A potent rainmaker is making it's way through middle Tennessee today. January has already been a wet month in Cookeville with more than 4.5" already recorded. This system will give us another 1"-2" with some locations receiving up to 3". There is the threat of flooding as the ground is saturated from recent rains.
SHORT-TERM FORECAST:
Today: RAIN showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High 61°, rain chances 100%
Tonight: RAIN showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low 40°, rain chances 100%
*Latest Local Forecast*
*Nashville Radar*
*SE U.S. Radar*
LONG-TERM FORECAST:
The general outlook for the end of this week, the weekend, and next week is for temperatures to be near normal this time of year on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (high 40's/upper 20's to mid 30's) with a warm-up for Monday and Tuesday and rain returns Wednesday. Not looking very promising for snow at this point!
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Father Recounts Teen Daughter's Death in Tornado
This story is from the Birmingham News.
My heart hurts for this family. As a dad of a 17-year-old daughter, this story hits so very close to home.
Folks, please understand that outdoor tornado sirens are mostly not useful due to our homes being well insulated and the fact the tornado siren was invented in a time where air conditioning did not exist. The tornado siren evolved out of the civil defense siren dating back to World War 2. During the 50's, the siren was used for situations such as a possible nuclear attack and then evolved into the present-day use of a tornado siren. While they are effective for people who are outside, they do not serve to alert us indoors or while we are sleeping.
So, what do we do during potentially severe weather? I encourage you to spend a minimum of $30 and get a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio. I will post some links below to help you purchase this life-saving device.
I use a Midland-WR100, which is also a $30 product.
It will wake you up, guaranteed!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Prepare For Severe Weather
Those of you who read this weather blog with any regularity know that I don't write to scare and gather hits through 'Weather Entertainment'.....I try to give the information in a concise, easy-to-read and understand way that isn't filled with technical garbage.
Knowing this, please understand the next several paragraphs made have wording that has an alarming sound to it. My goal is keep you informed and let you make decisions that work best for your loved ones.
SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK POSSIBLE:
The ingredients for a severe weather outbreak are coming together. Much of Tennessee could be affected by significant weather events such as strong, damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Much of this activity will occur after midnight and due to the majority of people being asleep, this makes the pending severe weather all the more dangerous as well as life threatening.
The National Weather Service is advising people to review their safety plans. Ask yourself - "Where is my safe shelter in my home?" - "How will I receive a warning if one is issued?" -
A weather radio is an invaluable tool during potential severe weather. They are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased through major retailers. A weather radio transmits an alarm that will wake you in the event of a tornado warning. I highly recommend them.
TIMING OF SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK:
The National Weather Service expects the worst of the severe weather to occur, as I said, in the overnight hours. Below is a graphic showing their prediction of the arrival of the worst.
Winds will kick up overnight and gusts to 40+ mph will be common. Make sure your garbage cans and lawn furniture is secure. Watch for falling branches if you are out traveling and make sure to keep a safe distance as you are nearing high-profile vehicles as they tend to more affected by high winds.
Knowing this, please understand the next several paragraphs made have wording that has an alarming sound to it. My goal is keep you informed and let you make decisions that work best for your loved ones.
SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK POSSIBLE:
The ingredients for a severe weather outbreak are coming together. Much of Tennessee could be affected by significant weather events such as strong, damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Much of this activity will occur after midnight and due to the majority of people being asleep, this makes the pending severe weather all the more dangerous as well as life threatening.
The National Weather Service is advising people to review their safety plans. Ask yourself - "Where is my safe shelter in my home?" - "How will I receive a warning if one is issued?" -
A weather radio is an invaluable tool during potential severe weather. They are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased through major retailers. A weather radio transmits an alarm that will wake you in the event of a tornado warning. I highly recommend them.
TIMING OF SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK:
The National Weather Service expects the worst of the severe weather to occur, as I said, in the overnight hours. Below is a graphic showing their prediction of the arrival of the worst.
