FYI...
Expires 4:00 PM CST on February 28, 2011
Statement as of 8:12 am CST on February 28, 2011
... Flash Flood Watch in effect until 4 PM CST this afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of middle Tennessee...
including the following counties... Bedford... Cannon... Clay...
Coffee... Cumberland... De Kalb... Fentress... Giles... Grundy...
Jackson... Lawrence... Lewis... Macon... Marshall... Maury...
Overton... Pickett... Putnam... Rutherford... Smith... Trousdale...
Van Buren... Warren... Wayne... white and Wilson.
* Until 4 PM CST this afternoon
* locally heavy rain will be possible through the afternoon in the
watch area.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.
Reporting weather from an experienced perspective.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Severe Thunderstorms Likely
We are watching a developing situation today with severe weather. Thanks to Tyler Smith with the Cookeville/Putnam County Emergency Agency I participated in a 5 am conference call with the National Weather Service to discuss the potential for severe weather today.
It appears the greatest risk for us, here in Putnam County, will be during the 11 am to 2 pm time frame HOWEVER, you can expect storms to develop out ahead of the main line of storms from early morning going forward. Tennessee will take CENTER STAGE later today for the outbreak of severe weather. All of the ingredients for a long day of watches, warnings, etc. are in place.
The main concern with this particular storm system are long-track tornadoes with the potential to be large and damaging along with large hail and damaging winds.
Today will be windy with 15 to 25 mph speeds and gusts to 35 mph. It is warm this morning, 69° at 5:15 am CST, and I expect it to continue to be warm until frontal passage later today when the winds will switch to the north northwest.
Finally, this is a particularly dangerous situation developing and this bears worth repeating, STAY WEATHER AWARE. Tune in to local TV or RADIO that actually does storm updates. Stay AWAY from TV stations that do not do weather updates. Your safety and your families safety may depend on it. Have a plan where to go in case severe weather breaks out in your area.
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It appears the greatest risk for us, here in Putnam County, will be during the 11 am to 2 pm time frame HOWEVER, you can expect storms to develop out ahead of the main line of storms from early morning going forward. Tennessee will take CENTER STAGE later today for the outbreak of severe weather. All of the ingredients for a long day of watches, warnings, etc. are in place.
The main concern with this particular storm system are long-track tornadoes with the potential to be large and damaging along with large hail and damaging winds.
Today will be windy with 15 to 25 mph speeds and gusts to 35 mph. It is warm this morning, 69° at 5:15 am CST, and I expect it to continue to be warm until frontal passage later today when the winds will switch to the north northwest.
Finally, this is a particularly dangerous situation developing and this bears worth repeating, STAY WEATHER AWARE. Tune in to local TV or RADIO that actually does storm updates. Stay AWAY from TV stations that do not do weather updates. Your safety and your families safety may depend on it. Have a plan where to go in case severe weather breaks out in your area.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Timing of Severe Weather
Below is the latest thoughts on when severe weather may actually be in our area. The Cookeville area and vicinity is in the 8 am - 1 pm range. Obviously, timing could change...so stay weather aware!
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Another Update on Severe Weather Chances
The tornado watch has been canceled...
..Another round of severe weather expected after midnight...
Showers and thunderstorms will return to middle Tennessee after
midnight as a strong cold front approaches the area. Additional
severe weather watches are likely late tonight into early tomorrow
morning. The critical time for severe weather in middle Tennessee
will be from 4am to noon. Strong supercell thunderstorms capable
of producing tornadoes are expected...as well as gusty windsShowers and thunderstorms will return to middle Tennessee after
midnight as a strong cold front approaches the area. Additional
severe weather watches are likely late tonight into early tomorrow
morning. The critical time for severe weather in middle Tennessee
will be from 4am to noon. Strong supercell thunderstorms capable
associated with the passing cold front.
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According to the latest information from the Storm Prediction Center, we are under a MODERATE RISK for severe weather on Monday. To explain it in everyday terms, there is a 45% chance of severe weather happening within 25 miles of your location.
