February 1, 2013: Snow showers - colder.

February 1, 2013

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Colder weather has arrived.  Morning lows in the teens on Friday will give way to afternoon highs in the 30s.  Some of the light snow that fell on Thursday night could freeze on roadways.  Use a bit of care on Friday morning.

Spot NWS forecast for your location (keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast.

For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

This forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western  Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee

HEADLINES:   Another weak disturbance will move through the region on Friday night and Saturday morning.  This may bring some more light rain or snow showers. 
 
Sunday should be dry.  Another chance for some showers around Monday/Tuesday.

I am not tracking any significant snowstorms or severe weather events. 
        
For more frequent updates and graphics view the Weather Facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/beaudodsonweather     

Another chance for light rain or snow on Friday night/Saturday morning.

 
For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

Another chance for light rain/snow on Friday night/Saturday morning.

No wild card in today's forecast.
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Keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page.

 Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here

We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more!  Click here 

Don't forget to sign up for the severe weather "heads up" email list - I usually email everyone before a big event - severe weather - tornado outbreaks - winter storms - ice storms.   Click here to join

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The forecast for severe or extreme weather

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The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.

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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.

  
Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated.  Watch for black ice on Friday morning.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Saturday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Some morning slick spots possible.  A chance for some light rain/snow showers on Friday night/Saturday morning.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No

Sunday:  Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

For the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.

or 

Visit the Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  

To view storm reports from today and yesterday - click here

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Will the Storm Prediction Center issue a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky?

Friday - No
Saturday - No
Sunday - No 
Monday - No

To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  Alternative link - click here 

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To view all watches and warnings in IL -  Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in KY - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in MO - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in TN - Click Here
All other states- Click Here

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The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national        map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States.
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To view the interactive warning  map - click here.

Chance for light snow/rain showers on Friday night/Saturday morning.

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You can listen to local emergency services, SKYWARN storm spotters, and more by visiting our scanner feed page - click here

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The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site.  For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page.


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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, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars.  I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.

We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.

Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ---
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We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.

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Want to learn more about how to use our radars?  Here is a video with more information

Click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU
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Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall in our region.  This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected.  Remember the scale is at the top of the map.

Click the link below - then choose your the time period you are interested in! 

 CLICK HERE FOR THE RAINFALL GRAPHIC - then choose the time frame above the image

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You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time.  Those maps can be viewed here.  

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Current conditions - including temperatures, apparent temperatures, heat index, wind chill, wind, pressure, humidity, dew points, and more - click here 
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You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in 
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To view recent records that have been broken - click here 
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1.  Cold shots of air for the next 2 weeks.   

Latest drought information:
DROUGHT INFORMATION - CLICK HERE 

Seasonal outlooks can be viewed on the web-site - click here

If you are a weather enthusiast then I recommend listening to WeatherBrains each week!  For a more in-depth look at what is happening in meteorology.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio.  Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event.  I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!

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Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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Beau Dodson Weather - Facebook
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To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Missouri - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in Tennessee - Click Here
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All other states- Click Here
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For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office web-site
http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
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Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site
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January 31, 2013: Hello February!

January 31st, 2013

For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.



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Woosh - our big weather event left quite a bit of damage in the area.  Several tornadoes and many reports of damaging winds.  Thankfully that has moved on.  In its wake we will have colder air and some on and off snow shower chances.

Spot NWS forecast for your location (keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast.

For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

This forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western  Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee

HEADLINES:  We have a couple of disturbances moving in from the north.  These will bring some clouds and perhaps a light shower or snow showers.  Light accumulation not out of the question.  Temperatures will fall quickly on Thursday night - into the teens.  Watch for black ice on Friday morning.

The arrival of the disturbances would be Thursday afternoon/evening and late Friday night/Saturday morning.
 
Temperatures will be colder over the next few days.  Perhaps the coldest mornings will be Friday and Saturday morning.  Lows on Friday morning will be in the teens.  Brrr
        
For more frequent updates and graphics view the Weather Facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/beaudodsonweather     

A chance for a light rain/snow mix on Thursday afternoon or evening and again Saturday morning.  These appear to be light events.  Temperatures on Thursday afternoon should be in the upper 30s and lower 40s.  Temperatures will fall into the teens on Friday morning.  Watch out for black ice.

 
For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

Light snow showers - black ice.

No wild card in today's forecast.
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Keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page.

 Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here

We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more!  Click here 

Don't forget to sign up for the severe weather "heads up" email list - I usually email everyone before a big event - severe weather - tornado outbreaks - winter storms - ice storms.   Click here to join

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The forecast for severe or extreme weather

.

The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.

.

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.

  
Thursday: Severe weather is not anticipated.  A chance for a rain/snow mix on Thursday afternoon and evening.  Appears light.  Watch for black ice on Friday morning.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Friday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Some morning slick spots possible.  Also a small chance on Friday night of some snow showers.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No

Saturday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Chance for a few snow showers Saturday morning.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

For the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.

or 

Visit the Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  

To view storm reports from today and yesterday - click here

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Will the Storm Prediction Center issue a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky?

Thursday - No
Friday - No
Saturday - No
Sunday - No 

To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  Alternative link - click here 

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To view all watches and warnings in IL -  Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in KY - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in MO - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in TN - Click Here
All other states- Click Here

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The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national        map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States.
.
To view the interactive warning  map - click here.

