Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Satellite Images

Water Vapor: Moderate moisture has increased since yesterday. Hurricane Alex is producing slightly less moisture, but is still forecast to impact our area.

Visible: No clouds in area.

Infrared: No imagery being put out in the Lower Great Lakes.

Satellite Images

(EXLUDING INFRARED SATELLITE DUE TO OTHER POST)

Visible satellite imagery indicated no clouds were in the Lower Great Lakes.

Water Vapor satellite imagery indicated there were moderate concentrations of water vapor in the Northern areas of the US.

Very intense moisture concentrations were in the South Texas areas and Northeast Mexico, which will be transferring to the Lower Great Lakes area over Independence day.

-Racki

Special Weather Briefing

At 8:00pm CDT, Infrared Satellite Imagery indicated Hurricane Alex, Category 2, may have made landfall in Northeast Mexico.

This is unconfirmed, but the Infrared satellite is giving hints that within the next hours, Alex will make landfall if not already.

-Racki

Short Term Forecast

In the next few days in the Lower Great Lakes, it will be nice and cool, eventually rising to the high 70's.

Notice

The satellite imageries will have their own named post called 'Satellite Images'.

Weather Briefing

Water Vapor imagery indicates moisture is slowly on the increase from yesterday. Intense moisture is down south associated with Hurricane Alex that will eventually make its way up here.

Visible Satellite Imagery indicates there are little to no clouds in the Chicago area.

Infrared Satellite Imagery indicates there is no precipitation across the Lower Great Lakes.

Notice

Because of the downsizing of this blog's coverage, Special Weather Watches, Warnings, and Advisories are officially cancelled.

They are replaced by Weather Briefings.

La Nina Watch issued by NOAA; Re-instated by The Weather Centre

A La Nina watch was issued by NOAA this year.

The Weather Centre has now issued its own La Nina Watch.
Reason: Out of four sectors in the El Nino/La Nina affecting area, three of those sectors are showing that El Nino has dissipated, while the 4th secotr displays that El Nino has recently dissipated.

Models show that the warmer waters of El Nino in the Pacific are cooling down.

This watch will last through Mid 2011.

Redone Blog.

This blog has been redone to fit the needs of the current area.

At this time, all national forecasts will no longer apply to forecasts.

This blog will now be covering the Lower Great Lakes for easier blogging.

It is possible that a new weather blog may be started to cover the country.
At this time, that is unlikely.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Special Weather Watch (See below states)

The following states are under a slight risk for severe storms and thus have a special weather watch:
-North Dakota
-South Dakota
-East Montana
-Nebraska
-North Kansas
-West Kansas
-North Missouri
-Central Missouri
-Iowa
-South Minnesota
-Illinois
-North Wisconsin
-Central Wisconsin
-Indiana
-North Tennessee
-West Ohio
-Central Ohio
-South Michigan
-Central Michigan
-Northeast Colorado

This will expire at 11:59pm CDT.

-Racki

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Special Weather Advisory (Kentucky)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for Kentucky.
At 7:48am CDT, a line of strong storms were moving southeast.

While these storms could become severe, there is little daytime heating to enhance this potential.

It is possible a weather discussion may erupt from this area.

This advisory will expire at 9:30am CDT.

People in this area are to secure outdoor objects and prepare for high winds.

-Racki

Friday, June 18, 2010

Taking a break.

I am taking a short break for today. However, here is a summary of the rest of today:

-Iowa severe storms will impact North Illinois
-More severe storms will move through Michigan, north Indiana into North Ohio, West Great Lakes.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (North Illinois, South Wisconsin)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for North Illinois and South Wisconsin.

At 2:49pm CDT, a very organized bow-echo storm was moving east across North Illinois and South Wisconsin.

People in these areas should prepare for intense storms, tornadoes, very very high winds, large hail.

This warning will expire at 7:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama)

This advisory is issued for popcorn storms, some strong.

This advisory will expire at 8:00pm CDT

-Racki

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WARNING!!!!!!!!!

A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
-NORTH ILLINOIS
-SOUTH WISCONSIN

THESE AREAS ARE CURRENTLY IN A MODERATE RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER. VERY STRONG INSTABILITY IN THE ATMOSPHERE WILL CREATE EXTREMELY VOLATILE CONDITIONS FOR SEVERE WEATHER. SEVERE WEATHER WILL BE OCCURING IN THESE AREAS, WITH WINDS OVER 70 MPH LIKELY. BRIEF TORNADOES CAN OCCUR IN THESE AREAS ALONG THE LEADING AREA OF THIS DANGEROUS SQUALL LINE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AREA LATER THIS AFTERNOON.

PEOPLE IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BEGIN IMMEDIATE SEVERE WEATHER PREPARATIONS NOW!!!

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Central and East Iowa)

A Special Weather warning has been issued for Central and East Iowa.

Very strong and severe storms were occuring in these areas and will move east rapidly over time.

This will expire at 2:00pm CDT.

This is an extension to the previous west Iowa special Weather Warning

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following areas:
-Illinois
-Michigan
-Iowa
-North Missouri
-Wisconsin
-Southeast Nebraska
-Northeast Kansas

At 9:02am CDT, strong and severe storms were forecast to occur today and/or tonight.

This watch will expire at 11:59pm CDT.

-Racki

Emergency Weather Bulletin

An Emergency Weather Bulletin has been issued.

