It's been hot but not really...

This is going to sound crazy but it really has not been all that hot in Kokomo.  I say hot as above 90 degrees.  Only for a briefly around 2:45 on the afternoon of May 30th did we reach exactly 90.  Never higher and never in June.  However even without the extreme highs, the overall pattern have been warm.

May was +2 to +4 degrees above normal and  June has been +4 to +6 degrees above normal. 

Rather Quiet Sunday and Some Advice...

It has been rather quiet today around Howard County.  A few strong storms moved across the area to the north just grazing the county but nothing approaching severe limits.  Other part of the state and region did see some severe weather.  Some late night showers could bring a small amount of rain but not much.

I do have some advice for the week...

Play hooky from work a few days.  After what has been a mostly miserable month with a mix of heat, humidity, and severe weather it will finish with some great weather.  So with my permission, take a few days off work and enjoy...

Storms & Rain Return

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will bring strong to severe weather for much is Indiana.  Also in the forecast is heavy rain fall potential.  Another inch or possible more is likely by Monday morning.  Sign up for my twitter account or watch the stream on the right for nowcasting today.  I will be mobile for much of the day.

Taking a Break...

Time to take a break from the parade of storms and rain and enjoy a couple of days of hot and sunny weather.  The weekend should start off fine but rain and thunderstorms look to return by Saturday night.  Too early to tell what exactly the implications might be for rainfall totals and the severity but any amount of rain is not good at this point.  We have 7.52 inches at my house for the month.  No more please.  For now, have a great day (or two) and we will deal with the weekend weather later...

[Update: 3:45 PM] Severe Weather for Wednesday & Wednesday Night...

I know many of the recent severe weather events have busted bad.  Today could be another bust but I see significant reasons to be concerned about the tornado potential for this afternoon and evening.  I encourage everyone to be alert today for rapidly changing conditions.  

Update: looks like the better timing with be after the dinner hour.  I plan to attend both Major League championship semi final games tonight.  It is to watch the game and to be nearby should something pop up.  I should be on twitter with my cell phone to provide updates.  They stream just to the left (or can be found on the link above).

More of the same this morning...

When is this rain going to stop?  Maybe we dry out on Friday but not this morning...

Flash Flood Warning for Howard County until 11:30am

THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN INPOLIS HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR.
 EASTERN HOWARD COUNTY IN CNTL IN.

* UNTIL 1130 AM EDT

* AT 731 AM EDT.NATL WEATHER SVC DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED  SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE  WARNED AREA.  RADAR ESTIMATES UP TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN HAVE OCCURRED  SINCE 500 AM FOR AREAS JUST NE OF KOKOMO.

* RUNOFF FROM THIS EXCESSIVE RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING TO  OCCUR. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS  OF EASTERN HOWARD COUNTY.INCLUDING THE TOWNS OF CONVERSE.
 GREENTOWN & WAWPECONG.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS SAFELY.

TO REPORT FLOODING.HAVE THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATL WEATHER SVC FORECAST OFFICE IN INDIANAPOLIS.

Something you don't see everyday...

Not something which happens often and honestly, I cannot think of when it last happened but Indiana has three days in a row of Slight Risk for severe weather.All are mainly for wind events.

Crazy Night & Frustration...

What a night...

I was out at the Northwestern Main Campus at 350 N & 400 W photographing the Softball and Minor League Championships.  Only the 5:30 Softball game was completed.  The Softball and Minor League Championship games which started at 7 PM were suspended.  I was photographing the games and that kept me from closely following the incoming weather.

I personally found that frustrating.  I tried to follow the info with my Motorola Droid and with my amateur radio hand-held radio but it is difficult to do both well and I focused on the photography. 

I also was frustrated and confused as were many of you by the early warning issued for Howard County.  I don't know what exactly happened but I am pretty sure the first warning expired even before the system hit the warning area.  While I understand this looked potentially ugly/serious, I don't think the first warning was warranted.  I would bet there was some mistake at the NWS.

My frustration didn't end there.  The tournament staff at Northwestern monitored the weather and halted game play and moved everyone indoors to the High School before the weather arrived.  Good job!

It was a different story at the Relay for Life at Kokomo High School.  I was not on site and cannot provide exact details but I do know that a long time and respected Skywarn Spotter went over to the event well in advance to give them a heads up to the situation.  They appeared to have given no forethought to severe weather plans and were not responsive to the information provided by the Skywarn Spotter.  I could hear his frustration on my amateur radio.

