Super Tuesday Weather

*GREAT WEATHER ALERT*
If you liked Monday, you'll love Tuesday. Expect temperatures to 'struggle' up to 80° today across Cookeville and the Highland Rim area of Tennessee.  Tonight's lows are expected to be around 59° under clear skies. In case you're wondering, last night's low was 62° here in Cookeville. The 7-day forecast reveals a warming trend toward the July 4th weekend and a return of higher humidity levels. Typical for this time of year.

By the way, yesterday's high of 86° was the 14th straight day of highs of 86 or above here in Cookeville. Lower humidity levels made Monday's temperatures feel much better than in the last couple of weeks. Expect this string to end today. Even with this run of hot weather, we are only 1.6° ahead of normal for June.

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*Weather History for This Date* 
June 30th
1912-
Canada's deadliest tornado ever kills 28 people at Regina, Saskatchewan
1952-
106° was the high in Nashville, an all-time record. It is the eighth consecutive day of 100+ readings, also a record. Ironically, Crossville sets a record low and high for this date as they hit 93° after a morning low of 52°...this is a sign of very dry weather.
1989-
29.82" of rain fell in 6 days from Tropical Storm Allison in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 86° low: 60°
Normal High: 87°
(Record: 99° in 1936)
Normal Low: 64°
(Record: 48° in 1923)
Last Year: 76° and 65°
1.42" of rain fell on this date in 2007
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Cool Night Ahead

Expect temps under a clear sky and north-northwest wind to drops to just below 60 degrees by sunrise! VERY NICE...

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Awesome Weather Ahead

**Love This Weather**
Cooler temperatures combined with lower humidity will make the next 4-5 days feel great. Morning lows will be down around 60° around sunrise with afternoon highs in the mid 80's. Much different than the 100° heat index readings we've seen. Enjoy the break as July is just around the corner and will bring very hot weather again.

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Weather History for This Date
1879-The Mississippi River Commission was established to control the flow and floods. What ensued were levees and more flooding. Google it sometime and read up on the history.
1930-Lewisburg hits 110° while Hohewald hits 108°, both all-time records
1952-Temperatures hit 110° at Smithville and 108° at Waynesboro, both all-time records


Fun Weather Site of The Day
USA TODAY has an excellent web page of Atmospheric Science Resources. It is our FWSOTD. Things like 'how the sun drives our weather, wind and air pressure, storms and fronts' along with so much more. Check it out today.


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 89° low: 68° (heat index reached 99° just after 12 noon)
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 102° in 1936)
Normal Low: 64°
(Record: 53° in 1992)
Last Year: 82° and 68°
5.21" of rain fell on this date in 1928
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Special Weather Statement

Storms brewing....

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
137 PM CDT SUN JUN 28 2009

TNZ032-034-061-065-066-075-077>080-281945-
PUTNAM-FENTRESS-MARSHALL-WHITE-CUMBERLAND-BEDFORD-COFFEE-WARREN-
GRUNDY-VAN BUREN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COOKEVILLE...JAMESTOWN...ALLARDT...
LEWISBURG...SPARTA...CROSSVILLE...FAIRFIELD GLADE...SHELBYVILLE...
TULLAHOMA...MANCHESTER...MCMINNVILLE...TRACY CITY...ALTAMONT...
COALMONT...SPENCER
137 PM CDT SUN JUN 28 2009

...STRONG STORMS DEVELOPING IN MID STATE...

ISOLATED STRONG STORMS ARE BEGINNING TO DEVELOP IN EASTERN MIDDLE
TENNESSEE AND ALONG THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU FROM SPARTA INTO THE
CROSSVILLE AREA. THESE STORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS
TO 35 MPH AS THEY MOVE SOUTHEAST AT AROUND 15 MPH.

INSTABILITY ALONG THE PLATEAU AND ACROSS SOUTHEAST MIDDLE TENNESSEE
WILL REMAIN STRONG ENOUGH THROUGH THE AFTERNOON...TO SUPPORT A FEW
STRONG STORMS...AND MARGINALLY ISOLATED SEVERE STORMS.

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Last Hot Day (Big Changes Ahead)

**UPDATE**
Strong storms possible later. Spotter activation may be necessary.


*HOT SUNDAY (relief on the way)*
Sunday should be our last hot afternoon for next several days. A 'cold' (not very cold in summer) front moves through bringing much lower dewpoints and temperatures that will run nearly 10 degrees cooler than the last week or so. Still, we have to get past Sunday first and it appears we'll have a repeat of Saturday with highs in the 90's and the heat index will top 100°. The good news is we will have a great chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Hoping for some of this for Sunday!

