Tonight, as I drove to pickup my teenager from my parent's houseboat, I came across down trees and limbs on Highway 96 just south of Interstate 40 off the 268 Exit. This damage was caused earlier in the day when a strong thunderstorm roared through our area. (will post photos later)
What do we expect for tomorrow? Much of the same....as a frontal boundary nears our area, we'll see thunderstorms increase as our area is saturated in moisture from the southwest winds. Our overnight temperatures will stay warm and muggy with elevated humidity and dew points. The atmosphere is very unstable. We expect several rounds of storms.
Most of the stronger storms tonight are back in Missouri and Kentucky.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Stay atop these storms by checking RADAR often. I'll list two below.
**WUNDERGROUND RADAR**
**NWS-NASHVILLE RADAR**
The Weather Guy is a member of the American Meteorological Society. His weather reporting is from an experienced perspective and his site is *UPDATED DAILY*
Saturday, May 31, 2008
SPC Outlook Today (Saturday)
Looks like SUMMERTIME around Tennessee. We'll be HOT, HUMID & have a chance of Thunderstorms today. The map to the left is the Storm Prediction Center's Outlook for today.
We are in the 'slight' risk for strong storms. During these storms, we could see alot of lightning, strong winds, and heavy rainfall.
~More Later....
Hot Saturday in Tennessee
Temperatures have already climbed in to the mid 70's just before 8 am!
We expect mid 80's once again today with a chance of thunderstorms after lunch.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Since I do rainfall measurements at 7 am for CoCoRaHS, I've already posted our May 31st number. This means our month is complete. We finished with 3.27" here at my home. The month of May averages 4.72", so we were almost an 1.5" short this month. That being said, everything is very green and growing nicely.
For the year, we're at 21.86"....and for the record, we didn't reach 20" of rainfall until August in 2007.
Near normal rainfall (4.41") is expected for June.
I should have the climate data for May in the next day or two.
We expect mid 80's once again today with a chance of thunderstorms after lunch.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Since I do rainfall measurements at 7 am for CoCoRaHS, I've already posted our May 31st number. This means our month is complete. We finished with 3.27" here at my home. The month of May averages 4.72", so we were almost an 1.5" short this month. That being said, everything is very green and growing nicely.
For the year, we're at 21.86"....and for the record, we didn't reach 20" of rainfall until August in 2007.
Near normal rainfall (4.41") is expected for June.
I should have the climate data for May in the next day or two.
Friday, May 30, 2008
No Immunity From Tornadoes
This editorial from the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, Iowa about Parkersburg.
I would consider it a very interesting read.
I would consider it a very interesting read.
Midwest Tornadoes (Missouri & Illinois)
Tornadoes have touched down tonight (Friday) in:
***Center, MO
***Waverly and Auburn, Illinois.
***Springfield, IL
***Taylorville, IL...which is southwest of Springfield...
All of this information is preliminary, but has been confirmed to the Storm Prediction Center by law enforcement, trained spotters, or other emergency personnel.
We have more from Kearney, Nebraska this evening...
Kearney Hub Newspaper
(Front Page)
We will continue to pass information as we receive it.
***Center, MO
***Waverly and Auburn, Illinois.
***Springfield, IL
***Taylorville, IL...which is southwest of Springfield...
All of this information is preliminary, but has been confirmed to the Storm Prediction Center by law enforcement, trained spotters, or other emergency personnel.
We have more from Kearney, Nebraska this evening...
Kearney Hub Newspaper
(Front Page)
We will continue to pass information as we receive it.
Nice Day in Tennessee!
We've had a warm Friday here in Cookeville, TN. The high, so far, has been 84.3°....some popup thundershower activity has been reported in higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau to our east. It has been very spotty at best.
Farther to our north, we've seen some strong cells breakout across Iowa and Illinois. The latest Mesoscale Discussion is available through our friends at SevereStudios.com.
We will continue to monitor the weather there and bring you our thoughts.
Farther to our north, we've seen some strong cells breakout across Iowa and Illinois. The latest Mesoscale Discussion is available through our friends at SevereStudios.com.
We will continue to monitor the weather there and bring you our thoughts.
Tornado Risk for Northern Illinois
The SPC has just come out with the latest Mesoscale Discussion.
Tornado Watches are up for northern and eastern sections of Illinois, including Chicago.
*Chicago's Latest Forecast*
Severe Studios will have Storm Chasers in the area today.
Tornado Watches are up for northern and eastern sections of Illinois, including Chicago.
*Chicago's Latest Forecast*
Severe Studios will have Storm Chasers in the area today.
Update On Kearney, Nebraska
This story from the North Platte Telegraph.
Another from E-news.
Article from Action 3 News in Omaha
Fox News Channel has a report, too....
Locally, our weather will be mostly QUIET! While we'll have a chance of thunderstorms, they'll be mostly spotty for the next couple of days.
*Our latest, local forecast*
________________________________________
***update***
More Kearney, Nebraska information
*Grand Island Independent Newspaper*
*Report from CNN*
*Kearney Hub Website* (Excellent Information)
Another from E-news.
Article from Action 3 News in Omaha
Fox News Channel has a report, too....
Locally, our weather will be mostly QUIET! While we'll have a chance of thunderstorms, they'll be mostly spotty for the next couple of days.
*Our latest, local forecast*
________________________________________
***update***
More Kearney, Nebraska information
*Grand Island Independent Newspaper*
*Report from CNN*
*Kearney Hub Website* (Excellent Information)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tornadoes Strike Kearney, Nebraska
This is just coming in. Multiple tornadoes....
Message from Buffalo County, Nebraska EMS...
Message from Buffalo County, Nebraska EMS...
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDKearney, Nebraska Wiki site.
CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
BUFFALO COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
543 PM CDT THU MAY 29 2008
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
BUFFALO COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWNS BY TORNADOES IN THE
CITY OF KEARNEY. THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS REQUESTING
THAT THOSE IN THE CITY REMAIN AT HOME IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. DUE TO
THE DAMAGE IN PARTS OF TOWN...ANY UNNECESSARY TRAVEL IS STRONGLY
DISCOURAGED THIS EVENING.
$$
KISNER
Tornado Chances in Northern Plains
***Breaking News***
Tornado damage has been reported in Kearney, Nebraska.
Early reports are (and I caution you all on this) the town has taken a direct hit.
Wild weather this evening in Nebraska. There are multiple warnings out across a large area of the Northern Plains. Several good stormchasers are on location and are bringing live video from Severe Studios.
North Platte, Nebraska's NWS page is showing a good chance of severe weather. Also, checkout their severe wx page.
Tonight's Weather Links:
Swift WX
Severe Studios
Live ChaseCam Network (courtesy: Severe Studios)
NWS-North Platte Severe WX Page
I suspect we'll be hearing quite a bit of news from that area as time goes by this evening.
Tornado damage has been reported in Kearney, Nebraska.
Early reports are (and I caution you all on this) the town has taken a direct hit.
Wild weather this evening in Nebraska. There are multiple warnings out across a large area of the Northern Plains. Several good stormchasers are on location and are bringing live video from Severe Studios.North Platte, Nebraska's NWS page is showing a good chance of severe weather. Also, checkout their severe wx page.
Tonight's Weather Links:
Swift WX
Severe Studios
Live ChaseCam Network (courtesy: Severe Studios)
NWS-North Platte Severe WX Page
I suspect we'll be hearing quite a bit of news from that area as time goes by this evening.
The Return of Sunshine!
Looks like we've awoken this morning to bright sunshine! Some areas have a little fog this morning....*Cookeville Webcam*
Our Latest, Local Forecast calls for a very nice day with high temperatures near 80! By the weekend, highs could be in the upper 80's to near 90!!
Unless we get some rain on Saturday (a small chance right now), we'll end May with 3.27"...it is slightly below normal, but a HUGE improvement over May 2007....so far for May, we've had a high temperature of 85.9 (and that could still be broken) and our low has been 41.8...
Last May (2007), we measured just 2.13" of rainfall.....and saw very little (just two days) rain from May 6th onward....it was the beginning of a hot and dry summer.
Our Latest, Local Forecast calls for a very nice day with high temperatures near 80! By the weekend, highs could be in the upper 80's to near 90!!
Unless we get some rain on Saturday (a small chance right now), we'll end May with 3.27"...it is slightly below normal, but a HUGE improvement over May 2007....so far for May, we've had a high temperature of 85.9 (and that could still be broken) and our low has been 41.8...
Last May (2007), we measured just 2.13" of rainfall.....and saw very little (just two days) rain from May 6th onward....it was the beginning of a hot and dry summer.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Foggy Overnight and Morning!
We'll see fog develop overnight here on the Highland Rim in Middle TN. I expect many other locations across TN to see fog also.
*Local Webcam* (won't see too much tonight, other than cool looking lights, but it will be interesting by daybreak)
After the fog burns off tomorrow morning, temperatures should rise quickly to near 80 degrees! Could even see upper 80's to near 90 by the weekend. :) I wish someone (anyone?) would volunteer to mow my grass when it is that warm!
*Latest Local Forecast*
It was a very busy day across Weather "Blogland" as many folks stopped in to find information out about Parkersburg, Iowa. I appreciate your time in seeing my site. Remember those fine folks in that community as they go through the grief and rebuilding process.
*Local Webcam* (won't see too much tonight, other than cool looking lights, but it will be interesting by daybreak)
After the fog burns off tomorrow morning, temperatures should rise quickly to near 80 degrees! Could even see upper 80's to near 90 by the weekend. :) I wish someone (anyone?) would volunteer to mow my grass when it is that warm!
*Latest Local Forecast*
It was a very busy day across Weather "Blogland" as many folks stopped in to find information out about Parkersburg, Iowa. I appreciate your time in seeing my site. Remember those fine folks in that community as they go through the grief and rebuilding process.
