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December 3, 2016
Saturday Night: Cloudy. Chilly light rain. Perhaps a pellet of sleet at the beginning of the rain. Light rain may mix with a few wet novelty snowflakes. Small chances, overall for any frozen precipitation.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. I will monitor temperatures concerning rain/snow mix.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: Lows in the 32-38 degree range.
Wind Chill: 28-34 degrees.
Winds: Northeast and east winds at 4-8 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 90%. IL ~ 90%. KY ~ 90% . TN ~ 90%
Coverage of precipitation: Becoming widespread overnight.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? I can’t rule out some wet snow mixed in with the rain. No accumulation anticipated.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
Sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 9:56 a.m. and moonset will be at 8:28 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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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. Small chance for a wet novelty snowflake mixed in. No accumulation. Rain will push out of the region on Sunday afternoon. Ending from west to east. Damp day. Cool temperatures.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Again, I will monitor temperatures.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 42-46 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northeast at 3-6 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 60%. IL ~ 60%. KY ~ 60% . TN ~ 60% (early in the morning and ending from west to east through the day)
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered to widespread (mainly during the morning hours)
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Most likely just rain. Perhaps a few wet snowflakes mixed in.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Consider a plan B. Damp weather.
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 early. Becoming cloudy overnight. Chilly.
What impact is expected? None.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: Lows in the 32-36 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northeast 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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December 5, 2016
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Rain chances increasing through the day from south to north.
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 46-52 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: East and southeast at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 40%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 40% . TN ~ 40% (increasing chances during the afternoon hours)
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? No, but monitor radars after 12 pm
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. Widespread chilly rain. A few thunderstorms possible.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Perhaps lightning.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: Lows in the 40-46 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northeast and east at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 80%. IL ~ 80%. KY ~ 90% . TN ~ 90%
Coverage of precipitation: Widespread.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely, but monitor updates.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
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December 6, 2016
Rainfall totals for Monday and Tuesday could be greater than 0.30″.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Breezy. Rain should taper off during the morning. Perhaps some clearing in the afternoon.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways possible. Lightning possible.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 46-52 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West and northwest at 7-14 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 40%. IL ~ 40%. KY ~ 40% . TN ~ 40% (mainly early in the day)
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered, but precipitation will end through the morning hours.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor radars. Morning rain possible.
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: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 30-35 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: North and northwest 6-12 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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December 7, 2016
Wednesday: Partly sunny early. Becoming cloudy. A chance for showers during the afternoon. If the front arrives sooner than anticipated then falling temperatures are possible over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Much colder behind the front. Showers could change to light snow. Monitor updates.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. Monitor updates concerning falling temperatures during the afternoon/evening hours.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 45-50 degree range. Temperatures may fall late in the day behind a strong cold front.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Southwest turning northwest at 6-12 mph. Gusts to 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? Monitor updates.
Is severe weather expected? No
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. Showers may change to snow showers. Turning sharply colder. Blustery conditions.
What impact is expected? Wet roadways. I will be monitoring temperatures in case the rain changes over to frozen precipitation. Flash freeze can’t be ruled out. That is when moisture remains on roadways as temperatures quickly fall into the 20’s. This can occasionally cause problems. Monitor updates, as always.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 24-28 degree range.
Wind Chill: 18-22 degrees
Winds: Northwest 6-12 mph with stronger gusts likely.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 40%. IL ~ 40%. KY ~ 40% . TN ~ 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor radars and updates. Precipitation is possible on Wednesday night.
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December 8, 2016
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Much colder. Precipitation likely ending before 9 am.
What impact is expected? Monitor updates concerning precipitation changing to snow on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Low confidence.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 35-40 degree range.
Wind Chill: 20-30 degree
Winds: West and northwest at 10-20 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation? Precipitation should have come to an end by Thursday. Monitor updates.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Possible
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: 1-2
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. Coldest temperatures of the season, thus far.
What impact is expected? Cold. Low wind chill values possible.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 14-18 degree range.