*SATURDAY'S HOT FACTS*
Speaking of Saturday, we saw our heat index hit 103° at 1:17 yesterday afternoon as our high was 91° at 2:51. Some locations, mainly to our west, saw some big thunderstorms. We remained dry across the Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau.

*Latest Local Forecast*

Weather History for This Date
1928-5 tornadoes strike Middle Tennessee, killing one person and injuring 38.
1990-Phoenix, Arizona hit 122° (and I complain about 90°?)
1992-A slow moving tropical depression drops 25" of rain on Venice, Florida in 4 days.


Fun Weather Site of The Day
Today's FWSOTD is really interesting. The original Old Farmer's Almanac is a great website for all things weather. Did you know there are only 88 more days until Autumn or that our next full moon occurs on July 7th? You would if you logged on to the Farmer's Almanac website! Check them out today, it'll become one of your favorites, too!


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Saturday's high: 91° low: 70°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 101° in 1936)
Normal Low: 64°
(Record: 50° in 1992)
Last Year: 90° and 70°
2.30" rain fell on this date in 1973

Weather Fun Facts
We are nearly 2° above normal for June
Measured 2.88" of rain, nearly 1.3" below normal this month
6 of our last 9 days have been 90°+
Everyday since June 16th has been 86° or higher
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Very Hot Weekend Ahead

**Weekend Outlook**
Temperatures have risen quickly this morning across Tennessee. At 8 a.m. (CDT), we were already at 80°, while most locations in and around Nashville were in the lower 80's. Expect highs to reach well into the middle 90's for much of Middle Tennessee and low 90's for the Highland Rim over to the Cumberland Plateau. There is a slight chance for a pop-up shower or thunderstorm this afternoon.  For Sunday, much of the same with a great chance for rain (around 40%).

Heat Advisory in effect for counties west of Nashville where heat index readings will run 105-107°. I expect our heat index readings to reach around 100°.

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Weather History for This Date 
June 27th
1923-A 62 mph wind gust is recorded in Nashville on this date
1957-Hurricane Audrey catches residents and forecasters off guard as it intensifies overnight. Nearly 400 people die.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 90° low: 69°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 100° in 1944)
Normal Low: 63°
(Record: 48° in 1958)
Last Year: 87° and 71°
1.23" rain fell on this date in 1923
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Increase Rain for Friday, HOT on Saturday

**Personal Note**
My wife and I celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary today!

**Heat Warning Saturday**
A chance of storms today across Middle Tennessee. Highs will be around 90° here in Cookeville and warmer to our west. Saturday promises drier weather and much warmer as we will see a high on Saturday afternoon about 94°. Take extra precautions to avoid being a heat stroke victim. HEAT WAVE: A MAJOR SUMMER KILLER can be view by clicking here.


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Weather History for This Date 
June 26th
1994- Middle Tennessee is struck by 3 tornadoes during the evening. The worst is an F3, which travels a remarkable 38 miles, touching down at Lutts (Wayne County), and traveling southeastward, passing through Iron City and St. Joseph before crossing the Alabama state line. There are 22 injuries, but no fatalities. Six more persons are injured along a 4 mile F2 path near Altamont (Grundy County). And an F1 touches down near Topsy (Wayne County), cutting a 5 mile path, but with no reported injuries.


Fun Weather Site of The Day
Do you want to become a Weather Man or Woman?? Then our FWSOTD  is just for you! The Broadcast Meteorology Department website from Mississippi State University is the feature today. I know of several people who have completed their degree from MSU and are well pleased with the program.  Check it out today!


Cookeville's Daily Almanac 
June 26th
Thursday's high: 90° low: 64°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 97° in 1988)
Normal Low: 63°
(Record: 46° in 1974)
Last Year: 90° and 68°
1.97" of rain fell on this date in 1958
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Quite Warm Again

This is a late Thursday update due to being covered up at my paying job!

*THURSDAY IN REVIEW*
Temperatures reached 90° here in Cookeville today. This is the 10th straight day of highs of at least 86° and the 4th in the last 7 of hitting 90+. I expect we'll see 90° on Friday and more like 94° on Saturday. Rain chances of around 30% for Friday and very minimal chances on Saturday. By Sunday, rain chances increase once again and temperatures moderate some. By Monday, rain diminishes and highs may only reach the lower 80's.

