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July 31, 2017
Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear the first half of the night. Some increase in clouds late tonight. Dry.
Temperatures: MO ~ 65 to 70 IL ~ 65 to 70 KY ~ 65 to 70 TN ~ 65 to 70
Winds: North winds at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No.
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August 1, 2017
Tuesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Warmer. A slight chance for a thunderstorm during the afternoon.
Temperatures: MO ~ 85 to 90 IL ~ 85 to 90 KY ~ 85 to 90 TN ~ 85 to 90
Winds: Variable winds becoming southerly at 6 to 12 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none. Small risk for wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 20% IL ~ 20% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A slight chance for a thunderstorm, mainly late.
Temperatures: MO ~ 65 to 70 IL ~ 65 to 70 KY ~ 65 to 70 TN ~ 65 to 70
Winds: Southerly winds at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? For most areas, none. Isolated wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 20% IL ~ 20% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: None to isolated.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No.
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August 2, 2017
Wednesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Warmer. Scattered storms possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 84 to 88 IL ~ 84 to 88 KY ~ 84 to 88 TN ~ 84 to 88
Winds: South and southwest winds at 6 to 12 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% IL ~ 30% KY ~ 30% TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor radars for some storms.
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Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A chance for scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 64 to 68 IL ~ 64 to 68 KY ~ 64 to 68 TN ~ 64 to 68
Winds: Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% IL ~ 30% KY ~ 30% TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars.
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August 3, 2017
Thursday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A chance for showers and thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon..
Temperatures: MO ~ 84 to 88 IL ~ 84 to 88 KY ~ 84 to 88 TN ~ 84 to 88
Winds: South winds at 6 to 12 mph. Gusty winds, at times.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely, but monitor updates.
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% IL ~ 40% KY ~ 40% TN ~ 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates and radars. Timing of precipitation is in question.
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Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Becoming cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms developing.
Temperatures: MO ~ 66 to 72 IL ~ 66 to 72 KY ~ 66 to 72 TN ~ 66 to 72
Winds: South winds at 8 to 16 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely, but monitor updates
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 70% IL ~ 70% KY ~ 70% TN ~ 70%
Coverage of precipitation: Numerous.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
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August 4, 2017
Friday Forecast Details
Forecast: Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL ~ 76 to 82 KY ~ 76 to 82 TN ~ 76 to 82
Winds: Southwest becoming west and northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 60% IL ~ 60% KY ~ 60% TN ~ 60%
Coverage of precipitation: Numerous during the morning. Scattered during the afternoon.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B.
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Friday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Clearing. Cooler. Less humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 56 to 64 IL ~ 56 to 64 KY ~ 56 to 64 TN ~ 56 to 64
Winds: West and northwest winds at 6 to 12 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments are possible
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No.
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August 5, 2017
Saturday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Cooler. Less humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 75 to 80 IL ~ 75 to 80 KY ~ 75 to 80 TN ~ 75 to 80
Winds: North winds at 6 to 12 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments possible.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Starry night. Cool. Less humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 55 to 60 IL ~ 55 to 60 KY ~ 55 to 60 TN ~ 55 to 60
Winds: North winds at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No.
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August 6, 2017
Sunday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Mild.
Temperatures: MO ~ 78 to 84 IL ~ 78 to 84 KY ~ 78 to 84 TN ~ 78 to 84
Winds: North winds at 5 to 10 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments possible
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation:
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Cool.
Temperatures: MO ~ 64 to 68 IL ~ 64 to 68 KY ~ 64 to 68 TN ~ 64 to 68
Winds: East winds at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments possible
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph winds or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No.
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A severe thunderstorm is defined as a storm that produces quarter size hail or larger, 58 mph winds or greater, and/or a tornado. That is the official National Weather Service definition of a severe thunderstorm.
Monday night through Wednesday night: Severe weather is not anticipated. Lightning is possible Tuesday into Wednesday night. A few storms.
Thursday and Friday: Thunderstorms are possible along an incoming cold front. A few of the storms could be intense. Locally heavy rain and lighting will be the main concern. Small risk for damaging winds.
Saturday and Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated.
Wow, what a beautiful weekend. I hope you were able to enjoy it. If you like the weekend forecast then you will love the forecast for this Saturday and Sunday.
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Current Weather
Expect dry conditions on Monday night. Mild temperatures. Just a little bit more humid compared with recent nights.
Temperatures will nudge closer to normal by Tuesday and Wednesday. That will mean high temperatures in the 85 to 90 degree range. A bit more humid, as well.
Here is the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon temperature forecast from the GFS guidance.
Tuesday
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and Wednesday (some of these may be a bit too low). I went upper 80’s for most of us on Wednesday. GFS is a bit cooler.
We may have a few more clouds on Wednesday. That is likely why the model is showing lower temperatures for some.
Temperature anomalies for Tuesday and Wednesday indicate these numbers are still slightly below normal.
Tuesday (how many degrees above or below normal will temperatures be)
and Wednesday
The rain chance through Tuesday night is low. I can’t completely rule out isolated storms on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Most will remain dry.
Moisture begins to increase on Wednesday into Thursday. A cold front is going to push into our region from the northwest and this front will help showers and thunderstorms to develop.
The best chance of rain will arrive on Thursday night into Friday. This is when the front will push through the region. Lift along the front, combined with warm temperatures and higher dew points, will mean shower and thunderstorm chances north of 50%.
Guidance is mixed on rainfall totals. Typical for summer months, some will receive over an inch of rain and others may receive no rain at all.
We do stand a decent chance for measurable precipitation with this front.
For what it is worth, here is the GFS rainfall forecast for Thursday and Friday.
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This is guidance and not gospel. It won’t be exact. Again, some areas may remain dry.
Check out the dew point charts for the coming week.
Dew point is a measure of moisture in the atmosphere.
Wednesday dew points
Thursday dew points
Compare those to Saturday (weekend will be nicer)
The Thursday and Friday cold front:
The cold front will help spark showers and thunderstorms. A few spots could pick up locally heavy rain. PWAT (measure of moisture in the entire atmosphere) will increase on both Thursday and Thursday night. Increasing PWAT values usually mean locally heavy rain.
Here is the PWAT map. This is for Thursday night/Friday morning ahead of the cold front.
Often times, the PWAT values will increase along a cold front. This is called pooling. Moisture pools ahead of the boundary. Notice the sharp drop off of PWAT values behind the cold front.
The threat for severe weather appears small. Wind fields aloft are not all that great. This is typical for the summer months. Normally our stronger wind fields don’t arrive until October and November. That is one reason we have tornadoes in October and November.
The front should exit the region by Friday afternoon or evening. This will shut down precipitation chances.
Beautiful weather is anticipated on Friday night through Sunday. Cooler temperatures and lower dew points. It will be a repeat of this past weekend.
Check out the Saturday and Sunday temperature anomaly maps. How many degrees below normal will temperatures be?
Normal highs are around 88 to 90 degrees.
Saturday
Sunday
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