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December 1, 2016
Thursday Night: Mostly clear and chilly.
What impact is expected? None.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: Lows in the 28-34 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 8:23 a.m. and moonset will be at 6:42 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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December 2, 2016
Friday: Partly to mostly sunny. Seasonably cool temperatures.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 46-54 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:51 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 2-3
Moonrise will be at 9:12 a.m. and moonset will be at 7:34 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Friday Night: Increasing clouds through the night.
What impact is expected? None.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 28-34 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northwest and west 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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A COMPLICATED weather forecast from Saturday afternoon into next week. Monitor updates. Changeable weather is likely.
December 3, 2016
Saturday: Becoming cloudy. A chance for light rain or sprinkles during the afternoon. Rain chances will be higher near Poplar Bluff vs Carbondale. during the afternoon hours.
What impact is expected? Perhaps some wet roadways.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 45-50 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Variable at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 30%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation? Perhaps scattered
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor afternoon radars.
Sunrise will be at 6:52 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 2-3
Moonrise will be at 9:56 a.m. and moonset will be at 8:28 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Saturday Night: Cloudy. A chance for light rain showers. Light rain may become mixed with snow. Little or no accumulation anticipated.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. I will monitor temperatures concerning rain/snow mix.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 32-36 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: South and southeast winds at 4-8 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 60%. IL ~ 60%. KY ~ 60% . TN ~ 60%
Coverage of precipitation: Perhaps widespread.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? I can’t rule out some wet snow mixed in with the rain. Little or no accumulation anticipated.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
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December 4, 2016
Rainfall totals from Saturday night through Sunday morning should be 0.10″ to 0.30″. Light event.
Sunday: Cloudy. A chance for morning showers or snow showers. Little or no accumulation anticipated.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Again, I will monitor temperatures.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 42-46 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Variable at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 60%. IL ~ 60%. KY ~ 60% . TN ~ 60%
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered to widespread (mainly during the morning hours)
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Perhaps some wet snow. Little or no accumulation.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Consider a plan B. We might have to deal with rain.
Sunrise will be at 6:53 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 0-1
Moonrise will be at 10:38 a.m. and moonset will be at 9:26 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Chilly.
What impact is expected? Most likely none.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 32-36 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Variable 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: Precipitation should have come to an end.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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December 5, 2016
Monday: Mostly cloudy. I will be monitoring rain chances moving back in from the southwest and south.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways possible.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 48-54 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: East and southeast at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 30%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered, but monitor updates.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor updates.
Sunrise will be at 6:54 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 0-2
Moonrise will be at 11:17 a.m. and moonset will be at 10:26 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Monday Night: Cloudy. A chance for rain. Thunderstorms possible.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Perhaps lightning.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 40-45 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northeast and east at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 50%. IL ~ 50%. KY ~ 50% . TN ~ 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Possibly widespread. Monitor updates.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Unlikely.
Is severe weather expected? Monitor updates.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates.
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December 6, 2016
Rainfall totals for Monday and Tuesday could be greater than 0.30″.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Rain should taper off.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways possible. Lightning possible.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 52-56 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West and northwest at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation? Monitor updates
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? Monitor updates
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor updates
Sunrise will be at 6:54 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 0-1
Moonrise will be at 11:54 a.m. and moonset will be at 11:28 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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Tuesday Night: Partly to mostly cloudy.
What impact is expected? Most likely none.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 40-44 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northwest 3-6 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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December 7, 2016
Wednesday: Becoming cloudy. A chance for showers (mainly during the afternoon).
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 45-50 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Southwest turning west at 10-20 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 30%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation? Perhaps scattered
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Unlikely
Is severe weather expected? Not at this time
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? I would monitor updated forecasts.
Sunrise will be at 6:55 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 0-3
Moonrise will be at 12:30 a.m. and moonset will be at –:– p.m. First Quarter
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Wednesday Night: Cloudy. Showers possible. Turning sharply colder. Can’t rule out rain changing to a period of snow. Low confidence this far out.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. I will be monitoring temperatures in case the rain changes over to frozen precipitation. Low confidence on that happening.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 24-28 degree range.
Wind Chill: 20-25 degrees
Winds: Northwest 6-12 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 30%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 30% . TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates
Is severe weather expected? Not at this time
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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December 8, 2016
Thursday: Partly cloudy to cloudy. Precipitation ending before 9 am. Low confidence forecast. Falling temperatures are possible during the day on Thursday.
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 36-44 degree range. Falling temperatures are possible as a cold front moves through the area.