*Latest Local Forecast*

Weather History for This Date
June 25th, 1911- Nashville records 3.79" of rain.
June 25th, 1957-Forecasters tracking a new hurricane in Gulf of Mexico. Typically, June hurricanes weren't thought of to be strong. Hurricane Audrey changes that thinking forever.


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 25th
Wednesday's high: 86° low: 64°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 99° in 1930)
Normal Low: 63°
(Record: 49° in 1974)
Last Year: 91° and  61°
1.95" rain fell on this date in 1929
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Cool Morning, Hot Day Ahead

Remember, it is Lightning Safety Week!


*COOL START TO WEDNESDAY*
A beautifully cool morning here on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau this morning. Lows have been in the middle 60's with lower humidity and dew points. Quite the contrast from the last 7 days. Don't get used to it as temperatures will zoom to 88° later today. Another cool overnight with lows in the mid 60's again and highs on Thursday will be around 90°. The weekend promises temperatures in the 90's as well with an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms.

*Latest Local Forecast*

*WEST TENNESSEE HEATWAVE*
Our friends over in Memphis continue to see sweltering heat. They hit 100° yesterday afternoon at 3:23 pm and the expectation, according to meteorologist Erik Proseus @ the Memphis Weather Blog is for highs to be in the upper 90's to near 100 each day.

Weather History for This Date
June 24th
1910-A wind gust of 60 mph is recorded in Nashville
1924-Six men at a quarry in Winston-Salem, NC seek shelter from a storm in a dynamite shed. Lightning strikes, causing the dynamite to explode, killing the men.
1988-Crossville hits 99°...It is the highest temperature ever recorded there in June.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac 
June 24th
Yesterday's high: 87° low: 70°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 99° in 1930)
Normal Low: 63°
(Record: 48° in 1972)
Last Year: 87° and  60°
3.12" rain fell on this date in 1969

Notes:
So far for June 2009, we are almost 2° above normal.
Rainfall is slightly ahead of normal
18 straight days of 80° or higher
10 straight days of 84° or higher
8 straight days of 86° or higher

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Dry Run Coming Again

*Tuesday Morning Notes*
Strong storms marched through our area on Monday. Some locations saw up to 2" of rainfall. I measure just .48", but it was a welcome sight for the vegetable and flower gardens. Expect the rain showers and thunderstorms to stay west of Nashville today. Our chances are only slight (at 20%). Two dry days on Wednesday and Thursday, then shower chances kick up again on Friday. Nice weekend ahead. Highs will stay right around 90° from now through the weekend.

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Weather History for This Date
On this date in 1969, two young children drown in Red Boiling Springs as 7.95" of rain falls between 3:30 am and 8:30 am, causing significant flooding along Salt Lick Creek. Damages to the town are approximately $2 million dollars. One-day rainfall records are set at Lafayette (6.8"), North Springs (6.7") and Portland (8.05")

On this date in 1972, massive flooding in Pennsylvania from remnants of Hurricane Agnes cause 2.1 billion dollars in damage cause 48 deaths.

Fun Weather Site of The Day
The Climate Prediction Center runs a 3-month outlook and it has just been released.


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 87° low: 74°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 100° in 1930)
Normal Low: 63°
(Record: 47° in 1992)
Last Year: 85° and 58°
1.19" rain fell on this date in 1977
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Rainfall

Received just .10" on northeast side of town while some areas of county have seen up to 2".
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Until 7 PM CDT for Putnam County & much of Middle Tennessee!
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More Heat and More Storms Possible

Remember, this is Lightning Safety Week.

*Local Weather Notes*
Temperatures will rise to around 90° once again today. Storm chances increase to 40%. We have a stationary front right on top of us. Showers and storms will ride along this front during the afternoon and evening hours. Expect this front to move a little west for tomorrow. No relief, yet, in the 7-day forecast (below) with the heat.

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Weather History for This Date
On this date in 1988, Nashville welcomes the start of summer with a 100-degree high. Temperatures would reach 100° or higher for the next 5 days.

On this date in 1972, Remnants of Hurricane Agnes dump up to 20" of rain on parts of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. This causes tremendous flooding.