The frustration rose even more when he indicated they were just casually mentioning some rain was heading their way.  At that point I was reporting 40-50 MPH winds at Northwestern and yet they did nothing.  They exercised very poor judgment and ultimately when they realized how severe the weather was, it was too late.  From a couple of different accounts it seems almost all of the smaller/personal tents/canopies blew over and stuff blew all over the place.  I know EMA was out on scene to assess the damage and make sure they understand that more was heading in later tonight.

If you have any outdoor event, you must account for the weather and monitor forecasts and be proactive when severe weather threatens.  You cannot take personal safety lightly.

As for damage, there were a few trees and limbs down around the area.  A 2.5' to 3' tree was down on the east side.  I drove upon this at 880W and Hwy 22...

A second round is heading this way.  We will have to see how it holds up.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL FRI AT 6:30 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WUUS53 KIND 182343
SVRIND
INC011-015-023-057-067-095-107-157-159-190030-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.W.0132.100618T2343Z-100619T0030Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
743 PM EDT FRI JUN 18 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
BOONE COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA...
CLINTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHERN HAMILTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
HOWARD COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHERN MADISON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
SOUTHEASTERN TIPPECANOE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
TIPTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
* UNTIL 830 PM EDT
* AT 741 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM GRISSOM AFB TO 8 MILES NORTH OF FRANKFORT TO 11 MILES NORTH OF
CRAWFORDSVILLE...AND MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 45 MPH. PENNY SIZE HAIL
MAY ALSO ACCOMPANY THESE DAMAGING WINDS.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
RUSSIAVILLE...FRANKFORT AND WAWPECONG AROUND 750 PM EDT...
MICHIGANTOWN...KOKOMO...DARLINGTON AND COLFAX AROUND 755 PM EDT...
CONVERSE...THORNTOWN...INDIAN HEIGHTS AND GREENTOWN AROUND 800 PM
EDT...
SHARPSVILLE...KIRKLIN AND KEMPTON AROUND 805 PM EDT...
WINDFALL AROUND 810 PM EDT...
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 65 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 133 AND 167.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN INDIANAPOLIS.
WIND DAMAGE WITH THESE STORMS WILL OCCUR WELL AHEAD OF ANY RAIN OR
LIGHTNING. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SOUND OF THUNDER BEFORE TAKING COVER.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
&&
LAT...LON 4058 8637 4058 8587 4040 8586 4040 8558
4015 8595 3993 8651 4025 8701 4043 8665
4060 8637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 298DEG 41KT 4063 8613 4038 8653
4018 8691
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 0.75IN
$$
MRD/SMF

THIS STATEMENT IS DISTRIBUTED BY CELLWARN. VISIT http://www.cellwarn.com/ TO CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT PREFERENCES.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL FRI AT 6:15 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WUUS53 KIND 182328
SVRIND
INC011-015-023-067-107-157-171-190015-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.W.0131.100618T2328Z-100619T0015Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
728 PM EDT FRI JUN 18 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHWESTERN BOONE COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA...
CLINTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
HOWARD COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
TIPPECANOE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
* UNTIL 815 PM EDT
* AT 726 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM WALTON TO 8 MILES EAST OF LAFAYETTE TO 12 MILES EAST OF
WILLIAMSPORT...AND MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. PENNY SIZE HAIL MAY ALSO
ACCOMPANY THESE DAMAGING WINDS.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
ROSSVILLE AROUND 735 PM EDT...
MULBERRY...LINDEN...BURLINGTON AND GALVESTON AROUND 740 PM EDT...
DARLINGTON AND CLARKS HILL AROUND 745 PM EDT...
RUSSIAVILLE...MICHIGANTOWN...KOKOMO AND FRANKFORT AROUND 750 PM
EDT...
THORNTOWN AND INDIAN HEIGHTS AROUND 755 PM EDT...
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 65 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 149 AND 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
IN INDIANAPOLIS.
WIND DAMAGE WITH THESE STORMS WILL OCCUR WELL AHEAD OF ANY RAIN OR
LIGHTNING. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SOUND OF THUNDER BEFORE TAKING COVER.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
&&
LAT...LON 4075 8652 4071 8651 4070 8638 4058 8637
4058 8590 4041 8613 4041 8623 4034 8624
4006 8672 4030 8710 4038 8710 4035 8718
4045 8734 4049 8727 4049 8711 4058 8710
4058 8678 4071 8678 4075 8675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 286DEG 44KT 4070 8625 4043 8670
4029 8703
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 0.75IN
$$
MRD/SMF

