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September 17, 2018
Monday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Perhaps cloudy over the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. An isolated shower or thunderstorm possible near Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and then over mainly the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. Most areas should remain dry.
Temperatures: MO ~ 86 to 88 IL ~ 86 to 88 KY ~ 86 to 88 (84 to 86 where clouds are thicker) TN ~ 86 to 88
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 10%
Coverage of precipitation: None to isolated.
Wind: Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none. Isolated wet roadways and lightning. Most areas will remain dry.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. Mild. Patchy fog again possible. An isolated shower or thunderstorm near Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and over the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky.
Temperatures: MO ~ 65 to 70 IL ~ 65 to 70 KY ~ 65 to 70 TN ~ 65 to 70
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: Light and variable winds
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Perhaps patchy fog reducing visibility.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Moonrise: 2:35 PM First Quarter
Moonset: 12:01 AM
September 18, 2018
Tuesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny. A few clouds. Hot and humid.
Temperatures: MO ~ 88 to 92 IL ~ 86 to 92 KY ~ 88 to 92 TN ~ 88 to 92
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 10% IL ~ 10% KY ~ 10% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Isolated to none.
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most locations will have no impacts from the weather.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 9 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:40AM
Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Mild. Patchy fog possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 66 to 70 IL ~ 66 to 70 KY ~ 66 to 70 TN ~ 66 to 70
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: Light winds
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Perhaps patchy fog reducing visibility.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Moonrise: 3:23 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 12:38 AM
September 19, 2018
Wednesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly sunny and hot. Humid. A few passing clouds.
Temperatures: MO ~ 88 to 92 IL ~ 88 to 92 KY ~ 88 to 92 TN ~ 88 to 92
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: South and southeast at 4 to 8 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 10 High
Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Wednesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Mild. Patchy fog again possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 66 to 70 IL ~ 66 to 70 KY ~ 66 to 70 TN ~ 66 to 70
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind: South at 5 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Perhaps patchy fog reducing visibility.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Moonrise: 4:08 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 1:27 AM
September 20, 2018
Thursday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly sunny and warm.
Temperatures: MO ~ 88 to 92 IL ~ 88 to 92 KY ~ 88 to 92 TN ~ 88 to 92
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 5% IL ~ 5% KY ~ 5% TN ~ 5%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: Southeast becoming south and southwest at 6 to 12 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: High
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 8 to 19 High
Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Thursday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Some increase in clouds. A slight chance of a late night shower. Most likely we will remain dry.
Temperatures: MO ~ 68 to 72 IL ~ 68 to 72 KY ~ 68 to 72 TN ~ 68 to 72
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: Most likely none
Wind: South and southwest at 7 to 14 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Most likely none
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Moonrise: 4:48 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 2:20 AM
September 21, 2018
Friday Forecast Details
Forecast: Some clouds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 85 to 90 IL ~ 85 to 90 KY ~ 85 to 90 TN ~ 85 to 90
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% to 50% IL ~ 40% to 50% KY ~ 30% to 40% TN ~ 30% to 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Wind: South and southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 16 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Monitor updates
UV Index: 5 to 6 Medium
Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Friday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 66 to 68 IL ~ 66 to 68 KY ~ 66 to 68 TN ~ 66 to 68
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% IL ~ 40% KY ~ 40% TN ~ 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B and monitor updates
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Moonrise: 5:25 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 3:14 AM
September 22, 2018
Saturday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 78 to 84 IL ~ 78 to 84 KY ~ 78 to 84 TN ~ 78 to 84
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% to 50% IL ~ 40% to 50% KY ~ 40% to 50% TN ~ 40% to 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered to perhaps numerous
Wind: Northeast and east at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B and monitor updates
UV Index: 3 to 5 Low to medium
Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Saturday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms again possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 60 to 65 IL ~ 60 to 65 KY ~ 60 to 65 TN ~ 60 to 65
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% IL ~ 40% KY ~ 40% TN ~ 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Wind: East at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B and monitor updates
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Moonrise: 5:55 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 4:14 AM
September 23, 2018
Sunday Forecast Details
Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL ~ 76 to 82 KY ~ 76 to 82 TN ~ 76 to 82
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% to 50% IL ~ 40% to 50% KY ~ 40% to 50% TN ~ 40% to 50%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered to perhaps numerous
Wind: South and southeast at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B and monitor updates
UV Index: 3 to 5 Low to medium
Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sunday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms again possible.
Temperatures: MO ~ 60 to 65 IL ~ 60 to 65 KY ~ 60 to 65 TN ~ 60 to 65
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 40% IL ~ 40% KY ~ 40% TN ~ 40%
Coverage of precipitation: Scattered
Wind: Southwest at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: Medium
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? Have a plan B and monitor updates
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Moonrise: 6:30 PM Waxing Gibbous
Moonset: 5:08 AM
September 24, 2018
Monday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly sunny. A chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL ~ 76 to 82 KY ~ 76 to 82 TN ~ 76 to 82
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 30% IL ~ 30% KY ~ 30% TN ~ 30%
Coverage of precipitation: Widely scattered
Wind: West at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways and lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: LOW
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates
UV Index: 6 to 8 Medium to high
Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Monday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Partly cloudy. A chance of a shower or thunderstorm.
