Heavy Rain Next Week: Flooding Concerns

Nothing crazy happening today . Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 40’s. The HRRR is rain free.

Warming Temperatures

Uh oh! Sixties Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in February. Something’s up.

Heavy Rain Next Week

It will be rain central next week. Not fun at all. There is the threat of flooding. read more

I’m concerned about flooding next week.

Those of you who live near fast rising creeks and streams, and near low-lying usual spot flood areas, need to spend the weekend getting ready for two potential flooding events next week (Tuesday-Wednesday & Thursday-Friday). read more

Chilly but Dry Weekend

After yesterday’s storms and the passing of a cold front, we can expect some chilly temps this weekend. Lows drop into the low 20s tonight and Saturday night, so make sure plants and pets are accounted for. read more

Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat

Here’s the main takeaway for today: wind is guaranteed, tornados are not. You’ll want to secure any loose objects on your porch, and avoid parking your car under unstable trees or tree branches. If you have a weather radio, today is a great day to use it. Our damaging wind probability is 30%. Our tornado risk percentage down from 10% to a 5%. read more

Evening Update on Tornado/Wind Concerns Thursday

A MIGHTY WIND

Before the storms expect south winds sustained 20-30 MPH, with gusts to 45 MPH. Loose objects will be relocated.

MORNING RAIN

This should not be a big deal. Insufficient CAPE to power storms will be the reason. read more

Severe Storms Possible Thursday + Wind Advisory

Storms are fed by instability. The question for tomorrow’s potential severe event: will there be enough storm food to fire up storms AND sustain themselves? CAPE values are relatively low, but recent model runs show a slight uptick (which could be just enough). read more

Severe Weather Update for Thursday, Ingredients Questionable

Severe weather isn’t easy for our atmosphere to create. For severe weather to occur, there are ingredients that must be present at the “right” place at the “right” time and at the “right” amount. If these ingredients don’t line up in place, time or amount, we’re left with less than. But, who’s disappointed? read more

Warming Trend; Possible Severe Weather Thursday

No rain is expected to interfere with any Valentine’s day plans.

Up until Thursday, the sun stays out keeping us dry. Temperatures rise into the mid 60’s by Wednesday.

“Unless it Rains”

Thursday, low pressure sweeps north of Tennessee. A strong cold front will pass through our area Thursday evening bringing strong storms and maybe severe weather. read more

Cold Today; Warmer Temps Midweek then Severe Weather Possible Thursday

This morning is cold. Wind chills were in the teens.

Temps top out around 40 today. Hopefully your Super Bowl plans are indoors.

Monday & Tuesday are the same deal as today, but with warmer temps. We’ll crack the 60’s on Tuesday. Those warmer temps will hang on until Thursday, then begin to fall again. read more

Blergy Today. & About Rain/Storms Thursday. Severe? Ehhhh, maybe?

Blerg today.

We got to talk blerg today. Blerg means no snow, no sun, temps under 40°. I issued a Blerg Watch today (conditions favorable for blerg) but not a Blerg Alert (blerg in progress) because we may see a few flakes this afternoon, the sun may show up briefly this afternoon, and some of us may actually hit 40°. read more