Fun Weather Site of The Day
One of my favorite weather websites is the blog run by Anthony Watts. He calls it 'Watts Up With That' and chronicles life, science, weather, climate change, and news. Take a look today at the FWSOTD.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 92° low: 71°
Normal High: 86°
(Record: 98° in 1944)
Normal Low: °62
(Record: 43° in 1992)
Last Year: 87° and  63°
0.96" rain fell on this date in 1987
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Very Hot and Very Dry Weekend

**HERE COMES THE HEAT**
Summer may not officially arrive until Sunday, but temperatures show it has already started. Expect highs in the Cookeville area to reach the middle 90's each of the next three days. In case you are wondering, the record high for today is 97°, for Saturday 100°, and for Sunday 97°..I don't think we'll set records. Crossville, however, may set a record today as they expect 90° and their record is 89°. The heat index values (combination of air temperature and relative humidity) will make it feel like 100°+ for each day.

**EXTREME HEAT**
In West Tennessee, a heat advisory is in effect for heat index values to top 110°.

**OUTDOOR RULES FOR THE HEAT**
Take extra special precautions if you're working or playing outside for extended periods. The safety rules for hot weather are below at a previous post.

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Weather History for This Date 
June 19th
1990-A macroburst is a thunderstorm downburst over a wide area. One near Kingman, KS spread 80 to 120 mph winds across a 20 mile long area causing 25 million dollars in damage.


1935-A tornado strikes strikes New Brunswick, New Jersey and is the worst in Garden State history. It kills 5 people and drops debris in New York City.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 89° low: 72°
Normal High: 85°
(Record: 97° in 1931)
Normal Low: 62°
(Record: 50° in 1965)
Last Year: 82° and 54°
1.61" of rain fell on this date in 1998
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Special Weather Statement

...The heat is on!

From the NWS...

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
850 PM CDT THU JUN 18 2009


...A HOT WEEKEND TO START SUMMER...

THE HOTTEST DAYS OF THE YEAR SO FAR ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND.
TEMPERATURES WILL CLIMB INTO THE LOW TO MID 90S ACROSS THE MID
STATE...WITH HEAT INDEX VALUES TOPPING 100 AT TIMES.

THE EXPECTED HIGH FOR FRIDAY IN NASHVILLE IS ABOUT 96 DEGREES. THE
NORMAL HIGH IS 86...AND THE RECORD HIGH IS 100 DEGREES. AT
CROSSVILLE...WE EXPECT A HIGH AROUND 90...WHICH WOULD BREAK THE
PREVIOUS RECORD OF 89 SET IN 1994. THE NORMAL HIGH FOR CROSSVILLE
IS 81.

TEMPERATURES LAST HIT THE MID 90S IN AUGUST 2008. IT HAS BEEN A
WHILE...SO IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO REVIEW SOME HEAT SAFETY RULES.

THE ELDERLY...SMALL CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH CERTAIN HEALTH
CONCERNS ARE MOST AT RISK DURING HOT WEATHER.

STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE REDUCED OR RESCHEDULED FOR THE
COOLER PARTS OF THE DAY.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING IS BEST.

DRINK PLENTY OF NON ALCOHOLIC FLUIDS.

AVOID PROLONGED SUN EXPOSURE AND SUNBURN.

STAY IN AIR CONDITIONED PLACES IF POSSIBLE.

THIS WARM WEATHER ARRIVES RIGHT ON TIME. THE OFFICIAL START OF THE
SUMMER SEASON WILL BE SUNDAY...JUNE 21...AT 1245 AM CDT.

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Watch Cancellation

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH - NUMBER 461
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
603 PM EDT THU JUN 18 2009

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS CANCELLED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 461 ISSUED AT 1040 AM EDT FOR PORTIONS OF

GEORGIA
KENTUCKY
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE

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**Update**

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
461 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES

IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

CANNON CLAY CUMBERLAND
DEKALB FENTRESS GRUNDY
JACKSON MACON OVERTON
PICKETT PUTNAM SMITH
SUMNER TROUSDALE VAN BUREN
WARREN WHITE WILSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ALLARDT...ALTAMONT...BYRDSTOWN...
CARTHAGE...CELINA...COALMONT...COOKEVILLE...CROSSVILLE...
GAINESBORO...GALLATIN...GREEN HILL...HARTSVILLE...
HENDERSONVILLE...JAMESTOWN...LAFAYETTE...LEBANON...LIVINGSTON...
MCMINNVILLE...MOUNT JULIET...SMITHVILLE...SPARTA...SPENCER...
TRACY CITY AND WOODBURY.

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Storm Chance Update

FYI....

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

MUCH OF NORTHERN GEORGIA
PARTS OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY
FAR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
NORTHWESTERN SOUTH CAROLINA
PARTS OF MIDDLE AND EASTERN TENNESSEE

EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY MORNING AND EVENING FROM 1040 AM UNTIL
600 PM EDT.

...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...

