Continued Hot with Storm Chances

We stay hot across the Cookeville, TN area today with an increased shot at storms mainly in the afternoon. Expect highs once again to be in the lower to middle 90's.

Speaking of hot, there have been 143 records set just in the state of Tennessee for the first 8 days of June. That is an amazing number. Since we're on records, yesterday's high in Cookeville was 96°, which ties a record set from 1933. Today's record is 94° from 1939 and we have a good chance of tying it. The warmest June on record averaged 92.7° for daily highs and occurred in 1942. We are currently averaging 90.4° since June 1.

Hospitals are seeing an increased number of people with heat-related illnesses.

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Heat is a major killer...don't be a victim.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 67.9°
Yesterday's high: 96.2° (heat index reached 102°)
Yesterday's low: 67.1°
24-hour precip total: 0.00

Last Year: 84° and 61°

Normal High: 83°
Normal Low: 59°

Records: 94° in 1939 and 44° in 1931

1.48" of rain fell on this date in 1961

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Move On Sir...There Is Nothing New Here

I chose the title today due to the fact that we are continuing to see hot temps and a slight chance for storms through the next 7 days. Temperatures will stay either near 90° or in the lower 90's throughout the forecast period.

Already this morning at 7:15 a.m., we stand at 79°

High temps so far this month are averaging 90.4°. The record is from 1942 and is 91.0°.

**HEAT SAFETY INFORMATION**

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 67.1°
Yesterday's high: 94.6°
Yesterday's low: 66.0°
24-hour precip total: 0.00

Last Year: 87.6° and 58.7°

Normal High: 83°
Normal Low: 59°

Records: 96° in 1933 and 42° in 1977

1.77" of rain fell on this date in 1955

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Heat Continues

NICE:
We're waking to the coolest morning in a week. This morning's temps bottomed out at 60.7° here in Cookeville. Yesterday was the first day in a week that we didn't hit 90° (our high was 89°). We've now gone 8 days without any rainfall. The heat, however, is returning and will be robust for the next week. Below are some alerts and advisories here in Tennessee.

AIR QUALITY ALERT:
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued an AIR QUALITY ALERT for each of the major metro areas across the state. This is a 'Code Orange' Health Advisory. The general public is likely to not be affected, but active children and adults along with people with respiratory problems shuch as asthma should limit their outdoor exposure and limit exertion.

HEAT ADVISORY:
All of west Tennessee is under a heat advisory for Saturday where heat index readings will range from 105° to 109°. These conditions are expected to persist through 10 pm Saturday night. Prolonged exposure without taking the proper precautions in this kind of heat is dangerous. Frequent rest breaks in shade or an air-conditioned environment are recommended.

HEAT CONTINUES:
Temperatures will remain hot throughout the next 7-10 days with highs mainly in the 90's and lows mainly in the middle to upper 60's. Any chances for rain will be slight and very much isolated as a strong ridge of high pressure is firmly in charge across the southeastern United States.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 4, 2011
Saturday morning's low: 60.7°
Friday's high: 88.9°
Friday's low: 64.9°

Last Year: 86° and 67°

Normal High: 82°

Normal Low: 58°

Records: 97° in 1925 and 40° in 1924

24-hour precip total: 0.00
2.42" of rain fell on this date in 1983

TENNESSEE WEATHER HISTORY:

On June 4, 1985...
Softball-sized hail is reported in Davidson County. This is the largest known hail ever to fall in Tennessee's history.

On June 4, 1998...
Lightning strikes the 108-year-old St. Patrick Catholic Church on Second Avenue South in Nashville. The resulting fire significantly damages the roof and steeple.

On June 4, 2002...
Storms sweep through East Tennessee producing quarter-sized hail and $200,000 in property damage. 


WEATHER HISTORY ACROSS AMERICA:

1825 - East Coast - Early season hurricane from Cuba to New England. Great shipping losses on the coast. Much damage at Charleston on the 3rd and New York Harbor on the 4th.

