May 13th-14th: Short version today!

May 13th-14th - 2012

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Here are my current personal forecast thoughts for far southern Illinois and western Kentucky...

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This afternoon:  Partly cloudy - a few showers and a thunderstorm possible - especially eastern counties.
Near normal temperatures

Lows: in the lower to middle 70s  | 
Wind:  Northeast winds at 5-10 mph.  
Precipitation probability - 30%   | Rainfall totals:  0.25"
Confidence in this forecast is very high

Sunday night:  Partly cloudy - pleasant temperatures for May.
Near normal temperatures

Lows: in the middle 50s  |  Normal lows for this time of the year are around 55 degrees.
Wind:  North winds at 5-10 mph.  
Precipitation probability - 10%   | Rainfall totals:  0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high

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Monday:  Mix of sun and clouds giving way to partly sunny skies and pleasant for May.
Near normal temperatures

Highs:  around 75 degrees.  | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 77 degrees.
Wind: Northeast winds at 10 mph
Precipitation probability - 0%  |  Rainfall totals:   0"
Confidence in this forecast is very high
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Monday night:  Mostly clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
Near normal temperatures

Lows: in the lower 50s |  Normal lows for this time of the year are around 55 degrees.
Wind:  West/northwest at 5 mph
Precipitation probability - 0%  |  Rainfall totals: 0"
Confidence in this forecast is high

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Tuesday:  Sunny and warmer - still nice for May

Near normal temperatures

Highs:  around 77 degrees | Normal highs for this time of the year are around 77 degrees.
Wind: North 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 major concerns.

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No significant wild cards in this forecast!
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No major changes in this update!

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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.  More information with some slides concerning reporting severe weather - click here
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Sunday night:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Sunday night:  Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms? No
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Monday:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Monday:  Will there be a chance for non-severe thunderstorms?  No

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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 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
Monday - No  

Tuesday - No

Wednesday - No 

Thursday - No 

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