EXTREMELY DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 80 MPH...LARGE HAIL
TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN
THESE AREAS.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 85
STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 60 MILES NORTHEAST OF
BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY TO 35 MILES SOUTH SOUTHWEST OF ATHENS
GEORGIA. FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE
ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

REMEMBER...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY
DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

...Is in effect for eastern Middle Tennessee until 8 pm. This includes Putnam County and Cookeville.
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Storms Today, Heat Thursday and Friday

Storm Damage Reports across Tennessee

Courtesy of: NashvilleWX.com

**STRONG STORMS AGAIN**
Looks like the severe storm chances will be from Cookeville eastward today. Many reports of storm damage across Middle Tennessee yesterday. Storm reports list here

**TURN UP THE HEAT**
Expect temperatures for Thursday and Friday to be in the lower to mid 90's here in Cookevill and even hotter to our west.  Nashville will hit 96° while other cities to their southwest will be even hotter. I would not be surprised to see a few places in southern Middle TN to approach 100°. We'll cool down to the upper 80's for the weekend. 

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Weather History for This Date
June 17th
On this day in 2001, a weak tornado touches down in Newry, Maine exactly where another tornado hit a year earlier.

On this day in 2000, lightning strikes a home in Shop Springs, TN. The ensuing fire destroys a workshop and part of the home.

On this day in 1938, my grandparents were married.  They made it 69 years together and were a great example to me and my family.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 89° low: 66°
Rainfall since June 1st:  1.88"
Since January 1st, 32.65"
Normal High: 85°
(Record: 99° in 1936)
Normal Low: 61°
(Record: 45° in 1917)
Last Year: 79° and 60°
2.81" of rain fell on this date in 1960

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Severe T-storm Watch

For the following thru 8 pm tonight.

TN
. TENNESSEE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ANDERSON BEDFORD BLEDSOE
BRADLEY CAMPBELL CANNON
CLAIBORNE CLAY COFFEE
CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DEKALB
FENTRESS FRANKLIN GILES
GRUNDY HAMILTON JACKSON
KNOX LAWRENCE LEWIS
LINCOLN LOUDON MCMINN
MACON MARION MARSHALL
MAURY MEIGS MOORE
MORGAN OVERTON PICKETT
PUTNAM RHEA ROANE
RUTHERFORD SCOTT SEQUATCHIE
SMITH SUMNER TROUSDALE
UNION VAN BUREN WARREN
WAYNE WHITE WILLIAMSON
WILSON

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

FYI........

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
432 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

BENTON CHEATHAM DICKSON
HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS
MONTGOMERY PERRY ROBERTSON
STEWART

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ASHLAND CITY...CAMDEN...
CENTERVILLE...CLARKSVILLE...DICKSON...DOVER...ERIN...
KINGSTON SPRINGS...LINDEN...LOBELVILLE...NEW JOHNSONVILLE...
PEGRAM...SPRINGFIELD...TENNESSEE RIDGE...WAVERLY AND WHITE HOUSE.

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More Storms on The Way

*Stormy Tuesday*
More storms will move into the Middle Tennessee area today. Expect temperatures to be even warmer today. By Thursday, we'll see lower and middle 90's for highs. Welcome to the sweltering days of June!

There is a slight risk, again, for severe storms according to the SPC.

Did you know there were 39 storm reports (of hail, high winds, flooding, and damage) from southern Middle Tennessee yesterday? Read more about them at the NWS-Nashville Storm Report Page.

*Latest Local Forecast*

**Weather History for This Date** 
June 16th

In 1966, an F1 tornado touches down in Trousdale County near Hartsville for a brief time. No one is injured.

In 2003, a heavy downpour of rain sends water into the Carter cave near Hitchings, KY. One caver perishes.

In 2005, the Goodyear blimp 'Stars and Stripes' crashes in Coral Springs, FL reducing the number of airships in the fleet to just two.


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
*Due to technical difficulties, parts of the Almanac were unavailable*
Yesterday's high: 84° low: 67°
Normal High: 84°
Normal Low: 63°
Last Year's high: 88° low: 62°
Precipitation since June 1st-1.70"
Since January 1st-32.47"

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Storm Chances Continue

**STRONG STORMS A POSSIBILITY**
Thunderstorm chances continue today through Wednesday as a series of impulses will make their way through Middle Tennessee. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has us under a slight risk for severe storms. West Tennessee is under a moderate risk. The latest Hazardous Weather Outlook reveals spotter activation may be necessary. So, if your plans include outdoor activities over the next three days, keep an eye toward the sky and remember these words:

IF THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!!