THIS STATEMENT IS DISTRIBUTED BY CELLWARN. VISIT http://www.cellwarn.com/ TO CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT PREFERENCES.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL FRI AT 1:00 AM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WWUS63 KIND 182230
WCNIND
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 345
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
630 PM EDT FRI JUN 18 2010
INC005-011-013-015-021-023-031-035-045-055-057-059-063-065-067-
081-095-097-105-107-109-119-121-133-135-139-145-153-157-159-165-
167-171-190500-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.A.0345.100618T2230Z-100619T0500Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
345 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA
BROWN MONROE
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
GREENE SULLIVAN
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...BLOOMINGTON...COLUMBUS...
CRAWFORDSVILLE...FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...LAFAYETTE...
MUNCIE...SHELBYVILLE AND TERRE HAUTE.
$$
SMF

SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 15% chance for significant hail.
There is a 15% chance for damaging wind.

Warm & Twitter...

It is warm today but not unbearable given the low humidity levels.  That is a good thing.  Friday will be the start of the heat wave which will bring near 90+ degree temperatures through the middle of next week.  Heat indexes will also be very high.  People working outdoors should use caution and drink plenty of fluids and of course use sun screen.

Severe weather also will return Friday evening with an increased threat for Saturday.  Not expecting any widespread outbreak but isolated pop up thunderstorms could disrupt outdoor activities. 

Twitter & Weather...

There are a lot of professional and hobby forecasters on twitter offering detailed play by play of the weather.  This can be particularly helpful during severe weather.  For me, I generally try to keep my twitter forecasts for the Kokomo and Howard County and include the surrounding counties.  Some others have a much broader scope.

My best suggestion is to search for the #INwx hashtag. http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23inwx

If you follow people on twitter, besides me, try Nicole Misencik @NicoleWTHR, Paul Poteet @PaulPoteet, and Ryan Greggory @RyanGreggory who is studying meteorology at Ball State University and is on WWKI in the evenings and during severe weather.

HoosierWxAlert @HoosierWxALERT offers automated watches and warning for the state of Indiana.  Sometimes it can be a bit busy but is a great way to keep informed.

There are many other fine forecasters around Indiana and if you do the first thing mentioned (#INwx) you will find them and select the ones which you enjoy the most.

Enjoy Thursday...

Take a few minutes to enjoy Thursday before we start creeping back up with oppressive heat and humidity.  Late on Friday severe weather makes its return with an increased threat on Saturday and Sunday.  Of course more rain will accompany the severe weather too like we need more.  We are already ahead of our May total rainfall and look to be on track for a top 10 June.  Ugh...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL TUE AT 10:00 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WWUS63 KIND 151730
WCNIND
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 321
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
130 PM EDT TUE JUN 15 2010
INC005-011-013-015-021-023-027-031-035-045-055-057-059-063-065-
067-071-079-081-083-093-095-097-101-105-107-109-119-121-133-135-
139-145-153-157-159-165-167-171-160200-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.A.0321.100615T1730Z-100616T0200Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
321 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA
BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE
MONROE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
JENNINGS
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
DAVIESS GREENE KNOX
MARTIN SULLIVAN
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...BEDFORD...BLOOMINGTON...
COLUMBUS...CRAWFORDSVILLE...FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...
LAFAYETTE...MUNCIE...SEYMOUR...SHELBYVILLE...
TERRE HAUTE AND VINCENNES.
$$
RYAN

Tuesday Forecast: Rain & Storms...

Yep, more of the same.  Some funnel clouds spotted around the state and maybe even one on the Clinton/Howard county line.  Lots of rain and while it doesn't seem like it, we have been on the lower end of the totals.  We have 4.5"+ currently and that was our total for all of May.

Friday could be another busy severe weather day. 

SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 5% chance for significant hail.
There is a 30% chance for damaging wind.

