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August 22, 2018
Wednesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Patchy morning fog. Mostly sunny. Some patchy fair-weather cumulus clouds may develop. Cooler and less humid. Pleasant day.
Temperatures: MO ~ 78 to 82 IL ~ 78 to 82 KY ~ 78 to 82 TN ~ 80 to 84
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: North and northwest at 6 to 12 mph with gusts to 15 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather?
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Pleasant. Cool. Patchy fog.
Temperatures:MO ~ 53 to 56 IL ~ 53 to 56 KY ~ 55 to 60 TN ~ 58 to 62
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: North at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Lower visibility if fog develops.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Moonrise: 5:26 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 2:43 AM
August 23, 2018
Thursday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Nice. Some high clouds moving in during the afternoon hours.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL ~ 76 to 82 KY ~78 to 82 TN ~ 80 to 84
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Northeast and east at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High during the morning. Medium during the afternoon.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Increasing clouds. A chance of showers, especially over northern parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Smaller chances elsewhere. Cool.
Temperatures:MO ~ 58 to 64 IL ~ 58 to 64 KY ~ 58 to 64 TN ~ 58 to 64
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% (40% northern counties) IL ~ 30% (40% northern counties) KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Widely scattered to scattered
Wind: Southeast at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? A few wet roads possible. Lightning possible.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Moonrise: 6:09 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 3:34 AM
August 24, 2018
Friday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Warmer. More humid. A chance of a few showers and thunderstorms. Greatest chances will be across northern parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Lesser chances elsewhere.
Temperatures: MO ~ 78 to 84 IL ~ 78 to 84 KY ~ 82 to 85 TN ~ 83 to 86
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% (40% northern counties) IL ~ 30% (40% northern counties) KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Wind: South and southeast at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Friday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Some clouds. Warmer. More humid. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. Greatest coverage again will be over our northern counties.
Temperatures: MO ~ 66 to 68 IL ~ 66 to 68 KY ~ 66 to 68 TN ~ 66 to 68
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% (40% northern counties) IL ~ 30% (40% northern counties) KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Widely scattered
Wind: South at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Moonrise: 6:48 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 4:27 AM
August 25, 2018
Saturday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy with a few thunderstorms possible (mainly early). Warmer and more humid. Best chances of storms will be over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The further north you go the greater the chance of some scattered storms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 85 to 90 IL ~ 85 to 90 KY ~ 85 to 90 TN ~ 85 to 90
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 20% IL ~ 30% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated to widely scattered
Wind: South and southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Isolated to widely scattered wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates and radars.
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of an evening thunderstorm. Warmer. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 68 to 72 IL ~ 68 to 72 KY ~ 68 to 72 TN ~ 68 to 72
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 20% IL ~ 20% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: None to isolated
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 12 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None to isolated wet roadways and lightning
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updated forecasts and radars
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Moonrise: 7:23 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 5:22 AM
August 26, 2018
Sunday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly to mostly sunny. A few cumulus clouds. An isolated thunderstorm. Hot and muggy. Some of the guidance brings a few thunderstorms into the region. Let’s keep an eye on it.
Temperatures: MO ~ 88 to 94 IL ~ 86 to 92 KY ~ 88 to 92 TN ~ 88 to 92
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: Monitor
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Monitor
My confidence in the forecast verifying: LOW
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 70 to 74 IL ~ 70 to 74 KY ~ 70 to 74 TN ~ 70 to 74
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Moonrise: 7:57 PM Full
Moonset: 6:19 AM
August 27, 2018
Monday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. A few cumulus clouds. An isolated thunderstorm. Hot and muggy.
Temperatures: MO ~ 88 to 94 IL ~ 86 to 92 KY ~ 88 to 92 TN ~ 88 to 92
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 70 to 74 IL ~ 70 to 74 KY ~ 70 to 74 TN ~ 70 to 74
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Moonrise: 8:28 PM Waning Gibbous
Moonset: 7:16 AM
August 28, 2018
Tuesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. A few cumulus clouds. Hot and muggy.
Temperatures: MO ~ 90 to 94 IL ~ 90 to 94 KY ~ 90 to 94 TN ~ 90 to 94
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 70 to 74 IL ~ 70 to 74 KY ~ 70 to 74 TN ~ 70 to 74
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Moonrise: 8:58 PM Waning Gibbous
Moonset: 8:14 AM
August 29, 2018
Wednesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. A few cumulus clouds. Hot and muggy.
