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  • Posted Feb. 21, 2013 11:17 a.m.
  • February 21, 2013: Wintry mix changing to rain today

  • February 22, 2013

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    An assortment of winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued for portions of the region.
     
    I suspect that temperatures will rise above freezing this afternoon for western Kentucky and parts of southern Illinois.  A brief period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will be possible before temperatures rise above freezing.
     
    The quicker temperatures rise above freezing then the less concern for ice.
     
    I continue to believe areas from Poplar Bluff, Missouri towards Carbondale, IL towards Mt Vernon - along and west of that line will have the most problems.
     
    Remember that any frozen precipitation can cause problems on roadways.
     
    To view the list of winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories then click the link below  
     
    Radars
    Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ------ 
    We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here.
     
     
    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 below 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.





    See the list of winter weather advisories - warnings for the latest information 
    http://www.weather.gov/


     


    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.






    Winter weather today could cause some problems before temperatures rise above freezing


    Monitor road conditions as precipitation moves into the area

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     Placement of the freezing line is the wild card.  
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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.  Mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow changing over to mostly rain later today/this evening.
    Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits?  Yes

    Tonight:  Severe weather is not anticipated.  For most of the area the frozen precipitation chances will end as temperatures rise above freezing.
    Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No

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

    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?
       
    Thursday - No
    Friday - No 
    Saturday - 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
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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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