February 25, 2011: Calm after the storm - then more storms

February 25, 2011

FLOODING WILL CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY...

Thank you for all of the storm reports.

We are all saddened by the tragedy in western Kentucky.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

A heavy rain and severe weather event moved through our region with the most significant damage along the KY/TN border counties and the Missouri Bootheel.

Numerous reports of wind damage and hail were received - along with several possible tornadoes.

Flash flooding and heavy rain impacted areas that did not receive severe thunderstorms.  Flooding will continue in some areas over the coming days.

I picked up (and it is still raining as of this writing at 9 pm on Thursday night) over 3.70" of rain.

Quite an amazing rain event.  Widespread totals of 1-4" were reported over the region with some areas picked up 4-6".

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For southern Illinois and far western Kentucky...

                                                                               













The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow: No risk on Friday - flooding will continue. 

The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: None
Beau's Forecast

Friday: Rain coming to an end early.  Cooler.
Highs: 45-50 degrees | Wind: North winds at 10-15 mph.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy.  Cooler.
Lows: 28-32 degrees | Wind: East/northeast winds at 10 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny.
Highs: middle 50s | Wind: South winds at 10-15 mph

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy.
Lows: middle 40s | Wind: Southeast/east at 10 mph

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Windy.
Highs: middle 60s (sun comes out more than expected it could be even warmer) | Wind: South/Southeast at 10-15 mph - gusts to 20-25 mph

Sunday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely - some heavy rain and severe storms possible. Windy.
Lows: middle 50s | Wind: South/Southeast at 10-15 mph - gusts to 20-25 mph
 

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Barometer readings can be viewed here  - Barometer Readings.

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We will need to monitor the Sunday into Monday storm system for heavy rain and severe weather. 
Also - rivers will continue to rise over the coming days.  Some flooding will be possible.


Here are the severe weather reports from Thursday's event

























Stay tuned!

Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management

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