Wind Chill: 10-15 degrees
Winds: Northwest at 7-14 early and then 4-8 mph late
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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December 9, 2016
Friday: Mostly sunny and cold.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 35-40 degree range
Wind Chill:
Winds: West and northwest at 5-10 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.
Sunrise will be at 6:57 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 1-2
Moonrise will be at 1:44 p.m. and moonset will be at 1:38 a.m. Waxing Gibbous
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Friday Night: Increasing clouds possible.
What impact is expected? None anticipated, at this time
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: Northwest at 7-14 early and then 4-8 mph late
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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December 10, 2016
Saturday: Increasing clouds. Cold. I am monitoring yet another system for the weekend. Low confidence.
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 35-40 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: West and northwest at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? Monitor updates
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?
Sunrise will be at 6:58 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 1-2
Moonrise will be at 2:23 p.m. and moonset will be at 2:45 a.m. Waxing Gibbous
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Saturday Night: Cloudy.
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 26-34 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: N
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation:
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates.
Is severe weather expected?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming day
- Active pattern.
- Coldest air of the season
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The next update will be issued on Monday.
Weather synopsis:
Key items to remember:
A. I am tracking four precipitation events
B. Changeable forecasts are likely. We are now in the active time of the year for winter storms and precipitation events. Check back often.
C. Always monitor updated forecasts. If you leave in the morning with one forecast it may not be enough. Check back. Winter systems are notoriously difficult to forecast.
D. The overall pattern, over the next few weeks, favors snow in the Missouri and Ohio Valley. The potential is there. Potential does not always equal reality.
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A busy time of the year for meteorologists. Winter is actually busier than spring! Hard to imagine.
Fast moving weather over the coming weeks. Active storm track.
Case in point, I am tracking several precipitation events over the coming ten days.
Let’s break it down.
The first system is already arriving in the area (as of late Saturday afternoon/evening). This system will be a light rain event. Temperatures tonight will dip into the 30’s. Cold rain. I can’t completely rule out a few novelty sleet pellets or wet snowflakes, but no accumulation is anticipated.
Here is my snow forecast for tonight’s system (Saturday night/Sunday)
Rainfall amounts will be fairly light. Some areas may only pick up 0.05″ to 0.10″. Southern Missouri into western Kentucky and Tennessee will see the largest totals. Those totals should range from 0.20″ to 0.30″. A few spots could pick up a tad more.
Not a big rain event. We will take what we can get. We are still in drought.
Here is my updated rainfall probability chart. What is the % odds of X amount of rain falling?
As you can see, odds favor light totals.
Here is what the GFS is forecasting for rainfall totals Saturday night and Sunday morning. Not much.
The WRF/NAM model shows heavier totals just to our south. Again, this is for Saturday night and Sunday
Here is the WRF model guidance future-cast radar. The colors represent precipitation. Blue is snow. Dark blue is moderate snow. Green is rain. Dark green is moderate rain. Yellow and red colors are heavier showers and thunderstorms.
This first image is for 6 pm Saturday evening. Some of this may not be reaching the ground. Virga. Dry air at the surface caused the rain drops to evaporate before hitting the ground. It can sometimes take several hours to moisten up the atmospheric column. What is an atmosphere column? That would be from the ground up into the clouds.
This net image is 12 am Sunday morning. Light rain should be occurring over most of our area.
This next image is for 6 am on Sunday. The snow is knocking on our northern doorsteps. Again, I can’t rule out some wet snowflakes. That would mainly be over our northern counties. No accumulation.
This next image is for 12 pm on Sunday. Rain will taper off as the day wears on. Check out the light to moderate snow from central Illinois into northern Illinois. The first accumulating snow of the season will occur tonight and tomorrow. This will be important for what happens as we move towards the middle and end of the week.
This last image is for 6 pm on Sunday. Rain should be over by that time.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Another system will quickly follow on the heels of system one. I promised you an active pattern. An active pattern you will have.
