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December 4, 2016
Sunday Night: Rain ending. Fog possible. Drizzle possible. Cool.
What impact is expected? Fog could reduce visibility
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: North and northwest 0-5 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
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 10:38 a.m. and moonset will be at 9:26 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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December 5, 2016
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Rain chances increasing through the day from south to north. It is possible that most of the day will remain dry. Rain will start over the Missouri Bootheel and western Tennessee first. Rain will then spread northward. Again, much of the day will be dry.
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 ~ 50% (increasing chances during the afternoon hours)
Coverage of precipitation? Scattered late in the day over our southern counties.
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: Rain developing from south to north. Lesser rain over our far northern counties near Farmington, Missouri over towards Mt Vernon, Illinois. The bigger rain totals will be over far southeast Missouri, far southern Illinois, western Kentucky/Tennessee. Some lightning will be 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 38-46 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: East and northeast at 5-10 mph. Gusty winds possible.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 80%. IL ~ 80%. KY ~ 100% . TN ~ 100%
Coverage of precipitation: Widespread.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? No
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
Sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 11:17 a.m. and moonset will be at 10:26 p.m. Waxing Crescent
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December 6, 2016
Rainfall totals for Monday and Tuesday should range from 0.40 to 0.80. Locally heavier totals possible.
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 before 5 am.
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 ~ 50%. IL ~ 60%. KY ~ 60% . TN ~ 60% (mainly early in the day)
Coverage of precipitation? Widespread before 9 am and then tapering through the day.
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. 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 26 to 32 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: North at 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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Monitor updates concerning the Wednesday and Thursday forecast.
December 7, 2016
Wednesday: Partly sunny early. A cold front will approach the area on Wednesday afternoon. Becoming cloudy. Perhaps a few showers during the afternoon and evening hours. Depending on the timing of the front we might have falling temperatures late in the day.
What impact is expected? Perhaps some wet roadways late in the afternoon. Lower than normal confidence. Will monitor snow chances.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant forecast adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 44-46 degree range. Temperatures may fall late in the day behind a strong cold front.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Northeast winds 6-12 mph. Gusts to 16 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 40%. IL ~ 30%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation? Isolated to scattered.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Most likely not during the day.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 6:55 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m.
UV Index: 0-2
Moonrise will be at 12:30 a.m. and moonset will be at –:– p.m. First Quarter
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Wednesday Night: Cloudy. A few showers or snow showers possible. Turning sharply colder. Blustery conditions. A flash freeze is possible.
What impact is expected? Perhaps a few 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. There remains some questions about shower coverage on Wednesday/Wednesday night.
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: North and 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: Isolated to scattered.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? I can’t rule a few snow showers.
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: Becoming sunny. Breezy. Small chance for a morning flurry. Much colder. Precipitation likely ending before 7 am.
What impact is expected? Cold wind chills.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 30-35 degree range.
Wind Chill: 15-25 degree
Winds: West and northwest at 10-20 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. 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: High. This forecast should verify.
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. A few afternoon clouds.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 28-34 degree range
Wind Chill: 24-28 degrees
Winds: West and northwest becoming southwest 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: Mostly clear and cold.
What impact is expected? None anticipated, at this time
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 16-22 degree range.
Wind Chill: 14-20 degrees
Winds: South 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: Partly cloudy.
What impact is expected? None anticipated.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 38-42 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: South and southwest at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
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?
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. Perhaps some snow showers. Low confidence this far out.
What impact is expected? Monitor updates.
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:
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Monitor updates.
Will there be a chance for frozen precipitation? Monitor updates.
Is severe weather expected?
Should I cancel my outdoor plans?
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December 11, 2016
Sunday: Cloudy. Precipitation is possible, but still a bit early for details.
What impact is expected? Monitor updates
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 38-44 degree range.
Wind Chill:
Winds: Southwest at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 20%. IL ~ 20%. KY ~ 20% . TN ~ 20%
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 4:38 p.m.
UV Index: 1-2
Moonrise will be at 3:07 p.m. and moonset will be at 3:55 a.m. Waxing Gibbous
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Sunday 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: Variable at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
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
- More rain and storms
- Coldest air of the season later this week
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Weather synopsis:
Key items to remember:
A. Moderate rain possible Monday night and Tuesday morning. Lightning possible.
B. Snow on Wednesday night?
C. Changeable forecasts are likely. We are now in the active time of the year for winter storms and precipitation events. Check back often.
D. 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.
Active pattern continues.
One storm system is on the way out and another one is on the way in.
Rainfall totals from the Saturday night and Sunday event ranged from 0.00″ to 0.10″ over southern Illinois and portions of western Kentucky. Totals along the Missouri and Arkansas border eastward into western Kentucky and Tennessee were from 0.10″ to 0.60″. Heaviest totals were along the Missouri and Arkansas border and along the Kentucky and Tennessee border.
This is a snapshot of rainfall totals (as of 12 pm on Sunday). Some additional rain fell after this time.