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Tornado Watch Until 10 pm
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued Tornado Watch #22 for 20 counties in northern sections of Middle Tennessee.
Locally, this includes Putnam, Overton, Jackson, and Smith. Some of towns in the Tornado Watch are, but not limited to, Algood, Baxter, Cookeville, Livingston, Rickman, Gainesboro, Carthage, and Gordonsville.
REMEMBER a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. This is much different than a warning! Nevertheless, BE WEATHER AWARE!
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Locally, this includes Putnam, Overton, Jackson, and Smith. Some of towns in the Tornado Watch are, but not limited to, Algood, Baxter, Cookeville, Livingston, Rickman, Gainesboro, Carthage, and Gordonsville.
REMEMBER a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. This is much different than a warning! Nevertheless, BE WEATHER AWARE!
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Severe Weather Possible Monday Morning
Did you hear some thunder this morning? We've had some passing showers (nothing serious), including an occasional rumble of thunder. We expect to see a break in showers today with warmer, windy conditions. Temperatures will top out near 70° this afternoon.
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
This morning's low: 57.3°
Yesterday's high: 63.3°
Yesterday's low: 27.6°
.11" of rain this morning
4.17" for February (average = 4.70")
7.55" precipitation for 2011 (7" of snow in 2011)
Historical Data for February 27th
Last Year: 42° and 18°
Normal High: 54°
Record: 77° in 1977
Normal Low: 30°
Record: 3° in 1934
3.15" of rain fell on this date in 1962
4" of snow in 2008
So far for February 2011, temperatures are 2° above normal.
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SEVERE WEATHER A POSSIBILITY:
The showers and storms will crank up again overnight and I'm NOT expecting anything severe until closer to dawn. A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT is in effect for tonight and Monday. With the warmer air in place and a cold front pushing through, it sets up another classic battle of air masses. The result of that can be very strong to severe weather including damaging winds, large hail, and ISOLATED (meaning few) tornadoes. As the statement says, 'now is a good time to review your severe weather safety rules. Plan where you will go if severe weather or a tornado approaches your location.'Cookeville's Daily Almanac
This morning's low: 57.3°
Yesterday's high: 63.3°
Yesterday's low: 27.6°
.11" of rain this morning
4.17" for February (average = 4.70")
7.55" precipitation for 2011 (7" of snow in 2011)
Historical Data for February 27th
Last Year: 42° and 18°
Normal High: 54°
Record: 77° in 1977
Normal Low: 30°
Record: 3° in 1934
3.15" of rain fell on this date in 1962
4" of snow in 2008
So far for February 2011, temperatures are 2° above normal.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Special Weather Statement
From the National Weather
Service-Nashville:
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 3:46 PM CST on February 26, 2011
....Severe weather Sunday night and Monday...
Another round of severe weather is expected across middle
Tennessee Sunday night and Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has
placed far western sections of the mid state under a moderate risk
for severe weather, with a slight risk of severe weather for the
rest of the mid state.
Increasingly warm and unstable air will help generate scattered
thunderstorms on Sunday. These are not expected to be severe. The
risk for severe weather will increase late Sunday night through
Monday morning as a strong low pressure system and cold front
approach the area. Numerous thunderstorms will move in from the
west during this period. Conditions will be favorable for
damaging winds...large hail and isolated tornadoes. Heavy
downpours will also accompany the storms.
The main time for severe weather will be from late Sunday night
through mid afternoon Monday. In addition to storms ahead of the front, a
line of thunderstorms with strong winds will likely accompany the
cold front passage. Dry and colder weather will move in for Monday
night.
Now is a good time to review your severe weather safety rules.
Plan where you will go if severe weather or tornadoes approach
your location. Safety information is available on the internet at
http://www.Weather.Gov/Nashville.
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Service-Nashville:
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 3:46 PM CST on February 26, 2011
....Severe weather Sunday night and Monday...