More From Parkersburg, Iowa
The National Weather Service from Des Moines took pictures of the tornado damage in Parkersburg. They use these pictures along with other information in their storm survey to determine which Enhanced Fujita (EF) category a tornado would fall in.
This one was rated an EF-5. The last one, if I'm not mistaken, was Greensburg, Kansas. You all remember the incredible images that came out of Greensburg.
Here are the Parkersburg pictures.
More information on Parkersburg from Wikipedia.
Even more information from City-Data.
This one was rated an EF-5. The last one, if I'm not mistaken, was Greensburg, Kansas. You all remember the incredible images that came out of Greensburg.
Here are the Parkersburg pictures.
More information on Parkersburg from Wikipedia.
Even more information from City-Data.
Big Rains In Alabama
Looking over information from our friends down at AlabamaWX.com, Northern & Central sections of Alabama have seen massive amounts of rainfall since Memorial Day.
10.9" in Rogersville, AL
6.09" in Wright, AL
5.66 near Cherokee, AL
4.84 near Courtland, AL
More reports will be coming in via CoCoRaHS very soon.
Back here in Tennessee, our forecast calls for a 50% chance for Thundershowers today. Temperatures top out in the mid 70's.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
10.9" in Rogersville, AL
6.09" in Wright, AL
5.66 near Cherokee, AL
4.84 near Courtland, AL
More reports will be coming in via CoCoRaHS very soon.
Back here in Tennessee, our forecast calls for a 50% chance for Thundershowers today. Temperatures top out in the mid 70's.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Parkersburg, IA Tornado..EF-5
This is the survey information and assessment from the NWS in Des Moines, Iowa.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
430 PM CDT TUE MAY 27 2008
...FINAL DAMAGE SURVEY RESULTS FOR BUTLER AND BLACK HAWK COUNTIES...
......
THE FOLLOWING IS A FINAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED OVER
BUTLER AND BLACK HAWK COUNTIES ON MAY 25TH.
* EVENT DATE: MAY 25TH
* ESTIMATED START TIME: 4:48 PM CDT
* EVENT TYPE: LOW END EF5 IN PORTIONS OF PARKERSBURG AND NORTH OF NEW
HARTFORD
* EVENT LOCATION: 2 MILES S APLINGTON TO PARKERSBURG TO NEW
HARTFORD AND ACROSS NORTHERN BLACK HAWK COUNTY.
* PEAK WIND: MAXIMUM WINDS OF 205 MPH
* AVERAGE PATH WIDTH: PATH WIDTH RANGED FROM 0.6 TO 0.7 MILES NEAR
PARKERSBURG TO JUST NORTH OF NEW HARTFORD. THE PATH WIDTH CONSTRICTED
TO NEAR ONE QUARTER MILE WIDE EAST OF NEW HARTFORD TO NORTH OF
WATERLOO. PATH WIDTH INCREASED TO NEAR 1.2 MILES WIDE NORTH OF
DUNKERTON BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR THE BLACK HAWK AND BUCHANAN
COUNTY LINE.
* PATH LENGTH: 43 MILES
* INJURIES: PRELIMINARY 70
* FATALITIES: PRELIMINARY 6
* DISCUSSION/DAMAGE: SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED ACROSS
THE SOUTHERN END OF PARKERSBURG AND ALONG A PATH TO JUST NORTH
OF NEW HARTFORD. NUMEROUS STRUCTURES COMPLETELY DESTROYED FROM
PARKERSBURG TO NEAR NEW HARTFORD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EASTWARD
TO JUST NORTH OF THE WATERLOO AND CEDAR FALLS AREA. SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE ALSO OCCURRED NORTH OF DUNKERTON WHERE THE TORNADO
INCREASED TO ITS GREATEST PATH WIDTH. ADDITIONAL EF2 TO EF3 DAMAGE
OCCURED NORTHEAST OF DUNKERTON BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED SHORTLY
BEFORE MOVING INTO BUCHANAN COUNTY. THIS STORM ALSO PRODUCED
SUBSTANTIAL STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE ALONG THE SOUTHERN
PERIPHERY OF THE STORM JUST SOUTH OF THE TORNADO TRACK.
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES THAT STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OF 90 TO 100 MPH
OCCURRED WITH THIS STORM. AT 537 PM CDT THE WATERLOO AIRPORT
RECORDED A 93 MPH WIND GUST. INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS SUGGEST THAT
STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SEVERE DAMAGE AT
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERSHIP NORTH OF CEDAR FALLS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING IMAGES...APPROXIMATE STORM
TRACK...RADAR DATA...AND PRELIMINARY TIME LINE ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES WEBSITE AT:
WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/DMX
&&
FOR REFERENCE...THE FUJITA TORNADO SCALE CLASSIFIES TORNADOES INTO
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
EF0...WIND SPEEDS 65 TO 85 MPH.
EF1...WIND SPEEDS 86 TO 110 MPH.
EF2...WIND SPEEDS 111 TO 135 MPH.
EF3...WIND SPEEDS 136 TO 165 MPH.
EF4...WIND SPEEDS 166 TO 200 MPH.
EF5...WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 200 MPH.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
430 PM CDT TUE MAY 27 2008
...FINAL DAMAGE SURVEY RESULTS FOR BUTLER AND BLACK HAWK COUNTIES...
......
THE FOLLOWING IS A FINAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED OVER
BUTLER AND BLACK HAWK COUNTIES ON MAY 25TH.
* EVENT DATE: MAY 25TH
* ESTIMATED START TIME: 4:48 PM CDT
* EVENT TYPE: LOW END EF5 IN PORTIONS OF PARKERSBURG AND NORTH OF NEW
HARTFORD
* EVENT LOCATION: 2 MILES S APLINGTON TO PARKERSBURG TO NEW
HARTFORD AND ACROSS NORTHERN BLACK HAWK COUNTY.
* PEAK WIND: MAXIMUM WINDS OF 205 MPH
* AVERAGE PATH WIDTH: PATH WIDTH RANGED FROM 0.6 TO 0.7 MILES NEAR
PARKERSBURG TO JUST NORTH OF NEW HARTFORD. THE PATH WIDTH CONSTRICTED
TO NEAR ONE QUARTER MILE WIDE EAST OF NEW HARTFORD TO NORTH OF
WATERLOO. PATH WIDTH INCREASED TO NEAR 1.2 MILES WIDE NORTH OF
DUNKERTON BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR THE BLACK HAWK AND BUCHANAN
COUNTY LINE.
* PATH LENGTH: 43 MILES
* INJURIES: PRELIMINARY 70
* FATALITIES: PRELIMINARY 6
* DISCUSSION/DAMAGE: SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED ACROSS
THE SOUTHERN END OF PARKERSBURG AND ALONG A PATH TO JUST NORTH
OF NEW HARTFORD. NUMEROUS STRUCTURES COMPLETELY DESTROYED FROM
PARKERSBURG TO NEAR NEW HARTFORD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EASTWARD
TO JUST NORTH OF THE WATERLOO AND CEDAR FALLS AREA. SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE ALSO OCCURRED NORTH OF DUNKERTON WHERE THE TORNADO
INCREASED TO ITS GREATEST PATH WIDTH. ADDITIONAL EF2 TO EF3 DAMAGE
OCCURED NORTHEAST OF DUNKERTON BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED SHORTLY
BEFORE MOVING INTO BUCHANAN COUNTY. THIS STORM ALSO PRODUCED
SUBSTANTIAL STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE ALONG THE SOUTHERN
PERIPHERY OF THE STORM JUST SOUTH OF THE TORNADO TRACK.
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES THAT STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OF 90 TO 100 MPH
OCCURRED WITH THIS STORM. AT 537 PM CDT THE WATERLOO AIRPORT
RECORDED A 93 MPH WIND GUST. INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS SUGGEST THAT
STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SEVERE DAMAGE AT
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERSHIP NORTH OF CEDAR FALLS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING IMAGES...APPROXIMATE STORM
TRACK...RADAR DATA...AND PRELIMINARY TIME LINE ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES WEBSITE AT:
WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/DMX
&&
FOR REFERENCE...THE FUJITA TORNADO SCALE CLASSIFIES TORNADOES INTO
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
EF0...WIND SPEEDS 65 TO 85 MPH.
EF1...WIND SPEEDS 86 TO 110 MPH.
EF2...WIND SPEEDS 111 TO 135 MPH.
EF3...WIND SPEEDS 136 TO 165 MPH.
EF4...WIND SPEEDS 166 TO 200 MPH.
EF5...WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 200 MPH.
Back To Work Everyone!
It is Tuesday after Memorial Day and for most of us, that means we return to work after a long weekend!
We had an excellent weekend here. Worked mostly in the yard on Saturday, then went to church on Sunday and headed out to Center Hill Lake on Sunday afternoon. Spent the night on the houseboat and enjoyed a fun Memorial Day there along with quite a bit of rainfall and winds! Had some lightning and thunder, but not enough to cause concern. We ended up with .68" in the good ol' CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Our latest, local forecast is calling for RAIN again! Our garden and flowers really love the rain. We should clear out by Wednesday night and the rest of the week after that looks quite nice.
On a very sad note, the Parkersburg, IA tornado that struck on Sunday has taken at least eight lives. There are reports this twister could have possibly been an EF-5. We'll have to wait and see what the National Weather Service says.
We had an excellent weekend here. Worked mostly in the yard on Saturday, then went to church on Sunday and headed out to Center Hill Lake on Sunday afternoon. Spent the night on the houseboat and enjoyed a fun Memorial Day there along with quite a bit of rainfall and winds! Had some lightning and thunder, but not enough to cause concern. We ended up with .68" in the good ol' CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Our latest, local forecast is calling for RAIN again! Our garden and flowers really love the rain. We should clear out by Wednesday night and the rest of the week after that looks quite nice.
On a very sad note, the Parkersburg, IA tornado that struck on Sunday has taken at least eight lives. There are reports this twister could have possibly been an EF-5. We'll have to wait and see what the National Weather Service says.