A chance for a rain/snow mix on Thursday afternoon and evening - another chance on Saturday morning.  Right now these systems appear weak.  Watch for black ice as water on roadways may freeze once the precipitation ends and temperatures fall into the teens.
 

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You can listen to local emergency services, SKYWARN storm spotters, and more by visiting our scanner feed page - click here

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The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site.  For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page.


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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, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars.  I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.

We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.

Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ---
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We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.

.

Want to learn more about how to use our radars?  Here is a video with more information

Click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU
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Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall in our region.  This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected.  Remember the scale is at the top of the map.

Click the link below - then choose your the time period you are interested in! 

 CLICK HERE FOR THE RAINFALL GRAPHIC - then choose the time frame above the image

.
You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time.  Those maps can be viewed here.  

.

Current conditions - including temperatures, apparent temperatures, heat index, wind chill, wind, pressure, humidity, dew points, and more - click here 
.

.
You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in 
.
To view recent records that have been broken - click here 
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1.  Cold shots of air for the next 2 weeks.   

Latest drought information:
DROUGHT INFORMATION - CLICK HERE 

Seasonal outlooks can be viewed on the web-site - click here

If you are a weather enthusiast then I recommend listening to WeatherBrains each week!  For a more in-depth look at what is happening in meteorology.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio.  Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event.  I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!

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Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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Beau Dodson Weather - Facebook
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To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Missouri - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in Tennessee - Click Here
.

All other states- Click Here
.

For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office web-site
http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
.
Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site
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January 29, 2013: Severe storms possible later today...

January 29th, 2013

For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.



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Biggest concern today will be a squall line that will sweep through the area later this evening and tonight.  I will be keeping the weather Facebook page updated on a regular basis.  Please visit there for up to date information.

Keep the NOAA Weather Radios on tonight - there will likely be some watches and warnings.

Spot NWS forecast for your location (keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast.

For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

This forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western  Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee

HEADLINES:  A squall line will develop on Tuesday afternoon from Illinois down into Missouri.  This line of thunderstorms will move east/northeast on Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours.

There will be a risk for a few severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and even isolated tornadoes.     

Rain and storms will come to an end by Wednesday morning. 

Rainfall totals should be in the 0.75"-1.50" range.  Locally heavy rain will be possible with thunderstorms.       
        
For more frequent updates and graphics view the Weather Facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/beaudodsonweather     

Thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning will be a concern.
 
For more frequent updates visit my weather Facebook page - click here and hit like at the top of the page.

Monitor forecasts on Tuesday/Tuesday night.  A chance for a few severe thunderstorms.

No wild card in today's forecast.
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Keep in mind that these forecasts on the point and click page are the NWS forecast thoughts - my thoughts are below and/or on my weather Facebook page.

 Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here

We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more!  Click here 

Don't forget to sign up for the severe weather "heads up" email list - I usually email everyone before a big event - severe weather - tornado outbreaks - winter storms - ice storms.   Click here to join

.

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The forecast for severe or extreme weather

.

The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings.

.

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.

 
Tuesday: Severe thunderstorms possible later today and tonight.  Damaging winds possible with thunderstorms later today and tonight - isolated tornado risk.  No snow or ice.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  Yes

Wednesday:  Severe thunderstorms will come to an end during the early morning hours. No significant snow or ice.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? Yes morning hours (before 5 am)

Thursday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

For the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.

or 

Visit the Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  

To view storm reports from today and yesterday - click here

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Will the Storm Prediction Center issue a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky?

Tuesday - Monitor 
Tuesday Night - Likely
Early Wednesday morning - Likely very early in the morning 
Wednesday - No

To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here  Alternative link - click here 

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To view all watches and warnings in IL -  Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in KY - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in MO - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in TN - Click Here
All other states- Click Here

.

The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national        map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States.
.
To view the interactive warning  map - click here.

A small chance around Thursday or Thursday night - perhaps a small chance around Saturday.

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You can listen to local emergency services, SKYWARN storm spotters, and more by visiting our scanner feed page - click here

.

.
The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site.  For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page.


.
We have a number of new radars available on our Weather Observatory web-site !
--- 
We now offer St Louis, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau, Marion, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars.  I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.

We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.

Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ---
--- 
We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.

.

Want to learn more about how to use our radars?  Here is a video with more information

Click here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU
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.

Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall in our region.  This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected.  Remember the scale is at the top of the map.

Click the link below - then choose your the time period you are interested in! 

 CLICK HERE FOR THE RAINFALL GRAPHIC - then choose the time frame above the image

.
You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time.  Those maps can be viewed here.  

.

Current conditions - including temperatures, apparent temperatures, heat index, wind chill, wind, pressure, humidity, dew points, and more - click here 
.

.
You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in 
.
To view recent records that have been broken - click here 
.
.

---

1.  Cold shots of air for the next 2 weeks.   

Latest drought information:
DROUGHT INFORMATION - CLICK HERE 

Seasonal outlooks can be viewed on the web-site - click here

If you are a weather enthusiast then I recommend listening to WeatherBrains each week!  For a more in-depth look at what is happening in meteorology.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio.  Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event.  I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!

.

Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
.

.
Beau Dodson Weather - Facebook
.

To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click Here 
To view all watches and warnings in Missouri - Click Here
To view all watches and warnings in Tennessee - Click Here
.

All other states- Click Here
.

For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office web-site
http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
.
Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site
.

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