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
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April 6 2017
Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Perhaps some evening clouds. Clearing expected overnight. Chilly. Slight chance for light frost.
Temperatures: MO ~ 36 to 42 IL ~ 35 to 40 KY ~ 36 to 42 TN ~ 36 to 42
Winds: Northwest winds at 6 to 12 mph. Gusty during the evening. Winds becoming northwest at 4 to 8 mph after midnight.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none. Winds should keep frost from forming in most areas. Small risk for frost.
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
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April 7, 2017
Friday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Cool temperatures.
Temperatures: MO ~ 55 to 60 IL ~ 55 to 60 KY ~ 55 to 60 TN ~ 56 to 62
Winds: Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
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 anticipated
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:29 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:23 p.m.
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Friday Night Forecast Details:
Frost possible.
Forecast: Mostly clear and cold. Frost likely.
Temperatures: MO ~ 34 to 38 IL ~ 34 to 38 KY ~ 34 to 38 TN ~ 35 to 40 Some areas could experience slightly cooler temperatures. Favored cold spots.
Winds: Northwest winds at 4 to 8 mph early and then 0 to 5 mph late
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Frost is a possibility.
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
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April 8, 2017
Saturday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Perhaps a few passing clouds. Milder.
Temperatures: MO ~65 to 70 IL ~ 65 to 68 KY ~ 65 to 70 TN ~ 66 to 72
Winds: Winds becoming south and southwest at 6 to 12 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
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 anticipated
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:28 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:23 p.m.
Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Windy. Not as cold.
Temperatures: MO ~ 48 to 54 IL ~ 48 to 54 KY ~ 48 to 54 TN ~ 50 to 54
Winds: South winds increase to 8 to 16 mph during the afternoon (esp the western half of the region).
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Gusty winds west of the MS River (especially)
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
Winds will be highest over our western counties. Here is a map forecast for wind gusts on Saturday afternoon
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April 9, 2017
Sunday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny during the morning. Warm and windy. Perhaps some high clouds during the afternoon.
Temperatures: MO ~ 72 to 77 IL ~ 72 to 77 KY ~ 74 to 78 TN ~ 74 to 78
Winds: South winds at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
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 anticipated
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:26 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:24 p.m.
Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Increasing clouds. A 20% for a shower after 3 am. Milder.
Temperatures: MO ~ 54 to 58 IL ~ 54 to 58 KY ~ 54 to 58 TN ~ 54 to 58
Winds: South winds at 7 to 14 mph. Gusty.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
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 ~ 20% IL ~ 20% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered showers possible towards morning.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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April 10, 2017
Monday Forecast Details
Forecast: A mix of sun and clouds. A few showers possible, esp during the afternoon. Mild.
Temperatures: MO ~ 72 to 77 IL ~ 72 to 77 KY ~ 74 to 78 TN ~ 74 to 78
Winds: South winds at 10 to 20 mph and gusty.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Perhaps some wet roadways.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments 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 ~ 30% IL ~ 30% KY ~ 30% TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered (mainly afternoon hours)
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:25 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:25 p.m.
Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Cloudy. A 50% for showers. Thunder possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 54 to 58 IL ~ 54 to 58 KY ~ 54 to 58 TN ~ 54 to 58
Winds: South and southwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Perhaps 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 ~ 60% IL ~ 50% KY ~ 50% TN ~ 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered early and then perhaps becoming numerous.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but I would monitor radars and updated rain forecasts.
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming day
Severe thunderstorm outlook.
Remember that a severe thunderstorm is defined as a thunderstorm that produces 60 mph winds or higher, quarter size hail or larger, and/or a tornado.
Thursday night through Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated.
Sunday night: Severe weather is not anticipated.
Monday and Monday night: Thunderstorms are possible. Lightning is the main concern. Monitor updates.
At this time, I am not tracking any severe weather events.
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Your day by day analysis
Thursday night into the weekend:
Calm weather is anticipated into the weekend. We deserve some calm weather.
It will remain chilly into Friday night. Below normal temperatures. Light frost is possible Thursday night, but more likely Friday night.
Temperatures on Thursday night will likely dip into the 30’s, but winds should remain strong enough to keep frost from forming.
On Friday night, the area of high pressure will move over our region. This should help calm the winds. Calm winds will combine with temperatures in the 30’s to produce some frost. It may not be a killing frost, because ground temperatures are warmer. With that said, some frost is possible Friday night into early Saturday morning.
A nice warming trend for both Saturday and Sunday. Highs mostly in the 60’s on Saturday. Highs mostly in the 70’s on Sunday. Both days should deliver plenty of sunshine. That is the current forecast and it appears that it will hold.
Gusty winds on Saturday night into Sunday.
Here is the wind forecast for Saturday night. This might be a tad too high, but gusts into the 20’s and 30’s appear possible.
Saturday temperatures
Sunday temperatures
A new storm system approaches our region on Monday and Monday night. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible once again. It appears the severe weather threat will be minimal. I will keep an eye on it, as always.
7 AM Monday GFS precipitation map. Some spotty green. Showers.
7 PM Monday GFS precipitation map.
Rainfall totals per the GFS (this may need adjusting)
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