Parkersburg Links
Chicago Tribune
Mahalo.com (has alot of information)
KIMT CBS Television
~More Later...
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What A Sunday!
It is just beautiful here at 7 a.m. in the Highlands of Tennessee. Current temperature on my station is 59.4° with no wind. We'll top out in the mid 80's before the day is done. Much of the same for Memorial Day but with an increased chance for showers and more humid conditions.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
National Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today and runs through May 31st.
Sunday is Hurricane History Day
Monday is Storm Surge Day
Tuesday is High Winds Day
Wednesday is Inland Flooding Day
Thursday is Forecast Process Day
Friday is Disaster Prevention Day
Saturday is Take Action Day
Awesome job by the folks at NOAA putting all this information together.
We'll head to the lake for some fun and 'r&r' today after church this morning.
Finally, in Nashville, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for sensitive groups such as the elderly, babies, those with compromised breathing.
Make it a great Sunday morning. If you surfing on the net this morning and want to see an awesome church service, check out our services at 8:30 am and 10:30 am.
~More later!
*Latest, Local Forecast*
National Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today and runs through May 31st.
Sunday is Hurricane History Day
Monday is Storm Surge Day
Tuesday is High Winds Day
Wednesday is Inland Flooding Day
Thursday is Forecast Process Day
Friday is Disaster Prevention Day
Saturday is Take Action Day
Awesome job by the folks at NOAA putting all this information together.
We'll head to the lake for some fun and 'r&r' today after church this morning.
Finally, in Nashville, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for sensitive groups such as the elderly, babies, those with compromised breathing.
Make it a great Sunday morning. If you surfing on the net this morning and want to see an awesome church service, check out our services at 8:30 am and 10:30 am.
~More later!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Crazy Afternoon In The Plains
Good Afternoon! It is very nice here on the Highland Rim in eastern Middle Tennessee. Temperatures at 4:45 pm are in the upper 70's for us. Things in the Plain States are serious once again.
Here's a link to News9.com out of Oklahoma City, OK
Also, a slideshow of several tornadoes today.
There are many Active Warnings at this time. SwiftWX has your latest list.
Severe Studios is also keeping with the latest. If you time it just right, you may see a LIVE CAM showing a tornado.
Weekend Forecast from The Weather Guys at USAToday.
Here's a link to News9.com out of Oklahoma City, OK
Also, a slideshow of several tornadoes today.
There are many Active Warnings at this time. SwiftWX has your latest list.
Severe Studios is also keeping with the latest. If you time it just right, you may see a LIVE CAM showing a tornado.
Weekend Forecast from The Weather Guys at USAToday.
Wild Night In Kansas
These pictures are courtesy of KAKE-TV. They have a very nice Weather Gallery.
My friends over at Severe Studios have had a busy night chasing bad weather in Kansas.
Last evening around 8:22 pm, a tornado warning was issued for Greensburg, KS. You may remember this town. It was nearly completely destroyed last May. While these folks are hardy and tornado toughened, I imagine their hearts beat a little faster than normal this evening.
Amazing video from Douglas Kiesling chasing a Wedge Tornado. My apologies in advance for the one foul word during his attempt to avoid being killed by this huge tornado. Stick with the video, it gets VERY impressive about 1:10 in to it.
This area will again be under the gun today as Severe Weather is expected in the Kansas area.
SevereStudios Chasers Ben Holcomb, Kory Hartman and Kenny Allen will be in the field chasing and streaming today. Associate Chasers Tim Purington and Johnathan Brouwer will also be in the field today.
Excellent story from WSB in Atlanta about these storms.
Our Memorial Day weekend weather is promising to be warm and dry. Be sure, if you have plants, to water your garden.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!!
Memorial Day Weekend is looking great.
After a few afternoon & evening chances for showers, we'll clear out for the weekend under WARM temperatures!
Forecast for:
Cookeville, TN and Highland Rim Area
Friday: 82/59 30% chance showers
Saturday: 80/53 Sunny
Sunday: 82/60 Sunny
Monday: 83/63 Sunny
Add a couple of degrees to these temperatures for the Nashville Metro area and West Tennessee. Subtract a couple of degrees for the Cumberland Plateau.
NWS-Cookeville, TN forecast
Need something fun to do this weekend????
See this post from Lisa Patton at NashvilleWX.com
~More later...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wild Weather Across The Country
A tornado struck 50 miles north of Denver in a town called Windsor. (shown at left)
Photo Gallery from Denver TV station here
Tornado in Riverside, California...certainly rare for that part of the country.
Kansas tornado pictures on Michael Carlson's blog
3rd tornado warning today issued in Laramie, Wyoming
Extremely active weather in Central United States...
Back here in Cookeville, TN..it's a quiet evening and we expect more of the same through the weekend. *LATEST, LOCAL FORECAST!*
A few areas in Tennessee will see some showers and storms, but they won't be real widespread. We expect temperatures to rise as we approach Memorial Day.
Thank a veteran for your freedom as we remember those who died for us this Memorial Day.
Lastly, please keep the Steven Curtis Chapman family in your prayers as they deal with the sudden loss of their 5-year old daughter. If you no clue as to what I'm talking about, see my last post.
Steven Curtis Chapman...
The music industry is reeling today over the untimely and tragic death of Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter, Maria Sue (pictured on the left in her father's arms). The official announcement is at his website. Express your condolences here.
In lieu of flowers, the Chapman's request donations/gifts be sent to Shaohannah's Hope in Maria's honor.
I encourage you all to say a prayer for this incredible family as they deal with this unspeakable tragedy.
Lord, I WILL praise you in this storm.
Top Weather Videos (Weather.com)
THE WEATHER CHANNEL INTERACTIVE HIGHLIGHTS BEST WEATHER VIDEOS
Featuring Most Memorable Videos from The Weather Channel Collection on weather.com
ATLANTA, May 20, 2008 – Compiled for the many weather fanatics across the country, The Weather Channel Interactive, Inc. (TWCI) today debuted the Top Weather Videos on weather.com. After combing through the archives and reviewing the records and viewer feedback, this video collection features the best, most memorable and most popular videos on weather.com.
Viewed on the "Blue Box" video player on weather.com, the weather videos are grouped together by specific categories including Jim Cantore's top picks, 20 most popular videos and when weather and food collide.
Videos currently available on the site include:
Jim Cantore's Top Picks:
- Cantore's face freezes during snow storm
- Cantore in the eye of Hurricane Dennis
- Cantore battling the power of Katrina
When Weather and Food Collide:
- What happens when boiling water is tossed into sub-zero air?
- Watch salad being blown by tornado strength winds
- Hot cars turn into a chocolate oven
20 Most Popular Videos:
- User submitted video: Hurricane Dean impacts St. Kitts
- Raw footage: Car being swept under Tropical Storm Erin's water
- Dr. Steve Lyons takes on hurricane force winds
USDA-TN Crop Weather
Tennessee Crop Weather
Week Ending Date
May 18, 2008
Agricultural Summary
Most field activities were limited last week due to scattered showers and
thunderstorms across Tennessee. Planting progress for most crops
continues to lag behind last year and the five-year average. With almost
one-fourth of their acreage planted, cotton producers were 10 days behind
the five-year average, while soybean farmers lagged one week behind the
normal schedule. Tobacco transplanting and hay harvest continued on a
limited basis, both slightly behind the 5-year average. The winter wheat
crop continues to be rated in mostly good-to-excellent condition with a
few fields beginning to turn color. Other field activities taking place
last week, as weather allowed, included spreading fertilizer, spraying
pesticides, and picking strawberries.
There were 3 days considered suitable for fieldwork last week. As of
Friday, topsoil moisture levels were rated 3 percent short, 70 percent
adequate, and 27 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were rated 2
percent very short, 11 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 17 percent
surplus. Temperatures across the State were below normal last week, as was
precipitation.
County Agent Comments
"Rainy and cool weather continues to plague and halt cotton and soybean
planting. Wheat continues to progress well. Diseases are present and poised
to affect yields depending upon weather conditions the rest of May. However,
many acres have been sprayed with a fungicide which is a plus to ward off
disease progress. Cotton planting timing is rapidly reaching a critical
stage where producers need to be getting cotton planted."
Tim Campbell, Dyer County
"Continued wet, cloudy weather allowed few opportunities for field work
this week. Producers are looking for warmer/drier conditions next week to
complete corn planting and start soybean planting. Some herbicide
applications went out this past week and side-dressed nitrogen fertilizer
applications were able to be made."
Jeff Lannom, Weakley County
"Hay harvest took an upturn this weekend in hopes of catching a few days
of drying time in between threat of rain. Some river bottoms will have
some late planted corn."
Troy Dugger, Hickman County
"The wet weather has made some people anxious about setting tobacco and
they are behind schedule. Several people have tobacco plants ready to set
and it is too wet for ground preparation. Pastures and hay are coming
along but with the hay that has been harvested; the yield is down due to
last year's drought."
Jason Evitts, Trousdale County
"The wheat crop has started to change color. Some weed issues such as
vetch, thistle, etc. has shown up in some fields of wheat. Wet weather has
delayed some field work but corn planting is nearing completion. Hay
harvest of tall fescue has been delayed. Those producers with bermuda hay
fields are seeing some good growth despite cool temperatures."
Matt Webb, Marion County
Weather Summary For USDA, NASS, Tennessee Field Office
Prepared By AWIS.com from NWS preliminary data
For more weather information visit www.awis.com
or call 1-888-798-9955.
Copyright 2008: Agricultural Weather Information Service, Inc.
All rights reserved.
