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Key Seven-Day Weather Information
- ⚠️ There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms from late this afternoon through mid-evening tonight. The main threats are damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Perhaps some hail reports, as well. The tornado risk is low. Any tornado would be brief and low-end on the scale.
- ⚠️ On Friday, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms. A few storms could become strong, with gusty winds and heavy rain being the primary concerns.
- 🌧️ Several rounds of heavy rain are expected through the weekend. Most areas could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, but some locations may see 3 to 5+ inches where storms repeatedly move over the same area.
- 🌊 A Flood Watch is in effect from 1:00 PM this afternoon through Saturday night due to the risk of flash flooding.
🌦️ Weather Details
Hot and humid air will move into the region today, with afternoon temperatures in the lower 90s and very muggy conditions.
As the day heats up, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. Some storms may organize into a line, especially across the northern half of the region, during the late afternoon and evening.
Storms will move in from Missouri. Moving east southeast.
Again, the main threats with today’s stronger storms are:
- 💨 Damaging wind gusts
- 🌧️ Heavy rainfall
- ⚡ Frequent lightning
A similar weather pattern is expected on Friday, keeping the chance for a few strong storms in the forecast.
🌊 Flooding Concerns
Heavy rain may fall in several rounds through the weekend. If multiple storms move over the same locations, localized flash flooding could develop.
Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected across much of the area, with isolated amounts of 3 to 5 inches possible.
☀️ Looking Ahead
The weather should begin to improve next week as a large area of high pressure builds into the Midwest. This will bring drier weather for much of the week, with temperatures returning to near normal for this time of year.
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🌪️ Seven-Day Tornado and Severe Weather Outlook ⛈️
July 9th through July 15th
A severe thunderstorm is defined as a storm that produces 58 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail or larger.
⛈️ Current severe weather risk: LIKELY. Severe thunderstorms are likely later today into tonight. Another chance tomorrow. Another low-end chance on Saturday. Damaging wind and quarter-sized hail are the primary concerns. Heavy rain and lightning, as well.
🌪️ Current tornado risk: LOW RISK. A few of the severe thunderstorms could produce some spin. An isolated low-end brief tornado can’t be ruled out. Overall, the tornado risk is low.
🌪️ Current confidence level in the tornado forecast: MEDIUM.
Here is my weekly thunderstorm concern meter.
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More information on the severe threat.
Today and tonight (Thursday)
We are at a level one and two risk of severe weather. Level five is the highest risk. Level one is the lowest.
The light green zone is where thunderstorms are possible, but likely to be below severe levels. Monitor updates, as these graphics are often updated.
Some of the storms could produce damaging wind gusts. Hail, as well.
Monitor your Beau Dodson WeatherTalk App.
On Friday, we are at a level one risk (portions of the region). The light green zone is where thunderstorms are possible, but likely to be below severe levels. Monitor updates, as these graphics are often updated.
Monitor your Beau Dodson WeatherTalk App.
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Friday’s severe weather outlook
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Saturday’s severe weather outlook
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A flood covers almost the entire region from this afternoon through Saturday.
Heavy summer thunderstorms can produce enough rain to cause pockets of flooding.
Seven-Day Hazardous Weather Outlook
1. Is lightning in the forecast? YES. Lightning is likely today, tomorrow, and Saturday. A lower chance Sunday into next week.
2. Is flash flooding in the forecast? YES. Some of the rain will be heavy today through Saturday. Flash flooding will be possible in some counties. Some of the thunderstorms will produce one to three inches of rain per hour. Avoid flooded roadways.
3. Will non-thunderstorm winds top 40 mph? NO.
4. Will the temperature rise above 90 degrees? YES. Today. Next week, as well.
5. Is the heat index forecast to rise above 100 degrees? POSSIBLE. Today. Next week, as well.
6. Is the heat index forecast to rise above 110 degrees? NOT AT THIS TIME.
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Seven-day outlook graphic.
This is a broad-brush overview of the entire region.
* Scroll down to see your local city rain probability maps.
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Here are the 4 AM temperatures and dew points. Dew points control how muggy it feels.
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Let’s Look At The Five-Day Rainfall Totals Forecast
⚠️ This won’t be exact because the graphic is trying to predict where summer storms will form.
Some areas will receive much higher totals. Some locations could see five or more inches of rain over the next three to four days.
Take a general idea from these graphics.
Western view (Missouri and southwest Illinois)
Let’s look at the four-day rain probability maps. What is the % chance of rain?
These maps are broken down into 12-hour time periods.
* Remember, a 20% chance of rain during the summer months does not mean that it will not rain. It means there will be a few thunderstorms on the radar.
Double-click maps to enlarge them.
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Thursday
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Thursday night
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Friday
* Future-cast radars are rarely exactly right. Take the general idea from this animation. These models do their best to forecast where precipitation will develop and move. In the end, they are a model.
The timestamp (upper left) is in Zulu. 12z=7 am. 18z=1 pm. 00z=7 pm.
Green is rain. Yellow is moderate rain. Orange and red indicate locally heavy rain.
Double-click the animation to enlarge it.
HRW FV3 Model
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NAM 3K Model
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.Average high temperatures for this time of the year are around 89 degrees.
Average low temperatures for this time of the year are around 68 degrees.
Average precipitation during this time period ranges from 1.00″ to 1.20″
Six to Ten Day Outlook.
Blue is below average. Red is above average. The no color zone represents equal chances.
Average highs for this time of the year are in the lower 60s. Average lows for this time of the year are in the lower 40s.
Green is above average precipitation. Yellow and brown favors below-average precipitation. Average precipitation for this time of the year is around one inch per week.
Average low temperatures for this time of the year are around 69 degrees.
Average precipitation during this time period ranges from 1.00″ to 1.30″
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Eight to Fourteen Day Outlook.
Blue is below average. Red is above average. The no color zone represents equal chances.
Green is above average precipitation. Yellow and brown favors below average precipitation. Average precipitation for this time of the year is around one inch per week.
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Radars and Lightning Data
Interactive-city-view radars. Clickable watches and warnings.
https://wtalk.co/B3XHASFZ
Old legacy radar site (some of you like it better)
https://weatherobservatory.com/weather-radar.htm
If the radar is not updating then try another one. If a radar does not appear to be refreshing then hit Ctrl F5. You may also try restarting your browser.
Backup radar site in case the above one is not working.
https://weathertalk.com/morani
Regional Radar
https://imagery.weathertalk.com/prx/RadarLoop.mp4
** NEW ** Zoom radar with chaser tracking abilities!
ZoomRadar
Lightning Data (zoom in and out of your local area)
https://wtalk.co/WJ3SN5UZ
Not working? Email me at beaudodson@usawx.com
Live lightning data: Click here.
Real time lightning data (another one) https://map.blitzortung.org/#5.02/37.95/-86.99
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