Temperatures: MO ~ 60 to 65 IL ~ 60 to 65 KY ~ 60 to 65 TN ~ 60 to 65
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 20% IL ~ 20% KY ~ 20% TN ~ 20%
Coverage of precipitation: Widely scattered
Wind: West at 5 to 10 mph
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Wet roadways. Lightning.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: LOW
Is severe weather expected? Unlikely
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No, but monitor updates
Sunset: 6:49 PM
Moonrise: 7:00 PM Full
Moonset: 6:06 AM
September 25, 2018
Tuesday Forecast Details
Forecast: Partly to mostly sunny.
Temperatures: MO ~ 76 to 82 IL ~ 76 to 82 KY ~ 76 to 82 TN ~ 76 to 82
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind:
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? None
My confidence in the forecast verifying: LOW
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
UV Index: 3 to 5 Low to medium
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Tuesday Night Forecast Details:
Forecast: Mostly clear. Patchy fog.
Temperatures: MO ~ 60 to 65 IL ~ 60 to 65 KY ~ 60 to 65 TN ~ 60 to 65
What is the chance of precipitation? MO ~ 0% IL ~ 0% KY ~ 0% TN ~ 0%
Coverage of precipitation: None
Wind:
What impacts are anticipated from the weather? Lower visibility if fog forms.
My confidence in the forecast verifying: LOW
Is severe weather expected? No
The NWS defines severe weather as 58 mph wind or great, 1″ hail or larger, and/or tornadoes
Should I cancel my outdoor plans? No
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Moonrise: 7:30 PM Waning Gibbous
Moonset: 7:05 AM
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Here is the latest WPC/NOAA rainfall outlook.
This graphic takes us through Thursday morning
There could be some showers today across the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky and towards Poplar Bluff.
This graphic is now through Saturday morning. Rain chances should increase Friday into the weekend.
This next graphic is from now through next Monday morning. Perhaps some locally heavy downpours this coming weekend.
The GFS model guidance does not show as much rain. There remain some questions about rainfall totals.
The Canadian model now through next Monday morning. Additional rain does fall after next Monday.
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The National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces quarter size hail or larger, 58 mph winds or greater, and/or a tornado.
Today through Sunday: I can’t rule out lightning today. The main concern would be towards Poplar Bluff, Missouri and then over the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. Otherwise, lightning chances will be low.
Thunderstorm chances increase Friday into the weekend. At this time, it appears the risk of severe thunderstorms will be low. Perhaps not zero. I am monitoring Sunday and Monday (September 23rd and 24th).
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- Warm/hot weather.
- Humid conditions.
- Weekend shower and thunderstorm chances are on the increase
It has been a nice weekend for the region! Friday into Sunday delivered plenty of sunshine and warm/hot temperatures. A bit on the muggy side, but overall, not too bad.
Our September has been quite warm. Here is the temperature anomaly map since September 1st. In other words, how warm or cool has it been?
As you can see, we are blanketed in red colors. Warmer than normal temperatures.
The coming days will deliver more of the same. Warm and humid. Highs will be in the upper 80’s to near 90 degrees. Now, keep in mind, portions of the region will have clouds today. Mainly portions of southern Illinois and western Kentucky/northwest Tennessee. This will be because of Florence. The clouds are moving E/NE towards the W/SW. Temperatures will be a bit cooler in the cloud zone.
Live satellite images (you can refresh this satellite page to see the latest imagery)
A few showers are possible today in response to a bit of lift. The chances will be low-end and will be centered on the Pennyrile area of western Kentucky. That would includees areas from Evansville, Indiana, towards Cadiz, Kentucky. From there eastward. Also, a chance of a shower or thunderstorm near the Poplar Bluff, Missouri, area.
Here is the Hrrr future-cast radar. What radar might look like today.
Time stamp upper left. 12z is 7 AM. 18z is 1 PM. 00z is 7 PM.
Maybe a few showers today, but most areas will remain dry.
The next weather-maker will arrive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
A cold front will near the region from the north. The speed of this cold front is still in question.
Rain shower and thunderstorm chances are forecast to increase Friday into the weekend. Some locally heavy rain will also be possible.
PWAT values, a measure of moisture in the whole atmosphere, will be on the high side. That equals locally heavy rain chances.
Here is the PWAT animation.
Time-stamp upper left.
Anything above 1.7 is fairly high. Anything about 2″ is very high.
Here is the Wednesday weather map. You can see that cold front to our north. It will sag southward by Friday and Saturday.
Here is the map by Saturday morning.
You can see the cold front sagging into our region. This will become the focus of rain chances Friday into early next week.
Let’s look at some percent of rainfall chances.
What is the % chance of at least 0.50″ of rain falling between now and next Monday morning?
What is the % chance of one inch or more of rain falling between now and next Monday morning?
What is the % chance of two or more inches of rain falling between now and next Monday morning?
Decent rain chances as we move towards the end of the week.
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Joining us once again for this episode of WeatherBrains is Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia. He needs almost no introduction to our audience as a former President of the AMS and the host of The Weather Channel’s WxGeeks show. Dr. Marshall Shepherd, welcome back to WeatherBrains! Dr. Shepherd was a guest panelist on episode 572 and guest WeatherBrain on episode 628.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
- Extremes: 111 at Death Valley, CA. & Ocotillo Wells, CA, and 21 at Stanley, ID
- Three hurricanes in the Atlantic
- Florence threatening landfall in the Carolinas as major hurricane
- Isaac to move into Caribbean
- Helene to stay at sea
- Another storm to affect Hawaii (Olivia)
- Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
- and more!
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