Another round of severe weather is expected across middle
Tennessee Sunday night and Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has
placed far western sections of the mid state under a moderate risk
for severe weather, with a slight risk of severe weather for the
rest of the mid state.
Increasingly warm and unstable air will help generate scattered
thunderstorms on Sunday. These are not expected to be severe. The
risk for severe weather will increase late Sunday night through
Monday morning as a strong low pressure system and cold front
approach the area. Numerous thunderstorms will move in from the
west during this period. Conditions will be favorable for
damaging winds...large hail and isolated tornadoes. Heavy
downpours will also accompany the storms.
The main time for severe weather will be from late Sunday night
through mid afternoon Monday. In addition to storms ahead of the front, a
line of thunderstorms with strong winds will likely accompany the
cold front passage. Dry and colder weather will move in for Monday
night.
Now is a good time to review your severe weather safety rules.
Plan where you will go if severe weather or tornadoes approach
your location. Safety information is available on the internet at
http://www.Weather.Gov/Nashville.
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Severe Weather Again?
...SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING
... A STRONG COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO PUSH ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE ON MONDAY, BRINGING WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS TO THE REGION SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.
THE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS PLACED ALL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE WEST OF THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU UNDER A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER ON SUNDAY NIGHT, AND THE ENTIRE MID STATE UNDER A SLIGHT RISK ON MONDAY MORNING.
TEMPERATURES ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON ARE EXPECTED TO TOP OUT IN THE UPPER 60`S TO LOWER 70`S, WITH SUNDAY NIGHT`S TEMPERATURES REMAINING UNSEASONABLY WARM.
A STRONG LOW-LEVEL JET IS ALSO EXPECTED TO SET UP AHEAD OF THE FRONT, SO THE PRE-FRONTAL ENVIRONMENT WILL BE HIGHLY SHEARED AND UNSTABLE. AS A RESULT, WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AHEAD OF AND ALONG THE FRONT SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING, AND SOME OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE, WITH THE PRIMARY THREAT BEING DAMAGING WINDS.
A DEEP SURFACE LOW WILL RACE NORTHEASTWARD THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY ON MONDAY, BRINGING THE COLD FRONT THROUGH MIDDLE TENNESSEE DURING THE DAY, AND USHERING IN SIGNIFICANTLY COOLER AIR.
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... A STRONG COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO PUSH ACROSS MIDDLE TENNESSEE ON MONDAY, BRINGING WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS TO THE REGION SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.
THE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS PLACED ALL OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE WEST OF THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU UNDER A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER ON SUNDAY NIGHT, AND THE ENTIRE MID STATE UNDER A SLIGHT RISK ON MONDAY MORNING.
TEMPERATURES ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON ARE EXPECTED TO TOP OUT IN THE UPPER 60`S TO LOWER 70`S, WITH SUNDAY NIGHT`S TEMPERATURES REMAINING UNSEASONABLY WARM.
A STRONG LOW-LEVEL JET IS ALSO EXPECTED TO SET UP AHEAD OF THE FRONT, SO THE PRE-FRONTAL ENVIRONMENT WILL BE HIGHLY SHEARED AND UNSTABLE. AS A RESULT, WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AHEAD OF AND ALONG THE FRONT SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING, AND SOME OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE, WITH THE PRIMARY THREAT BEING DAMAGING WINDS.
A DEEP SURFACE LOW WILL RACE NORTHEASTWARD THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY ON MONDAY, BRINGING THE COLD FRONT THROUGH MIDDLE TENNESSEE DURING THE DAY, AND USHERING IN SIGNIFICANTLY COOLER AIR.
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Storm Damage Assessments
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
810 AM CST FRI FEB 25 2011
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
810 AM CST FRI FEB 25 2011
...NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM WILL EXAMINE DAMAGE IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS
TODAY...