A MODERATE RISK of SEVERE STORMS has been outlined in the following areas:
-North Missouri
-South Iowa
-North Central Illinois
-West Central Illinois
-North West Illinois

Today, very strong storms are expected in those areas.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (West Iowa)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for West Iowa.

At 8:41am CDT, strong storms were becoming a small squall line moving East, ever so slightly to the north.

People in this area are advised to prepare for strong storms.

This warning will likely expand to all of Iowa at 9:00am CDT.

The overall warning will expire:
-West Iowa: 9:00am CDT
-Rest of Iowa: 11:00am CDT.

-Racki

Thursday, June 17, 2010

As You head to bed forecast

This is your As You Head to Bed forecast. In the East Coast, it is clear with the exception of South Carolina. A Line of severe storms is lumbering east slowly in the Midwest, and showers continue in Montana. All else is dry. Good night.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Wisconsin, Iowa)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following areas:
-West Wisconsin
-West Iowa

At 10:48pm CDT, a very severe line of storms was barreling into these areas slowly.

People in these areas are to turn on a radio NOW, and prepare for intense storms NOW.

This Watch will expire at 5:00am CDT June 18, 2010.

-Racki

Notice

Every day, I will be doing the Weather Eye. It is a pick of a city where interesting weather is occuring.

Today's Weather Eye

Today's Weather Eye:
Des Moines, Iowa
Severe night-time storms

Special Weather Warning Map



A Squall line is occuring in the above limits, with tornadoes, wind and hail, with flooding.

-Racki

Emergency Weather Bulletin

A n Emergency Weather Bulletin has been issued.

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF THE MIDWEST AREA:
STRONG TO VERY SEVERE STORMS WILL BE OCCURING IN YOUR AREA EITHER TONIGHT OR TOMORROW OR BOTH.

THESE STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HAIL, HIGH WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING STORMS.

-Racki

Emergency Weather Bulletin

A n Emergency Weather Bulletin has been issued.

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF THE MIDWEST AREA:
STRONG TO VERY SEVERE STORMS WILL BE OCCURING IN YOUR AREA EITHER TONIGHT OR TOMORROW OR BOTH.

THESE STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HAIL, HIGH WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING STORMS.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for the following areas:
-East Minnesota
-West Iowa
-Southeast Nebraska


At 9:28pm CDT, very severe storms were occuring in a very intense squall line was moving slowly west.

People in these areas are advised to prepare for tornadoes, hail very high winds, flooding, and life-threatening events.

This warning will expire at 1:00am CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (West Kentucky, Central, West Tennessee) Update

The Special Weather Warnign is now being updated.

Western Kentucky: Storms from Kentucky have finally moved into Kentucky, still severe levels. Thus, it will expire at 3:30pm CDT for the Kentucky Area.

Tennessee areas: The storms are moving slowly. This warning in Tennesee has been extended to 6:00pm CDT.

-Racki

As you head out to lunch forecast

Good afternoon, I am Meteorologist Racki with your 'As you head out to Lunch Forecast'. In the East Coast, some light showers are working out of the area in east Maine. A few spotty storms are in Florida. In the Southeast, some storms are becoming severe in Tennessee and Kentucky. In the Midwest, a moderate risk of storms are in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota. Southern Illinois is ridding itself of a severe storm or two. The Southwest holds all dryness. In the Northwest, we see some showers into Montana, but mostly dry elsewhere. Have a good lunch.

Special Weather Watch (Iowa, Minnesota, Western Wisconsin)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following areas:
-Iowa
-Central Minnesota
-South Minnesota
-West Central Wisconsin

At 11:51am CDT, the SPC had placed these areas in a MODERATE RISK area of SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS. This easily warrants a Special Weather Watch.

People in these areas are to prepare for tornadoes, hail, high winds, and flooding NOW.

This watch will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (West Kentucky, Central, West Tennessee)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for the following areas:
-Far West Kentucky
-Central Tennessee
-West Tennessee

At 11:40am CDT, a severe storm area was moving south southeast from Far South Illinois.

People in these areas are to prepare for storms by securing outdoor objects and preparing for minor flooding.

This Warning will expire in the following areas at the following times:
-West Kentucky: 1:00pm CDT
-Tennessee: 2:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Discussion (Far West Kentucky)

A Special Weather Discussion is in effect for Far West Kentucky.

At 11:23am CDT, A Special Weather Watch had been issued for 10 minutes.

This discussion opens the possibilitiy of either a warning or advisory for Kentucky.

At this time, the Kentucky area being mentioned is in a slight risk of severe weather. Seeing how these storms are intensifying as they move, a warning will most certainly be implemented.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Far West Kentucky)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for Far Western Kentucky.

At 11:23am CDT, strong storms were moving southeast from South Illinois.

It is likely this watch will change. It depends if it will be an advisory or warning.

This watch will expire within the next 10 minutes, as a Special Weather Discussion is going to be put in play very shortly.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (South Illinois)

Special Weather Advisory has been issued for South Illinois.

At 11:21am CDT, strong to severe storms were moving southeast.

This is an advisory doe to the shortness of this bulletin's issue.

This will expire at 12:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Notice

Occasional Rough Seas bulletins may be issued on here.

