May 25, 2011: Thunderstorms likely into Thursday - some severe weather possible

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Morning Update

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Our region has been placed in a high risk for severe thunderstorms today.  No changes in the overall forecast.  Severe storms are likely to impact our region.  Tornadoes will be possible.

Stay alert - have multiple sources for weather information - don't rely on just one source.  Watch local media for the most up to date watches and warnings.

Stay safe

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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I will be running threads on the Beau Dodson Facebook page with updates as the severe weather unfolds.  I try to break these threads down into 3-4 hour threads.  That way it is easier to keep up with questions and reports.

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It could become very active today (Wednesday) - please check radars - listen to NOAA Weather Radios - local media for your information.  I will do my best to update threads - but I STRONGLY encourage you to tune into local media for the most up to date information.  

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Remember there could be more than one round of storms today - there will likely be multiple storm chances.  So - just because one storm has passed does not mean that additional storms won't form.  They likely will.

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We (media and National Weather Service) work as a TEAM to keep you informed. 

Links you may need for this event or that may be useful for you

Radars
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A severe weather outbreak is being forecast for Wednesday and Wednesday night across our region.

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I do expect tornado watches to be issued for our region today.  Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings will also be possible - it is impossible to know more than 10-20 minutes ahead of time what towns or cities will be impacted by these storms - best advice is to just pay attention as the event unfolds.

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As Jim Rasor says - BE AWARE not scared.  Great advice.  We all know the power of these storms - but the odds of any one individual home being impacted is normally quite low.  Today is one of those days that meteorologists consider to have a little more potential than most severe weather days. 
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However, with that said - severe weather is tricky and difficult to forecast.  Like winter storms - sometimes severe weather events do not unfold as we expect them to.  

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Again - bottom line - stay tuned and updated on weather conditions today.  Conditions could change rapidly - if storms develop quickly.  Have a safety plan - know ahead of time what you would do in the event damaging storms develop.

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Tornado Safety Rules - Click Here
Special Statement from the Paducah, KY NWS - Click Here


Best advice - listen to NOAA Weather Radio for updates - and local media. 

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This forecast covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and western Kentucky - for your local town - click here
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Wednesday: Severe thunderstorms possible - some storms may produce hail, high winds, and tornadoes.  Warm and humid.  Above normal temperatures.

Highs:  in the lower to middle 80s | Wind: southerly winds at 15-30 mph - gusty at times.  Normal highs are around 74-75 degrees.

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Wednesday night:  Showers and thunderstorms - some storms will be severe during the evening and early overnight hours.  Above normal temperatures.

Lows: around 68 degrees  |  Wind: southerly winds at 10-20 mph. Normal lows are around 52-54 degrees.

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Thursday:  A chance for showers and thunderstorms.   Above normal temperatures.

Highs:  around 74-77 degrees  | Wind: southwest winds at 10-20 mph - gusty at times.  Normal highs are around 74-75 degrees.

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Thursday night: A few showers - otherwise cloudy and cooler.  Near normal temperatures.

Lows: around 52 degrees  |  Wind: West winds at 10-15 mph. Normal lows are around 52-54 degrees..

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Friday:  Partly sunny.  Not as warm.  Near normal temperatures.

Highs:  around 74 degrees  | Wind: southerly winds at 10-15 with gusts to 20 mph.  Normal highs are around 74-75 degrees.

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Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here
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The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.
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Also our new forecast page is finished!  Just click the link below to see all of our Weather Observatory graphics - from the severe weather outlook to lake and river stages - extended outlooks - monthly outlooks - satellite - and more!.

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Remember you can view all of the temperature maps below - and more - by clicking here

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Below image - Low temperatures for Wednesday morning

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Below image - High temperatures for Wednesday afternoon

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Below image - High temperatures for Thursday afternoon

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The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow... 

Wednesday:  Severe thunderstorms are likely.  Tornadoes will be possible today. Stay updated via NOAA Weather Radios and local media.  
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Wednesday night:  Thunderstorms - some storms will be severe with damaging winds, hail, and possibly tornadoes. Stay updated via NOAA Weather Radios and local media.  

Thursday: Early morning storms may be severe.  Otherwise showers and thunderstorms.
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Thursday night: No severe weather is anticipated. 
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Friday:  No severe thunderstorms are anticipated. 

Let's take a look at the official severe weather outlooks for today (Wednesday) You can see the Storm Prediction Center is quite concerned. 
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Here is the outlook from the SPC for today - Wednesday.  Remember they update this map four times a day - sometimes more.  Check the links below for the most up to date information - bottom line is that we are expecting severe storms in our region.

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You can view the updated rainfall forecast maps - updated twice a day by going to the Weather Observatory Forecast Site - Click Here

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Rainfall totals for the next 72 hours - any storms that form could produce locally heavy rain.
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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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You can now view the 6-10 and 8-14 day forecasts!  Maps are available by clicking here. 

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1. Focus right now is completely on the severe weather threats over the next few days. 

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