THE NWS WILL BE DISPATCHING A STORM SURVEY TEAM TO EXAMINE AS MUCH
DAMAGE AS POSSIBLE TODAY. WE WILL PROVIDE UPDATES REGARDING THE
PROGRESS OF OUR SURVEY TEAM...AND WILL ISSUE FINDINGS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
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Cooler, But Dry (Storm Photos)
After a busy night with strong storms across the area, today will be much different as we expect temperatures to gradually go down all day. We should some sunshine this afternoon. Our high has already been reached and we'll continue to fall through the 40's today. Tonight will be partly cloudy and chilly, low 30°
Nice day on Saturday with sunny skies and a high of 59°. Rain returns on Saturday night lasting through Monday. We could see a repeat of strong storms Sunday night and Monday.
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Nice day on Saturday with sunny skies and a high of 59°. Rain returns on Saturday night lasting through Monday. We could see a repeat of strong storms Sunday night and Monday.
Did you know:
- We received more than 3" of rainfall on Thursday and early Friday morning.
- Storm damage photos at Tennessean website
- Storm damage list from Nat'l Weather Service
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tornado Watch #16 is in effect until 1 am for many counties across Middle Tennessee. Putnam and surrounding counties are on that list.
For the list of all the counties under a tornado watch this evening (2/24/11), click here.
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Big Rains Today, More Tonight
More than 2" (2.01) of rain has been recorded since midnight here at my station. We expect more overnight and do have the possibility of strong to severe storms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rains. A cold front is pushing through Tennessee and that is where the battle lines (between warm air currently in place and colder air forcing it's way in) are being drawn.
Stay weather aware overnight!
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Be Weather Aware Today
Heavy rains possible.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Here Comes The Rain
Today is Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week and it is all about Tornado Safety and Preparedness. It is also Tornado Drill Day. You may hear tornado sirens across Tennessee today at 9:30 CST. The SWAW2011 brochure is here.
Wednesday Weather:
Nice day ahead with increasing clouds, high 60°. Light breeze today around 5 mph from the south. Tonight, expect showers to develop after midnight, low 47°, chance of rain 60%.
For Thursday, Showers and possible thunderstorms, high 61° and a 90% chance of rain and on Thursday night a 100% chance of showers and storms, some may be severe with a low of 53°...winds gusting to 20 mph.
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Wednesday Weather:
Nice day ahead with increasing clouds, high 60°. Light breeze today around 5 mph from the south. Tonight, expect showers to develop after midnight, low 47°, chance of rain 60%.
For Thursday, Showers and possible thunderstorms, high 61° and a 90% chance of rain and on Thursday night a 100% chance of showers and storms, some may be severe with a low of 53°...winds gusting to 20 mph.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Day 2 - Hazards of Flooding and Flash Floods
Today is Day 2 of Tennessee's Severe Weather Awareness Week. This year the dates are February 20-26, 2011.
Our focus is on the hazards of flooding and flash floods. The National Weather Service has a motto called 'Turn Around, Don't Drown'. The reason they have it is that each year more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into flood waters.
Do you know why this happens? It is because people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive into flooded roadways.
Most flood-related deaths could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: "Turn Around, Don't Drown"....
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Our focus is on the hazards of flooding and flash floods. The National Weather Service has a motto called 'Turn Around, Don't Drown'. The reason they have it is that each year more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into flood waters.
Do you know why this happens? It is because people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive into flooded roadways.
Most flood-related deaths could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: "Turn Around, Don't Drown"....
Did you know?
- Nearly 20" of rain fell over parts of Middle and West Tennessee during May 1 & 2, 2010 causing some of the worst flooding in the state's history.
- 49 counties, more than 1/2 in all of Tennessee, were declared disaster areas
- The May floods claimed 24 lives
Tomorrow, we'll look at lightning...it is often called 'The Underrated Killer'
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Warm Sunday
Windy day across Middle Tennessee for Sunday. We'll see on and off sunshine, but it'll continue to be warm. Highs were expected around 64°, but we've eclipsed that and have hit 69.0° at 1:37 pm this afternoon. Expect another degree or two higher before this evening.