More information contact: Debra K. Kenerson; State Director 615-781-5300
Week Ending Date
May 18, 2008
Agricultural Summary
Most field activities were limited last week due to scattered showers and
thunderstorms across Tennessee. Planting progress for most crops
continues to lag behind last year and the five-year average. With almost
one-fourth of their acreage planted, cotton producers were 10 days behind
the five-year average, while soybean farmers lagged one week behind the
normal schedule. Tobacco transplanting and hay harvest continued on a
limited basis, both slightly behind the 5-year average. The winter wheat
crop continues to be rated in mostly good-to-excellent condition with a
few fields beginning to turn color. Other field activities taking place
last week, as weather allowed, included spreading fertilizer, spraying
pesticides, and picking strawberries.
There were 3 days considered suitable for fieldwork last week. As of
Friday, topsoil moisture levels were rated 3 percent short, 70 percent
adequate, and 27 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were rated 2
percent very short, 11 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 17 percent
surplus. Temperatures across the State were below normal last week, as was
precipitation.
County Agent Comments
"Rainy and cool weather continues to plague and halt cotton and soybean
planting. Wheat continues to progress well. Diseases are present and poised
to affect yields depending upon weather conditions the rest of May. However,
many acres have been sprayed with a fungicide which is a plus to ward off
disease progress. Cotton planting timing is rapidly reaching a critical
stage where producers need to be getting cotton planted."
Tim Campbell, Dyer County
"Continued wet, cloudy weather allowed few opportunities for field work
this week. Producers are looking for warmer/drier conditions next week to
complete corn planting and start soybean planting. Some herbicide
applications went out this past week and side-dressed nitrogen fertilizer
applications were able to be made."
Jeff Lannom, Weakley County
"Hay harvest took an upturn this weekend in hopes of catching a few days
of drying time in between threat of rain. Some river bottoms will have
some late planted corn."
Troy Dugger, Hickman County
"The wet weather has made some people anxious about setting tobacco and
they are behind schedule. Several people have tobacco plants ready to set
and it is too wet for ground preparation. Pastures and hay are coming
along but with the hay that has been harvested; the yield is down due to
last year's drought."
Jason Evitts, Trousdale County
"The wheat crop has started to change color. Some weed issues such as
vetch, thistle, etc. has shown up in some fields of wheat. Wet weather has
delayed some field work but corn planting is nearing completion. Hay
harvest of tall fescue has been delayed. Those producers with bermuda hay
fields are seeing some good growth despite cool temperatures."
Matt Webb, Marion County
Weather Summary For USDA, NASS, Tennessee Field Office
Prepared By AWIS.com from NWS preliminary data
For more weather information visit www.awis.com
or call 1-888-798-9955.
Copyright 2008: Agricultural Weather Information Service, Inc.
All rights reserved.
More information contact: Debra K. Kenerson; State Director 615-781-5300
Warming Up For Memorial Day
While we will see increased chances for rain today and Friday here in Cookeville and across the Highland Rim, the weekend is promising dry weather and WARMER temperatures. This is just in time for our Memorial Day holiday weekend.
**Lastest, Local Forecast**
Now the question is, what are we going to do with the extra time off? Do we go to the houseboat? Do I stay and work in the yard and garden? Do we go to the in-laws and swim in their pool?
The latest Crop Report is out, I'll post it here in just a bit.
**Lastest, Local Forecast**
Now the question is, what are we going to do with the extra time off? Do we go to the houseboat? Do I stay and work in the yard and garden? Do we go to the in-laws and swim in their pool?
The latest Crop Report is out, I'll post it here in just a bit.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tornado Minute
Want tips on what to expect and watch for BEFORE a tornado strikes?
View this Excellent Video!
View this Excellent Video!
Almost Perfect
......day today in the state of Tennessee. Here on the Highland Rim, we'll see a high of 71° after this morning's low of 49.6°....our Memorial Day holiday weekend is looking great with highs in the upper 70's to lower 80's.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Pickett State Park
Many of you know for my daytime (read: paying) job, I sell billboard advertising (well....actually, I sell ideas) for Lamar Outdoor Advertising. One of the benefits of my position in sales is that I get to see many different places. Today was one of those days.
I was able to go up to Fentress County, TN (on the northern Cumberland Plateau) and visit the Pickett State Park.
(excerpted from TN Encyclopedia)
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1471 organized at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in 1933, before moving first to Putnam County and then settling in Pickett County in 1934. There, they constructed a dam and a twelve-acre lake, twenty-two miles of roads, telephone lines, trails, a lodge, picnic areas, cabins, and other facilities for the new Pickett Forest State Park (the area was also known as Pickett Forest Recreation Area). The CCC also built fire towers and ranger stations in the forested areas of Pickett. The National Park Service designed park buildings and structures to utilize native materials and fit in with the local landscape, providing for functionally and aesthetically related components that have remained easily accessible to park visitors.
A 1937 U.S. Department of Interior master plan for Pickett Forest State Park shows picnic areas, auto and trailer camps, groups of cabins, trails, comfort stations, and shelters, many of which still exist. Historic resources (ca. 1934-42) are constructed of rock faced coursed stone with wood trim. They are gable-roofed and one story in height. Many buildings have large, impressive stone fireplaces.
*Excellent Article from TN Encyclopedia*
*Pickett State Park-Wikipedia Site*
*Great Hikes in Tennessee article*
It is a very nice (and large-17,000 acres) Tennessee State Park under the State's Department of Environment and Conservation. Parts of this park was built under the Civilian Conservation Corps, including some of the oldest cabins...built in the 1930's under the direction of the CCC...these cabins are very rustic and made of stone.
Here is the contact information:
Pickett State Park
4605 Pickett Park HighwayJamestown , TN 38556-4141
Office: 931-879-5821
Cabin Reservations: 1-877-260-0010
Either call them for directions or get on Interstate 40 and Exit at #317 (Crossville) Hwy. 127 and head north to Highway 154 (which is just north of Jamestown, TN) and head down Hwy 154...you'll run right into it!
Another Nice Day!
Today was gorgeous across Tennessee. A few locations had thunderstorms break-out earlier, however most have moved south and east of our state.
Wednesday looks very nice with temperatures right around 70° for the daytime high while a slight chance of showers move in for Thursday and Friday as we warm up once again. Daytime highs on those days should be around 75° on Thursday and near 80° by Friday.
The holiday weekend is looking gorgeous with daytime highs in the lower 80's and virtually no chance for rain.
I'll be back later with more on where I traveled today here in Tennessee.
Hint: Northern Cumberland Plateau and the Civilian Conservation Corps!
Wednesday looks very nice with temperatures right around 70° for the daytime high while a slight chance of showers move in for Thursday and Friday as we warm up once again. Daytime highs on those days should be around 75° on Thursday and near 80° by Friday.
The holiday weekend is looking gorgeous with daytime highs in the lower 80's and virtually no chance for rain.
I'll be back later with more on where I traveled today here in Tennessee.
Hint: Northern Cumberland Plateau and the Civilian Conservation Corps!
Tuesday's Weather Forecast
Good Morning from a partly sunny Cookeville, TN. We've had an overnight low of 66.3° which occurred at 6:36 am. No rainfall overnight.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
We do have about a 30% chance for showers today here on the Highland Rim. The showers will be widely scattered. Our southern counties will have the better chance for rainfall.
When I'm not happy about our weather, I know someone always has it tougher than us. Check out this post from Las Vegas. Looks like the heatwave out west will break in the next 24 hours.
NOAA Story about New Tools to Measure Climate Change.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
We do have about a 30% chance for showers today here on the Highland Rim. The showers will be widely scattered. Our southern counties will have the better chance for rainfall.
When I'm not happy about our weather, I know someone always has it tougher than us. Check out this post from Las Vegas. Looks like the heatwave out west will break in the next 24 hours.
NOAA Story about New Tools to Measure Climate Change.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Everglades Wildfire
Ft. Lauderdale smoke-filled skyline.(Picture courtesy of the Miami Herald)
This story from USATODAY.com (who recently updated their site with a new look) about the Wildfires in South Florida. Warnings for residents to stay indoors were posted across the east coast of Florida.
I visited the Everglades as a child when my grandparents lived in Pompano Beach. It is one incredible place.
Geography Lesson
One of my dear readers pointed out to me that we are not actually on the Cumberland Plateau. Actually we are on the Highland Rim section of the Cumberland Plateau. The official plateau area (see above map) starts somewhere around Monterey in the higher elevations.
Here is another site with more information.
Thanks for the correction David! :)
Cool Morning, Warm Afternoon!
Temperatures are in the middle 40's this morning on the Cumberland Plateau. Even though it is cool, the skies are clear and temperatures will warm QUICKLY today.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
So far this month, we've measured 2.50" of rain on my CoCoRaHS gauge.
Normal precipitation for the month of May is 4.72"
.....we are just a bit behind this month.
For the year, we're at 20.39 inches and our average rainfall is 22.58"
....much better than last year.
The early thoughts for our weather on Memorial Day is highs in the 80's and lows in the 60's with widely scattered showers. I'll go farther out on the limb the closer we get to the weekend! :)
Have an excellent morning.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
So far this month, we've measured 2.50" of rain on my CoCoRaHS gauge.
Normal precipitation for the month of May is 4.72"
.....we are just a bit behind this month.
For the year, we're at 20.39 inches and our average rainfall is 22.58"
....much better than last year.
The early thoughts for our weather on Memorial Day is highs in the 80's and lows in the 60's with widely scattered showers. I'll go farther out on the limb the closer we get to the weekend! :)
Have an excellent morning.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Hurricane Discussion
In honor of hurricane season starting in just under 14 days, I thought I'd post about these weather creatures.
Interesting article from the AP Science Writer that just popped up.
Says (in a nutshell) that 'climate change' is NOT the cause of the recent so-called jump in hurricanes.
**Hmmm, could it be cyclical?**
The study was published today in Nature Geoscience.
What A Sunset!
I am blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the country. Tonight's sunset is yet another example of that.We had a sunny morning to start, followed by clouds, followed by a front late this afternoon that dropped a bit (.02") of rain and then took the clouds with it.
We now have (as evidenced by the picture) a clear sky, north winds @ 2 mph, and low (48%) humidity.
