Severe Weather For Friday

There is some quiet discussion from the area forecast offices and the SPC about severe weather in Indiana and other portions of the Midwest and Southern States. The current timing will starts the severe weather show after the 6 PM supper hour and through the overnight.

The moisture and temperatures should be ripe for a severe weather outbreak. Given some recent history where predicted outbreaks delivered less than advertised, some forecasters are being cautious with their comments. My only concern would be the Tennessee Valley taking the energy from the gulf and not allowing it to reach us.

Pea Sized Hail Reported...

I heard on the scanner some pea sized hail was reported in Cass County around 8 PM.

Slight Risk Lifted Over Indiana (& Kentucky)

I guess we were the reason the 16:30 outlook was delayed. As you can see, the slight risk which covered our area down through KY has been lifted. We remain in a general risk for some small hail but nothing significant should be on tap for today. Thursday looks to be the next possible threat.

Slight Risk Today For Severe Weather

An upper level trough of cold air is setting the stage for possible isolated thundershowers this afternoon across central and southern Indiana into Kentucky. Hail and wind be the main threats today.

I have been holding this post for 45 minutes waiting on the SPC update at 12:30 but they are still working on it. I don't see anything for a new concern in our area so some other portion of the country must be having significant changes. I will update when they post in a bit...

Severe Weather Approaching

The cold front is pushing across Illinois bring with it a squall line of thunderstorms. Storms should arrive after 10 tonight and push across the state before 3 AM.

Servere Weather for Friday

It defiantly looks like the chances for severe weather on Friday evening and the overnight are increasing. We are under a slight risk already and the hatched box over the Illinois and Wisconsin borders looks somewhat interesting. More to come after the late morning forecast model runs and the noon day 2 update from the SPC.

Almost 80 today, Thunderstorms Possible Thursday and Friday

First a warm welcome to any new readers that found the website after a good write up in the local paper. It has been a slow week with relatively calm weather so the blog has not been very active.

As for upcoming weather, the temperature made it to 79.6 locally. The warm up seems to be in high gear after the extended winter. If you have not noticed, we have been virtually rain free since the 10th when almost an inch fell over the area.

Some thunderstorms are possible Thursday through Friday night. The simulated radar shows a squall line crossing Indiana after 9 PM on Friday. Squall lines normally are ahead of a cold front and this one is no different. Damaging winds and hail are possible and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Nice Weather...

The nice weather or occasional shower has not made interesting topics for the weather blog. Actually that is great as I think we can all say we just want some nice sunny weather. Today I did see a number of farmers in the fields working the soil and planting. I am sure they are anxious to get going.

The are some chances for showers and thunderstorms later in the week but nothing looks severe. The temperature will remain pleasant too.

Earthquake Hits Central Indiana

Yes, a quake was felt this morning all across central Indiana. it lasted about 20 to 30 seconds according to what I can figure out. (It woke both my wife and myself plus the dog.)

It looks like West Salem, IL was the center and is rated at a 5.4.

http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/cus/

182 Days

It took 182 days between seventy degree days. The last time we saw 70 was October 18th and finally today we broke the 70 degree barrier. I sure hope spring is here to last.