This will be a stronger system. An organized area of low pressure will develop in Texas and Louisiana. This low will move north and northeast on Monday into Monday night. Severe weather is likely to occur in the warm sector of the storm. That would include areas like southern Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Areas that were hit hard earlier this week.
Rain will spread into our region on Monday afternoon and evening. Moderate rain is possible on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Lightning is also possible. Severe weather will remain to our south.
Rainfall totals will system number two will be heavier. Expect widespread 0.50″ to 1.00″. Pockets of higher totals possible.
Here is my latest rainfall probability chart for the Monday afternoon into Monday night event.
Here is what the GFS model is forecasting for the Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning event. Pockets of heavier totals are a possibility. Part of this will depend on the track of the area of low pressure. Notice the heavier rain over eastern Tennessee. So thankful to see this rainfall.
The Canadian GEM model has pockets of heavier totals. The placement is different. This is because the GEM tracks the low just a little bit different.
Here is the NAM. This model is the heaviest. This is for Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
Let’s check out the WRF NAM model guidance. This is future-cast radar.
Green is rain. Dark green is moderate rain. The yellow and red colors are heavier downpours.
This first image is for 9 am on Monday. You can see the rain is to our south.
This next image is for 6 pm on Monday. Rain has completely overspread the region. Some moderate downpours. You can see the surface low pressure is situated over southern Arkansas and Louisiana. If colder temperature were present then this would be a winter storm for our region. As it stands, it won’t be cold enough for snow.
Rain will continue into Monday night and Tuesday morning. Rain will end on Tuesday.
Tuesday night will be dry.
Wednesday and Thursday:
A fast moving cold front will push into the region on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Temperatures will quickly fall behind the front. A flash freeze is possible. A flash freeze occurs when rain falls ahead of a cold front. Temperatures then quickly drop into the 20’s. Road surfaces are fairly warm, but if temperatures fall fast enough we might have slick spots on bridges and overpasses.
SNOW:
Will it snow Wednesday night and Thursday morning? It is possible. If this system had a better organized area of low pressure then moderate to heavy snow would fall in the cold sector of the cyclone. Right now the models are not handling the setup very well. There is quite a bit of doubt about how much precipitation will fall Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. There remain questions on precipitation type, as well. Monitor updates. This system is still several days away.
BITTERLY COLD:
The coldest air of the season arrives on Wednesday night into Saturday. You can expect highs in the 30’s on Thursday and Friday. Overnight lows into the 20’s on Thursday morning, teens on Friday morning, teens on Saturday morning. Wind chills will be even colder on Thursday.
Here are some temperature forecast maps.
Thursday morning temperatures
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Friday morning low temperatures. Brrrr
It is possible that temperatures will be colder than shown.
Guys, these weather app’s you are using to monitor snow totals…they are worthless. They change their forecast every few hours. Why? Because it isn’t a human being. It is a computer generated forecast.
Click to enlarge. I like this graphic.
UPDATED on Wednesday, November 30th. The next update will be Monday.
I have updated the winter storm outlook. The third of the season. The winter storm outlook will be posted twice a week.
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How much rain is expected over the coming days?
I already showed you rainfall totals for Saturday night through Tuesday morning.
This image is the official NOAA/WPC rainfall forecast graphic.
These are totals from now through Wednesday morning.
Let me zoom in on our region. Again, click images to enlarge (that goes for all graphics on this page)
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Temperature Outlook
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Sunday afternoon temperatures at 4 pm
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Monday morning low temperatures
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Monday 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.
Saturday 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. Perhaps some lightning. At this time it appears the severe weather threat will remain to our south and east.
I will be monitoring a storm system December 7th through the 8th. Thunderstorms are unlikely. Severe weather is not anticipated.
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Updated rain probabilities for the weekend.
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No major concerns. Rain tonight into Sunday morning. Rain Monday afternoon into Monday night/Tuesday morning. Bitterly cold air by Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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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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