December 31, 2010:
8 PM Update
Mostly a rain event this evening. Tornado watches have expired or been canceled. Appears the main threat the rest of tonight will be moderate to heavy rain. Can't rule out some isolated severe weather. We remain in a slight risk according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Listen to local media and NOAA Weather Radio for updates.
Radar
http://weatherobservatory.com/weather-radar.htm
- Beau
December 31, 2010:
6 PM Update:
Thunderstorms are moving through our local area. There have not been any reports of severe weather over the last couple of hours.
A tornado watch continues until 7 pm for many of our counties.
Severe weather can't be ruled out this evening.
Listen to local media and NOAA Weather Radios for the latest watches and warnings - or see links below.
Have a safe New Years Eve
- Beau
December 31, 2010
1:45 PM Radar - severe storms spreading into the western half of our region
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Latest radar
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full.php
December 31, 2010
1 PM Update
Tornado watches have been issued for much of our region. Several tornadoes have struck Missouri and Arkansas this morning with at least 5 people killed.
Severe thunderstorms will push into our region in the coming hours.
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio and local media for updates on this weather situation.
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click here
To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click here
Other States - Click Here
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December 31, 2010:
8 PM Update
Mostly a rain event this evening. Tornado watches have expired or been canceled. Appears the main threat the rest of tonight will be moderate to heavy rain. Can't rule out some isolated severe weather. We remain in a slight risk according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Listen to local media and NOAA Weather Radio for updates.
Radar
http://weatherobservatory.com/weather-radar.htm
- Beau
December 31, 2010:
6 PM Update:
Thunderstorms are moving through our local area. There have not been any reports of severe weather over the last couple of hours.
A tornado watch continues until 7 pm for many of our counties.
Severe weather can't be ruled out this evening.
Listen to local media and NOAA Weather Radios for the latest watches and warnings - or see links below.
Have a safe New Years Eve
- Beau
December 31, 2010
1:45 PM Radar - severe storms spreading into the western half of our region
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Latest radar
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full.php
December 31, 2010
1 PM Update
Tornado watches have been issued for much of our region. Several tornadoes have struck Missouri and Arkansas this morning with at least 5 people killed.
Severe thunderstorms will push into our region in the coming hours.
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio and local media for updates on this weather situation.
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click here
To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click here
Other States - Click Here
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December 31, 2010:
I am starting to post video briefings! You can find those by clicking the link below
http://weatherobservatory.com/weather-video.htm Note there will be new and old videos on the page.
You can find more updates on my Facebook (under Beau Dodson) - Twitter, as well. I also have been posting the videos on my Facebook updates. Please check those out, as well.
If you would like to be added to my email list then please email me and request to be added - I usually send out an email when something significant is occurring or forecast to occur. Email me at beaudodson@usawx.com
Bottom line it for me Beau...
For southern Illinois and far western Kentucky...
The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow: Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out.
The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: 0%
Forecast:
Friday - a period or two of showers and thunderstorms. Especially late in the day and evening. High temperature in the middle 60s. A few storms may be severe with tornadoes possible.
You can find more updates on my Facebook (under Beau Dodson) - Twitter, as well. I also have been posting the videos on my Facebook updates. Please check those out, as well.
If you would like to be added to my email list then please email me and request to be added - I usually send out an email when something significant is occurring or forecast to occur. Email me at beaudodson@usawx.com
Bottom line it for me Beau...
For southern Illinois and far western Kentucky...
The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow: Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out.
The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: 0%
Forecast:
Friday - a period or two of showers and thunderstorms. Especially late in the day and evening. High temperature in the middle 60s. A few storms may be severe with tornadoes possible.
Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening...Then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows around 41. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening shifting to the west at 10 mph after midnight.
New Years Day...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night...Clear. Lows around 23 degrees. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
A fairly quiet week is ahead of us - after this storm system. I will keep an eye on some potential for stormier weather after the first week of January. Also keeping an eye on whether or not January will end up a bit more balanced than December. Meaning more above normal temperature days vs below normal temperatures.
Your up to the minute National Weather Service seven day forecast for southern Illinois and western Kentucky can be viewed by clicking here.
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Barometer reading this morning is in the 30.00 - 30.30" range. Last 24 hours of data - click here.
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You can view current conditions - weather radar and more information by clicking here
system. Locally heavier amounts are not out of the question for some of our counties. Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Barometer reading this morning is in the 30.00 - 30.30" range. Last 24 hours of data - click here.
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You can view current conditions - weather radar and more information by clicking here
A frontal system will approach our region today and bring with it a chance for showers and thunderstorms to our region. There will be a risk of severe thunderstorms today with isolated tornadoes.
The best chance of severe weather may be down in Arkansas and Tennessee. Listen for later updates and possible watches/warnings throughout the day and into the evening hours.
Otherwise - fairly mild today and then turning cooler tonight and tomorrow.
The above graphic shows you the temperatures for this afternoon. Then the image below shows you the cold air moving in behind the cold front later tonight and tomorrow morning.
You can see that a bit better with the image below - from www.wright-weather.com Click for a larger view. This is a map showing the temperatures for later this evening. See the cold front on there?
Let's take a look at just hold cold and dry it has been during the past month. We still need rain - drought conditions continue to be a problem in our region.
The above map shows you the departure from normal temperatures. The blue and purple areas are temperatures that were WELL below normal for the month of December. Just amazing. Click map for a larger view.
The above map shows the entire nation - departure from normal temperatures. The blue and purple areas are colder than normal the orange and red areas are above normal temperatures for the Month of December. Click images for a larger view.
The above map shows the percent of normal precipitation. As you can see on that map - we are below normal in the precipitation department. Click for larger image.
The above map is zoomed in on our region. You can see that we are below normal in precipitation. The percent of normal precipitation is in the 25-50% range. Meaning half the normal precipitation for the past month. Click image for a larger view.
No strong signals for a snowstorm in the near term. Will keep watching!
Happy New Years
- Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
Please visit Chris Bailey's weather blog if you live in central and eastern Kentucky http://www.kyweathercenter.com/
For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click here
To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click here
Other States - Click Here
This site is non-profit and brought to you as a public service.
Please visit Chris Bailey's weather blog if you live in central and eastern Kentucky http://www.kyweathercenter.com/
For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office http://www.weather.gov/organization.php
To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click here
To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click here
Other States - Click Here
This site is non-profit and brought to you as a public service.
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