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This forecast covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee - for your local town/area - click here
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Here are my current personal forecast thoughts for far southern Illinois and western Kentucky...
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Saturday night: A few clouds.
Above normal temperatures
Lows: in the lower 40s | Normal lows for this time of the year are around 27 degrees.Above normal temperatures
Wind: Southwest winds at 10-20 mph.
Precipitation probability -10% | Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high
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Sunday: Mostly sunny skies - turning colder
Near normal temperatures.
Highs: around 44 degrees. | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 46 degrees.Near normal temperatures.
Wind: West winds at 10-20 mph - gusty - gusts over 40 mph possible
Precipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high
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Sunday night: Mostly clear skies - colder
Near normal temperatures
Near normal temperatures
Lows: in the upper 20s | Normal lows for this time of the year are around 27 degrees.
Wind: West at 5-10 mph - increasing to 10-20 mph overnight
Precipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high
Wind: West at 5-10 mph - increasing to 10-20 mph overnight
Precipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high
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Monday: Mostly sunny - windy - colder.
Below normal temperatures.
Highs: around 38 degrees | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 46 degrees.Wind: Westerly winds at 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
Precipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"
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The forecast for severe or extreme weather for the next 24 hours
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The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.
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Remember that the National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces 58 mph winds or higher, hail 1" in size or larger, and/or a tornado. More information with some slides concerning reporting severe weather - click here
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Saturday night: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Saturday night: Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Saturday night: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Saturday night: Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Sunday: Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
.Sunday: Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
Sunday night : Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Sunday night: Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Monday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Monday: Will there be a risk for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Monday: Will there be a risk for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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HEADLINE: Windy conditions on Sunday and especially Monday - use caution if boating. Otherwise I am on break - no major update. January is starting to look like it may bring some wild swings in weather conditions. Bigger updates in the coming week.
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Rivers will remain high - see the latest lake and river stage forecasts - here.
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HEADLINE: Windy conditions on Sunday and especially Monday - use caution if boating. Otherwise I am on break - no major update. January is starting to look like it may bring some wild swings in weather conditions. Bigger updates in the coming week.
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Rivers will remain high - see the latest lake and river stage forecasts - here.
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We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more! Click here
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Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall over the next 24 hours. This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected. Remember the scale is at the top of the map.
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If you would like to view the most up to date 24, 48, 72, and 120 hour precipitation forecast maps then click here.
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If you would like to view the most up to date 24, 48, 72, and 120 hour precipitation forecast maps then click here.
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You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time. Those maps can be viewed here.
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You can view drought maps on the Weather Observatory web-site by clicking here.
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You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time. Those maps can be viewed here.
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You can view drought maps on the Weather Observatory web-site by clicking here.
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No snow in our forecast...
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No snow in our forecast...
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Enhanced snowfall interactive forecast maps . You can choose your total snowfall amounts above the map - time frame, as well- click here
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Snowfall forecast maps - these are interactive maps. You can choose your total snowfall amounts above the map - time frame, as well - click here
Enhanced snowfall interactive forecast maps . You can choose your total snowfall amounts above the map - time frame, as well- click here
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Snowfall forecast maps - these are interactive maps. You can choose your total snowfall amounts above the map - time frame, as well - click here
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If you are looking for wintry precipitation - click here.
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You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in
You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in
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. We have a number of new radars available on our Weather Observatory web-site!
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We now offer St Louis, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau, Marion, Paducah, Hopkinsville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars. We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.
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We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.
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Want to learn more about how to use our radars? I made a how to video with more information
Click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU
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Date Range: December 29th-January 7th
Event: Strong cold front - pushes through on Sunday. Then colder air. Above normal temperatures weekend into Saturday night (New Years Eve) then below normal temperatures for several days. Front on Sunday has a low chance for producing precipitation - overall first week of January appears to be leaning towards BELOW normal precipitation.
Severe Risk:
Frozen Precipitation Risk:
Details: Strong cold front followed by below normal temperatures - below normal temperatures may last into the first week of January - data indicates our region may ride the warmer vs colder air masses - will have to monitor for timing of both. Could be swings in temperature averages from below to above normal.
Confidence in my forecast: Medium
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Date Range: January 6th-20th
Event: Swing pattern with potential of arctic outbreaks mixed with above normal temperatures - boundary near our region - uncertainty on the exact placement of the warm vs cold. Trends are towards several cold outbreaks - centered on the northern Plains into the Ohio Valley/Great Lakes. Possibly 2-3 precipitation events. Potential for 1 or 2 deep low pressure areas in the central U.S. into the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley region.
Severe Risk: Uncertain
Frozen Precipitation Risk: Possibly
Details: Potential for some swings in the weather.
Confidence in my forecast: Low
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Date Range: December 29th-January 7th
Event: Strong cold front - pushes through on Sunday. Then colder air. Above normal temperatures weekend into Saturday night (New Years Eve) then below normal temperatures for several days. Front on Sunday has a low chance for producing precipitation - overall first week of January appears to be leaning towards BELOW normal precipitation.
Severe Risk:
Frozen Precipitation Risk:
Details: Strong cold front followed by below normal temperatures - below normal temperatures may last into the first week of January - data indicates our region may ride the warmer vs colder air masses - will have to monitor for timing of both. Could be swings in temperature averages from below to above normal.
Confidence in my forecast: Medium
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Date Range: January 6th-20th
Event: Swing pattern with potential of arctic outbreaks mixed with above normal temperatures - boundary near our region - uncertainty on the exact placement of the warm vs cold. Trends are towards several cold outbreaks - centered on the northern Plains into the Ohio Valley/Great Lakes. Possibly 2-3 precipitation events. Potential for 1 or 2 deep low pressure areas in the central U.S. into the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley region.
Severe Risk: Uncertain
Frozen Precipitation Risk: Possibly
Details: Potential for some swings in the weather.
Confidence in my forecast: Low
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Remember that as a general policy, in the long range outlook, I will NOT mention severe thunderstorms more than 72 hours in advance. I will mention thunderstorm risks and I will give as many details as possible. The word severe will be reserved for the short range forecast.
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Remember that as a general policy, in the long range outlook, I will NOT mention severe thunderstorms more than 72 hours in advance. I will mention thunderstorm risks and I will give as many details as possible. The word severe will be reserved for the short range forecast.
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1. The charts are showing more and more of a potential wild weather pattern as we push into January - wild meaning steep swings in temperatures - a lot of contrasts from north to south - deep areas of low pressure forming and tracking through the region. This could mean a wide range of weather conditions from below normal to much above normal temperatures - thunderstorms - and frozen precipitation. The first week of January may be our break - then it becomes more active. No significant changes from the thoughts above in the long range events. Could make for an interesting month.
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Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event. I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!
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Meteorologist Beau DodsonMcCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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