Monday and Tuesday:
A stronger storm system will arrive on Monday afternoon and Monday night. An area of low pressure will pull out of the Gulf of Mexico and track into Louisiana and Mississippi. The low will then move north/northeast into our area.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop over Arkansas and Tennessee on Monday afternoon. The precipitation will then spread northward into our local area. Rain showers will be possible as early as Monday afternoon.
Widespread rain will overtake the area on Monday night into Tuesday morning. A few moderate downpours will be possible. Gusty winds, as well.
Temperatures won’t be cold enough for snow. If we had a bit more cold air then this would be a major winter storm.
Here is the future-cast radar from the WRF model guidance. This shows you what radar might look like on Monday afternoon and night.
This first image is for 11 am on Monday. The WRF brings a few showers into our southern counties. The speed of the rain will need to be monitored. Give or take a few hours. Green represents rain. Yellow represents heavier showers.
This next image is for 6 pm on Monday. Rain spreading into the entire region.
This next image is for 12 am on Tuesday. Rain continues. Some moderate to heavy downpours possible.
This next image is for 6 am on Tuesday. Rain continues. The WRF brings the low to Nashville. That places us on the cool side of the system. The warm sector is to the east and southeast of the area of low pressure. That is where stronger storms are possible.
This next image is for 9 am on Tuesday. Precipitation is coming to an end. It is pulling away to the northeast and east.
A few thunderstorms are possible. Here is the NAM mixed CAPE numbers. CAPE is energy. This is not surface based CAPE (which is usually what you look for when considering severe weather). The mixed layer CAPE indicates some thunderstorms are possible, but not severe (in our region at least)
Severe weather will be possible along the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes are again possible.
Here are the dew point temperatures for Monday night and Tuesday morning. For severe weather you would look for 58-62+ dew points. We will be well below those levels. Dew point is a measure of moisture in the lower atmosphere (surface).
Rainfall Totals for the Monday and Tuesday Event:
Rainfall totals of 0.50″ to 1.00″ will be possible with this event. Locally higher amounts are a possibility. Here is the rainfall probability chart.
Sunday afternoon data decreased rain totals a bit. This adds a bit of uncertainty to the mix. I will stick with these numbers for the time being. I may need to update early Monday morning. Keep that in mind.
What is the % chance of X amount of rain falling.
Rain will end on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Clouds may linger.
Wednesday and Thursday:
A strong cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. Temperatures will quickly fall being this front into the 20’s.
Some showers are possible Wednesday afternoon and night. Showers might turn to snow. Monitor updates. It is way too early to talk about accumulations.
A flash freeze is possible on Wednesday night. A flash freeze occurs when moisture remains on area roadways and temperatures quickly fall into the 20’s. This could cause some problems. As always, monitor updates.
Initial thoughts on snow.
Undoubtedly this map will be updated a few times between now and Wednesday night.
Let’s take a look at the NAM model guidance for Wednesday. It spreads rain and snow into our region on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
This is the future-cast radar for 6 pm on Wednesday.
Again, WAY too early for confidence in the outcome of this event.
Green represents rain. Light blue is light snow. Dark green is moderate to heavy snow. The NAM model guidance is showing moderate to heavy snow for portions of our region.
Again, way too early for confidence.
High temperatures on Thursday and Friday will remain in the 30’s. Lows will dip into the 20’s on Thursday morning and teens on Friday and Saturday morning. Wind chills might be a tad lower. Especially true on Thursday.
Here is the GFS model guidance for Friday morning low temperatures. It might be colder than this.
If snow accumulates then lower teens are possible.
Check out the 850 mb temperatures (this is about 5000′ aloft). Today’s graphic and then Friday’s graphic. Cold air streaming into the U.S. from Canada.
Today’s 850 mb temperatures
Friday’s 850 mb temperatures
Here is the jet stream map for Thursday and Friday. That big dip into our region is called a trough. The jet stream dives down from the northwest. This helps deliver cold air into our region.
The 500 mb view
Saturday and Sunday:
Another storm system could bring precipitation into the region on Saturday or Sunday. Way too far out for specifics. Monitor updates.
A new winter storm outlook will be issued on Monday afternoon. It will be posted on the Weather Talk website (see details below).
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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
Monday morning low temperatures
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Monday afternoon temperatures at 4 pm
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Tuesday morning low temperatures
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Tuesday afternoon high temperatures
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Regional Radar
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We have regional radars and local city radars – if a radar does not seem to be updating then try another one. Occasional browsers need their cache cleared. You may also try restarting your browser. That usually fixes the problem. Occasionally we do have a radar go down. That is why I have duplicates. Thus, if one fails then try another one.
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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.
Sunday 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.
Wednesday through Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated.
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No major changes.
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Some heavy downpours on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Lightning. Severe weather is not anticipated.
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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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- Push you towards utilizing wall-to-wall LOCAL TV coverage during severe weather events
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