Wind Chill: 25-30 degrees
Winds: West and northwest at 6-12 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation? Precipitation should have come to an end by Thursday
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but it will be chilly
Sunrise will be at 6:55 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 1-3
Moonrise will be at 1:06 p.m. and moonset will be at 12:31 a.m. Waxing Gibbous
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Thursday Night: Mostly clear and cold.
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 16-22 degree range.
Wind Chill: 10-15 degrees
Winds: North at 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but it will be cold
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Weather synopsis:
Key items to remember:
A. The pattern is going to be quite active over the coming two to three weeks. That means I will be tracking storm systems every few days. Changeable weather is ahead of us. There could be dramatic swings in temperatures. Typical for early December.
B. I can’t completely rule out some frozen precipitation. If a shift in one of the storm tracks occurs then it could completely change the overall forecast. Keep that in mind.
C. Check back frequently for updates. Don’t leave with one forecast three days out. Keep checking back for updates. We are entering the time of year where the forecasts can change rather quickly.
Meteorological winter has arrived. Meteorologists measure seasons a little bit differently than everyone else. We consider winter to be December, January, and February.
Let’s break down the overall pattern.
Thursday night into Saturday morning will be dry and cool. Seasonably cool temperatures. Normal highs for this time of the year are around 50-51 degrees and normal lows are around 31-32 degrees.
A storm system will approach our region Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. This system will be moving northward from Louisiana and Arkansas. This system could spread sprinkles or light rain into the area late Saturday, but more likely Saturday night into Sunday morning. Heaviest rainfall amounts should be near the Missouri and Arkansas line and then eastward along the Kentucky/Tennessee border. North of there totals will be less. Most likely we are talking about 0.10″ to 0.30″. I will monitor our southern counties for higher totals.
Some of the guidance paints heavier totals (see the graphics further down in this blog update)
Of some interest is colder air that works into the region late Saturday night into the first part of Sunday. It might be cold enough to change the rain to a mixture of rain and snow or perhaps all snow. It appears snowfall accumulations would be a dusting to none at all. That is how it appears today. Again, check back for updates.
Rain or rain/snow will come to an end on Sunday afternoon. Dry weather is expected for Sunday night.
Here is the WRF guidance. This is the Saturday into Sunday morning precipitation event.
Green and yellow represents showers and/or thunderstorms.
This first image is for 3 am on Saturday. You can see rain to our south and west.
This next image is for 9 am on Saturday. The model is showing rain. I think this might be virga. Dry air at the surface might cause the rain to evaporate before reaching the ground. This is common during the winter months. It takes time to saturate the air.
This next image is for 3 pm on Saturday. Rain may start spreading into our local area. The rain will first arrive in the Poplar Bluff, Missouri area and then east into western Tennessee. Rain will then spread east/northeast.
The timing of the rain is a bit uncertain for Saturday afternoon. As we move into late Saturday afternoon and evening the rain chances will certainly be on the increase. The bulk of the precipitation will fall on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
This next image is for 6 pm on Saturday. Rain will likely be spreading into the region.
Monday and Tuesday:
Another system arrives on Monday into Tuesday. This system should be stronger than the previous one. Showers and perhaps even thunderstorms will enter the forecast during this time frame. Some of the guidance is painting locally heavy rain. Strong thunderstorms are possible south and east of the area of low pressure. Most likely Tennessee southward. This needs to be monitored, as always.
If the low passes to our west then thunderstorm chances will increase.
Rainfall amounts with the Monday and Tuesday system could be greater than 0.30″. Monitor updates. I will monitor trends in the guidance on storm track and strength.
Another system is forecast to arrive on Wednesday/Thursday. Guidance is flip flopping on how to handle that particular system. Some models are showing heavy snow in our area. Some models are showing rain and storms. Some models show no storm at all. Don’t you love meteorology!
The overall pattern favors an active week.
At this time, I believe there will be a storm system, but the details are not clear. I will be closely monitoring the system and will update the forecast numbers accordingly. I don’t like to put 50% or greater rain probabilities past day three or four. I like to ramp up. That means that a 30% or 40% chance for rain on day four, five, six, or seven is actually a fairly high number.
Let’s take a look at some weather maps.
This first set of maps is the Canadian GEM model guidance. It has done fairly well over the past few weeks.
The problem with this pattern is that there are so many disturbances moving through the fast jet stream flow that the models have a hard time keying in on the details. That includes the track of the area of low pressure and the strength. You need to know both of those to produce an accurate forecast.
