Saturday, May 28: Have a safe holiday weekend!!!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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Saturday morning update...

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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has shifted the slight risk a bit further south into the northern parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.   If you need to view radar today - click here.

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No real changes in the sensible forecast - a few scattered thunderstorms are possible today over the northern half of the region and northwest part of the region.  A few of the storms, if they form, could be on the strong side.  Otherwise - for the rest of us it will be partly cloudy and mild.  Quite a few clouds around this morning.
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Latest SPC Severe Outlook - the yellow means a general sub-severe level thunderstorm is possible (not severe) and the orange is where a few storms could be strong/severe with hail and winds - isolated tornado.  You can view all the outlooks and the written text for the outlook by clicking here.
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HEADLINE:  A CALMER WEATHER PATTERN!!!

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It appears we will remain mostly dry for the weekend.  Can't rule out a stray shower on Saturday as the storm system pulls away to our north - but I don't think the chance is great and would be mostly over our far northern or northwestern counties.  

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Speaking of active - let's take a look at all of the tornadoes that have been reported so far this year.  Quite amazing amount of tornadoes.  Map from the Storm Prediction Center, in Normal, Oklahoma.  Green is hail - blue is wind - red dots are tornadoes.  Does it appear that we have been quite busy?  The answer would be YES!

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Tornado reports:
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We will see warmer temperatures in the coming days - almost hot.  I like to reserve the word hot for 90 and above.  So - we shall see. 

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Did you know it is STILL snowing in Canada?  This weather pattern has brought cold weather to our northern neighbors.  Click here for more information and images of the snow - click here.

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Canada can keep the snow - we will be having warm conditions - almost hot!  I hope everyone has a nice holiday weekend - stay safe out there. 

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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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Saturday: Partly cloudy.  A stray shower or thunderstorm possible - especially over our far northern and northwestern counties.  Warmer.  Above normal temperatures.

Highs:  in the middle 80s | Wind: southerly winds at 10-15 mph.  Normal highs are around 78 degrees.

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Saturday night:  Clear and mild.  Above normal temperatures.

Lows: around 68 degrees  |  Wind: southerly winds at 10 mph. Normal lows are around 58 degrees.

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Sunday:  Partly sunny and warm.  A bit more humid.   Above normal temperatures.

Highs:  around 87-89 degrees  | Wind: south winds at 10-15 mph. A higher gust possible on area lakes.  Normal highs are around 78 degrees.

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Sunday night: Mostly clear.  Above normal temperatures.

Lows: around 70 degrees  |  Wind: South winds at 10 mph. Normal lows are around 58 degrees..

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Monday:  Mostly sunny.  Warm and humid.  Above normal temperatures.

Highs:  around 87-90 degrees  | Wind: southerly winds at 10-15 with gusts to 25 mph - early and then becoming southeasterly at 10 mph late in the day.  Normal highs are around 78 degrees.

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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 Saturday morning

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Below image - High temperatures for Saturday afternoon

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Below image - High temperatures for Sunday afternoon

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

Saturday: No severe weather is anticipated.  A stray thunderstorm is possible - mainly over our northern and western counties.  If they occur at all.
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Saturday night: No severe weather is anticipated. 
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Sunday:  No severe thunderstorms are anticipated. 

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Sunday Night:  No severe thunderstorms are anticipated.

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Monday:  No severe thunderstorms are anticipated. 
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The official severe weather outlook from the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.  Remember the yellow area just means general thunderstorms - not severe in nature.  The orange area is the slight risk for severe weather zone.
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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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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. 

1. It appears warmer than normal temperatures are ahead of us - here are some updated maps for the temperatures for the mid-term range.  Keep in mind these maps are updated a few times a week. 

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Overall it does appear warm!  This would be from June 2nd - June 10th

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Remember that this map shows you where above or below normal temperatures are forecast - the orange/red area represents ABOVE normal temperatures.

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Here is the 6-10 day temperature outlook (normal temperatures are in the upper 70s for this time of the year)

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Here is the 8-14 day outlook map.
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Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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