1885 - Pittsburgh, PA & Cleveland, OH - Heavy rains (about 10 inches) caused serious floods.

1982 - Major 4 day storm in New England brings 14 inches of rainfall to southern Connecticut. 23 dams were breached and 2 failed. $276 million in damage resulted from the flooding.

1985 - Southeast - The heat wave continues. Lakeland, FL sets an all-time record high of 102 degrees.

1998 - The temperature at Williston ND dropped to 26 degrees to establish a monthly record for June. The mercury dropped to 24 in Tower MN as winter made one last curtain call across the northern Plains. 2-3 inches of snow fell in South Dakota and 7 inches fell in Wyoming.

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Continuing HOT Weather

While attending a YMCA soccer game last night, I was asked by an acquaintance,

"What is the weather forecast for the rest of the week?"

I replied HOT!

Rolling his eyes, then looking down to the ground, he says 'It is too hot now'...this particular fellow is in the construction business. (I'll have hot weather survival tips below)

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The rest of the week is looking HOT with daytime highs in the 90's and early morning lows (just before sunrise) in the upper 60's. Only a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm today and Thursday. We'll close in on some record highs over the next few days.

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Surviving The Heat:

• Slow down. Reduce, eliminate or rescheduled strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, senior and anyone with health problems should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
• Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
• Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods, like meat and other proteins that increase metabolic heat production also increase water loss.
• Drink plenty of water or other non-alcohol or decaffeinated fluids. Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty. Do not drink alcoholic beverages and limited caffeinated beverages. Persons who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease, are on fluid restrictive diets or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a physician before increasing their consumption of fluids. 
• During excess heat period, spend more time in air-conditioned places.  Air conditioning in homes and other buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, go to a library, store or other location with air conditioning for part of the day.
• Don't get too much sun. Sunburn reduced your body's ability to dissipate heat.
• Do not take salt tablets unless specified by a physician.
• More at: HEAT: A Major Killer 

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
June 1, 2011
Wednesday morning's low: 66.9°
Tuesday's high: 94.0° (tied the record from 1931)
Tuesday's low: 66.7°
Last Year: 86° and 65°
Normal High: 81°
Normal Low: 57°
Records: 92° in 1942 and 38° in 1966


24-hour precip total: 0.00
1.81" of rain fell on this date in 1997

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Hot Once Again

WEDNESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK: 
Expect hot temperatures with heat index readings pushing 100° for the sixth straight day. Highs will 'barely' reach 90° this afternoon. I can't rule out a stray thunderstorm early. This morning's temperatures are pleasant with many of us in the upper 60's and lower 70's. This afternoon will see an increase in showers and storms with some reaching strong to severe limits again today. At this point in the 7-day forecast, we don't see a break in the hot weather.

HEAT: A Major Killer
Did you know heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States? Check out this information sheet from NOAA's National Weather Service.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 94.5° (hottest day yet this year)
Yesterday's low: 71.9°
Normal High: 84°
Record: 96° in 1936
Normal Low: 61°
Record: 42° in 1917
Last Year: 81° and 64°
1.07" of rain fell on this date in 1965
0.05" of rain on Tuesday (measured at 7 am today)
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Made It...

...through the workday today...without too many problems...visited my dentist this morning and he helped me with a couple of problems related to my gums being very, very sore. The stitches are healing nicely...will just have to deal with eating a mostly liquid-type diet for a few more days. What I'd give for a nice ribeye steak cooked about medium rare with a loaded baked potato and a great salad!!! :)

Weather wise, we might just get a break from this heat and humidity come Wednesday and Thursday as our chances of showers and storms increase to 50% with a front nearing our region. Temperatures will drop into the mid and upper 80's...which will be quite nice compared to the low 90's of the last 3 days!

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From the Weather Blogosphere, check out this video from Ryan Vaughan's Weather Blog over in Arkansas. He interned over at News 2 in Nashville (the NashvilleWX.com gang!)

That's all for tonight...make it a great evening...