Winds will kick up overnight and gusts to 40+ mph will be common. Make sure your garbage cans and lawn furniture is secure. Watch for falling branches if you are out traveling and make sure to keep a safe distance as you are nearing high-profile vehicles as they tend to more affected by high winds.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Dense Fog Advisory Overnight
... Dense fog advisory in effect until 9 am CST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a dense fog
advisory... which is in effect until 9 am CST Sunday.
* Visibility... widespread visibilities will drop to a quarter mile
or less this evening, and will persist for several hours.
* Impacts... hazardous driving conditions will last until Sunday
morning. You are urged to avoid driving unless absolutely
necessary.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday to 6 am CST
Monday...
* timing... strongest winds are expected Sunday evening.
* Winds... sustained south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
* Impacts... unsecured items such as garbage cans and lawn
furniture may be blown over. Small tree branches may also be
snapped and blown down.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
35 to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down...
use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
*Latest Local Forecast*
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a dense fog
advisory... which is in effect until 9 am CST Sunday.
* Visibility... widespread visibilities will drop to a quarter mile
or less this evening, and will persist for several hours.
* Impacts... hazardous driving conditions will last until Sunday
morning. You are urged to avoid driving unless absolutely
necessary.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday to 6 am CST
Monday...
* timing... strongest winds are expected Sunday evening.
* Winds... sustained south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
* Impacts... unsecured items such as garbage cans and lawn
furniture may be blown over. Small tree branches may also be
snapped and blown down.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
35 to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down...
use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
*Latest Local Forecast*
National Weather Service Advisory
URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
350 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2012
...WINDY CONDITIONS SUNDAY NIGHT...
.A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION SUNDAY
EVENING. THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL INCREASE SOUTH WINDS SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...WITH SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH EXPECTED
SUNDAY NIGHT.
STEWART-MONTGOMERY-ROBERTSON-SUMNER-MACON-CLAY-PICKETT-BENTON-
HOUSTON-HUMPHREYS-DICKSON-CHEATHAM-DAVIDSON-WILSON-TROUSDALE-
SMITH-JACKSON-PUTNAM-OVERTON-FENTRESS-PERRY-HICKMAN-LEWIS-
WILLIAMSON-MAURY-MARSHALL-RUTHERFORD-CANNON-DE KALB-WHITE-
CUMBERLAND-BEDFORD-COFFEE-WARREN-GRUNDY-VAN BUREN-WAYNE-LAWRENCE-
GILES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...CLARKSVILLE...SPRINGFIELD...
GALLATIN...LAFAYETTE...CELINA...BYRDSTOWN...CAMDEN...ERIN...
WAVERLY...DICKSON...ASHLAND CITY...NASHVILLE...LEBANON...
MOUNT JULIET...HARTSVILLE...CARTHAGE...GAINESBORO...COOKEVILLE...
LIVINGSTON...JAMESTOWN...LOBELVILLE...CENTERVILLE...HOHENWALD...
FRANKLIN...BRENTWOOD...COLUMBIA...LEWISBURG...MURFREESBORO...
WOODBURY...SMITHVILLE...SPARTA...CROSSVILLE...SHELBYVILLE...
TULLAHOMA...MANCHESTER...MCMINNVILLE...ALTAMONT...SPENCER...
WAYNESBORO...LAWRENCEBURG...PULASKI
350 PM CST SAT JAN 21 2012
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NASHVILLE HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST
MONDAY.
* TIMING...SUNDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED SUNDAY
EVENING.
* WINDS...SUSTAINED SOUTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUST TO 40
MPH.
* IMPACTS...UNSECURED ITEMS SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS AND LAWN FURNITURE
MAY BE BLOWN OVER. SMALL TREE BRANCHES MAY ALSO BE SNAPPED AND
BLOWN DOWN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 25 TO 39 MPH AND/OR GUSTS OF
35 TO 57 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Seattle Saturday
If you've never been to Seattle, just look outdoors today in Cookeville, TN and you'll get a good taste of their weather with fog, dampness, and chilly. It'll be mostly cloudy for the rest of today and we'll not see temperatures rise much from the current reading of 39.9°.