Slight Risk For Severe Weather

The slight risk continues for Monday and Tuesday for severe weather.  The pattern producing severe weather continues across the Ohio Valley.  The tornado threat is low while wind damage is much greater.  Already saturated ground will also pose problems for additional rain expected to fall.  Some flash flooding is possible where the heaviest rain falls.

It will be a difficult week for the Minor League Championships with rain/thunderstorms forecast for each day.  Field conditions are already poor with water and mud.  Good luck to the teams still playing.

More Rain & Thunderstorms Ahead...

It looks like more of the same this week.  Rain and thunderstorms are likely for the first half the week...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL SAT AT 8:00 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WUUS53 KIND 122312
SVRIND
INC067-130000-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.W.0059.100612T2312Z-100613T0000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
712 PM EDT SAT JUN 12 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
HOWARD COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
* UNTIL 800 PM EDT
* AT 709 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS
OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES WEST OF KOKOMO...AND
MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH.
* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
KOKOMO...INDIAN HEIGHTS AND GALVESTON AROUND 720 PM EDT...
WAWPECONG AROUND 730 PM EDT...
GREENTOWN AROUND 735 PM EDT...
CONVERSE AROUND 750 PM EDT...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR LARGE
HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...
PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
&&
LAT...LON 4058 8586 4052 8586 4041 8586 4041 8623
4039 8624 4040 8630 4043 8631 4044 8636
4051 8638 4056 8637 4059 8623 4058 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 262DEG 29KT 4049 8624
WIND...HAIL 60MPH <.75IN
$$
JH

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL SAT AT 8:00 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WWUS63 KIND 121752
WCNIND
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 301
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
152 PM EDT SAT JUN 12 2010
INC015-023-045-067-107-121-157-165-171-130000-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.A.0301.100612T1752Z-100613T0000Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
301 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
CLINTON HOWARD
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY PARKE
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...CRAWFORDSVILLE...FRANKFORT...
KOKOMO AND LAFAYETTE.
$$
RYAN

Watch Likely...

http://w1.spc.woc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0905.html

Weekend Rain & Storms

It looks like a soggy weekend with heavy rain potential and some possible thunderstorms.  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Saturday morning.  Long term continues to look wet and this will be a difficult week for the baseball and softball  tournaments.

Tuesday...

I'm really not excited at all today for the severe weather.  Things look rather marginal at best and will come late after a day with minimal heating.  Rain and minor flooding will be the bigger concerns. 

SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 2% chance for tornadoes.
There is a 15% chance for signficant hail.
There is a 30% chance for damaging wind.

Saturday Was High Risk

Saturday verified as High Risk even thought the SPC never had an outlook issued with more than Moderate Risk.  The High Risk criteria is 20 or more tornadoes, 2 EF3+, within a 50,000 sq. mi. area and that was reached.

Here are the National Weather Service summaries and information for the June 5, 2010 tornado outbreak.

IND:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=53340&source=0
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=53350&source=0

ILX:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ilx&storyid=53373&source=0

LOT:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/?n=05june2010summary

GRR:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=grr&storyid=53372&source=0

DTX:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=dtx&storyid=23597&source=0

IWX:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=iwx&product=PNS&issuedby=iwx

Sunday Morning Follow Up

As you may have heard, yesterday's severe weather threat did finally come to fruition in Carroll, Miami, and Cass counties with one or more tornadoes touchdowns in the overnight darkness.  Storms at night while most people sleep are one of several great reasons to own a NOAA Weather Radio.  If you slept through it and were unaware, just think about the what if that had hit my home?

For Howard County, the big overnight news was the 2 inches of rain which fell in an hour on top of already saturated ground.   This upcoming week should bring more severe weather chances and rain.  However you can enjoy this day as it should be quiet and cool.

Important Weather Radio Information: The transmitter for the NOAA weather radio which servers our area is currently on low power and has a hum in the audio.  While I am sure repairs will be made quickly, it in current state, home weather stations might not be activated during severe weather.  I sure you to check your radio for reception a couple of times each day to make sure you know if it is not able to pick up the weakened signal.

TORNADO WATCH UNTIL SUN AT 5:00 AM FOR KOKOMO, IN

WWUS63 KIND 060213
WCNIND
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 268
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1013 PM EDT SAT JUN 5 2010
INC011-015-021-023-035-045-057-059-063-065-067-081-095-097-107-
109-119-121-133-135-139-145-157-159-165-167-171-060900-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.A.0268.100606T0213Z-100606T0900Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 268 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BOONE CLINTON HAMILTON
HANCOCK HENDRICKS HOWARD
JOHNSON MADISON MARION
MORGAN RUSH SHELBY
TIPTON
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...CRAWFORDSVILLE...
FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...LAFAYETTE...MUNCIE...
SHELBYVILLE AND TERRE HAUTE.