This first image is for Tuesday at 6 am. You can see this model has an area of low pressure over southwest Kansas. A large area of rain covers much of the Missouri Valley southward.
Blue represents snow. Green represents rain. Dark green/yellow represents moderate to heavy rain.
This next image is for Tuesday at 6 pm. You can see heavy snow over Minnesota and Wisconsin. Rain over our region. A low in the Texas Panhandle.
This next image is for Wednesday at 6 pm. A well organized cyclone/low pressure over northern Missouri. Heavy wind driven snow across Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Rain and storms would develop southward and eventually move into our region.
This next image is for Thursday at 6 am. Deep low over Wisconsin. Snow to the north and west of the lows track. Perhaps some showers in our local area.
That was the Canadian model.
Let’s take a look at the American GFS model guidance.
This first image is the Monday system. The GFS has a low well to our south. Typically this would be a winter storm track for our local area. Lack of cold air at the surface most likely means rain. At this time, it appears the Monday and Monday night/Tuesday system would be rain.
The graphic shows rain spreading into our region. This is the noon hour on Monday. This is a well organized storm system. A few days ago the data was showing a weak event. This tells you how quickly the guidance can change in this type of pattern.
The colors represent 6 hour rainfall totals. For example, this map would be from 6 am to 12 pm on Monday. Scale is on the right side of the image.
This next image is from 12 pm to 6 pm on Monday. Plenty of rain in our region. Perhaps a chilly rain. Low is still well to our south.
This next image is for 6 pm on Monday through 12 am on Tuesday. Large shield of rain over the Ohio and Tennessee Valley. A little bit colder and this would be snow. This is a decent track for the area of low pressure. Normally, during the winter months, this would be a snow event for our local area. As it stands, it appears it will be rain.
This next image is for 12 am through 6 am on Tuesday. The low is pulling through Tennessee and into Kentucky. Rain continues in our area. The freezing line located near northwest Missouri. The Monday/Tuesday event should be rain.
If the low tracks further west and north then thunderstorms will need to be introduced into the forecast. As always, monitor updates.
I want to show you the GFS model guidance for the Wednesday/Thursday evening event.
The GFS, during the Thursday morning run, has lost the system. It no longer shows a well organized event. The GFS is keying in on the Monday and Tuesday system and then another one Friday and Saturday.
This is a dramatic flip from previous forecasts. This raises questions as to whether the GFS is on to something or if it just is not handling the pattern very well.
We still have several days to monitor trends. I will keep an eye on it.
The GFS at noon on Wednesday indicates rain and snow in our local area. Blue represents snow. Green represents rain.
The low is in Canada. A cold front would be moving through our region.
By 6 pm on Wednesday the GFS has snow in our local area. Again, let’s keep an eye on it.
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How much rain is expected over the coming days?
Dry weather is anticipated through Saturday morning. I will be tracking another system Saturday afternoon into Sunday afternoon/evening. I will be monitoring a potential system December 5th/6th and yet another one for December 7th through the 9th.
Here are the rainfall totals for the Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning event. WIDE range of opinions on the models. I do not believe this will be a substantial rain event. A couple of models spit out higher totals.
There could be some snow mixed in on Saturday night/Sunday morning. At this time, significant accumulations are not anticipated.
This first image is the official NOAA/WPC rainfall forecast graphic.
Here are two models. The first one is the GFS and the second one is the GEM.
This is for the Saturday/Sunday rain event.
GFS model guidance.
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GEM model rainfall totals
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NAM model rainfall totals
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Temperature Outlook
Friday morning low temperatures
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Friday afternoon 4 pm temperatures
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Saturday morning low temperatures
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Saturday afternoon temperatures at 4 pm
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Sunday morning low temperatures
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Sunday afternoon high temperatures
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Regional Radar
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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.
Thursday night through Monday morning: Severe weather is not anticipated.
Monday afternoon into Tuesday night: I will be closely monitoring an area of low pressure that is forecast to pass near our region.
I will be monitoring a storm system December 7th through the 8th. Too early to know whether thunderstorms will be a concern.
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No major adjustments in this forecast package.
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No major concerns for Thursday night into Friday night. Perhaps some fog at night.
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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.
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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.
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 38 years of experience in observing our regions weather patterns. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Geo-sciences with a concentration in Broadcast Meteorology. I graduated from Mississippi State University.
My resume includes:
Member of the American Meteorological Society.
NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.
Meteorologist for McCracken County Rescue Squad. I served from 2005 through 2015
Meteorologist for the McCracken County Rescue Squad 2015-current
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.
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