Tonight: Slight Chance of Showers, low 54°
President's Day: 40% Chance of Showers, high: 64°
Monday Night: Showers continuing, then colder, low 37°
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, high 47°
We are watching a slight chance of severe weather for late in the week, but this is still several days away. I'll keep you informed as we move closer to the possible event.
Remember, it is Severe Weather Awareness Week and my first post entitled 'Day 1 - Important Role of Storm Spotters' can be found by clicking here.
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Tonight: Slight Chance of Showers, low 54°
President's Day: 40% Chance of Showers, high: 64°
Monday Night: Showers continuing, then colder, low 37°
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, high 47°
We are watching a slight chance of severe weather for late in the week, but this is still several days away. I'll keep you informed as we move closer to the possible event.
Remember, it is Severe Weather Awareness Week and my first post entitled 'Day 1 - Important Role of Storm Spotters' can be found by clicking here.
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DAY 1 - Important Role of Storm Spotters
Welcome to Day 1 of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
This year, SWAW 2011 runs from Sunday, February 20th through Friday, September 25, 2011.
Today, we will focus on the 'Important Role of Storm Spotters'.
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service program that trains storm spotters. They are 'eyes, ears, and ground truth' of what is happening in a given area. Storm Spotters are a volunteer group of local folks who enjoy weather. You need some special training and the training is conducted by the local National Weather Service office. The class will help you identify potentially dangerous weather. While radar can tell us what is going on above ground, only trained storm spotters can give the actual situation on the ground. Are you ready to do this? We can use your help. See below for more!
The great thing is that ANYONE can be a storm spotter and you can get trained this coming Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Cookeville! 10 am at the Emergency Services Building on County Services Drive just off Willow Avenue across from the Country Giant radio studio.
Click here for a PDF brochure of SWAW 2011
Tomorrow, we deal with and look at the Hazards of Flooding and Flash Flooding.
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Are We Done With Snow??
Warm weather continues for Middle Tennessee. We may have seen the last accumulating snow for this winter season as the prevailing upper level winds are flowing out of the southwest. I'll have a graphic below from the National Weather Service office in Nashville that demonstrates this flow. Also, for the latest, local forecast, our link is at the end of this post.
Severe Weather Awareness week starts tomorrow and I'll have a post of day that focuses on different aspects of severe weather. To wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we will have a Storm Spotters Training Class in Cookeville that is open to EVERYONE on February 26, 2011 at the Emergency Services Building located on County Services Drive directly across from the Country Giant studios on Willow Avenue. The class begins at 10 a.m. and will be taught by Tom Johnstone from the Nashville weather forecast office of the NWS. For more information, contact me or contact Tom.
Here is your warm weather explanation graphic....
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Severe Weather Awareness week starts tomorrow and I'll have a post of day that focuses on different aspects of severe weather. To wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we will have a Storm Spotters Training Class in Cookeville that is open to EVERYONE on February 26, 2011 at the Emergency Services Building located on County Services Drive directly across from the Country Giant studios on Willow Avenue. The class begins at 10 a.m. and will be taught by Tom Johnstone from the Nashville weather forecast office of the NWS. For more information, contact me or contact Tom.
Here is your warm weather explanation graphic....
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Slight Rain Chances Ahead
The warm weather continues through the 7-day forecast period. I know this is great news for all of us as I'm not hearing ANY complaining about where all the snow went.
Look for slight rain chances tonight, Friday, and Friday night with lows tonight around 53° and the high Friday of 63°. Cooler Friday night, low 40°, but warm sunshine for Saturday, high 64°...clouds come back for Sunday, high 64° and rain returns Sunday night through Monday (Washington's Birthday).
Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week across Tennessee. We'll start on Sunday with 'The Important Role of SKYWARN Spotters.'
