So, the sprinkles. A couple of models had indicated that we could get some rain today, but most said nope. The forecast leaned dry. For the most part the showers that have developed have been mere sprinkles. Reason? Our friend (or foe) the Dry Air Monster. He’s not very strong today, but he’s there, visible on the morning weather balloon…eating rain as it falls through the air.
Author: Andrew
Temps Increasing; Low Rain Chances for the Weekend
71° today, steadily increasing to near 80° this weekend. Average for this time of year is around 67°
Weekend Rain
Rain chances come back late Saturday into Sunday. Latest Euro model thinks we’ll see a half inch or less. Timing is ?? But will become more clear as we get closer. Severe weather and/or flash flooding is not expected.
Isolated Light Showers This Afternoon, Evening; Above Average Temps This Week
Rain amounts over the last 24 hours came in right around forecast amounts; generally somewhere around two tenths of an inch. Probably didn’t get your local creek flowing, but every little bit helps add moisture to the soil under our feet. As trees and grass go dormant for the winter, rain will be able to make it to our waterways more easily.
Cooler Today, Rain Returns for the Weekend
Fall Leaves + Wind = Leaf Blower
Low Rain Amounts Expected Tuesday
Showers Today, Low Rain Chances Through the Week
Light showers will arrive through the day as “I-24 Specials,” our term for weather that comes down the tracks of I-24 from Kentucky. The HRRR thinks these showers will not increase in intensity on our radar scopes during the day. In fact, they may struggle as they come through. The 13z run of the HRRR through 9:00 pm: