage map on the right side of the blog.
Remember that weather evolves. Check back frequently for updates, especially during active weather.
Wednesday Night – Mostly Cloudy. A 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Mostly before 1 am. If storms do form then they could be intense.
Temperatures: Lows in the lower 60s
Winds: Winds south and southwest at 6-12 mph. Strong winds near storms.
What is the chance for precipitation? 60%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered to perhaps numerous (especially before 1 am)
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is High
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? I would monitor updates
Is severe weather expected? Strong storms are possible. Monitor updates.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Lightning. Heavy downpours. Hail possible.
Thursday – Partly to mostly sunny.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s
Winds: South at 5-10 mph. Gusts to 15 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 10%
Coverage of precipitation? Isolated
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is High
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Is severe weather expected? No
What impact is expected? Most likely none.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the middle to upper 50s
Winds: Winds west and southwest at 5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is High
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Is severe weather expected? No
What impact is expected? Maybe patchy fog. Otherwise, none.
Friday – Partly to mostly sunny. Warm. A 20% chance for a shower after 3 pm. Increasing clouds in the afternoon.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the middle to upper 70s
Winds: East and northeast at 5-10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20% late in the afternoon. This number may increase.
Coverage of precipitation? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is Medium
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars late in the afternoon. A few showers can’t be ruled out.
Is severe weather expected? No
What impact is expected? None.
Friday Night – Becoming cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s
Winds: Winds south at 6-12 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? 40% before 10 pm and then 60% after 10 pm.
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is High
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Lightning. Small chance for hail.
Saturday – A good chance for thunderstorms.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the middle to upper 70s
Winds: South at 8-16 mph and gusty.
What is the chance for precipitation? 60%-70%
Coverage of precipitation? Numerous
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is High
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B
Is severe weather expected? Strong storms are possible. Monitor updates.
What impact is expected? Lightning, locally heavy rain.
Saturday Night – Cloudy. A good chance for showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s
Winds: Winds south at 10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? 60%-70%
Coverage of precipitation: Numerous
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is Medium
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B
Is severe weather expected? Monitor updates
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Lightning. Heavy downpours.
Sunday – Showers and thunderstorms ending. Partly cloudy.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the middle 70s
Winds: South and southwest at 6-12 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 50%-60%
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is Medium
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? There could be rain to deal with
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Lightning.
Sunday Night – Partly cloudy and cooler. Patchy fog possible. Small chance for a remaining shower.
Temperatures: Lows in the middle 50s
Winds: Winds north and northwest winds at 10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20%
Coverage of precipitation: None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is Medium
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Is severe weather expected? No
What impact is expected? Patchy fog. Wet roadways.
Monday – Patchy morning fog possible. Mostly sunny, otherwise.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the lower 70s
Winds: North and northwest at 10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? 10%
Coverage of precipitation? Maybe isolated. Should be drying out Sunday night.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying is Medium
Should I be concerned about snow or ice? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Is severe weather expected? No
What impact is expected? Maybe patchy morning fog
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming days…
- Storms on Wednesday evening
- Calmer Thursday and Friday
- Rain chances increase Friday night into the weekend
We will have some showers and storms on Wednesday evening. A few storms could be intense with strong winds and even hail. Locally heavy rain and lightning, of course. There remains some discussion about whether the precipitation will be widespread or scattered.
CAPE values (energy available) will be on the rise this afternoon and evening. But, there still remain quite a few clouds (as of 1 pm). If storms form then they could produce strong winds and hail. The overall severe weather risk is questionable. Medium confidence on that topic.
Showers and storms will come to an end later this evening and overnight.
Thursday should be dry. Nice temperatures, as well. Enjoy!
We will have an increase in clouds by Friday afternoon. A few showers could move in from Arkansas, as well. Scattered.
Everything goes down hill on Friday night into the weekend. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be on the increase during this time period. Expect periods of widespread precipitation on both Saturday and Sunday. The severe weather risk won’t be zero, but it doesn’t look all that great, either. Monitor updates, as always. It is spring.
Rainfall totals Friday night into the weekend could top one inch.
We should dry out by Monday and Tuesday. There are some hints of a few showers remaining. I went dry on Monday, for now.
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You were only charged once. Even though the “PENDING” charge would have shown up on previous statements. It was never processed.
Today it was processed.
If you signed up for monthly then it is possible you will see February, March, and April’s charges on this months statement. But, again you were never charged previously.
There was an error card in the batches and it caused all transactions on three separate days (in February and March) to be kicked out of the system. Thus, you were never charged.
I have had a couple of people ask me about this. Thinking they were charged multiple times. The only people who would see multiple charges are the ones with a monthly billing plan.
Anyone who paid up front for an entire year was only charged once. Again, you might see pending on previous statements. But, pending means you were not charged.
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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.
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There will be a level three risk for severe weather on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday evening.
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Wednesday night: Thunderstorms possible. Severe weather will be possible early in the night.
Thursday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Isolated thunderstorm risk.
Thursday night: Severe weather is not anticipated.
Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated
Friday night: Severe weather threat is low. Perhaps a few late night storms.
Saturday: Thunderstorms possible. Strong storms can’t be ruled out. Monitor updates
Saturday night and Sunday: Thunderstorms are possible. Strong storms can’t be ruled out. Monitor updates.
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No major changes in this forecast update.
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Once storms end on Wednesday evening/night then there will be no further concerns for Thursday or Friday.
I am monitoring the weekend for some additional storms.
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How much precipitation should we expect over the next few days?
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Small shower chances on Friday. The next rain maker arrives later on Friday night into Sunday. There could be some locally heavy rain during that time frame. Totals over the weekend could certainly top one inch.
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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Here is 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.
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 37 years of experience in observing our regions weather patterns. My degree is in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University and an Associate of Science (AS). I am currently working on my Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience.
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.
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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