March 5th-6th: Windy Tuesday

March 5th-6th - 2012
Monday evening into Tuesday afternoon update
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Here are my current personal forecast thoughts for far southern Illinois and western Kentucky...

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Monday night:  Mostly clear.
Near normal temperatures

Lows: in the lower 30s  |  Normal lows for this time of the year are around 32 degrees.
Wind:  South winds at 5-10 mph.  
Precipitation probability - 0%   | Rainfall totals:  0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high

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Tuesday:  A mix of sun and clouds.  Windy at times.
Above normal temperatures

Highs:  around 65 degrees.  | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 52 degrees.
Wind: South winds 10-20 mph with gusts above 30 mph
Precipitation probability - 0%  |  Rainfall totals:   0" 
Confidence in this forecast is very high
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Tuesday night:  Partly cloudy skies.
Above normal temperatures

Lows: in the middle 40s |  Normal lows for this time of the year are around 32 degrees.
Wind:  South winds 10-20 mph and gusty
Precipitation probability - 0%  |  Rainfall totals: 0" 
Confidence in this forecast is high

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Wednesday:  A few clouds - otherwise sunny and mild 

Above normal temperatures

Highs:  around 65 degrees | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 52 degrees.
Wind: Westerly winds at 5-15 mph  
Precipitation probability - 0%  |  Rainfall totals:  0" 

Confidence in this forecast is high 
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No major concerns

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No significant wild cards in this forecast!
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No significant snow in this short range forecast...
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No major changes in this update!

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The forecast for severe or extreme weather for the next 48 hours
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Remember that the National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces 58 mph winds or higher, hail 1" in size or larger, and/or a tornado.  More information with some slides concerning reporting severe weather - click here
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Monday night:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Monday night:  Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Tuesday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Tuesday:  Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms?  No

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Tuesday night :   Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice. 

Tuesday night:  Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms?  No

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Wednesday: Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Wednesday:  Will there be a risk for non-severe thunderstorms?  No
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Will the Storm Prediction Center issue a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky?  
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Tonight - No
Tuesday - No
Wednesday - No   

Thursday - No

Friday - No 

Saturday - No 

Sunday - No
 

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