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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.
What do the confidence levels mean?
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This forecast covers the counties in red.
This forecast covers the counties in red.
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August 4, 2016
Sunset will be at 7:57 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 7:48 a.m. and moonset will be at 9:06 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Thursday Night – Mostly clear. Warm and muggy. Isolated evening storm possible. Increasing clouds after 3 am. A few storms late tonight over our far northern counties.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: Lows in the 74-76 degree range
Winds: Winds east at <5 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20% for southeast Missouri and western Kentucky. 30-40% late tonight northern parts of southern Illinois.
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated early. Maybe some scattered storms late.
Is severe weather expected? Maybe an isolated storm in the evening with gusty winds. Perhaps a few storms after 3 am for northern parts of southern Illinois.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars
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August 5, 2016
Friday – Increasing clouds from the north. Hot and humid. Temperatures will vary based on clouds. Muggy. Some more scattered storms are possible.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 92-96 degree range. Heat index 102+
Winds: West and southwest winds at 5-10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 40% in the morning northern parts of southern Illinois and increasing then 50% during the afternoon elsewhere.
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered.
Is severe weather expected? A few storms could produce damaging winds.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars.
Sunrise will be at 6:04 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:56 p.m.
UV index will be 7-11. Moderate to very high. This will vary greatly based on cloud cover today.
Moonrise will be at 8:48 a.m. and moonset will be at 9:40 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Friday Night -Increasingly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: Lows in the 74-78 degree range
Winds: Winds west, but becoming northwest at 5-10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered to perhaps numerous
Is severe weather expected? A few storms could produce high winds.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars
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August 6, 2016
Saturday – A mix of sun and clouds. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible. A cold front will be moving through our area.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 85-90 degree range. Heat index above 95 degrees. Temperatures on Saturday will be dependent on cloud cover.
Winds: Variable winds at 5-10 mph. Winds becoming northerly behind the cold front.
What is the chance for precipitation? 40%-50% monitor updates.
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered to perhaps numerous
Is severe weather expected? Storms could produce isolated reports of strong winds.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars.
Sunrise will be at 6:04 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:55 p.m.
UV index will be 7-10. Moderate to high, depending on cloud cover. If we have more clouds on Saturday then this number would need to be lowered.
Moonrise will be at 9:46 a.m. and moonset will be at 10:11 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Saturday Night – Some clouds. A few storms are possible. The focus will shift towards our southern and southwestern counties. Poplar Bluff, MO area into northwest Tennessee. Perhaps southwest Kentucky.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: Lows in the 68-72 degree range
Winds: Winds variable at 3-6 mph. Winds becoming northerly.
What is the chance for precipitation? 30% over our southern and southwestern counties.
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Is severe weather expected? Storms could produce strong winds.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars
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August 7, 2016
Sunday – Partly cloudy. Small chance for a thunderstorm. Best chances would be over southeast Missouri into extreme southwest Kentucky and western Tennessee.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 82-88 degree range.
Winds: North winds at 5-10 mph. Winds variable at times in direction.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20% monitor updates. Chances might be higher over parts of southeast Missouri.
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered. Mainly over our southwest and southern counties.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:05 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:57 p.m.
UV index will be 9-11. Most likely high. We will need to monitor cloud cover and any storms in the region.
Moonrise will be at 10:41 a.m. and moonset will be at 10:42 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Sunday Night – Partly cloudy. Front moves back northward. A few thunderstorms possible.
What impact is expected? A few thunderstorms might produce heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning.
Temperatures: Lows in the 66-72 degree range
Winds: Winds northwest at 3-6 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Perhaps scattered
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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August 8, 2016
Monday – Quite a bit of sun. Warm. Isolated thunderstorm.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 85-90 degree range.
Winds: Northeast winds at 5-10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20% monitor updates.
Coverage of precipitation? Isolated
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars.
Sunrise will be at 6:06 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:53 p.m.
UV index will be 6-9. Most likely high. We will need to monitor cloud cover and any storms in the region.
Moonrise will be at 11:37 a.m. and moonset will be at 11:14 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Monday Night – Partly cloudy.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: Lows in the 68-72 degree range
Winds: Winds northeast at 3-6 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars
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August 9, 2016
Tuesday – Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Isolated thunderstorm possible.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 88-92 degree range.
Winds: South winds at 5-10 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20% monitor updates.
Coverage of precipitation? Isolated
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars.
Sunrise will be at 6:07 a.m. and sunset will be at 7:52 p.m.
UV index will be 6-9. Most likely high. We will need to monitor cloud cover and any storms in the region.
Moonrise will be at 12:31 p.m. and moonset will be at 11:47 p.m. Waxing Crescent
Tuesday Night – Partly cloudy.
What impact is expected? Storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Slow moving storms, during the summer months, can produce flash flooding.
Temperatures: Lows in the 70-74 degree range
Winds: Winds southwest at 3-6 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars
More information on the UV index. Click here.
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming days…
- Cold front incoming
- Strong storms?
- Long range
HEAT INDEX FORECAST NUMBERS
Friday
Keep in mind, these heat values will only be reached if there is plenty of sunshine. If we have more clouds and storms then we will not reach these numbers.
Saturday
Sunday
How much rain is forecast over the coming days? This map is through Tuesday. This is broad-brushed outlook.
Keep in mind that locally heavy storms can drop 1-3″ in an hour. Thus, these totals will vary greatly. This is a broad-brushed map
Friday morning low temperature map (temperatures over the coming days will vary based on clouds)
Click images for a larger view
Friday high temperature forecast (will vary based on clouds and precipitation)
Saturday morning low temperature map
Saturday afternoon high temperature map (will vary based on clouds and precipitation)
Sunday morning lows
Sunday afternoon highs
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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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Friday: A few strong to potentially severe storms will be possible on Friday afternoon and evening. Some storms could produce small hail and damaging winds. Lightning and heavy rain, of course.
Friday night: A few storms will be possible. Some of the storms could produce strong winds.
Saturday: A few storms are possible. Some storms could produce gusty winds.
Saturday night and Sunday: Perhaps some storms from Poplar Bluff, Missouri into the Missouri Bootheel.
Sunday night and Monday: Perhaps an isolated storms. Severe weather is currently not anticipated.
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Lot of weekend forecast changes. The front may move further south than anticipated. IF that happens then we can clear rain chances over the northern half of the region on Saturday and perhaps most areas on Sunday. Lower confidence. If the front stalls then storm chances increase.
Perhaps best chances will be southern counties (Bootheel and KY/TN border areas)
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High heat index values on Friday. Use care. Don’t forget the outdoor pets and their water bowls changed a few times each day.
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Use care with elderly and children. Heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees over the coming days. Actual air temperatures will range from 90-95.
Avoid flooded roadways. Summer thunderstorms can produce 1-3″ of rain per hour. This can lead to flash flooding.
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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.
If you click on the image below you can read the Kentucky House of Representatives Resolution.
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