Our latest, local forecast calls for a nice day tomorrow with highs around 75°. Active weather returns with a chance for showers and thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sunday Weather Outlook
We start out sunny this morning here in Cookeville, TN.
Our *latest, local forecast* has in the 50/50 shot for rainfall, including thundershowers, for today.
The radar is showing (at 6:45 am) some shower activity to the south of us.
We expect to go through a couple of days of active weather and then for temperatures to increase to the mid 80's by the end of next week.
Headed off to church in a little over an hour from now. Daughter is in a human video today.
10 Deadliest Tornado Outbreaks...
Great post over at Alabama WX website.
It details the 10 Deadliest Tornado Outbreaks in the United States. Thanks to Bill Murray for that piece of weather history.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Weather Prediction
My good bud, Clay (over at the Middle Tennessee Weather Center), made me aware (again) of the website The Weather Prediction.
While I'd seen and cruised around on TWP, I'd forgotten what an incredible resource Jeff Haby's website is for those of us who love everything about the weather.
Mr. Haby states in his purpose: "The main focus of this web site is weather prediction education. While there are many websites for retrieving weather data, there remains somewhat of a lack of weather data interpretation and forecasting methods. This site will benefit the beginner as well as the advanced forecaster."
Thanks again, Clay....
While I'd seen and cruised around on TWP, I'd forgotten what an incredible resource Jeff Haby's website is for those of us who love everything about the weather.
Mr. Haby states in his purpose: "The main focus of this web site is weather prediction education. While there are many websites for retrieving weather data, there remains somewhat of a lack of weather data interpretation and forecasting methods. This site will benefit the beginner as well as the advanced forecaster."
Thanks again, Clay....
Saturday Early Afteroon Update
As you can see from the picture at the left, we've cleared out nicely from the early morning fog. Temperatures are rising and along with that, winds are picking up.Currently, we're at 70.8° and anticipate hitting 73° later this afternoon.
High School Graduation ceremonies were fun. 475 young people have moved to the next chapter of their lives. A few completed their high school a year early and a few had perfect attendance since kindergarten.
More later.
Awesome Saturday
Morning Fog Gives Way To Warm Sunshine!While temperatures this morning are chilly...40's in many places here on the Plateau, we expect to see 70's by this afternoon under a sunshine-filled sky.
You can see the fog from this morning's Cookeville Webcam shot.
Our forecast today also shows that winds show increase as the day goes along. Then, a chance of passing showers tonight and a better chance of showers mixing with some lightning and thunder for Sunday.
For now, we'll enjoy this awesome Saturday. We're about to head to the Cookeville High School graduation. It is being held today at Tennessee Tech University's Hooper Eblen Center.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Excellent Photography
Jim Reed is an award-winning photographer. Most of his work is incredible.
I encourage you to check his website for some of the best weather photography available.
Interesting video on YouTube showing some of his chases of hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
Friday Outlook...
Very light rain this morning, commonly called MIST. Clouds will stick around for the better part of the day as a cold front comes through this morning. Temperatures will warm about 8 or so more degrees than the current reading of 54.6° at 6:45 am.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Check out CoCoRaHS for the latest rainfall measurements across the country. While at their site, click on "Total Precip" and it will sort the entire list of stations in the United States by the highest amount recorded to the lowest.
Also, another really cool Weather Website is called "WeatherBonk"...here you can type in your city's name or your zip code and it'll pull up your forecast along with a map showing all the temperatures in your area. You'll also be able to see web cameras from your location.
For Saturday, we'll see sunny skies and warm temperatures! YES!! :)
*Latest, Local Forecast*
Check out CoCoRaHS for the latest rainfall measurements across the country. While at their site, click on "Total Precip" and it will sort the entire list of stations in the United States by the highest amount recorded to the lowest.
Also, another really cool Weather Website is called "WeatherBonk"...here you can type in your city's name or your zip code and it'll pull up your forecast along with a map showing all the temperatures in your area. You'll also be able to see web cameras from your location.
For Saturday, we'll see sunny skies and warm temperatures! YES!! :)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Where Is The Rain?
Most of the rain has avoided our area today. Since 7 a.m., we've recorded just .40"....not the expected 1-2 inches we expected. We are watching a nice line of showers that has formed and is moving into the western sections of Davidson (Nashville) County.
Could see some rain from that, but don't expect a whole lot.
Here is a blog post from AlabamaWX about all of the rainfall today in their state!
Speaking of rain, check out some of these numbers from Baton Rouge, LA....click on this map to see the numbers BETTER!!
Could see some rain from that, but don't expect a whole lot.
Here is a blog post from AlabamaWX about all of the rainfall today in their state!
Speaking of rain, check out some of these numbers from Baton Rouge, LA....click on this map to see the numbers BETTER!!
Rain Today, Heavy Tonight!
Current weather radar this morning shows a band of showers across our area. We expect the rain intensity to increase later today. Expectations are for up to 2" of rainfall by midnight tonight. For the latest look at radar, click here.
The weekend is still looking quite nice...at least Saturday does with sunny skies and highs around 71° while Sunday has a minor chance for isolated showers.
It was great to meet a gentleman and his family last evening at our church. He is a faithful visitor to my weather blog and I appreciated his kind words.
Be sure to use the links to the right today to keep up with RADAR and the latest happenings with the weather.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rain, Rain, and More Rain
The next 24 hours could include a possible 1.5-2.0 inches of rainfall for the Cookeville, Tennessee and surrounding areas.
We continue to watch a weather system that has pounded Texas today. You can see more over at SevereStudios.com. I've been very impressed with their website and their reporting. These folks taking what they do very seriously.
We continue to watch a weather system that has pounded Texas today. You can see more over at SevereStudios.com. I've been very impressed with their website and their reporting. These folks taking what they do very seriously.
Once we get past this weather event, our weekend is looking great. Highs are expected to be in the 70's for both Saturday and Sunday under a mostly sunny sky.
More later this evening.
Rain Moving In
This is the current (6:54 am) morning look at the radar. My home is the plus (+) sign on the right-hand side of the map. More rain is on it's way from the south and west. You can view this particular radar site by clicking here.
Saw where 6+ inches of rain fell overnight in Shreveport, Louisiana...*WOW*
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Rain For Wednesday and Thursday
We continue to watch, with interest, our next rainmaker.
Don't think it'll be a complete washout on Wednesday, but Thursday is a different story. Heavy rain is expected and can't rule out a strong to severe storm or two developing, especially in southern sections of Middle Tennessee.
Remember, all the weather links you need are down the right side of this blog. Check them out! :)
Don't think it'll be a complete washout on Wednesday, but Thursday is a different story. Heavy rain is expected and can't rule out a strong to severe storm or two developing, especially in southern sections of Middle Tennessee.
Remember, all the weather links you need are down the right side of this blog. Check them out! :)
Very Nice Tuesday!
Morning temperatures across the Plateau are in the middle 40's this morning. By this afternoon, we will see highs reach 75° here on the Plateau and even warmer towards the Nashville metro area.
*Latest, Local Forecast*
The next storm system looks to be quite a rainmaker. Hopefully, no severe weather.
*Hazardous Weather Outlook*
*Latest, Local Forecast*
The next storm system looks to be quite a rainmaker. Hopefully, no severe weather.
*Hazardous Weather Outlook*
Monday, May 12, 2008
Monday Evening Wrap-Up
Turned out to be quite a nice day. Morning clouds gave way to bright sunshine as temperatures rose through the 50's in the morning and into the 60's just before noon. We ended up reaching 67° just after 4 pm this afternoon.
Even warmer weather is on tap for Tuesday. We'll first have to get through tonight where many of us will see lows in the lower to middle 40's. By tomorrow afternoon, the mercury should reach 76°....
At least, this evening, the Severe Weather Ticker is all quiet. Have a nice night!
Even warmer weather is on tap for Tuesday. We'll first have to get through tonight where many of us will see lows in the lower to middle 40's. By tomorrow afternoon, the mercury should reach 76°....
Story from the Springfield News-Leader about the tornado that struck on Saturday in Southwest Missouri. More severe weather is possible in the nation's midsection.
At least, this evening, the Severe Weather Ticker is all quiet. Have a nice night!
More Like Spring!
The warmup begins after a chilly and windy Mother's Day. We'll see highs reach the upper 60's for today and middle and upper 70's on Tuesday!
Checked CoCoRaHS for rain amounts and found some IMPRESSIVE numbers coming from Maryland and Virginia. In Marlton, MD...the county of Calvert, one observer had 6.30" of rain in his gauge this morning...another from the same county near Dunkirk had 6.14...yet another in the county Prince George's and the town of Brandywine measured 5.62"......
3, 4, and 5 inches were all very common in Maryland and Virginia.
Our next shot of rain should arrive sometime late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Have a GREAT day!
Checked CoCoRaHS for rain amounts and found some IMPRESSIVE numbers coming from Maryland and Virginia. In Marlton, MD...the county of Calvert, one observer had 6.30" of rain in his gauge this morning...another from the same county near Dunkirk had 6.14...yet another in the county Prince George's and the town of Brandywine measured 5.62"......
3, 4, and 5 inches were all very common in Maryland and Virginia.
Our next shot of rain should arrive sometime late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Have a GREAT day!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
What Happened To Spring?
That is the question we are all asking ourselved tonight as temperatures have dropped through the 60's, through the 50's and now stand at 50.6°......combine that with a north wind that has been persistent around 15 mph this evening and you've got a raw, late fall evening.
Funny thing, our high today occurred at 8:15 this morning when it was 66.1°...I'd gone out to get the paper and we had a warm westerly wind with sunshine filled skies...that was the best it got today.
Skies have been mostly cloudy throughout the day with some drizzle in the late afternoon. Our highest wind gust was 25.1 mph. One other station measured a 30.0 mph wind gust earlier today. Over near Nashville, Smyrna Airport measured a 46 mph gust.
We will eventually recover from this chilly run as the workweek forecast looks quite nice!