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Look for slight rain chances tonight, Friday, and Friday night with lows tonight around 53° and the high Friday of 63°. Cooler Friday night, low 40°, but warm sunshine for Saturday, high 64°...clouds come back for Sunday, high 64° and rain returns Sunday night through Monday (Washington's Birthday).
Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week across Tennessee. We'll start on Sunday with 'The Important Role of SKYWARN Spotters.'
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nice Weather Alert
What a day. More on the way.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Mild. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Mild. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Chilly Overnight, Gorgeous Tuesday
Freezing temperatures overnight return, but just for one night. Tuesday will be quite nice with sun-filled skies and a high of 60°....chilly on Tuesday night, low 38° and then we'll zoom right back up to 60° once again for Wednesday.
WARMER, THEN RAIN:
If you don't like those warm & sunny days, then I have BAD news for you as Thursday's high will hit 64°...rain enters the picture for late Thursday night and will linger into the weekend. Not looking for a total washout. We'll stay above normal with highs ranging from the 60's on Friday and sliding back to the 50's for Saturday and Sunday. All in all, I'd say 'not bad'....
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CALLING ALL STORM SPOTTERS:
Here is your chance to not just look at the weather, but be a trained storm spotter!! Don't forget, February 26th, 2011 is the next storm spotters class in Cookeville. It starts at 10 AM and will be held at the Putnam County EMA Office, which is located just off Willow ACROSS from the Country Giant radio station. For more information, e-mail Tom Johnstone with the National Weather Service at: thomas.johnstone@noaa.gov
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WARMER, THEN RAIN:
If you don't like those warm & sunny days, then I have BAD news for you as Thursday's high will hit 64°...rain enters the picture for late Thursday night and will linger into the weekend. Not looking for a total washout. We'll stay above normal with highs ranging from the 60's on Friday and sliding back to the 50's for Saturday and Sunday. All in all, I'd say 'not bad'....
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CALLING ALL STORM SPOTTERS:
Here is your chance to not just look at the weather, but be a trained storm spotter!! Don't forget, February 26th, 2011 is the next storm spotters class in Cookeville. It starts at 10 AM and will be held at the Putnam County EMA Office, which is located just off Willow ACROSS from the Country Giant radio station. For more information, e-mail Tom Johnstone with the National Weather Service at: thomas.johnstone@noaa.gov
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Warmer With Sunshine Each Day
Sunshine is the key word for the next several days. A benefit from the sunshine is that we'll see warmer temperatures as we progress through the week. There is a great explanation of the Arctic Oscillation and how when it turns POSITIVE that we see warmer winter weather.
As you might imagine, the Arctic Oscillation has been in the negative phase during most of our winter. We're also in a 'La Nina' weather and that typically gives us a warmer, wetter winter. For the 2010-2011 winter, this has not been the case. I believe our weather is more closely associated with our short term weather. More on this phenomenon is available at the NWS-Southern Region HQ web site.
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As you might imagine, the Arctic Oscillation has been in the negative phase during most of our winter. We're also in a 'La Nina' weather and that typically gives us a warmer, wetter winter. For the 2010-2011 winter, this has not been the case. I believe our weather is more closely associated with our short term weather. More on this phenomenon is available at the NWS-Southern Region HQ web site.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
So Long Cold and Snow
WARM-UP COMING
After a bitter cold overnight with morning temperatures in Cookeville of 10°, we're headed for warmer days during the next week. High temperatures in the 7-day forecast may well touch 60° by the first of next week. We're also looking at a dry period through next week as well.
Cold this morning with an afternoon high of 38° under a sunny sky. We'll continue to be clear with sunny days during the weekend and highs will be 41° on Saturday (my little Levi's first birthday!) and 53° on Sunday. Cold night tonight with a low of 22°, but we'll moderate to above freezing by Sunday night.