Temperatures: MO ~ 90 to 94 IL ~ 90 to 94 KY ~ 90 to 94 TN ~ 90 to 94
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 70 to 74 IL ~ 70 to 74 KY ~ 70 to 74 TN ~ 70 to 74
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Moonrise: 9:28 PM Waning Gibbous
Moonset: 9:12 AM
August 30, 2018
Thursday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. A few cumulus clouds. Hot and muggy.
Temperatures: MO ~ 90 to 94 IL ~ 90 to 94 KY ~ 90 to 94 TN ~ 90 to 94
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 70 to 74 IL ~ 70 to 74 KY ~ 70 to 74 TN ~ 70 to 74
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Moonrise: 9:59 PM Waning Gibbous
Moonset: 10:11 AM
Here is the latest WPC/NOAA rainfall outlook.
Keep in mind, this graphic won’t capture those locally heavy thunderstorms that we often have during the summer months. Those storms can easily drop an inch or more of rain in less than an hour.
Here is the 72 hour rainfall totals forecast. This takes us into Saturday morning.
There is a chance of some measurable precipitation Thursday night into Friday night (perhaps Saturday morning)
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Zoomed in on southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.
This is the WPC/NOAA rainfall forecast through 7 AM Saturday
Zoomed in on the rest of the area. This is through 7 AM Saturday
WPC/NOAA rainfall forecast
This is the GFS model guidance rainfall forecast through Saturday 7 AM
This is the EC model guidance rainfall forecast through 7 AM Saturday
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The National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces quarter size hail or larger, 58 mph winds or greater, and/or a tornado.
Wednesday through Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated. We will have a chance for a few widely scattered thunderstorms Thursday night and Friday. A warm front will pass through the region.
A couple of thunderstorms will be possible Friday night into Saturday, as well. Many areas will remain dry.
It appears rain chances will be at or less than 20% Sunday through Wednesday.
I am monitoring Saturday night and Sunday. A couple of models do show a few storms trying to push into the region from the northwest. Confidence on this happening is low.
Summer thunderstorms can produce isolated microbursts.
microburst winds can exceed 50 mph.
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- Nice day ahead.
- Cool tonight and Thursday night
- A few showers or storms possible Thursday into Friday
- Small thunderstorm chances Saturday
- Hot and muggy returns Saturday into most (if not all) of next week
WEATHER ANALYSIS
The big weather story today into tomorrow will be the nice feel to the atmosphere.
Temperatures will be in the 70’s and lower 80’s. Overnight lows will dip into the 50’s! It will feel a bit like fall. Don’t be spoiled by this. It is not going to last.
A warm front will live through the region Thursday and Thursday night. A few showers and thunderstorms will likely accompany the warm front. These storms are not anticipated to be severe.
A few thunderstorms may linger into Friday and Saturday. The greatest chance for measurable precipitation will be across northern portions of southeast Missouri and northern portions of southern Illinois.
Elsewhere, rain chances will be less. Many could still use some rain.
A couple of models try to bring storms back into the region late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Confidence on this happening is low.
The next big weather story will be the heat wave.
A heat wave is forecast to develop Saturday and Sunday and last into most of next week. It may last all of next week.
High temperatures will be in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s on Saturday and then in the 90’s Sunday into next week.
Dew points will return to the upper 60’s to middle 70’s, as well. It is going to feel like the dead of summer.
I suppose our few nice days should be savored.
Let’s look at some high temperature forecast numbers.
These are SIX hour high temperatures for each of the given days.
Ignore the time stamps. These are the expected daily highs (GFS model guidance)
Saturday, August 25th
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday, August 28th
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday, September 1st
Saturday
Sunday
Monday, September 3rd
Tuesday, September 4th
Heat index values will also rise. This is what your body feels. This is important as it plays into heat related illnesses. It doesn’t just “sound” hotter. It actually is hotter to your body.
I am afraid that means the Grannycast is back.
Sunday heat index
Monday heat index
Tuesday heat index
Dew points will increase this weekend, as well. Higher dew points will mean a humid feel to the air.
Let’s take a look at the dew point numbers.
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These were the dew points Monday evening. Humid!
Thursday 1 p.m. dew points. Much nicer.
Friday 7 a.m. dew points
Saturday 1 p.m. dew points. They are moving back into the muggy category. I guess it was nice while it lasted.
Sunday 1 p.m. dew point forecast
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Here is the preliminary fall outlook from the long range meteorology team.
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The September forecast has been updated.
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First glance at fall!
Preliminary October precipitation outlook
Here is the preliminary November temperature and precipitation outlook
Preliminary November temperature outlook
Preliminary November precipitation outlook
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- Tropical Atlantic is quiet
- Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
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