In other weather news, twisters have killed at least 22 this weekend across the US, including one in Dublin, GA. My sister used to live there.
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 11, 2003...
A pre-dawn severe weather outbreak produces six tornadoes across the Nashville metropolitan area. Two of the tornadoes (Franklin and Walterhill) are rated as F3, and produce considerable damage. The other four twisters are rated F1. Amazingly, there are no injuries. This is the 9th largest tornado outbreak in Middle Tennessee's history.
Funny thing, our high today occurred at 8:15 this morning when it was 66.1°...I'd gone out to get the paper and we had a warm westerly wind with sunshine filled skies...that was the best it got today.
Skies have been mostly cloudy throughout the day with some drizzle in the late afternoon. Our highest wind gust was 25.1 mph. One other station measured a 30.0 mph wind gust earlier today. Over near Nashville, Smyrna Airport measured a 46 mph gust.
We will eventually recover from this chilly run as the workweek forecast looks quite nice!
In other weather news, twisters have killed at least 22 this weekend across the US, including one in Dublin, GA. My sister used to live there.
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 11, 2003...
A pre-dawn severe weather outbreak produces six tornadoes across the Nashville metropolitan area. Two of the tornadoes (Franklin and Walterhill) are rated as F3, and produce considerable damage. The other four twisters are rated F1. Amazingly, there are no injuries. This is the 9th largest tornado outbreak in Middle Tennessee's history.
Leighton Tornado Video
I don't know if words can actually describe this...so check it out and feel free to comment or e-mail me about it. Thanks to my buddy Mike Wilhelm for this video.
Sunday Forecast
Looks very nice out this morning! What you can't see, however, is the winds whipping around from the west at 20 mph. We expect these to increase as a cold front marches across Tennessee. We have a Wind Advisory in effect through 10 pm tonight.
No damage in our area from overnight storms. However, the list is VERY LONG over at the Storm Prediction Center site. Click on 'Storm Reports' to get the latest list.
The latest, local forecast here
We received .35 inches of rainfall last night. Most of the heavier rainfall and stronger weather was in the southern sections of Middle TN where I found 2+ inch amounts and many amounts over 1.5".
Enjoy your Mother's Day Sunday. If your mom is still on this earth, go and honor her (heck, honor her everyday) today. If you're married and you all have kids, honor your wife!
**UPDATE**
At least 20 are now being reported killed by storms in the Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma areas. Story here
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10 Dead In Mo. and Ark.
Breitbart is reporting at least 10 dead in Missouri and Arkansas. With more tornadoes that have hit in Arkansas and Mississippi, this number may go up.
Tornado Warning Marshall County, MS
Marshall County, MS under the gun...why, you might ask, am I focusing on that county in Mississippi? My wife's grandmother lives there along with several other of her relatives.
~More in a bit.
~More in a bit.
Severe T-Storm Warnings...
Hardin, Perry, and Way Counties in West TN...strong storms moving through those areas right now.
Special Weather Statement
**SEVERE WEATHER MODE**
From the NWS-Nashville...
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
741 PM CDT SAT MAY 10 2008
TNZ005>011-022>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-110145-
COVERING MOST ZONES AND COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TN
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
741 PM CDT SAT MAY 10 2008
TNZ005>011-022>034-056>066-075-077>080-093>095-110145-
COVERING MOST ZONES AND COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TN
741 PM CDT SAT MAY 10 2008
...TORNADO WATCH FOR SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE UNTIL 2 AM CDT...
THUNDERSTORMS ARE BEGINNING TO FORM IN THE VICINITY OF A WARM
FRONT DRAPED ACROSS NORTHWEST ALABAMA. THE WARM FRONT WILL
BEGIN LIFTING NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSSEE DURING
THE EARLY EVENING. AT THE SAME TIME...SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORMS
ARE UPSTREAM...NOW CROSSING THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER INTO WESTERN
TENNESSEE. THESE STORMS WILL MOVE EAST SOUTHEAST...AND INTO
WESTERN AREAS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE LATER THIS EVENING.
THE ATMOSPHERE ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE WILL DESTABILIZE THROUGH
THE EVENING...AND WITH THE APPROACHING UPPER LEVEL TROUGH...ALONG
WITH AN INTENSIFYING LOW LEVEL JET...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH
DAMAGING WINDS...LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED TORNADOES ARE EXPECTED
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE TONIGHT.
MIDDLE TENNESSEANS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE LATEST WEATHER
INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS DEVELOPING SEVERE WEATHER EVENT.
YOU SHOULD KNOW WHERE TO GO SHOULD A TORNADO WARNING BE ISSUED FOR
YOUR AREA. PLAN AHEAD AND KEEP A BATTERY POWERED FLASHLIGHT HANDY...
JUST IN CASE THE POWER GOES OUT. AVOID BEING CAUGHT OUTSIDE DURING
SEVERE WEATHER...AND...REMEMBER...NEVER TRY AND OUT RUN A TORNADO
IN YOUR CAR. ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS
ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURE...PREFERABLY UNDER
GROUND.
BE SURE TO HAVE A NOAA WEATHER RADIO WITH THE ALARM FEATURE ON WHILE
YOU SLEEP TONIGHT. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.
$$
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First Tornado Warnings In TN Tonight
We're in SEVERE WEATHER MODE
The first tornado warnings for TN have been issued.
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
MEMPHIS TN
725 PM CDT SAT MAY 10 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR
...WESTERN HAYWOOD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...SOUTHERN LAUDERDALE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...NORTHEASTERN TIPTON COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...
* UNTIL 815 PM CDT*
AT 725 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR FULTON...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF COVINGTON...MOVING EAST AT 37 MPH.
These storms are almost 300 miles WEST of the Cookeville area. Our danger times will be after midnight...
The first tornado warnings for TN have been issued.
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
MEMPHIS TN
725 PM CDT SAT MAY 10 2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR
...WESTERN HAYWOOD COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...SOUTHERN LAUDERDALE COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...NORTHEASTERN TIPTON COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE...
* UNTIL 815 PM CDT*
AT 725 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR FULTON...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF COVINGTON...MOVING EAST AT 37 MPH.
These storms are almost 300 miles WEST of the Cookeville area. Our danger times will be after midnight...
Watch County Notification
Looks like the Tornado Watch is being issued eastward.
~CWG
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 300 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
BEDFORD COFFEE GILES
GRUNDY HICKMAN LAWRENCE
LEWIS MARSHALL MAURY
PERRY WAYNE
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ALTAMONT...CENTERVILLE...CLIFTON...
COALMONT...COLLINWOOD...COLUMBIA...HOHENWALD...LAWRENCEBURG...
LEWISBURG...LINDEN...LOBELVILLE...MANCHESTER...PULASKI...
SHELBYVILLE...TRACY CITY...TULLAHOMA AND WAYNESBORO.
EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
BEDFORD COFFEE GILES
GRUNDY HICKMAN LAWRENCE
LEWIS MARSHALL MAURY
PERRY WAYNE
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ALTAMONT...CENTERVILLE...CLIFTON...
COALMONT...COLLINWOOD...COLUMBIA...HOHENWALD...LAWRENCEBURG...
LEWISBURG...LINDEN...LOBELVILLE...MANCHESTER...PULASKI...
SHELBYVILLE...TRACY CITY...TULLAHOMA AND WAYNESBORO.
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Rough Overnight Possible
NOTE:
We are in SEVERE WEATHER MODE...will be updating a little more frequently as conditions warrant.......
It looks as if we'll see some developing SEVERE WEATHER from around midnight through daybreak here on the Plateau in Middle Tennessee. While southwest Tennessee is under a Tornado Watch, the general thinking is that all of Middle Tennessee will need to be on the lookout for SEVERE WEATHER.
Some links to keep up...
Nashville National Weather Service
NWS's Severe Weather Mode
NWS's Severe Weather Summary Page (new)
Nashville WX (Channel 2's Blog)
I would take this situation seriously (especially if you're in Southern Sections of Middle TN) as we progress through the evening. Don't be caught off guard. If you plan on going out, listen to local radio, have your mobile phone with you, and let someone know that you're going to be away from TV and internet so they may at least alert you in the event of severe weather in your area.
We are in SEVERE WEATHER MODE...will be updating a little more frequently as conditions warrant.......
It looks as if we'll see some developing SEVERE WEATHER from around midnight through daybreak here on the Plateau in Middle Tennessee. While southwest Tennessee is under a Tornado Watch, the general thinking is that all of Middle Tennessee will need to be on the lookout for SEVERE WEATHER.
Some links to keep up...
Nashville National Weather Service
NWS's Severe Weather Mode
NWS's Severe Weather Summary Page (new)
Nashville WX (Channel 2's Blog)
I would take this situation seriously (especially if you're in Southern Sections of Middle TN) as we progress through the evening. Don't be caught off guard. If you plan on going out, listen to local radio, have your mobile phone with you, and let someone know that you're going to be away from TV and internet so they may at least alert you in the event of severe weather in your area.
Weekend Outlook
Interesting weekend here in Middle Tennessee.
This morning, I went and helped setup tables in one of our church parking lots for the Speed The Light Missions Yard Sale. The Yard Sale was open to anyone who desired to sell their unwanted items. We had quite a few sellers and by 7:00 am, we had quite a few buyers!
Looking at our weekend weather, today is just going to be AWESOME. Bright, warm sunshine with a light NNE wind. Highs will reach the middle 70's...*latest, local forecast*
We are watching, with great interest, a possible severe situation developing for us later tonight and into early Sunday morning.
This is an excellent time to review basic Lightning Safety Tips from our friends at NOAA.
98% of people killing by lightning were killed outside
89% were males
30% were 20-25
Hazardous Weather Outlook
We had some exciting weather last evening. Very isolated storms dumped hail on one community.
Here is that: Local Storm Report
The Nashville office of the National Weather Service has a great, "somewhat new" product that has my interest (especially during possible severe weather)...It is called the "Severe Weather Summary Page" and here is the SWSP Link.
