January 7th-10th: Becoming more active

January 7-10, 2013

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We are about to enter a more active weather pattern - several chances of showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.  We need the rain.  




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

HEADLINES:  It has been fairly quiet over the last week.  There were some patchy areas of sleet and snow flurries on Friday and Saturday.  Nothing too significant and this did not cause any problems.

Our next storm system is going to be a warm one.  Warm and moist air will start to stream northward on Tuesday and Wednesday of our new work week.  This will lead to shower chances by late Wednesday night and/or Thursday.  On and off rain chances may linger into the weekend.

I can't rule out a few thunderstorms this week - most likely on Thursday.  We will need to monitor for severe storms on Thursday.  Threat appears small, but not zero.

Temperatures will rise into the 50s and possibly 60s this week.  A nice break from our recent cold spell.  The warmest day would likely be on Thursday - ahead of the cold front.  

Much colder weather is possible around the 16th-25th of January.  Long way off and plenty of time to monitor!




Thunderstorms possible by Thursday - I will monitor and update as necessary.


Monitor updated forecasts for Thursday.  There could be some thunderstorms


Wild cards will be temperatures this week - a warming trend is definitely in the cards.  Expect highs to reach into the 50s and perhaps 60s in front of our next storm system.
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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.
 
Monday:  
Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits  No

Tuesday  Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Wednesday:  
Severe weather is not anticipated.  No snow or ice.
Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  No

Thursday-Saturday:  No snow or ice - some thunderstorms are likely by Thursday -  monitor for updates.
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For the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.
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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?

Monday - No
Tuesday - No
Wednesday - No
Thursday - Monitor
Friday -  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.












No winter storms to monitor!
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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.  Potential cold wave around the 16th-25th - will update the Facebook page with the latest images.  

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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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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