Rough Seas Advisory

A Rough Seas Advisory has been issued for the following areas:
-Off the coast of the Florida Panhandle
-Off the Alabama Coast

At 7:46am CDT, strong thunderstorms were occuring in those areas.

Sailors are advised to prepare your boat for strong storms moving at an unknown direction.

Sailors should try to move as far east or west from the above areas as possible, or go to a harbor, if you're close enough, and tie up your boat.

This advisory will expire at 12:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (North Dakota)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for North Dakota.

At 7:43am CDT, strong to previously severe thunderstorms were moving North Northeast.

People in this area are advised toprepare for intesne thunderstorms bys ecuring outdoor objects, and preparing for minor flooding.

This warning will expire at 9:00am CDT.

-Racki

Notice

Significant Severe Weather Bulletins are simply notifications.
They do not expire until 11:59pm CDT that day.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN

A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES:
-IOWA
-SOUTH MINNESOTA
-FAR WEST WISCONSIN

AT 7:40AM CDT, A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY WAS OUTLINED BY THE SPC IN THE ABOVE AREAS.

PEOPLE IN THOSE AREAS ARE TO PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE HIGH WINDS, HAIL, AND TORNADOES, AS WELL AS FLOODING.

THIS BULLETIN MAY BE REPLACED BY AN EXTREME WEATHER WATCH.

-RACKI

Special Weather Warning (Missouri)

A Special Warning has been issued for Missouri.

At 6:17pm CDT, Strong to severe storms had warranted a severe thunderstorm watch.

People in this area should prepare for severe thunderstorms by securing outdoor objects and potential flooding.

This warning will expire at 7:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Entire Southeast U.S., excluding Florida)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the Entire Southeast U.S., exluding the following area:
-Florida

At 6:04pm CDT, strong but scattered storms were occuring in all the Southeast US excluding Florida.

This advisory will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Florida)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for FGlorida.

At 5:48pm CDT, strong storms were occuring over a large portion of Florida.

This warning will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Florida)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for Florida.

At 5:48pm CDT, strong storms were occuring over a large portion of Florida.

This warning will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Entire Southeast U.S.) Update

A Special Weather Watch issued for the Entire Southeast US is being updated.

At This time, The Special Weather Watch is cancelled.
However, many advisories and warnings will replace this watch area soon.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (North Carolina)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for east North Carolina.

At 1:44pm CDT, popcorn storms in Eatern North Carolina had warranted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

These storms are moving NNE (North Northeast)somewhat slowly.

People in the vicinity of this area should prepare for sudden thunderstorms to erupt in minutes' time.

This Advisory may be under discussion should the situation worsen.

This Advisory is forecast to expire at 4:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Entire Southeast U.S.)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the Entire Southeast U.S.

At 1:41pm CDT, radar indicated many popcorn storm cells were developing over the entire Southeast.

While not all Southeast states have popcorn storms at this time, they may in the future.

This watch will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Kansas, Oklahoma)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the following areas:
-Northeast Kansas
-Central Oklahoma

At 12:12pm CDT, strong to potentially severe storms were occuring in these areas.

The storms in Northeast Kansas were moving northeast.
The storms in Central Oklahoma were moving east.

This will expire at 1:00pm CDT in Kansas,
And 1:30pm CDT in Oklahoma

-Racki

Special Weather Discussion (Kansas)

A Special Weather Discussion is in effect for Kansas.

At 9:47am CDT, strong to possibly severe storms were firing in the area. These storms were moving northeast.

This presents the discussion of opening up a Special Weather Warning to Kansas. The only lacking item is widespread storms.


If the lack of quantity continues, the advisory will remain.
If the lack of quantity becomes widespread thunderstorms, a Special Weather Warning will be issued.

-Racki

As you wake up Forecast

This is the 'As You Wake Up Forecast', brought to you by Meteorologist Racki. As you wake up in the east coast, some rain is occuring on the coasts of Virginia and Northcarolina, with some storms occuring in New York. In the Southeast, all appears dry or drying out from last night's intense storms. In the South to Southwest, a few storms are occuring in Oklahoma, but all else is dry. In the Northwest, light showers are circulating like they have for yesterday. In the Midwest are some storms in Kansas, but everything else is dry. Good Morning, and have a good day.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Special Weather Advisory (Kansas)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for Kansas.

At 9:23am CDT, strong thunderstorms were firing in 2 small waves moving northeast.

These storms are small and likely single-celled at the moment.

People in this area are advised to prepare for one or more strong storms.

This advisory will expire at 11:00am CDT.

-Racki

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN

A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES:
-GEORGIA
-ALABAMA

AT 6:48PM CDT, VERY STRONG STORMS WERE OCCURING IN BOTH THESE STATES, SHOWING UP ON RADAR AS THE COLOR PINK, WHICH MEANS INTENSE STORMS.

PEOPLE IN THESE STATES ARE TO BEGIN IMMEDIATE SECURING OF OUTDOOR OBJECTS, PREPARATION OF EXTREME FLOODING.

THIS BULLETIN WILL EXPIRE AT 12:00AM CDT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010.

-RACKI

Special Weather Watch (Indiana)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for Indiana.

At 6:39pm CDT, a severe storm complex was moving east through Indiana.

These storms are expected to produce high winds and possibly hail.

They will continue moving east.

People in this area should prepare for high wind events now.

This warning will expire at 8:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Illinois)

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for Illinois.