Finally, get the latest webcam picture here in Cookeville, Tennessee and see what our weather is like by clicking on our Emergency Management Webcam Link.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Incredible Tornado Video!
This is video from a tornado in Alabama! Watch it lift the cars like they are TOYS!
AMAZING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clFCtNN3GBM
AMAZING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clFCtNN3GBM
Rain Chances Today and Sunday
Looks like rain might enter our picture again LATER today. We are looking at a chance of severe weather for Sunday.
I'm not too excited about rain prospects for today. Some areas of Middle TN could see a pop-up shower or storm. The big rains come in late Saturday night and Sunday where 1 to 2 inch numbers could be very common. Saturday, during the day, looks very nice with highs in the middle 70's.
I've moved the two radars on the blog up close to the top on the right-hand side for obvious reasons. One takes you to the NWS-Nashville radar, another is the Wunderground radar (referenced above). Both are excellent.
Looking at yesterday here in Cookeville, we received .91 inches of rainfall...just under 1 inch. I checked briefly last night and found many locations with more than an inch. The CoCoRaHS daily rainfall report will be interesting to see. Remember, you can select any state...you may also click on the precipitation header and it will sort the highest to the lowest.
Lastly, we have a couple of cool things for you all to check out. The first is the Cookeville WebCam...it takes a snapshot about every 1 minute or so. The second is our Emergency Management Agency's weather page. Enjoy!
I'm not too excited about rain prospects for today. Some areas of Middle TN could see a pop-up shower or storm. The big rains come in late Saturday night and Sunday where 1 to 2 inch numbers could be very common. Saturday, during the day, looks very nice with highs in the middle 70's.
I've moved the two radars on the blog up close to the top on the right-hand side for obvious reasons. One takes you to the NWS-Nashville radar, another is the Wunderground radar (referenced above). Both are excellent.
Looking at yesterday here in Cookeville, we received .91 inches of rainfall...just under 1 inch. I checked briefly last night and found many locations with more than an inch. The CoCoRaHS daily rainfall report will be interesting to see. Remember, you can select any state...you may also click on the precipitation header and it will sort the highest to the lowest.
Lastly, we have a couple of cool things for you all to check out. The first is the Cookeville WebCam...it takes a snapshot about every 1 minute or so. The second is our Emergency Management Agency's weather page. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tornadoes In TN and AL
It has been a wild day for folks in some sections of Tennessee and Alabama....
Tornadoes have touched down in Tennessee and we looking at a few that occurred in Alabama earlier today...
NWS Preliminary Report in Tennessee
...Most damage happened just after lunch...
In Alabama, reports of damage in:
Cullman County
Lamar County
Walker County
Funnel reported near Birmingham Airport
Lots of pictures and information at ALABAMA WX.com
More information at Mike's Alabama Weather Blog..he actually storm chases and puts up the video..pretty cool stuff!
NWS Preliminary Report from Birmingham
Storm Prediction Center Reports
Tornadoes have touched down in Tennessee and we looking at a few that occurred in Alabama earlier today...
NWS Preliminary Report in Tennessee
...Most damage happened just after lunch...
In Alabama, reports of damage in:
Cullman County
Lamar County
Walker County
Funnel reported near Birmingham Airport
Lots of pictures and information at ALABAMA WX.com
More information at Mike's Alabama Weather Blog..he actually storm chases and puts up the video..pretty cool stuff!
NWS Preliminary Report from Birmingham
Storm Prediction Center Reports
Severe Weather SOUTH of us
QUICK mobile update....
....you can stay updated on the Severe Weather via several websites...
Glad it has gone to the south of us, but am concerned for those folks...
~MORE LATER
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Here Comes The Rain...
....along with a chance of storms. We're in the 'slight' category for severe weather. Southern sections of Middle Tennessee has a better chance of strong storms.
*Latest Local Forecast*
*Hazardous Weather Outlook*
*Best Radar Available* (you can ZOOM in, you can 'animate' it, you can see the storm tracks, lightning, and details on individual storm cells)
Looks like storms return for Friday night and possibly on Sunday. We'll continue to watch this developing situation.
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 8, 1947...It's an almost winter-like day in Middle Tennessee, as Nashville's low drops to 36 degrees.
*Latest Local Forecast*
*Hazardous Weather Outlook*
*Best Radar Available* (you can ZOOM in, you can 'animate' it, you can see the storm tracks, lightning, and details on individual storm cells)
Looks like storms return for Friday night and possibly on Sunday. We'll continue to watch this developing situation.
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 8, 1947...It's an almost winter-like day in Middle Tennessee, as Nashville's low drops to 36 degrees.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Latest Information for Thursday
Check out this post from a buddy of mine who runs an excellent weather website in Alabama. Tennessee appears, once again, to be under the gun for some possible severe weather for Thursday. It would be an good idea to keep up with what is going on weather wise over the next 36 hours.
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Shower Chances Increase...
A small line of showers is moving through Middle TN this morning. According to the NWS, they should produce only about a tenth (.10) of an inch of rainfall. Later today, under daytime heating, clouds will build and possibility exists for developing showers and thunderstorms.
Chances really crank up for Thursday as most of us will see thunderstorms, hopefully no severe ones, but can't rule those out right now.
Friday looks BEAUTIFUL! The weekend sees rain returning.
*Our local forecast*
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 7, 1967...F2 tornado strikes Hartsville. Homes lose their roofs and barns are destroyed. Livestock is killed.
On May 7, 1984...Sixteen tornadoes touch down across Middle Tennessee over two days. The strongest tornado, an F2, hits Springfield (Robertson County). Fortunately, there are no injuries or fatalities. This is the 3rd largest tornado outbreak in mid state history.
Chances really crank up for Thursday as most of us will see thunderstorms, hopefully no severe ones, but can't rule those out right now.
Friday looks BEAUTIFUL! The weekend sees rain returning.
*Our local forecast*
Middle Tennessee Weather Fact of the Day
On May 7, 1967...F2 tornado strikes Hartsville. Homes lose their roofs and barns are destroyed. Livestock is killed.
On May 7, 1984...Sixteen tornadoes touch down across Middle Tennessee over two days. The strongest tornado, an F2, hits Springfield (Robertson County). Fortunately, there are no injuries or fatalities. This is the 3rd largest tornado outbreak in mid state history.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Almost 80° Today
Temperatures will rise quickly this morning here on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau. We're starting out in the lower 50's and should see highs reach to near 80° by late this afternoon.
Rain will hold off until late Wednesday night, continues through Thursday and Thursday night. However, nice weather will return again for Friday!
I posted yesterday about Greensburg, KS. It is amazing what a little town can accomplish when people work together and government stays out of it!
*Our latest, local forecast*
In Weather History....
May 6th, 1868, a tornado strikes Williamson and Davidson counties in Tennessee killing 5 and injuring 15 during a 10-mile long trail of destruction...thanks to Mark Rose at the NWS-Nashville for providing this Weather History.
Rain will hold off until late Wednesday night, continues through Thursday and Thursday night. However, nice weather will return again for Friday!
I posted yesterday about Greensburg, KS. It is amazing what a little town can accomplish when people work together and government stays out of it!
*Our latest, local forecast*
In Weather History....
May 6th, 1868, a tornado strikes Williamson and Davidson counties in Tennessee killing 5 and injuring 15 during a 10-mile long trail of destruction...thanks to Mark Rose at the NWS-Nashville for providing this Weather History.
Monday, May 5, 2008
One Year Later (Greensburg, KS)
Sunday was the one year anniversary of the devastating Greensburg, KS tornado that struck May 4th, 2007.
Here is my original post from last May. It was really hard to believe that a town could be 90% destroyed and the rare F5 did more damage than most of us will ever be able to comprehend.
Ariel photos from that day.
This small town has BOUNCED BACK!
Blog site dedicated to the recovery...
Hopefully, Kansas Governor Sebelius is working on running the state and staying away from her partisan political comments.
Welcome back Greensburg....
Gorgeous Spring Morning
It is a beautiful day to start here in Cookeville, TN. Morning temperatures are 43.5° with a heavy dew this morning. We expect temperatures to run up to around 73° this afternoon under a mostly sunny sky.
*Our latest, local forecast*
As one can observe in the forecast, we won't see rain/t-storm activity until Wednesday night/Thursday.
*May 5th Weather Fact of the Day*
May 5th Daily Almanac
Normal High is 75
Normal Low is 53
Record High 93 in 1952
Record Low 37 in 1957
Last year 78 and 64
On this date in 2003, 4.63" of rain fell here.
Enjoy this beautiful day...we sure have enjoyed the last several days. Went to my parent's houseboat on Friday evening and stayed until Saturday evening. Had a beautiful Saturday to spend on Center Hill Lake!
Sunday, we enjoyed a great church service at our home church.
Afterwards, I got the lawn mowed and few tree limbs pruned. Then we went to a wonderful couple's home for our small group. There, we enjoyed quite a meal with ribs, chicken, and many wonderful side dishes! Usually, we just snack and have Bible Study. I asked our host if he could cook like this every Sunday night!!! :)
*Our latest, local forecast*
As one can observe in the forecast, we won't see rain/t-storm activity until Wednesday night/Thursday.
*May 5th Weather Fact of the Day*
May 5th Daily Almanac
Normal High is 75
Normal Low is 53
Record High 93 in 1952
Record Low 37 in 1957
Last year 78 and 64
On this date in 2003, 4.63" of rain fell here.
Enjoy this beautiful day...we sure have enjoyed the last several days. Went to my parent's houseboat on Friday evening and stayed until Saturday evening. Had a beautiful Saturday to spend on Center Hill Lake!
Sunday, we enjoyed a great church service at our home church.
