February 1, 2011
No major changes in the forecast - this storm is on track, as expected. The borderline counties continue to be the main concern - where the winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are currently in effect.
I am in Bloomington,, Illinois to cover the blizzard - I will be posting photos on my weather Facebook page.
This event continues to unfold - I am still forecasting Kentucky to remain mostly rain. It may change to a mix or snow at the very end with little accumulation. Far southern Illinois should remain rain, as well.
Some thunderstorms are also possible. Isolated severe.
Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri will have everything from freezing rain, sleet, snow, and rain - depending on your location. Please check your local forecast here - insert your zip code
Anyone with travel plans into the winter storm zone should consider canceling their plans. The NWS and other emergency agencies are asking people to not travel into these areas.
Portions of these states may be shut down by this winter storm.
I am starting to post video briefings. The newest video can be viewed by clicking on the link below
http://weatherobservatory.com/weather-video.htm
You can find more updates on my Facebook (under Beau Dodson Weather) - Twitter, as well.
If you would like to be added to the severe weather email list then please email me and request to be added
I usually send out an email during significant weather events.
Email me at beaudodson@usawx.com
Bottom line it for me Beau...
For southern Illinois and far western Kentucky...
The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow: Winter storm over our northern and western counties - some warnings in effect. Thunderstorms - some locally severe over Kentucky and Tennessee. Possibly southeast Illinois, as well. Listen to local media for updates.
The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: Check your local zone forecast for your local county. A variety of weather will occur today across our region.
Conditions will vary greatly from one county to the next in our region. You can enter your zip code for your local forecast on the link below
http://weatherobservatory.com/hw3/
Forecast:
I can't do a city by city forecast because it will vary so much from one county to the next county. Generally most of Kentucky should be mostly rain with this event. Far southern Illinois as well (the river counties). A few counties west and north of there will be a mix of precipitation.
Monday-Wednesday The forecast will vary from county to county - click here and put your zip code in for your forecast.
Your up to the minute National Weather Service seven day forecast for the region can be viewed by clicking here. Enter your zip code or city and state (YOU MUST INCLUDE A COMMA AFTER YOUR CITY) Example: Vienna, Illinois
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Barometer readings can be viewed here - Barometer Readings.
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See previous discussion and video for detailed information on the winter storm...
- Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click here
To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click here
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