At 4:03pm CDT, a complex of severe thunderstorms was moving east.

People in this area should prepare for intense storms, flooding, and secure outdoor objects.

This warning will expire at 5:10pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (see below states)

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for the following states:
-Virginia
-Kentucky
-Tennessee
-North Carolina
-South Carolina
-Mississippi
-Alabama
-Georgia
-Louisiana
-Texas
-Florida

At 4:00pm CDT, very intense and severe thunderstorms were firing in every state, in popcorn style.

This warning will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

People in all these areas should prepare for intense, severe, storms and flooding.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Alabama)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for Alabama.

At 12:02pm CDT, popcorn storms were appearing, some strong to severe, in the Alabama area.

People in this area are to prepare for severe popcorn storms.

This warning will expire at dusk (8:40pm CDT.)

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (East Central Illinois)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for East Central Illinois.

At 11:57am CDT, a strong-celled storm was developing in East Central Illinois moving east.

People in this area are advised to prepare for this intense storm.

The Special Weather Watch remains in effect.

This warning will expire at 12:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Wisconsin)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for Wisconsin.

At 11:55am CDT, severe to strong storms were moving into the Southwest Wisconsin from Iowa.

People in this area should prepare for storms.

This will expire at 3:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (East Central Illinois, Indiana)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for East Central Illinois and Indiana.

At 11:33am CDT, the SPC issued a MODERATE RISK for SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS int he above areas. DAMAGING WINDS are the PRIMARY CONCERN.

People in these areas should SECURE ALL OUTDOOR OBJECTS IMMEDIATELY!!

A SPECIAL WEATHER WARNING MAY BE ISSUED SOON.

This watch will expire at 3:00pm CDT UNLESS REPLACED.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Missouri, Iowa, Illinois)

A Special Weather Advisory is in effect for the following areas:
-Central Illinois
-West Iowa
-Northern Missouri

At 11:08am CDT, radar indicated widespread showers were occuring in Missouri. A Storm complex was in Iowa. A couple-cell storm area was in Central Illinois.

People in the affected areas in ILLINOIS should prepare for storms.

People in the affected areas in IOWA should prepare for flooding, storms, and secure outdoor objects.

People in the affected areas in MISSOURI should prepare for widespread showers.

This advisory will likely expire at 11:20am CDT in Missouri.
This advisory will expire at 1:00pm CDT for Iowa.
This advisory will expire at 1:00pm CDT for Illinois.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Texas) Update

The Special Weather Warning has been cancelled as the storms dissipate.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Wisconsin)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for Wisconsin.

At 6:45am CDT, a line of storms was moving east through Wisconsin.

People in this area are advised to secure outdoor objects.

This advisory will expire at 8:00am CDT.

=Racki

Special Weather Warning (Texas)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for:
-Northcentral Texas

At 6:42am CDT, waves of strong to possibly severe storms were being created in Northcentral Texas, moving east southeast.

People in these areas are advised to prepare for possible storms, and prepare for possible flooding.

This warning will expire at an unknown time due to it's nature of creation.

-Racki

Monday, June 14, 2010

Special Weather Warning (Indiana, Ohio)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for:
-Indiana
-Northwest Ohio

At 8:55pm CDT, severe storms were moving to the east through Ohio and Indiana.

People in these areas should prepare for possible flooding, secure outdoor objects.

This warning will expire at 10:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch ( Arkansas)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for Arkansas.

At 8:52pm CDT, severe storms were about to cross into the Arkansas area.

People in this area should prepare for storms.

This watch will expire at 10:00pm CDT.

-Racki

5:24pm CDT Special Weather Warning (Texas, Oklahoma) Update

This is an update to the 5:24pm CDT Special Weather Warning issued to Texas and Oklahoma.

At 8:50pm CDT, severe storms continued to move in these areas.

This warning is extended to 10:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Texas, Oklahoma)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for Texas and Oklahoma.

At 5:24pm CDT, a storm complex was moving through those areas and dissipating in the further states.

People in this area should prepare for intense storms.

This warning will expire at 7:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (See below states)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the following states:
-Florida
-Georgia
-Alabama
-Mississippi
-Lousiana

At 5:22pm CDT, potentially strong storms were beginning to form only shortly in popcorn formation.

This will expire at 8:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Central Illinois)

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for intense severe storms in Central Illinois.

At 5:14pm CDT, a Special Weather Watch was issued for Central Illinois.

At 5:19pm CDT, this Special Warning now goes into effect.

The Special Weather Watch has been cancelled.

This warning will expire at 6:40pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Discussion (Indiana)

A Special Weather Disscussion is in effect for Indiana.

At 5:14pm CDT, a special weather watch was issued for Indiana for severe storms. It is possible a Special Weather Warning will be issued for Indiana should the storms hold together into Indiana.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Indiana)

A Special Weather Watch is in effect for Indiana.

At 5:14pm CDT, a squall line of storms was moving east through southcentral Illinois.

People in this area are advised to prepare for intense storms.

This Watch will expire at 7:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Central Illinois)

A Special Weather Watch is in effect for Central Illinois.

At 5:12pm CDT, strong to severe storms were forming a squall line moving east.

People in this area are advised to prepare for intense storms.

This watch will expire at 6:30pm CDT.

-Racki

200th post!

Special Weather Warning (Oklahoma, Extreme Southeast Kansas) Update

The Kansas area in this warning has been cancelled as the storm dies out.

Oklahoma area remains in threat and under warning until 10:00am CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Oklahoma, Extreme Southeast Kansas)

A Special Weather Warning is now in effect for Oklahoma and Extreme Southeast Kansas.

At 8:50am CDT, radar indicated two areas of strong training storms were producing strong storms in their tails.

People in these areas should prepare for flash flooding and storms.

This warning will expire at 10:00am CDT

Racki

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Special Weather Warning (Oklahoma Panhandle, Northern Texas, Kansas)

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for Oklahoma Panhandle, Northern Texas, and Kansas.

At 8:36pm CDT, a training thunderstorm was producing severe weather watches and severe thunderstorms.

This warning will expire at 10:00pm CDT.

People in this warning should seek shelter now in case of tornadoes.

-Racki

5:00pm CDT Special Weather Warning Update

This is an update to the 5:00pm CDT Special Weather Warning issued for West Central Indiana.

The areas being updated are:
-Indiana
-Illinois

At 7:37pm CDT, Strong to severe showers and thunderstorms were continuing east across central Illinois and central Indiana.
Thus, the Special Weather Warning is now expanded to cover Central Indiana and Central Illinois until 9:00pm CDT.

People in those areas should prepare for intense storms, prepare for flooding, and secure outdoor objects.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (See all states below)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following states:
-Nebraska
-Illinois
-Indiana
-Delaware
-Pennsylvania
-Kansas
-Missouri
-West Virginia
-Virginia
-North Carolina
-Tennessee
-South Carolina
-Georgia
-Florida
-Alabama
-Mississippi
-Arkansas
-Texas
-Kentucky
-Oklahoma

At 5:06pm CDT, radar indicated all the above states had at least some potential to form small intense cell storms in 'popcorn' formation. Also, some of these states had a complex of storms moving through them.

Popcorn formation is storms appearing out of nowhere.

People in the following areas are experiencing complex(es) of storms:
-Illinois
-Indiana
-Missouri
-Kansas

The following states have organized single cell storms in them:
-Texas
-North Carolina
-Oklahoma

People in the states that may experience popcorn storms should prepare for spontaneous storms out of nowehere.

People in the complex storm areas should secure outdoor objects and prepare for storms and possible flooding.

The states with popcorn storms possible will have this watch expire at 7:00pm CDT.
The states with complexes are as shown below:

Illinois: 6:00pm CDT
Indiana: 6:20pm CDT
Missouri: 5:40pm CDT

-Racki

All others have potential for popcorn storms to develop.

Special Weather Warning (West Central Indiana)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued in West Central Illinois.

The Special Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

At 5:00pm CDT, radar indicated storms were beginning to cross over into Indiana.

People in this area are advised to prepare for storms and secure outdoor objects. As well as turning to a local radio station or local TV station.

This warning will expire at 6:30pm CDT.

Notice

The Weather Advisories watches and warnings are going back to the SPecial Weather advisories etc.

As well for the new Special Weather Discussions.

Weather Discussion: Indiana

A Weather Discussion is now in effect for Indiana.

At 4:41pm CDT, strong to severe storms were crossing into Central Indiana from Central Illinois moving east.

A Weather Watch has been issued for Indiana until 5:30pm CDT.
This discussion will highlight the possibility of replacing this watch with a Weather Warning for SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS.

It is likely storms will hold together for at least some time as they cross into Indiana. However, the storms may break apart after according to maps by SPC.

Therefore, a Weather Warning WILL be issued shortly for WEST CENTRAL Indiana ONLY.

-Racki

Weather Watch: Indiana

A Weather Watch for SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS has been issued for Indiana.

At 4:39pm CDT, radar indicated strong to severe storms crossing the Illinois border into Central Indiana.

People in this area should prepare for storms and secure outdoor objects.

This Watch may expire at 5:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Weather Advisory: North Carolina

A Weather Advisory for STRONG THUNDERSTORMS has been issued for North Carolina.

At 4:36pm CDT, strong thudnerstorms were in North Carolina.

People in that area should secure outdoor objects.

This Advisory will expire at 5:00pm CDT

-Racki

Current issuing items

Weather Advisories, Watches, or Warnings
Weather Discussions

Notice

Areas that may need a weather advisory, watch, or warning in that day may be issued a 'Weather Disscussion'.

Weather Warning: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma.

A Weather Warning for SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS has been issued for the following areas:
-Central Illinois
-Central Missouri
-West Kansas
-Oklahoma Panhandle
-Northern Texas

At 4:29pm CDT, severe thunderstorms producing multiple watches were being detected by radar. These storms were moving east northeast.

People in the above areas are advised to:
-Secure outdoor objects
-Prepare to take cover
-Turn on a radio
-Turn on a local TV station

-This warning will expire at the following times for the following places:
-Illinois: 6:00pm CDT
-Missouri: 5:10pm CDT
-Kansas: 5:40pm CDT
-Texas: 5:00pm CDT
-Oklahoma: 5:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Illinois) Update

A Special Weather Watch was issued at 12:30pm CDT for Illinois set to expire at 2:00pm CDT.

The area being updated is Illinois.

At 1:56pm CDT, radar was indicating the squall line was still moving through Illinois.
Thus, the watch is extended until 4:00pm CDT.

Also, The Watch area in South Illinois is cancelled.
Central and Northern Illinois remain under the watch until 4:00pm CDT.

People in the new watch are advised to prepare for thunderstorms, possible flooding, and secure outdoor objects.

-Racki

Notice

Special Weather Advisories/Watches/Warnings will now be renamed Weather Advisories/Watches/Warnings.

In the new Weather statement, everything will remain the same.

Special Weather Advisory (West Pennsylvania)

A Special Weather Advisory is in effect for West Pennsylvania.

At 12:39pm CDT, radar indicated showers and thunderstorms were moving through west Pennsylvania out over sea.

This advisory will expire at 1:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Illinois)

A Special Weather Watch is in effect for Illinois.

At 12:32pm CDT, a squall line was moving to the northeast out of Missouri and Iowa.

People in the watch area should prepare for thunderstorms and secure outdoor objects.

This will expire at 2:00pm CDT

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska)

A Special Weather Advisory is in effect for the following states:
-Kansas
-Iowa
-Missouri
-Nebraska

At 12:31pm CDT, radar continued to indcate showers and storms were moving through all of these states. While not strong or severe, they are widespread.

This advisory will expire at 1:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Saturday, June 12, 2010

As you head to bed forecast

Good evening, this is Meteorologist Racki with your 'As You Head To Bed Forecast'.
Let's start with the East Coast, where we see some showers and a couple storms moving out over the oceans for a mostly clear night on the coast. Down in the South, we see a nice and clear night, excluding a small line in Texas where some showers are firing up but quickly moving north. In the Midwest, there are showers and thunderstorms, some severe, moving along Indiana and Kansas. These storms should weaken as they lose daytime heating. Finally, on the West Coast we look out to a clear night all around.

Special Weather Advisory (Kansas, Oklahoma)

A Special Weather Advisory is in effect for the following areas:
-Central Kansas
-Oklahoma Panhandle

At 8:15 pm CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were producing a tornado watch in the areas above.

People in these areas should prepare to seek shelter, secure outdoor objects, and turn on a radio or local TV station.

This advisory will expire at 9:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois)

A Special Weather Advisory is in effect for the following areas:
-Indiana
-West Ohio
-South Illinois

At 8:13pm CDT, a squall line continued through the above regions producing a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

People in these areas are advised to secure outdoor objects and turn on a radio or local TV station.

This advisory will expire at 10:00pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Illinois, Indiana)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following areas:
-Illinois
-Indiana

At 12:59pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm watch had been issued for the Illinois/Indiana areas.

A squall line is currently entering the watch area in Illinois moving east. Cities such as Springfield, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Gary, Indiana will be impacted. However, Chicago, Illinois will NOT be impacted as much as the other areas will.

This watch will expire when the Severe T-storm watch expires: 7:00pm CDT

Special Weather Warning (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa)

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for the following areas:
-Northeast Kansas
-North Missouri
-Iowa

All other 8:16am CDT advisories in the Midwest are now cancelled or expired.

At 10:51am CDT, radar was indicating strong thunderstorms over the Iowa area, Northeast Kansas, and North Missouri areas.

There is a squall line in the Missouri/Iowa area, with the tail end in the mentioned Kansas area.

The back end of the squall line in Kansas has now been identified by radar as a training storm cell.

This warning will expire at 12:00pm CDT for Iowa, 2:00pm CDT for Missouri, and 1:00pm CDT for the Kansas area.

Note Kansas: This warnign expiration time for Kansas is an estimation. Real expiration time is unknown due to the nature of training.

All people in the outlined areas are advised to seek shelter until the storms pass.

-Racki

8:17am CDT Special Weather Advisory Update



This is an update to the 8:17am CDT Special Weather Advisory.

The following areas are being updated:
-South Dakota
-Nebraska

At 8:49am CDT, radar was indicating storms in those areas were dissipating.
Thus, the Special Weather Advisory in those areas has been cancelled.

All other states in the issued advisory are still under the advisory and will expire at their designated times.

However, re-issuance or time extension may be nessecary.

Special Weather Watch (Illinois, Iowa, Missouri)



A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following areas:
-West Central Illinois
-Northwest Illinois
-Iowa
-Northwest Missouri into North Missouri

This is an add-on to the Special Weather advisory previously issued for these areas and many other areas.

This Watch will expire at 11:00am CDT.

People in this area should turn on a local TV station or radio and secure outdoor objects.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the following areas:
-Southeast Indiana
-Southwest Ohio
-Southwest West Virginia
-Northeast Kentucky

At 8:41am CDT, radar indicated spotty strong storms were moving through the West Virginia and Kentucky areas mentioned above.
At the same time, a small complex of storms was moving east across the Indiana Ohio Border.

This Advisory wil expire at the following times for the following states:
-Indiana: 9:10am CDT
-Ohio: 10:00am CDT
-West Virginia and Kentucky: 9:20am CDT

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (New York)

A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for New York.

At 8:37am CDT, rarar indicated storms were moving off of Lake Erie and over the New York area.

People in this advisory should secure outdoor objects and put pets indoors.

This advisory will expire at 9:30am CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin)



A Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the following areas:

- Northwest Illinois
- Iowa
- Southwest Minnesota
- SouthEast South Dakota
- Southeast Nebraska
- Northeast Kansas
- North Missouri
- Extreme Southwest Wisconsin

At 8:22am CDT, radar continued to indicate strong to previously severe storms in the above areas. Not all areas stated above previously experienced severe storms, however.
These storms were moving northeast relatively slowly.

Caution: These storms are developing in an area the Storm Prediction Center has outlied to be a 'Slight Risk Area' for Severe thunderstorms today.
However, not all above areas are included in the slight risk area.

The strongest storms are in the following areas:
-North Missouri
-Northeast Kansas
-Iowa
-Northwest Illinois

People in the following areas are advised to secure outdoor objects:
-South Dakota
-Minnesota
-Southeast Nebraska

People in the following areas should secure outdoor objects and turn on a radio or local TV station:


- Extreme Southwest Wisonsin
- Northwest Illinois

People in the following areas are advised to secure outdoor objects, turn on a local TV station or radio, and prepare to seek immediate shelter if needed:

-Northwest Missouri
-Southeast Iowa


The following are the areas metioned in this advisory and their expiration times for this advisory:

-Wisconsin: 10:00am CDT
-Missouri: 11:00am CDT
-Kansas: 10:30am CDT
-Minnesota: 9:20am CDT
-Nebraska: 9:10am CDT
-South Dakota: 9:20am CDT
-Iowa: 10:30am CDT
-Illinois: 10:00am CDT

However, despite these times, more storms may occur in one of the above areas that may require a time extension or an entirely new advisory/watch/warning.


It is possible for these areas to remain under the Special Weather Advisory and also be issued a Special Weather Warning.


-Racki

Friday, June 11, 2010

As you head to bed forecast

Good evening, I am Meteorologist Racki here with your 'As you head to bed Forecast'. In the East, the entire Eastern seaboard is nice and dry for a nice night. In the Southeast USA, a small storm is dissipating in central Florida, but all other areas in the region are dry. In the Midwest, some strong storms are moving through Michigan and South Indiana, but all else appears dry. In The Central West area, A large and possibly severe storm system is impacting the area, from Utah to Kansas and Nebraska. On the West Coast, some showers continue to lose steam. The actual coast is nice and dry. Have a good night, folks.

Special Weather Watch (South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming)

A Special Weather Watch has been issued for the following states:
-South Dakota
-Nebraska
-Kansas
-Colorado
-Wyoming

At 9:42pm CDT, radar indicated showers and thunderstorms, some strong and severe, were being produced in area or areas in these states.

People in the following areas should be prepared to seek shelter:
-Colorado
-South Dakota
-North Central Kansas

People in the following areas should prepare for flash flooding:
-North Central Kansas

People in the following areas should prepare for severe storms:
-North Central Kansas
-Colorado
-South Dakota
-West Nebraska

All people in all states that have been mentioned in this statement should move to secure any outdoor objects and move pets indoors.

The following is an incorporation from the North Central Nebraska Special Weather Warning:

A training thunderstorm, possibly severe, continues to train in one specific area, likely producing or imminent to produce flash flooding.
The Special Weather Warning, now incorporated into this Special Weather Watch, however, remains in effect until its respective time.

The following is the states and times of expiration.
(ALL TIMES ARE CDT)

South Dakota: 11:30pm CDT
Nebraska: 10:50pm CDT
Kansas (North Central area): potentially 12:00am CDT Saturday, June 11, 2010.
Colorado: 10:30pm CDT
Wyoming: 11:00pm CDT

No matter the times of expiration, all people in these areas should be on the watch and look-out for any severe storms that may fire unexpectedly in the warm and unstable atmosphere.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (North central Kansas)

A Special Weather Warning has been issued for North Central Kansas.

At 9:38pm CDT, a strong training thunderstorm was in place in the north Central Kansas area.

People in this area are advised to prepare for flash flooding.

This warning will expire at an unknown time due to the nature of its training.
However, daytime heating is beginning to be lost due to transition to nighttime.

-Racki

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update #4

This is Update #4 to the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory.

At 9:36pm CDT, strong thunderstorms in south Indiana were dissipating.
Thus, this advisory has been cancelled, if not already expired.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Michigan)

A Special Weather Advisory is now in effect in the folloowing area:
-Extreme North Michigan.

At 8:14pm CDT, radar indicated strong storms were developing and moving east through the extreme north 'mitten' of Michigan.

People in that area are advised to secure outdoor objects.

This Advisory will expire at 9:30pm CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska)



A Special Weather Warning is now in effect for the following areas:
-Colorado
-Northwest Nebraska
-Southcentral Nebraska
-Northwest Kansas

At 8:06pm CDT, radar was indicating strong to severe storms were rapidly developing in the above listed areas.
The most significant storms were located in the following area:
-Colorado

All of these storms were moving northeast somewhat slowly.

People in the following areas are advised to secure outdoor objects and turn on either the radio or a local TV station.
The following areas are advised to do the above:
-Kansas
-Nebraska

People in the following area are advised to prepare to seek immediate shelter, turn on radio or local TV station, secure outdoor objects, and prepare for intense storms.
The following areas are advised to do the above:
-Colorado

These storms may initiate a Special Weather bulletin in the following areas now into tonight:
-South Dakota

This warning is projeted to expire in the following areas at the following times:
(ALL TIMES ARE CDT)

Colorado: 10:00pm CDT
Nebraska: 9:15pm CDT
Kansas: 9:00pm CDT

-Racki

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update #3

This is the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update #3.

The following areas are being updated:
-Indiana
-Ohio
-Kentucky

At 7:19pm CDT, stong thunderstorms had dissipated over the following areas:
-Ohio
-Kentucky

These storms dissipated as forecast. Thus, their areas of Special Weather Advisory expired at their designated times, and no advisory is being re-issued in those areas.

The following area is being specially updated:
-South Indiana

At 7:19pm CDT, strong thunderstorms were occuring in South Indiana. These storms were moving northeast relatively slowly. Thus, the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory is being re-issued over the Southern Indiana area until 8:30pm CDT.

People in the newly issued Special Weather Advisory are advised to secure outdoor objects.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (South-central-east Georgia)



Special Weather Advisory has been issued for South-Central-East Georgia.

At 5:11pm CDT, strong and training storms were occuring in that area.
This advisory will continue until an unknown time due to its nature of the training storms.

Training storms are storms that do not move and simply stay in the same place, continuously raining/storming.

People in the listed area are advised to prepare for flooding.

-Racki

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Current Map

Special Weather Watch (Northeast Iowa, Southcentral Wisconsin)



The following areas are under a Special Weather Watch:
-Northeast Iowa
-Southcentral Wisconsin

At 4:56pm CDT, radar indicated potentially strong thunderstorms may be developing in the above areas.

This watch will continue all day unless updated.

-Racki

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update #2

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update #2

The following areas are being updated:
-Illinois

At 4:50pm CDT, radar was indicating strong thunderstorms had dissipated over the Illinois area. Thus, the Special Weather Advisory for Illinois has been cancelled.

All other areas excluding the following areas are still under the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory and will expire at their respective times.

The following areas are no longer under the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory:
-Illinois
-Tennessee

-Racki

3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory Update

Update to the 3:30pm CDT Special Weather Advisory:

The following area is being updated:
-Tennessee

At 4:49pm CDT, radar was indicating strong thunderstorms were dissipating.
Thus, the Special Weather Advisory for Tennessee has been cancelled.
All other areas still listed in the 3:30pm CDT issue are still in effect.

-Racki

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Special Weather Advisory ( Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee)

There is a Special Weather Advisory for the following areas:
-East Central Illinois
-Kentucky
-Northeast Tennessee
-Indiana
-South Ohio

At 3:30pm CDT, in the the above areas, strong thunderstorms were occuring. These storms were moving Northeast in all the above areas.

This advisory will expire in the following areas at the following times:
(ALL TIMES IN CDT)

-Ohio: 5:00pm
-Illinois: 6:30pm
-Kentucky: 6:30pm
-Tennessee: 6:30pm
-Indiana: 7:30pm

All people in these areas are advised to:
-Turn on the local news station or radio.
-Look periodically at the skies.
-Secure outdoor objects.

Also, be prepared to take cover in the following areas:
-Kentucky
-Indiana

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia)

The following areas have been issued this advisory:
-Mississippi
-Tennessee
-Kentucky
-Georgia

At 10:49pm CDT, Strong thunderstorms were firing up in these areas.
It is advised the people in these areas secure outdoor items and prepare for intense storms.

-Racki

Special Weather Watch (Southwest Arkansas, Northwest Lousiana)

A Special Weather Watch is now in effect for the following areas:
-Southwest Arkansas
-Northwest Louisiana

At 2:33pm CDT, strong to severe thunderstorms were moving northeast from Texas into these areas. These storms are considered strong, and all outdoor objects may want to be moved.

People in these areas are advised to move outdoor objects indoors and prepare to take cover.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Southeast Texas) Part 2

A Special Weather Warning is in effect for Southeast Texas.

At 2:29pm CDT, previously training showers and strong thunderstorms were beginning to slowly slide eastward.
The following areas may soon be considered for a Special Weather Watch:
-Louisisna
-Arkansas
-Oklahoma

-Racki

Your Lunchtime Forecast

As you wrap up your lunch or begin it, expect sunny skies over the Lower Great Lakes. Some severe storms will rip through the Texas area across to the Carolinas.
Meanwhile, rain will accompany the New York area. It will be wet over in west Washington State at this time, to get a raincoat.
This has been your lunchtime forecast.

Tornado Watch Texas

Current Mesoscale Disscussion

Special Weather Advisory (KY, TN, MS, AL, WV, DE, MY, NJ, PA, OH)

A new Special Weather Advisory has been issued for the following areas:
-Kentucky
-Tennessee
-Mississippi
-Alabama
-West Virginia
-Delaware
-Maryland
-New Jersey
-Pennsylvania
-Ohio

At 11:15am CDT, An enlarged storm system was affecting portions/all of these states.
The strongest storms are observed on radar in the following areas:

-Kentucky
-Tennessee
-Mississippi
-Alabama
-West Virginia

People in these areas are advised to keep a TV tuned to a local news station or turn on a radio.

Special Weather Advisory UPDATE (Kansas and Oklahoma)

UPDATE: From a previous Special Weather Advisory, the training thunderstorms were dissipating at 11:12am CDT.

-Racki

Special Weather Warning (Southeast Texas)

A Special Weather Warning is now issued for Sotheast Texas.

At 11:09am CDT, very strong storms were firing up in the Houston, