That Smoky, Smelly Haze

This hi-res satellite photo shows the haze that set in today.

Special Weather Statement issued this afternoon by NWS-Nashville:

Smoke associated with ongoing fires across eastern Kentucky…eastern Tennessee…northern Georgia…and western north Carolina has settled in across middle Tennessee today…resulting in hazy skies and a smoky smell to the air. The smoke will likely continue to impact the mid-state overnight…but conditions are expected to improve considerably by Monday morning as winds shift more to the southwest. The smoke could pose some problems for the elderly…young children…active adults…and those with respiratory issues. To minimize health problems…limit your exposure to the smoke or wear a mask if you have to be outside for an extended period of time. read more

Is It Going To Rain Today?

No.

It’ll all be southeast of us.

Instead, how about some 60°s, and a light breeze today? Light winds, a few clouds, great Titans weather.

No cloud cover expected for Supermoon viewing tonight. read more

More Record Heat? Yeah, Probably.

Looks like we hit 85° this afternoon, breaking the Oct 30 record of 84° set in 1950. pic.twitter.com/ZsGlR5d0od

— NashSevereWx (@NashSevereWx) October 30, 2016

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Three Days of Mid 80°, Three Chances for Record Heat

Today. The record for October 30 is 84°, set in 1950. We’re forecast to hit 85°, but that may not happen as a weak trough moves our way, lowering the humidity and denting our heat-building high pressure dome just enough to maybe keep us below 85°. Still, that hot. read more

An Uneventful Forecast

The only chance for rain will be Wednesday night into Thursday, but the system will move pretty far north of us, leaving us only with a little moisture to work with.

We Could Use The Rain

We don’t “need” the rain; those to our SE are the ones who “need” it. read more

It Doesn’t Have To Be Hot To Get Sunburned

A friend of mine — this was about two years ago — and I were watching our daughters in a soccer tournament. Not a cloud in the sky. I offered him sunscreen. He said “I don’t need it, it’s 40° outside.” He regretted it the next day. read more

Record High Temperatures Possible Monday – Wednesday

Gonna be a hot few days, y’all. 

NWS-Nashville wrote this afternoon: “It won`t be a dry heat, either. [Winds blowing from the S/SE] will keep dew points in the low to mid 60°s both days, so relative humidity values will be elevated to make it a little sticky — but not summertime sticky.” read more

When High Pressure Dominates, It’s Not Gonna Rain

Here’s how much it’s gonna rain between now and Wednesday night.

Yeah, nothing. High pressure is in charge.

Cold Front Thursday!

Your crap app probably has a chance of rain for Thursday:

This cold front is “moisture starved,” meaning, we don’t think there will be enough moisture around for the cold front to do what it normally does, which is rain a lot. read more

Clouds Still Trying to Move Out

That’s an upper level low pressure thingy spinning over the Great Lakes. 

It’s trying to roll east. When it does, it’ll take our clouds with it.  Expect a clearing sometime Monday.  read more

Fall Weather Arrives Monday

A cold front will arrive mid-day Monday, bringing clouds and a little rain.

By 9 AM, the rain will be in west TN.

It’ll be packing our first real taste of fall weather.

Expect the rain here around/shortly after lunch, with the cooler, drier air filtering in behind it. Maybe a few lightning strikes are possible, but meh. Expect a little rain, probably not enough to rain you out. read more