We weather people have to have something to talk about in the summer. And - since it is summer - I guess that means we talk about the heat. We come up with all kinds of way to express to people that it is going to be hot. We call it the dog days of summer. We call it the three H's - hazy, hot, and humid. But, at some point you run out of ways to say it is going to be hot today!
However, I do have to say it once again. There is some good news, though. There are signs that the frontal system that will meander to our north the next few days will finally get a push to the south late on Thursday night or Friday. If this front can push through our local counties then lower dew points (less moisture in the air) will make it at least feel better outside. I am not saying pull out the jackets. Not by any means. However a few degrees here and a few degrees there sure could help our cause.
High temperatures are still expected to remain at or above 90 degrees through the weekend. Your official hometown forecast can be read here. A sprinkling of heat advisories and warnings have been issued by the NWS Office out of Paducah, Kentucky. You can see a complete list of advisories on their web site by clicking here.
So - stay tuned. Slightly drier and cooler air may approach our region for the weekend. Nothing to write home about - but at least the potential for some "it feels a little better outside" weather for the coming weekend. That is the best way I can describe it!
Next question - what about rain? Well, I knew you would ask. Everyone is asking about rain. Farmers need rain - gardeners need rain - our yards need rain! There still appears to be a chance of thunderstorms associated with the cold front. The most likely time period would be Thursday and Friday. Locally heavy thunderstorms will develop along the front - I don't believe everyone will see rain. Unfortunately. But, many of us will have at least a shot at some precipitation. Better than nothing. The official 5 day rainfall forecast from NOAA (they sometimes broad brush this map - so don't become overly excited).
I have to agree with Jim Rasor when he posted on Facebook yesterday that in order for us to break the drought we need to see either a tropical system move into the Midwest or a stationary front draped across our local region for days on end. Otherwise the rainy season begins in fall and winter. I know that is not much help but that is where we are at with this dry spell. We all need rain.
I am still keeping an eye on the tropics. Since we last talked yesterday the NHC (National Hurricane Center) has upgraded the disturbance to a tropical depression. Tropical depression number four to be exact. It could strengthen and become tropical storm Colin. There are competing forces at work with this system. If the depression doesn't become better organized soon then it is possible that it will fall apart. We will see what forces can win the battle.
Either way - the current track paths keep this system away from the United States. We will continue to monitor for any surprises.
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I hope you have a great day and try to stay cool out there. This is considered dangerous heat and caution should be taken if you must work outdoors today.
- Beau Dodson
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