MODERATE RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MODERATE RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 10% chance for tornadoes.
There is a 15% chance for signficant hail.
There is a 45% chance for damaging wind.

Moderate Risk

Today is a moderate risk day for severe weather.  Wind, hail, and an isolated tornado are possible. 

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL FRI AT 8:00 PM FOR KOKOMO, IN

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WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 254
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
116 PM EDT FRI JUN 4 2010
INC005-011-013-015-021-023-027-031-035-045-055-057-059-063-065-
067-071-079-081-083-093-095-097-101-105-107-109-119-121-133-135-
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/O.NEW.KIND.SV.A.0254.100604T1716Z-100605T0000Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
254 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA
BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE
MONROE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
JENNINGS
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
DAVIESS GREENE KNOX
MARTIN SULLIVAN
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...BEDFORD...BLOOMINGTON...
COLUMBUS...CRAWFORDSVILLE...FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...
LAFAYETTE...MUNCIE...SEYMOUR...SHELBYVILLE...
TERRE HAUTE AND VINCENNES.

SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 5% chance for tornadoes.
There is a 15% chance for significant hail.
There is a 15% chance for damaging wind.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL TUE AT 5:45 AM FOR KOKOMO, IN

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
550 AM EDT WED JUN 2 2010
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
BOONE COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA...
CLINTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
WESTERN HAMILTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
HENDRICKS COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
HOWARD COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
WESTERN MARION COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
SOUTHEASTERN PARKE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
NORTHERN PUTNAM COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
EASTERN TIPPECANOE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA...
TIPTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
* UNTIL 645 AM EDT
* AT 548 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF DELPHI TO 8 MILES NORTH OF BRAZIL...AND
MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. PENNY SIZE HAIL MAY ALSO ACCOMPANY THESE
DAMAGING WINDS.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
ROSSVILLE...LADOGA...DARLINGTON AND COLFAX AROUND 555 AM EDT...
CARPENTERSVILLE...THORNTOWN...ROACHDALE AND NEW ROSS AROUND 600 AM
EDT...
GROVELAND...NORTH SALEM...MICHIGANTOWN AND JAMESTOWN AROUND 605 AM
EDT...
ULEN...STILESVILLE AND RUSSIAVILLE AROUND 610 AM EDT...
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 65 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 112 AND 171.
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 70 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 62 AND 83.
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 74 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 30 AND 73.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
INTENSE SQUALL LINES CAN OCCASIONALLY PRODUCE BRIEF TORNADOES IN
ADDITION TO WIDESPREAD SIGNIFICANT WIND DAMAGE. ALTHOUGH NOT
IMMEDIATELY LIKELY...FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON
THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. THIS STORM HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
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LAT...LON 4073 8652 4071 8651 4070 8638 4067 8637
4058 8637 4058 8587 4058 8586 4041 8586
3964 8620 3961 8722 4073 8665
TIME...MOT...LOC 0950Z 270DEG 57KT 4065 8656 3965 8707
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 0.75IN

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL WED AT 6:00 AM FOR KOKOMO, IN

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WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 244
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
256 AM EDT WED JUN 2 2010
INC011-015-021-023-045-055-057-063-067-083-095-097-107-109-119-
121-133-153-157-159-165-167-171-021200-
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
244 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BOONE CLINTON HAMILTON
HENDRICKS HOWARD MADISON
MARION MORGAN TIPTON
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
GREENE KNOX SULLIVAN
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...CRAWFORDSVILLE...
FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...LAFAYETTE...
TERRE HAUTE AND VINCENNES.

SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER FOR KOKOMO, IN

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today.
There is a 2% chance for tornadoes.
There is a 15% chance for significant hail.
There is a 15% chance for damaging wind.

Severe Weather Wednesday

Wednesday afternoon and evening look rather volatile.  Severe weather is expected across most of Indiana.  Cape values exceed more than 3000 J/kg across central Indiana.

The SPC has the state under a slight risk with a 30% probability for severe weather.