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After a bitter cold overnight with morning temperatures in Cookeville of 10°, we're headed for warmer days during the next week. High temperatures in the 7-day forecast may well touch 60° by the first of next week. We're also looking at a dry period through next week as well.
Cold this morning with an afternoon high of 38° under a sunny sky. We'll continue to be clear with sunny days during the weekend and highs will be 41° on Saturday (my little Levi's first birthday!) and 53° on Sunday. Cold night tonight with a low of 22°, but we'll moderate to above freezing by Sunday night.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Interesting Forecast Ahead
Two storm systems are set to move through middle Tennessee over the next 5 days. This should set-up a light snow event for Monday and Monday night while a second system on Wednesday night through Thursday could be another SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL EVENT for our area.
Reading the Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service, it appears our second event will be the big producer of snow with projected accumulations in the 4 to 6" range with a possible 1-2" of additional accumulation on Thursday.
Stay tuned!!
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Reading the Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service, it appears our second event will be the big producer of snow with projected accumulations in the 4 to 6" range with a possible 1-2" of additional accumulation on Thursday.
Stay tuned!!
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Cold Rain To Snow
Expect a mixed bag of precipitation for your Saturday across Tennessee. Colder air is pushing in and will help to change what little precipitation is out there to a mixture of rain and snow this morning to all snow by this afternoon. Little or no accumulation is expected. Temperatures will drop through the 30's today.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 26 while Sunday will be quite nice with a high of 48° under a partly sunny sky. Beyond that, we have at least two snow making systems that will affect the Cookeville area next week with the second bringing in bitterly cold air. Expect single digits for lows on both Thursday night and Friday night. High on Friday, for now, only around 22°. Combine that with the current likelihood of an accumulating snow on Wednesday/Wednesday night and we may just be underestimating the low temperatures.
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Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low of 26 while Sunday will be quite nice with a high of 48° under a partly sunny sky. Beyond that, we have at least two snow making systems that will affect the Cookeville area next week with the second bringing in bitterly cold air. Expect single digits for lows on both Thursday night and Friday night. High on Friday, for now, only around 22°. Combine that with the current likelihood of an accumulating snow on Wednesday/Wednesday night and we may just be underestimating the low temperatures.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Here We Go Again...
Snow chances return to the Highlands of Tennessee once again tonight through Saturday. We'll warm up for Sunday, but then a BIG arctic front roars through on Monday dropping temps to below freezing for highs next week and lows could drop all the way to the single digits! Enjoy your Thursday.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Back Into The Deep Freeze
In the last 24 hours, temperatures have dropped more than 25°. We are back to reality of winter! Bundle up once again with an overcoat, gloves or mittens, and a hat. The winds are expect to be consistent around 15 mph for much of the day from the northwest.
Some facts from yesterday...top wind gust 34 mph. Fortunately, most of the strong weather didn't materialize for us here in the Upper Cumberland area of middle TN. We recorded just .27" of rainfall and the expected snow flurries failed to materialize overnight, however you'll see some flurries throughout the day.
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Some facts from yesterday...top wind gust 34 mph. Fortunately, most of the strong weather didn't materialize for us here in the Upper Cumberland area of middle TN. We recorded just .27" of rainfall and the expected snow flurries failed to materialize overnight, however you'll see some flurries throughout the day.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Thunderstorms Then Colder
Windy conditions all across Middle TN today, February 1st, as gusts could reach to between 30 and 35 mph. A good chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 57° in Cookeville. I cannot rule out a stray strong to severe thunderstorm.
Tonight, after frontal passage, temperatures will fall quickly and we should see some snow on the backside of the cold front. At this time, little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Wednesday will be cold with highs only in the lower 30's and winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest. Bundle up!
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Tonight, after frontal passage, temperatures will fall quickly and we should see some snow on the backside of the cold front. At this time, little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Wednesday will be cold with highs only in the lower 30's and winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest. Bundle up!
Three advisories are out:
Wind
Special Weather Statement
Hazardous Weather Outlook
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