We'll see a warmer Sunday with a high of 60° and then storm chances ramp up again on Sunday night with a possibility of strong to severe chances once again. Here is a map of potential severe weather from the NashvilleWx.com site.
Speaking of strong weather, we saw hail reports from Sumner County and Giles County. Reports tell us they were near 1" in diameter. *January 21st, 2012 Storm Reports Link*
Looking further out into next week, temperatures should be above average for this time of year. Snow fans will not be happy!
We'll see a warmer Sunday with a high of 60° and then storm chances ramp up again on Sunday night with a possibility of strong to severe chances once again. Here is a map of potential severe weather from the NashvilleWx.com site.
Speaking of strong weather, we saw hail reports from Sumner County and Giles County. Reports tell us they were near 1" in diameter. *January 21st, 2012 Storm Reports Link*
Looking further out into next week, temperatures should be above average for this time of year. Snow fans will not be happy!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tornado Watch Through 5 AM
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Tornado Watch #2 effective until 5 AM CST for 36 counties in western and middle Tennessee. This watch does NOT include Putnam County (Cookeville).
The closest county to Putnam (Cookeville) in the watch area would be Dekalb (Smithville).
BEDFORD BENTON CANNON
CARROLL CHEATHAM CHESTER
COFFEE DAVIDSON DECATUR
DE KALB DICKSON FAYETTE
FRANKLIN GILES GRUNDY
HARDEMAN HARDIN HAYWOOD
HENDERSON HICKMAN HUMPHREYS
LAWRENCE LEWIS LINCOLN
MADISON MARSHALL MAURY
MCNAIRY MOORE PERRY
RUTHERFORD SHELBY WARREN
WAYNE WILLIAMSON WILSON
The closest county to Putnam (Cookeville) in the watch area would be Dekalb (Smithville).
Severe Weather Potential Overnight
We are watching the potential for strong to severe storms overnight in middle Tennessee. At this point, the greatest threat appears to be in the southern and EASTERN sections of the mid-state.
Temperatures will remain fairly steady during the overnight hours and I expect the strongest of storms to be in the 2 am to 5 am time frame for those of us living in the Cookeville area. We'll have gusty winds to 20 mph overnight. Chance of rain is 90%.
Behind the active weather overnight, Saturday's forecast is one of falling temperatures with shower chances before noon. Skies will be cloudy with a cold north to northwest wind around 10 mph. Chilly on Saturday night with a low of 40°.
Winds turn southerly on Sunday with a slight chance for showers and a high of 63° and winds gusting to 25 mph.
There will be a possible second round of storms rolling through for Sunday night with windy conditions. We'll update you on those chances on Saturday.
Temperatures will remain fairly steady during the overnight hours and I expect the strongest of storms to be in the 2 am to 5 am time frame for those of us living in the Cookeville area. We'll have gusty winds to 20 mph overnight. Chance of rain is 90%.
Behind the active weather overnight, Saturday's forecast is one of falling temperatures with shower chances before noon. Skies will be cloudy with a cold north to northwest wind around 10 mph. Chilly on Saturday night with a low of 40°.
Winds turn southerly on Sunday with a slight chance for showers and a high of 63° and winds gusting to 25 mph.
There will be a possible second round of storms rolling through for Sunday night with windy conditions. We'll update you on those chances on Saturday.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Warmer and Wetter Days Ahead
After this cold morning, it sure won't feel much like winter in the days ahead as temperatures will rise into the mid 50's from Friday through the middle part of next week. Today, however, it'll be mostly cloudy with highs near 50°. Much more in the 7-day forecast at the link below.
*Latest Local Forecast*
*Latest Local Forecast*
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Quick Cold With Nice Warm-Up Ahead
Just plain cold across Middle Tennessee today.
Here in the Cookeville and surrounding areas, we'll see highs only reach 38° under an eventually sunny sky. A light north northeast wind is expected. Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with a low of 26° by sunrise.
Thursday begins the warming trend with a high of 51° and temps will slowly rise each day. We do have rain chances on Friday with more numerous showers for Friday night and Saturday.
We collected nearly 1" of rain on Tuesday and are just under 3.25" for the month of January.
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