**REST OF WEEK**
Temperatures will be in the upper 80's on Thursday to near 90° by Friday. Expect the Father's Day weekend to be nice with cooler temperatures and a slight chance for isolated showers.

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Weather History for This Date (June 15th)
On this date in 1982, an Amtrak train is derailed by a flash flood west of Emerson, Iowa, killing one person and injuring 23 of the 288 people on board.

On this date in 1952, the temperature hits 100° in Nashville and is the earliest date ever for the Music City to see the century mark.

On this date in 1914, a 65 mph wind gust is recorded in Nashville.


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 15th
Yesterday's high: 84° low: 63°
Normal High: 84°
(Record: 95° in 1921)
Normal Low: 61°
(Record: 45° in 1933)
Last Year: 87° and 64°
3.37" of rain fell on this date in 1969
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Storms Rumbling

**Thunderstorms All Around Us**
Storms are rumbling to our south in Alabama. They've seen some incredible amounts. Our friends at AlabamaWX.com have awesome coverage (as usual). There are also some decent thunderstorms this Sunday afternoon to our north in Kentucky. We'll continue to see a chance of the garden variety pop-up thundershowers across Middle Tennessee.  You can checkout the latest radar images by Wunderground by clicking here (my default setting is the Nashville Nexrad Radar).

Storm chances are increased over the next few days as we're in the pattern of pop-up storms once again.

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Weather History for This Date
June 14th
In 2003, a 32' fishing charter rolls in heavy surf off the Oregon coast. Nine people die and two were never recovered. Eight survive.

In 1998, an F1 tornado touches down in Benton County of southern Middle Tennessee. No one is injured as the twister stays on the ground for one mile.

In 1990, a devastating flood after 3-4" of rain in just over an hour causes a 15-20 foot wall of water, mud, and debris. The flood kills 26 people, damages 250 homes and causes millions in damage. It is considered to be a 1 in 1000 year flood.

In 1961, temperatures hit 106° in San Francisco..an all-time record for that city.
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Great Weekend Ahead

**Weekend Outlook**
A wonderful Saturday ahead for us here in Middle Tennessee. Expect highs to reach the lower 80's today with a much lower chance for rainfall. Storm chances increase a bit for Sunday and even more for Monday. As always, please keep an eye and ear to the sky. Be prepared to move indoors quickly if conditions warrant. "IF THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS"...

**Memphis Storm**
Memphis was struck by a strong storm late yesterday. As of now, power remains off in many parts of the city and MLGW (Memphis Light, Gas, & Water) says it could be as long as a week before everyone has their power restored. MLGW map of outages

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Weather History for This Date
June 13th
On this date in 1953, Nashville records a 61 mph wind gust.
On this date in 1991, lightning strikes during the U.S. Open golf tournament killing one spectator and injuring another six people. They were seeking shelter under a tree.
On this date in 1994, a doghouse (with dog in it) is picked up by tornado in Iowa. The dog survives the wild ride.

Fun Weather Site of The Day
Our FWSOTD is a serious one today. Lightning Safety week is coming up June 21-27. Please visit the National Weather Service's Lightning Safety website to become more educated on the dangers of lightning and how to limit your chances of becoming a strike victim.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 13th, 2009
Yesterday's high: 82° low: 65°
Normal High: 84°
(Record: 95° in 1943)
Normal Low: 60°
(Record: 45° in 1995)
Last Year: 89° and 71°
1.91" of rain fell on this date in 1989
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Rain Chances Diminish

**Stormy Thursday**
Quite a day across the Cookeville and Upper Cumberland area on Thursday as a line of storms roared through. Several trees were brought down in the town of Algood, just to my north. I've posted pictures at my Facebook site. Feel free to 'friend' me. Today, we expect a slight chance of rain...but most of the storms will stay well to our south.

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**Record Rain Event**
Nashville sets a record for June 11th as 2.51" of rain was measured in the Music City. The old record was 2.36" set back in 1962.

**Weather History for This Date**
In 1947, a surprise heavy snowstorm dumps 18.4" of the white stuff on Lander, Wyoming while Cheyenne receives 8.7" and Casper records 5".

In 1968, golf ball-sized hail is reported in Putnam County.

