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October 28, 2016
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Patchy fog possible. Partly cloudy over our northern counties.
What impact is expected? Lower visibility in areas with fog.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 58-64 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: South and southwest winds at 2-4 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None.
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset will be at 6:00 p.m.
Moonrise will be at 5:13 a.m. and moonset will be at 5:16 p.m. Waning Crescent.
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October 29, 2016
Saturday: Morning patchy fog and clouds. Otherwise, becoming mostly sunny. Breezy. Warm for October. Well above normal temperatures.
What impact is expected? Lower visibility in areas with fog. Gusty winds on area lakes.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: High. This forecast should verify.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 82-86 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: Gusty west and southwest winds at 6-12 mph. Gusts to 25 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 7:17 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:59 p.m.
UV Index: 6-8
Moonrise will be at 6:08 a.m. and moonset will be at 5:48 p.m. Waning Crescent.
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Saturday Night: Perhaps a few clouds. Patchy fog possible. Mild for October.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 56-62 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: West and southwest winds at 4-8 mph. Winds variable in direction.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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October 30, 2016
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Well above normal temperatures. Breezy, at times.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 76-82 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: West and southwest winds at 7-14 mph with higher gusts likely.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 7:18 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:58 p.m.
UV Index: 6-8
Moonrise will be at 7:03 a.m. and moonset will be at 6:20 p.m. New Moon.
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Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Mild for October. Patchy fog possible.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 58-64 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: South and southwest winds at 5-10 mph. Winds becoming light after 11 pm.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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October 31, 2016
Halloween
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny. Breezy, at times. Mild for October. Well above normal temperatures.
What impact is expected? Gusty winds possible.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 76-84 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: South and southwest winds at 10-20 mph. Gusts above 25 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? None
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 7:19 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:57 p.m.
UV Index: 7-9
Moonrise will be at 7:57 a.m. and moonset will be at 6:54 p.m. Waxing Crescent.
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Monday Night: Mostly clear. Mild.
What impact is expected? None
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 58-64 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: South and southwest at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None anticipated, at this time
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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November 1, 2016
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Mild for October. Well above normal temperatures.
What impact is expected? Most likely none
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Medium. Some adjustments are possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 76-84 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: Variable winds at 6-12 mph.
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 0%. IL ~ 0%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation? Most likely none
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 7:20 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:56 p.m.
UV Index: 7-9
Moonrise will be at 8:51 a.m. and moonset will be at 7:32 p.m. Waxing Crescent.
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Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy.
What impact is expected? Most likely none.
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 54-58 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: Variable winds at 4-8 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 0% . TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
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November 2, 2016
Wednesday: Partly sunny. Very warm for November.
What impact is expected?
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments possible.
Temperatures: High temperatures in the 75-80 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: East winds becoming south/southwest at 5-10 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation? Most likely none
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunrise will be at 7:21 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:55 p.m.
UV Index: 6-9
Moonrise will be at 9:45 a.m. and moonset will be at 8:12 p.m. Waxing Crescent.
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Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy.
What impact is expected? Most likely none
My confidence in this part of the forecast verifying: Low. Significant adjustments possible.
Temperatures: Lows in the 55-60 degree range.
Wind Chill: N/A
Winds: South and southwest winds at 3-6 mph
What is the chance for precipitation? MO ~ 10%. IL ~ 10%. KY ~ 10% . TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Is severe weather expected? No
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updated forecasts
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An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming days
- Where is the cold weather?
- WELL above normal temperatures into the first week of November
- Dry conditions. Field and brush fires will becoming an issue
- Patchy dense fog
Okay, now this is just ridiculous. I had to increase temperatures for Saturday. It now appears that middle 80’s will occur in our local area. Keep in mind, normal highs are in the lower 60’s. This is stunning weather. I have never experienced an October like this. Many cities have experienced their warmest October on record. We are not finished, either.
Dry weather into the weekend. Warm temperatures. Well above normal temperatures. Plenty of sunshine, as well. It will feel more like spring/summer than autumn.
Patchy dense fog will be possible during the overnight hours.
Gusty winds will occur on Saturday (late morning/afternoon). Perhaps again on Sunday and Monday.
Here is the NAM wind forecast for Saturday afternoon. Gusts above 20 mph are likely to occur.
We will soon enter drought conditions. We are already abnormally dry.
Here is the official drought monitor map. We are currently in abnormally dry conditions. The next stage would be moderate drought.
Here are some more charts showing you how dry we have been.
These first two maps are the SPI index. I like to use these maps to show you the dryness of the ground.
State map
County map
These next maps show you how much precipitation we need. I think this is underdone.
Soil moisture anaomalies.
Percent of soil moisture capacity. Dry.
The long range charts show the ridge dominating our weather pattern into the second week of October. A couple of troughs are showing up in the charts, but nothing overly impressive. Normally ridges deliver above normal temperatures. Troughs deliver below normal temperatures.
This is the month to date temperature departures. Incredible, to say the least.
Here are the 500 mb charts from the GFS. What you are looking for are ridges and troughs.
Let’s take a look at the GFS charts.
This first chart is for tomorrow (Saturday). Red equals above normal heights. See the ridge? LARGE ridge.
This next chart is for October 31st. Ridge! A small trough over the Dakota’s.
This next chart is for November 2nd. Ridge. Above normal temperatures will continue. Check out the low over the southwest United States. If it were January or February we would be monitoring that system for snow and ice.
This next chart is for November 4th. Large ridge.
This next chart is for November 12th. Appears we are coming out of a trough (see it there on the East Coast)
Ridge building back into our region from the west. Are we going to have fall weather? Starting to wonder.
There are some hints, in the long range charts, of colder air towards the third week of the month. I will continue to monitor trends.
Here is the map for November 13th. There is a trough. Perhaps colder air towards the middle of November.
Here are some anomaly maps. Anomaly maps show you how far above or below normal temperatures will be.
This first map is for Saturday, October 29th Scale is on the right.
Click images to enlarge
This next map is for Sunday, October 30th
This next map is for Tuesday, November 1st
This next map is for November 2nd
This next map is for November 3rd. Well above normal temperatures for the upcoming seven days.
If we don’t flip the pattern in November then I don’t know what happens next. How long can this pattern continue? Good question.
Check out this map. This is one of the long range models. This is for November. The entire United States experiences above normal temperatures for the Month of November.
How much rain is NOAA/WPC forecasting over the coming days?
WPC/NOAA rainfall forecast
No rain in our forecast through at least Tuesday.
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Saturday morning low temperatures
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Saturday afternoon 4 pm temperatures
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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.
Friday night through Thursday: Severe weather is not anticipated.
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Patchy dense fog could lower visibility over the coming nights. Fog will mix out during the early to mid morning hours.
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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.
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 37 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 Emergency Management. 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.
- Communicate in simple terms
- To be as accurate as possible within a reasonable time frame before an event
- Interact with you on Twitter, Facebook, and the blog
- Minimize the “hype” that you might see on television or through other weather sources
- Push you towards utilizing wall-to-wall LOCAL TV coverage during severe weather events
I am a 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. I was 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.
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