Stay well hydrated today and tomorrow…storms Tuesday….awesome weather at kickoff Friday

by Steve Dunford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has been a while since I have commented on a forecast.   With the stretch of mild weather it has not been necessary.  The heat index today and tomorrow will be between 100-103 degrees.  This is just below the criteria of a heat advisory being issued, which is between 105-109 degrees.  Anything over 110, an excessive heat warning is issued.

Tuesday, there is a chance of storms with an approaching cold front.  Most of Southern Illinois is under a marginal risk of severe weather (level 1 of 5)  Points east of Route 45 is under a slight risk (level 2 of 5).

The weather played havoc with a lot of high school football games last fall.  There is a picture perfect forecast for week 1.  The high on Friday will be around 80 with the low around 60.

Below is the special weather statement from the National Weather Service in Paducah regarding the heat, the Hazardous Weather outlook and the seven day forecast.

Special Weather Statement

…Afternoon heat index values around 100 degrees expected this
afternoon and Monday afternoon…

For travelers and residents alike, hot and humid conditions will
be the rule for the afternoon hours this Sunday and Monday.

All of the Quad State region, including southern Illinois,
southwest Indiana, west Kentucky, and southeast Missouri will see
heat index values in the middle and upper 90s each afternoon.

For those of you living in southeast Missouri and southern
Illinois, heat index values could range between 100 and 103
degrees by the middle of the afternoon on both days.

If you are planning to view the solar eclipse or participate in
other outdoor activities, then please bring along plenty of water
to keep hydrated. If you have any opportunity to do so, take
breaks in the shade or in an air conditioned building.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible today and on Monday over
parts of the region. Unfortunately, any rain or cloud cover will
do little to lessen the heat and humidity.

Storms will move through the region on Tuesday and will eventually bring
cooler temperatures to the Quad State region during the latter
half of this week.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are forecast for part
of the outlook area today. Any storms that develop should remain
below severe levels.

Heat index values will top out around 100 degrees mainly during
the afternoon hours across southeast Missouri and southern
Illinois.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday

Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are forecast for part of
southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois on Monday. These storms
should remain below severe limits.

Heat index values will top out again near 100 degrees mainly
during the afternoon hours on Monday across southeast Missouri
and southern Illinois.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast Tuesday through
early Wednesday morning. These thunderstorms are expected to move
slowly southeast in a broken line through the outlook area. Some
of the storms will likely become severe late Tuesday afternoon and
evening, with damaging winds the primary hazard, followed by
isolated large hail. Heavy rain will be a greater hazard during
the evening hours.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of Severe
Thunderstorms for Tuesday and Tuesday night, extending from
Benton Illinois and the Land Between the Lakes northeast into
parts of southeast Illinois, southwest Indiana, and the Pennyrile
region of west Kentucky. A Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms
covers the remainder of the outlook area Tuesday and Tuesday
night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Skywarn spotter activation may be requested Tuesday afternoon and
evening.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind around 6 mph.