**Cookeville's Daily Almanac**
Normal High: 84°(Record: 96° in 1944)
Normal Low: 60°(Record: 46° in 1988)
Last Year: 90° and 69°
2.50" of rain fell on this date in 1962
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Thunder This Morning, More Rain Later

**Thursday's Notes**
Another very warm and muggy day ahead. Good to see some rain falling from the sky this morning. We currently have .05" in the CoCoRaHS rain gauge! Expect more showers and thunderstorms to develop throughout the day. Expect much of the same for tomorrow, too. Storms chances stick with us through the weekend.

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Weather History for This Date
On this date in 2003, Nashville breaks a streak of 22 consecutive days of below normal temperatures.

On this date in 2001, Tropical Storm Allison pounds the Houston, TX area with up to 4" of rain PER HOUR. By the time it is over, the Port of Houston measured 36.99" of rain!

On this date in 1977, Los Angeles hits 112°, it is the hottest ever (although, official NWS records didn't start being kept until 20 days later).

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Normal High: 83°
(Record: 95° in 1925)
Normal Low: 60°
(Record: 41° in 1988)
Last Year: 92° and 66°
4.24" of rain measured on this date in 1998
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Rain Chances Again

**Rain Possible Again Today**
Storms chances continue for today as a frontal boundary lingers back to our northwest. See map features above.  Once this front decides to move, we should be more confident in the chances for rainfall. We had a trace of rainfall earlier this morning.

**Lightning Kills**
Another lightning death has occurred in the United States as a man was struck yesterday in Coral Springs, Florida.  He was mowing and was trying to 'squeeze in the rest of the work'. The story is available at the South Florida Sun Sentinel website.  His death makes the seventh for 2009 and the months of June through July are the highest annually for lightning fatalities. Lightning safety week comes up June 21st-June 27th and I'll have much more in the days leading up to it.

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Weather History for This Date
In 1994, nearly 9" (estimated) of rain falls in Waynesboro, TN causing severe flash flooding. In 1989, a tornado passes over the Ben Franklin bridge in Philadelphia and doesn't even stop to pay the toll!

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 9th
Normal High: 83°
(Record: 94° in 1939)
Normal Low: 59°
(Record: 44° in 1931)
Last Year: 93° and 71°
1.48" of rainfall on this date in 1961
Yesterday's high was 86° and the low was 66°
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Storm Chances Increase

**Monday's Notes**
Showers and storms will be on the increase all week long with highs in the mid and upper 80's. The humidity levels will increase as well.  Watching a possible chance for severe weather for Wednesday and Wednesday night, but need another day before we're confident.

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Weather History for This Date
June 8th
Way back in 1872, Nashville records 2.56" of rain

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Normal High: 83°
(Record: 96° in 1933)
Normal Low: 59°
(Record: 42° in 1977)
Last Year: 91° and 65°
1.77" of rain in 1955
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Wonderful Weekend Weather

**Weekend Notes**
Sunny and warm over the next two days. High today 81° and 86° on Sunday. Shower and storm chances return by first of the work week. If you were up early this morning across Middle Tennessee, you noticed a 'chill' in the air.  Lows dropped to 51° here in Cookeville and I'll bet a few spots on the northern plateau were in the 40's.

**Weather News**
2009 a deadly year for lightning strikes
Editorial on cooling down with global warming data

**Weekend Plans**
We're headed to Center Hill Lake this morning to celebrate our daughter's 15th birthday. My parents are kind enough to let us use the 'Great Escape', the family houseboat. I should be able to post some pictures over at Facebook.  So, if you've not 'friended' me on Facebook, why not do that today...

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Weather History for This Date
June 6th
On this date in 1944, Allied forces start the invasion of Normandy, called D-day. Weathermen decided which day would be the best. For an excellent breakdown of why June 6th was chosen, check out this post at Alabama WX.

Fun Weather Site of The Day
Today, I've chosen the New York WX Team website as my 'FWSOTD'. I appreciate the hard work that goes into making a blog successful. The fellow running this site is in high school and he is devoting a significant amount of time educating the public. Kudos to Tyler H!! His site is our FWSOTD.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 6th
Normal High: 82°
(Record: 96° in 1936)
Normal Low: 58°
(Record: 45° in 1993)
Last Year: 93° and 73°
2" of rain fell on this date in 1981
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Fantastic Weekend Ahead

**Happy Birthday**
Birthday wishes for my daughter, Kelsey, today as she turns 15. Oh my, where has the time gone?

*Basketball Homecoming Attendant*

**Friday Morning Notes**
Chilly with cloudy skies and some lingering fog this morning across Cookeville. Temperatures are in the 50's to start.  We do expect to see highs in the 70's later today along with clearing skies. Expect lower 80's for Saturday and upper 80's by Sunday.

