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This forecast update covers far southern Illinois, far southeast Missouri, and far western Kentucky. See the coverage map on the right side of the blog.
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June 2, 2017
Friday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms possible. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 65 to 70 IL ~ 65 to 70 KY ~ 65 to 70 TN ~ 65 to 70
Winds: South and southeast at 4 to 8 mph with gusts to 12 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely. Summer storms can occasionally, however, produce small hail and 55 mph winds. Isolated areas. Organized severe weather is not in the forecast.
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: Isolated
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars.
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June 3, 2017
Saturday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Warm. An isolated thunderstorm possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 84 to 88 IL 84 to 88 KY 84 to 84 TN 84 to 84
Winds: South and southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most areas will have no impacts. Isolated areas with wet roadways, lightning, and brief downpours.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely, but summer type thunderstorms can always produce isolated hail and high winds.
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 ~ 20% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but occasionally check radars.
.Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Increasing clouds. Scattered thunderstorms possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 64 to 68 IL ~ 64 to 68 KY ~ 64 to 68 TN ~ 64 to 68
Winds: East and southeast winds becoming more south at 5 to 10 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning.
Is severe weather expected? I am not anticipating organized severe weather. Isolated risk with isolated storms. Typical for the summer months.
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: Isolated to scattered
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars from time to time. A couple of storms could form in the region.
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June 4, 2017
Sunday Forecast Details
Forecast: A mix of sun and clouds. A good chance for scattered showers and locally heavy thunderstorms. Warm. Humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 80 to 85 IL 80 to 85 KY 80 to 85 TN 80 to 85
Winds: Mostly southerly winds at 5 to 10 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Some wet roadways and lightning. Storms that form could produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail, as well.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Is severe weather expected? A few strong storms are possible. Organized severe weather is unlikely. You can, during the summer months, have brief pulse up severe storms with gusty winds and hail.
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: Scattered to perhaps numerous.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor radars. Be prepared to move indoors while thunderstorms pass.
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Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly to mostly cloudy. A chance for a thunderstorm.
Temperatures: MO ~ 62 to 68 IL ~ 62 to 68 KY ~ 64 to 68 TN ~ 64 to 68
Winds: Variable winds at 0 to 5 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely. Gusty winds and small hail would be the primary concern. Lightning, of course.
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 ~ 50% IL ~ 50% KY ~ 50% TN ~ 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Check radars. Don’t cancel plans. Be prepared for some passing showers or storms.
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June 5, 2017
Monday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly sunny. A few remaining showers or storms possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 82 to 86 IL 82 to 86 KY 82 to 86 TN 82 to 86
Winds: West and northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Gusts to 18 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. A front moving through the area could produce a few strong storms, but organized severe weather us not anticipated.
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 ~ 30% KY ~ 30% TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated to scattered.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but check radars.
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Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A bit cooler. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 55 to 62 IL ~ 55 to 62 KY ~ 58 to 64 TN ~ 58 to 64
Winds: West and northwest winds at 7 to 14 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none. Patchy fog perhaps.
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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June 6, 2017
Tuesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly sunny. Cooler. Less humid. Pleasant day.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 80 IL 76 to 82 KY 78 to 82 TN 76 to 82
Winds: North and northeast winds at 6 to 12 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None.
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 ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 56 to 62 IL ~ 56 to 62 KY ~ 56 to 62 TN ~ 58 to 64
Winds: North and northeast winds at 5 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Patchy fog could reduce visibility.
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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June 7, 2017
Wednesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly to mostly sunny. Pleasant day.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL 76 to 82 KY 78 to 82 TN 76 to 82
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 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 ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 56 to 62 IL ~ 56 to 62 KY ~ 56 to 62 TN ~ 58 to 64
Winds: North winds at 5 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Perhaps some fog with reduced visibility
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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June 8, 2017
Thursday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly to mostly sunny. Pleasant.
Temperatures: MO ~ 78 to 84 IL 76 to 84 KY 78 to 82 TN 76 to 82
Winds: Variable winds at 5 to 10 mph.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None.
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 ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear.
Temperatures: MO ~ 56 to 62 IL ~ 56 to 62 KY ~ 56 to 62 TN ~ 58 to 64
Winds: Variable winds becoming south and southwest winds at 5 mph.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None.
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 ~ 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.
Friday night through Sunday: A few storms possible through Sunday night. Many areas may remain dry through Saturday night. A few spots will pick up torrential rain, small hail, and gusty winds. Lightning, of course. Perhaps some uptick in storm chances on Sunday.
Weather Analysis for the coming week:
Interactive Weather Radar Page. Choose the city nearest your location: Click this link
The forecast speaks for itself! Decent weather into next week with a few chances for scattered thunderstorms.
A weak disturbance will pass through the region on Sunday and Sunday night. A cold front will move through the region on Monday. There might be a few more storms during this time frame.
Remember, summer storms are fairly random in our region. A 20% chance for thunderstorms actually means a near 100% that someone picks up a shower or storm, but most of the region will remain dry. It does not mean there won’t be storms on radar. It just means coverage won’t be all that great. Enjoy your outdoor time. Check radars from time to time.
Otherwise, a summer pattern through Monday. Highs well into the 80’s. It will feel muggy on Sunday and perhaps Monday.
Tuesday into late next week should be dry. Below normal temperatures. Below normal precipitation.
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The official 6-10 day and 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlook. Check the date stamp at the top of each image (so you understand the time frame).
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The forecast maps below are issued by the Weather Prediction Center (NOAA)
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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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