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Cold air is here and should stick around into the weekend. We will see some moderation over the coming days (instead of teens we will see some twenties during the overnight period)There will be a small chance for freezing drizzle on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. This would mainly be over our southwest counties - that would be southeast MO, far western KY, and NW Tennessee. Keep in mind that any freezing drizzle could cause some problems.
It appears that a mixture of wintry precipitation will develop on Thursday night and Friday morning. Right now it looks like snow for our northern counties (light) and perhaps freezing rain, sleet, and snow over the rest of the area.
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HEADLINES: Cold weather continues across our region. A few snow flurries were reported on Tuesday - mainly over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois/southwest Indiana.
It appears that Wednesday into Thursday will be mostly dry. I can't completely rule out a few patches of light precipitation on Wednesday night. It appears the probability would be less than 20%. If that were to form it would be freezing drizzle (which of course can cause problems on roadways). Will have to keep an eye on radars Wednesday night to see if some precipitation develops. Not confident on this part of the forecast.
WINTER PRECIPITATION FOR THE MIDDLE/END OF THE WEEK...
It appears that a light precipitation event will develop on Thursday night and Friday over our region. I have pushed back the timing - earlier it appeared that Thursday afternoon into Thursday night would be the time period of concern. Starting to look more like Thursday night and Friday morning.
Right now it appears that amounts will be light. I don't want you to focus on amounts as much as I want you to focus on impact. Any freezing rain or sleet can cause travel problems. It appears that precipitation totals should be on the range of 0.10"-0.40" over our region. The higher totals would likely be the southeast part of the area (closer to KY Lake).
If the storm is stronger/weaker than forecast then I will need to update the above. Again, this looks to be a fairly light event in totals. Remember that freezing rain or freezing drizzle/sleet can cause a lot of problems on roadways/sidewalks.
Stay updated on the latest information as we draw closer to the event.
Another precipitation event should arrive on Sunday. Right now it appears that a mixture of precipitation changing to rain would be the best bet. I will keep an eye on that system. Looks active into next week, as well.
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Some frozen precipitation is forecast for Thursday night into Friday. Light events, but it could be enough to cause some slick road conditions.
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Monitor updated forecasts on the winter precipitation potential on Thursday night/Friday.
Track of the winter storm on Thursday/Friday. Monitor updates.
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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.
Wednesday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No
Thursday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Wintry mix possible on Thursday night.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No
Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Wintry mix possible.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? 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?
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
Monday - No
To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here Alternative link - click here
Thursday - No
Friday - No
Saturday - No
Sunday - No
Monday - No
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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.
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We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.
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A winter weather event is possible on Thursday night and Friday. A mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will be
possible.
Precipitation amounts should be on the light side. The main concern will be freezing rain and sleet causing slick roadways and sidewalks. This is not forecast to be a huge precipitation maker. However, with that said - slick roads will be possible.
Monitor updated forecasts as we move through the week.
.Precipitation amounts should be on the light side. The main concern will be freezing rain and sleet causing slick roadways and sidewalks. This is not forecast to be a huge precipitation maker. However, with that said - slick roads will be possible.
Monitor updated forecasts as we move through the week.
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 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.
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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
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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
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 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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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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1. Cold shots of air for the next 2 weeks.
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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 DodsonMcCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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