**Rain?? **
We only measured .04" here in Cookeville since from 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. today. The expectations were for a whole lot more. I checked around us and found a 3.24" & 2.78" amount from Dunlap, also waiting  on amounts to come from Spencer, where they had flood warnings yesterday along with a mudslide and blocked roads due to flooding. Most of the heaviest rains were to our south and east.  Listing of Storm Reports from National Weather Service

Crossville, TN set a rain record for yesterday with 2.15"..that breaks the old June 4th record of 1.87" set back in 1998.

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Weather History for This Date
June 5th
1998-Flooding in Brentwood, an upscale Nashville suburb, causes damage to 30 homes.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 5th
Normal High: 82°
(Record: 96° in 1925)
Normal Low: 58°
(Record: 44° in 1988)
Last Year: 90° and 73°
4.04" of rain fell on this date in 1998...WOW!!
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Thunderstorms Likely

**RAIN, RAIN, & MORE RAIN**
Expect rain all over Tennessee today as a slow-moving cold front works it's way across our state. Highs will only reach the lower 70's today under cloudy skies...low tonight in the lower 50's and sunshine returns for Friday with much lower humidity and highs around 74°...very nice! The weekend promises sunny skies both days with a high in the lower 80's on Saturday and upper 80's on Sunday.

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**Weather Tidbits**
Several hail reports yesterday just to our north in Overton County, near Livingston. One spotter had 1 and 3/4 inch sized hail.

The high temperature in Cookeville on Monday was 90°, it was the first time we've seen 90° since September 1st, 2008.

Weather History for This Date 
**June 4th**
On this date in:
1985--Softball-sized hail falls in Davidson County and it is the largest ever to fall in Tennessee
1998--Lightning strikes the 108-year-old St. Patrick Catholic Church on 2nd Avenue South in Nashville, the resulting fire damages the roof and steeple.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
**June 4th**
Normal High: 82
(Record: 97 in 1925)
Normal Low: 58
(Record: 40 in 1924)
Last Year's high 88 and low 69 with no rain measured
2.42" of rain fell on this date in 1983
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Heavy Rains Possible

**Wednesday Morning Notes**
Heavy rainfall is possible over the next couple of days as a slow moving cold front will bring thunderstorms to our area later today. A slight risk of severe weather for Cookeville and Putnam County. Widespread rain and thunderstorms continue Thursday and Thursday night. We could see up to 2" of rain, and possibly more, in many locations.

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Weather History for This Date

June 3rd

• On this date in 1956, Crossville drops to 33°, setting a new low for June.
  

• Also on this date in 1995, hail accumulates to a depth of 18" in Selden, Kansas and the temperature falls from 80° to 38° during the incredible weather event.  (thanks to WXHistorian for this history)
  

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Slight Chance for Storms and HOT!

*Tuesday Morning Notes*

Just a tiny chance for storms today across Middle Tennessee.  Only about 10% here in Cookeville.  Those of you who see rain will get the 'garden-variety' type of pop-up thunderstorm. Otherwise, the weather word for the day is HOT! Temperatures will climb rapidly into the 80's this morning under bright, sunny skies. Air Quality Alerts are in effect for the Greater Nashville area, along with Knoxville and surrounding counties, also Chattanooga and surrounding counties.

*Rain Later This Week*

Looking over our 5-day forecast, rain chances are greatest for Wednesday through Thursday night.  I wouldn't be surprised to see heavy rainfall during that 48-hour stretch. The weekend, at this point, looks promising for nice skies and more seasonal temperatures.

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Weather History for This Date

June 2nd

Softball-sized hail reported in Allons (Overton County-west of Livingston) on this date in 1998.  It is the largest known hail ever in Tennessee.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac

June 2nd

Yesterday's high was 88° and low was 55°

No rain was recorded at my station (TN-PM-5)

Normal High: 81° (Record: 93° in 1942)

Normal Low: 57° (Record: 43° in 1966)

Last Year: 86° and 60°

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Weather Turns Hot

Highs are expected to reach the upper 80's today across the Cookeville area and over 90° just to our west under bright sunny skies. Rain moves in Wednesday night through Thursday night. Next weekend looks dry!

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Weather History for This Date
On this date in 1966, Nashville drops to 42° setting an all-time record for this date.
Also, we drop to 38°, which is a record.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Normal High: 81 (Record: 92 in 1942)
Normal Low: 57 (Record: 38 in 1966)
Last Year: 80 and 63 with .69" of rain measured.
1.81" of rain this date in 1997

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