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Quick evening radar update for you. HD Radar showing numerous showers and thunderstorms moving through the region tonight. None of this activity is severe and should remain well under severe limits. The TORNADO WATCH has been cancelled around the region. I will recap the severe weather which occured around the... Continue reading
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New Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued in Southcentral Ohio. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WILMINGTON HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHEASTERN WARREN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST OHIO... SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO... GREENE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO... NORTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST OHIO... *... Continue reading
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WILMINGTON HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN BROWN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST OHIO... NORTHWESTERN ADAMS COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST OHIO... NORTHEASTERN BRACKEN COUNTY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY... NORTHERN MASON COUNTY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY... * UNTIL 445 PM EDT. * AT 400 PM EDT...RADAR INDICATED A... Continue reading
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Some severe weather exists just outside of the coverage area. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Bracken, Mason and Robertson Counties in Kentucky until 4:15pm for damaging winds in excess of 60mph and large hail. This may make it into Brown County, Ohio with severe weather strength. Wide... Continue reading
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A TORNADO WATCH has been placed for a majority of the area until 8:00pm EDT tonight. Damaging winds, large hail and even isolated tornadoes are possible. Below are the areas highlighted under the WATCH. Let's go on a radar tour around the region. No strong storms around the region now.... Continue reading
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The Storm Predicition Center has issued a TORNADO WATCH until 8:00pm EDT for several counties in the area.. Information is provided below. THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF FAR SOUTHERN INDIANA CENTRAL AND EASTERN KENTUCKY NORTHEAST TENNESSEE * EFFECTIVE THIS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... Continue reading
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Latest Power of 5 Radar Network shows more snow showers continuing to move through Southcentral Indiana. The areas that see snow showers could see another quick inch of snow on top of whats already accumulated. Currently, roads are really beginning to improve around the area. Temperatures are beginning to warm... Continue reading
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We turn pages into the winter season for the next few weeks as more cold air pushes in from the northwest. The cold air also brings the chances of snow. I'll discuss all the chances in the next few days below. I noticed when I went into the gym around... Continue reading
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The SPC has just issued a Mesoscale Discussion regarding a potential watch to be issued for the western portions of the area. I think they will go Tornado Watch based on the isolated threat for tornadoes. Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook Chris Phillips Click here... Continue reading
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After 6Z data rolled in the SPC expanded the moderate risk to include the western sections of the WeatherPulse coverage area. THIS IS NOT GOOD. Also, models have increased the CAPE or instability for later tonight and we think the data is still under doing things. Below is the NAM... Continue reading
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Very interesting setup on tap for the area tomorrow. I'm going to discuss what to expect for your area shortly. We need to watch a couple things tomorrow, one how warm we get and two how much sun we see. These two things would not be in our favor for... Continue reading
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Questions are arising on the threat for severe weather Tuesday Night into Wednesday. I'm going to discuss my thoughts on this below. SPC does have us in the low end risk of severe weather for the Tuesday Night-Wednesday Timeframe. I think they will adjust this into our area. And here... Continue reading
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Like I have been saying for the past two days, the system coming in on Friday will be mostly all snow for the entire area. Another computer model is now agreeing with this forecast. I would not be suprised to see a Winter Weather Advisory or Travel Advisory issued for... Continue reading
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Watching two systems over the next few days. First one is for tomorrow. The northern portions of the area could get a quick inch or less. This will cause a few road problems. Be on the look out for slick roads. The next system I'm watching is Thursday Night into... Continue reading
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Artic Air has Arrived! Bundle up if you have to head out tonight or through tomorrow. Wind Chills will be between 11 and -8 through tomorrow. Make sure to cover up and do not spend long periods of time outside, if you don't have to! Below is the current Wind... Continue reading
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Weather Making News If you think the weather has been crazy around here, get a load of this! Sydney, Australia hit a record high of 114.4 Fahrenheit today. That smashed the old record of 113.54!! Quite simply, Sydney is melting today,” said Corey Watts, regional projects manager at the Climate... Continue reading
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GFS Forecasted Snowfall Totals Portions of the south is getting impacted by a snow storm today-tomorrow. Higher elevations of Virgina and southern portions of West Virigina could end up with nearly a foot or more of snowfall! Winter Storm Warnings stretch from Birmingham, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia. Classes have been... Continue reading
I'm waiting on the results of the conference call from the NWS in Louisville but I think areas currently in the Winter Weather Advisory will be upgraded to an Ice Storm Warning. I'll have the latest update shortly! Continue reading
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Latest data is showing the chance of a wintry mix for portions of the area today. I've highlighted Southern Indiana in a SLIGHT chance for a wintry mix. Some of the latest data continues to shot the mix band further north. Right now I'm going with areas south of the... Continue reading
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A few chances of a wintery mix/snow chances over the next 7 days for portions of the area. Let's dive into tonight's blog. A few locations have a chance to see a light wintery mix tonight. Mainly areas to the south of the Bluegrass Parkways in Kentucky. Actually, the only... Continue reading
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The chance of rain will quickly come to an end this evening from west to east as temperatures continue to drop around the area. A quick flurry/sleet pelt is not out of the question as the activity comes to an end. Any water on the roads tonight will begin to... Continue reading
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Latest few radar scans are now showing storms weakening. This is good news BUT our threat now moves to flooding. Watch out overnight and in the morning for ponded roadways. Storm Vision is showing heavy rain continuing to push in from the west. You will think it's a never ending... Continue reading
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Storm Vision HD is doing a superb job on showing where the strongest winds of 50+ mph are located. Notice the dark blue line near the Austin, IN area. This is the area that needs to be concered about gusty to damaging winds over the next 30-45 minutes! Here is... Continue reading
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHWESTERN MEADE COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY... SOUTHERN CRAWFORD COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA... WESTERN HARRISON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA... EASTERN PERRY COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA... * UNTIL 205 AM EST/105 AM CST/ *... Continue reading
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More WARNINGS have been issued for the area! Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings can now be added to the list. Areas near Brownstown and Seymour need to watch closely over the next 30 minutes. Storm Vision HD has been showing some rotation with this thunderstorm. Please be alert and treat this... Continue reading