February 19, 2011: WINDY Sunday ahead of us - rain chances increase Monday

February 19, 2011

Noon Update

 No changes in ongoing - there are some rain showers around the area.  See radar for more on that subject.

HIGH WINDS LIKELY ON SUNDAY

For those out on the rivers and lakes - please be aware that winds will gust between 30-40+ mph on Sunday and Sunday afternoon.  Temperatures will be quite warm tomorrow, as well.

Use caution on rivers and lakes.

-  Beau


February 19, 2011

Remember that there are burn bans in effect - please don't burn brush or other.

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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: None















The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: Sleet has been reported with temperatures in the middle to upper 40s in southern Illinois. 


Beau's Forecast ...

Saturday: Scattered showers around the area - mixed with sleet in some counties (no travel problems - just a novelty) .  A bit cooler. Rainfall amounts less than 0.10"
Highs: 47-52 Wind: Northeast at 5-10 mph

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy - stray sprinkle or shower.  Cooler.  Rainfall amounts less than 0.10"
Lows: upper 30s to lower 40s | Wind: North/northeast at 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph turning to the east late.

Sunday: High winds likely - a mix of sun and clouds sprinkle possible.  Warm.
Highs: 68-72 | Wind: South/southeast at 20-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers.
Lows: 50-52 | Wind: South at 15-25 mph.

Monday: Rain likely.  Mild - temperatures falling late in the day and evening.
Highs: middle 60s | Wind: South/Southeast at 10-15 mph - gusts to 20 mph - winds becoming west late in the day at 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
 

Your up to the minute National Weather Service seven day forecast (note this may differ from my forecast from time to time) for southern Illinois and western Kentucky can be viewed by clicking here.

Your regional and local radars - including our new precipitation type radar - click here
 
Barometer readings can be viewed here  - Barometer Readings.

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Unsettled pattern over the coming 8-12 day period.  
High winds are likely on Sunday.
Rainfall totals on Monday will likely be in the 0.10-0.30" range.

Another chance for heavier rain around next Thursday/Friday with possibly 1/2 - 1 1/2" amounts.
Roller coaster ride with temperatures.   

Stay tuned!

Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management

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