Lunchtime update on the weather

While the sun is currently shining, the scattered clouds will not allow for full heating potential so I doubt anyone near our area gets about the middle to upper 60's. The storm showers are already falling across extreme western Kentucky, eastern Illinois, and back west. The system will continue to move in our direction with rain arriving by early evening.

Heavy rain will fall overnight into Saturday morning before tapering off. A solid two inches or more could be possible with the rain. (It will make for sloppy sectional football.)

Currently no flood watches have been issued for our region but I know the NWS is monitoring things closely and could likely post them later this afternoon. The ground remain saturated and waterways was already running off excessive amounts of water.

I hope to get home today to change out the battery of the weather station on the roof before it starts raining.

Also, look for the winter weather forecast summary coming Sunday. I will also announce the snow day predictions for area schools at that time.