Afterwards, I got the lawn mowed and few tree limbs pruned. Then we went to a wonderful couple's home for our small group. There, we enjoyed quite a meal with ribs, chicken, and many wonderful side dishes! Usually, we just snack and have Bible Study. I asked our host if he could cook like this every Sunday night!!! :)
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Tornadoes Strike Tennessee
Four tornadoes struck overnight in and around Clarksville in Middle Tennessee.
Thanks to Jerry Orchanian at the Nashville NWS for these reports.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
730 PM CDT SAT MAY 03 2008
...EF1 TORNADOES STRUCK MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
A STORM COMPLEX THAT WAS MOVING THROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY AROUND
FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT SPAWNED 4 TORNADOES. THREE OF THESE TORNADOES
WERE IN THE PALMYRA AREA...AND ONE WAS SOUTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN
CLARKSVILLE AT THE FAIRGROUND.
THE FIRST TORNADO STRUCK AT 1157 PM...MAY 2 AT 3675 POSSUM HOLLOW
RD. THIS IS ABOUT 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE. THE TORNADO
SNAPPED TREES, TREES WERE LYING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS...AND 2 VERY
LARGE TREES WERE UPROOTED BEHIND THE HOUSE. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.8
MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO ENDED AT HIGHWAY 13
AND MCFALL RD. IT WAS RATED EF1 (86-110 MPH).
THE SECOND TORNADO EF1 TORNADO HIT AT MIDNIGHT, SATURDAY MAY 3, 13.5
MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE AT 4160 TARSUS RD. A MOBILE HOME WAS
TORN FROM ITS FOUNDATION. PART OF THE MOBILE HOME WAS RIPPED APART
AND TOSSED ACROSS THE ROAD. TREES WERE SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.2
MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS 30 YARDS.
THE THIRD EF1 TORNADO STURCK AT 1205 AM, SATURDAY MAY 3, ABOUT 9
MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE AT HARRIS CIRCLE RD.
THE TORNADO ROLLED THE MOBILE HOME ACROSS THE ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES
WERE SNAPPED. THE TORNADO ENDED AT HIGHWAY 13 AND HARRIS CIRCLE RD.
THERE WERE 3 MINOR INJURIES FROM FOLKS INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME. THE
PATH WIDTH WAS 50 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH WAS 0.5 MILES.
THE FOURTH EF1 TORNADO STRUCK THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AT
1210 AM, SATURDAY MAY 3, ON ZINC PLANT RD....WHICH IS ABOUT 2 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN CLARKSVILLE. A PAVILLION WAS DESTROYED.
TELEPHONE POLES WERE SNAPPED IN HALF. A WOODEN UTILITY POLE WAS
LEANING. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 0.3 MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS ABOUT 50
YARDS.
$$
CORRECTION IN 4TH PARAGRAPH....PATH LENGTH WAS 0.5 MILES.
END/ORCHANIAN
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
730 PM CDT SAT MAY 03 2008
...EF1 TORNADOES STRUCK MONTGOMERY COUNTY...
A STORM COMPLEX THAT WAS MOVING THROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY AROUND
FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT SPAWNED 4 TORNADOES. THREE OF THESE TORNADOES
WERE IN THE PALMYRA AREA...AND ONE WAS SOUTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN
CLARKSVILLE AT THE FAIRGROUND.
THE FIRST TORNADO STRUCK AT 1157 PM...MAY 2 AT 3675 POSSUM HOLLOW
RD. THIS IS ABOUT 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE. THE TORNADO
SNAPPED TREES, TREES WERE LYING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS...AND 2 VERY
LARGE TREES WERE UPROOTED BEHIND THE HOUSE. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.8
MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO ENDED AT HIGHWAY 13
AND MCFALL RD. IT WAS RATED EF1 (86-110 MPH).
THE SECOND TORNADO EF1 TORNADO HIT AT MIDNIGHT, SATURDAY MAY 3, 13.5
MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE AT 4160 TARSUS RD. A MOBILE HOME WAS
TORN FROM ITS FOUNDATION. PART OF THE MOBILE HOME WAS RIPPED APART
AND TOSSED ACROSS THE ROAD. TREES WERE SNAPPED. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.2
MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS 30 YARDS.
THE THIRD EF1 TORNADO STURCK AT 1205 AM, SATURDAY MAY 3, ABOUT 9
MILES SOUTHWEST OF CLARKSVILLE AT HARRIS CIRCLE RD.
THE TORNADO ROLLED THE MOBILE HOME ACROSS THE ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES
WERE SNAPPED. THE TORNADO ENDED AT HIGHWAY 13 AND HARRIS CIRCLE RD.
THERE WERE 3 MINOR INJURIES FROM FOLKS INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME. THE
PATH WIDTH WAS 50 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH WAS 0.5 MILES.
THE FOURTH EF1 TORNADO STRUCK THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AT
1210 AM, SATURDAY MAY 3, ON ZINC PLANT RD....WHICH IS ABOUT 2 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN CLARKSVILLE. A PAVILLION WAS DESTROYED.
TELEPHONE POLES WERE SNAPPED IN HALF. A WOODEN UTILITY POLE WAS
LEANING. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 0.3 MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS ABOUT 50
YARDS.
$$
CORRECTION IN 4TH PARAGRAPH....PATH LENGTH WAS 0.5 MILES.
END/ORCHANIAN
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Public Information Statement
Incredible rainfall amounts across many locations in Western Middle Tennessee from Friday night/Saturday morning. It all kind of quit when it reached eastern sections of Middle Tennessee as we only received .26 here in Cookeville. A big thanks to Ralph Troutman at the Nashville NWS for assembling these numbers.
...RAINFALL REPORTS ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE...
REPORTS FROM COOPERATIVE OBSERVERS
CAMDEN 3.60
WHITE HOUSE 2.69
PORT ROYAL 2.64
CLARKSVILLE #2 2.37
MONTGOMERY BELL STATE PARK 2.20
CLARKSVILLE (SOUTH) 2.15
KINGSTON SPRINGS 1.94
FAIRVIEW BOWIE NATURE CTR 1.91
HOHENWALD 1.87
CENTERVILLE #2 1.80
OLD HICKORY DAM 1.80
MOUSETAIL LANDING STATE PARK 1.80
LOBELVILLE 1.75
FRANKLIN 1.74
BETHPAGE 1.62
BERRY FIELD 1.59
WFO OLD HICKORY 1.50
FRANKLIN 1.38
BRENTWOOD 1.35
COLUMBIA 3NW 1.29
THOMPSON STATION 1.16
REPORTS FROM COCORAHS STATIONS (UNOFFICIAL)
TN-BN-1 : CAMDEN 4.5 NE * : 5.56
TN-ST-2 : CUMBERLAND CITY 1.2 ESE * : 4.04
TN-HT-4 : TENNESSEE RIDGE 3.0 S * : 4.03
TN-MT-38: CLARKSVILLE 10.2 WSW * : 3.45
TN-MT-37: CUMBERLAND CITY 6.5 E * : 3.12
TN-MT-27: CLARKSVILLE 4.4 WNW * : 3.03
TN-MT-26: CLARKSVILLE 4.0 WNW * : 3.02
TN-MT-43: CLARKSVILLE 6.4 ESE * : 3.01
TN-MT-52: CLARKSVILLE 6.6 SE * : 2.87
TN-MT-33: CLARKSVILLE 9.3 ESE * : 2.87
TN-MT-24: CLARKSVILLE 7.1 ESE * : 2.86
TN-MT-49: CLARKSVILLE 1.7 E * : 2.85
TN-MT-3 : CUMBERLAND CITY 9.6 NNE * : 2.76
TN-ST-7 : DOVER 8.0 N * : 2.75
TN-RB-2 : CROSS PLAINS 3.7 W * : 2.75
TN-MT-41: CLARKSVILLE 3.3 SSE * : 2.75
TN-RB-18: ADAMS 2.9 WSW * : 2.72
TN-MT-8 : CLARKSVILLE 3.2 NW * : 2.72
TN-MT-29: CLARKSVILLE 6.6 SE * : 2.70
TN-MT-18: CLARKSVILLE 8.4 ESE * : 2.70
TN-DC-1 : CHARLOTTE 1.3 NW * : 2.69
TN-SR-34: WHITE HOUSE 2.1 ESE * : 2.63
TN-HP-6 : NEW JOHNSONVILLE 1.0 SSE * : 2.49
TN-HM-2 : CENTERVILLE 9.5 N * : 2.48
TN-CH-7 : KINGSTON SPRINGS 1.4 SW * : 2.48
TN-DC-9 : DICKSON 6.7 SSW * : 2.47
TN-MT-50: CLARKSVILLE 7.2 SE * : 2.44
TN-CH-13: CLARKSVILLE 13.7 SE * : 2.42
TN-MT-39: CLARKSVILLE 11.6 SE * : 2.38
TN-MT-19: CLARKSVILLE 10.6 S * : 2.38
TN-MT-36: SLAYDEN 6.3 ENE * : 2.36
TN-RB-5 : SPRINGFIELD 1.1 NW * : 2.34
TN-HP-10: HURRICANE MILLS 1.5 W * : 2.33
TN-DV-86: GOODLETTSVILLE 1.1 SW * : 2.33
TN-RB-1 : RIDGETOP 3.8 SW * : 2.22
TN-RB-15: GREENBRIER 1.4 N * : 2.21
TN-RB-25: SPRINGFIELD 1.9 W * : 2.20
TN-WY-4 : WAYNESBORO 8.5 ENE * : 2.17
TN-CH-2 : KINGSTON SPRINGS 0.3 ENE * : 2.16
TN-ST-10: DOVER 7.8 NNE * : 2.15
TN-ST-8 : DOVER 3.8 NNW * : 2.11
TN-CH-1 : ASHLAND CITY 5.6 ENE * : 2.08
TN-RB-3 : SPRINGFIELD 1.8 WSW * : 2.05
TN-HM-10: FAIRVIEW 5.5 WSW * : 2.03
TN-WN-40: GREEN HILL 4.5 NNE * : 2.02
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