February 28, 2013: Chilly - snow showers

February 28, 2013

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Clouds are going to linger in our region through at least Friday.  On and off rain/snow shower chances will also remain with us.

There will be a chance for a dusting to an inch or so of snow - especially true for Friday.

     

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 here and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast from the National Weather Service.

On and off snow shower chances into Friday night - can't rule out a dusting to an inch or so in some counties.


 

Pattern should be interesting for the U.S. over the coming weeks.  Lot of jet stream energy. 


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

No major concerns for our immediate local area.

No

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Possibility of a few snow showers in the forecast.

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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.

  
Thursday: Severe weather is not anticipated.  No significant snow or ice - could be some snow showers

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Tonight:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Snow showers possible

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? Yes - some rumbles of thunder.

Tomorrow:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Some snow showers possible.

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 

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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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.

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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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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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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---

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
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Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site
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Fenruary 27, 2013: Colder - some light showers/snow

February 27, 2013

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Colder air has arrived and is going to stick around for awhile.

The overall pattern over the next 10-14 days will produce more days below average in the temperature department than temperatures above normal.  Basically that means it will be cooler than normal.

There will be several weak disturbances that will pass through the region.  These disturbances can produce light showers or light snow showers.  We are not expecting any significant accumulation from these weather makers.

Some hints on the model data of a stronger system around next Monday/Tuesday.  Perhaps that one will bring another round of snow/rain to the area.

The good news about this pattern is that we won't have to deal with tornadoes - at least for now.  My thinking has been that a stronger pattern of weather will return towards the end of March and especially April.  If the recent pattern repeats in April then it will be quite busy.

Monitor updates.
    

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 here and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast from the National Weather Service.

Light rain and snow showers over the next few days


 

Pattern should be interesting for the U.S. over the coming weeks.  Lot of jet stream energy. 


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

No major concerns for our immediate local area.

No

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Possibility of a few snow showers in the forecast.

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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.

  
Wednesday: Severe weather is not anticipated.  No significant snow or ice - could be some snow showers

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Tonight:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No significant snow or ice.  Could be some snow showers

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? Yes - some rumbles of thunder.

Tomorrow:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  Some snow showers possible.

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?

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

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

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

.
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.

.

.
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.

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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 
.

.

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---

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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February 25, 2013: Rain is in our forecast - then lots of cold

February 25, 2013

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Welcome to Monday - I hope you enjoyed the wonderful weather on Sunday.  It is not going to be sticking around.  Unfortunately.

Our weather is about to turn wet and colder.

Rain and thunderstorms will move into our area by late this afternoon and especially tonight.  The rain will spread from southwest towards the northeast.  The precipitation will first move into southeast Missouri and then spread into Illinois and Kentucky.

I am not forecasting any severe thunderstorms.  General rainfall will be in the 0.40"-0.80" range.  Pockets of greater than 0.80" will be possible.

Colder air will move into our region on Tuesday and continue into the rest of the week.

Rain will likely mix with snow at some point on Tuesday evening or night.  Right now it does not appear that accumulating snow will be a big issue.  I can't rule out a dusting.  

There are several weak disturbances that will move through our region after our big rain maker on Monday night - these could help enhance snow showers.  I will monitor and update.

The next few weeks are going to be cold.  I am sorry to say - I know everyone would like to see spring arrive early.
    

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 here and/or on my weather Facebook page) -- Click here - then enter your zip code for the most up to date spot forecast from the National Weather Service.

No winter weather today!


 

Pattern should be interesting for the U.S. over the coming weeks.  Lot of jet stream energy. 


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

No major concerns for our immediate local area.

No

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The possibility of a few snowflakes mixing in with the rain on Tuesday/night - Wednesday.

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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.

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

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

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

Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? Yes - some rumbles of thunder.

Tomorrow:  Severe weather is not anticipated. Some snow showers/flakes possible by Tuesday night as the colder air moves into the region.

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

. 

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

   
Monday - No
Tuesday - No
Wednesday - No

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

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

.
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.

.

.
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.

.

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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 
.

.

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---

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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