Good afternoon bloggers,
The previous entry is below. The SPC has put us in a meso discussion as you can see below. There is the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon as this powerful storm begins developing. Large hail would be the main threat. We will be watching it closely for you, and update the blog if we see strong thunderstorms developing:
Previous entry below:
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Good day bloggers! The weekend is here...but so is another storm system. As Gary mentioned earlier this week the longest stretch of dry days this Spring stands at 3!
Light rain and sprinkles are already showing up on LIVE:ESP this morning across parts of the area. These showers will likely weaken and pass thru the area this morning. The main area of showers and thunderstorms will develop and move in during the afternoon. Best rain chances will occur from about 3-9pm. With cloudy to mostly cloudy skies in place today high temperatures will likely reach the mid 60s in most spots...maybe even cooler if skies remain cloudy. The clouds and cool temperatures should help to keep the severe weather threat to our south today...despite a strong cold front pushing into the region. If sunshine would break out for an extended time(2+ hours) then the slight risk area would possibly move farther north. The slight risk area from this morning's outlook does include parts of the southern viewing area. Main threat with these storms would be hail and strong winds.
Below is severe weather threat for today.
A major severe weather outbreak is likely from parts of Missouri to Kentucky and along parts of the Gulf Coast. This will be something for weather enthusiasts to keep an eye on.
The cold front will blast through our area this evening and behind the front winds will switch to the west-northwest and increase to 25-50mph! This will be one of those nights where the house rattles and creaks as the wind howls. Wind Advisories are in place for areas north of Kansas City, but will likely be extended across the entire area later today.
Here is the surface forecast map for early Sunday from the HPC.
Have a great day and make sure to have an alternate plan 'B' indoor activity planned for today in case rain impacts your outdoor plans.
Jeremy