Overnight Storms, Small Chance of Hail, More Rain Through The Week

Showers Maybe Storms Late Tonight

No rain today, high 60°.

Rain comes tonight, after midnight. A few rumbles of thunder and/or a downpour might wake you up tonight; hail the main concern. No tornado or strong wind concerns.

Hail up to 1″ in diameter is remotely possible, mainly south of I-40 in the dark green shaded area. The probability of a big ole hailstone falling within 25 miles of those in the green shaded area is 5%. read more

Dry Sunday and Monday; Next Rain Chances begin Monday Night, Off & On thru the Weekend

Sunday and Monday: Quiet

High temperatures today (Sunday) will reach 54° with mostly cloudy skies.

Monday looks the same but with a high of 64°.

This is a nice break after the very windy and rainy weather we had yesterday.

Rain This Week

… and there is no end in sight (just kidding, but it may feel like it). A few active weather patterns look to bring the chance of rain to the area all week. read more

Saturday’s Storm: a diary, an essay, and some graphics.

Someone’s Diary: The Wind

It’s stupid warm for second week of January but no one wore a skirt today. No one will wear one tomorrow. The wind’s been too strong. Modesty lives.

I saw on Twitter there’s a Wind Advisory for Friday night and Saturday. Winds may gust 30 MPH, 40 MPH, maybe as much as 50 MPH. Those Advisories talk about trees and power but when I see them Hashtag pants, make your daddy proud. read more

Rain Begins Friday, Very Windy 48 Hours Ahead; Heaviest Rain/Storms (Some Possibly Severe) Saturday

Warm & Windy (62°) Thursday

15 to 20 MPH winds with gusts as high as 30 MPH. Secure hats and lightweight aunts.

It’ll be windy Friday and especially Saturday.

Rain Begins Friday, Storms (Strong/Severe Possible) Saturday

WHAT THE MODELS SAY

The GFS model shows light, scattered showers late Friday, with the heaviest rain and storms sweeping through Saturday afternoon: read more

Heavy Rain Friday – Saturday, Storms Saturday May Be Severe. ETAs, Hazards, Probabilities.

Today is the Best Day of This Forecast

Windy, Afternoon Up To 63° Thursday

Gusts up to 30 mph possible.

This warm in January? Something is up.

What’s up is a cold front coming through late Saturday night. Watch the cold air race in at the end of the Euro model below:

Before the cold front: rain Friday, heavy rain and storms – possibly severe – Saturday. read more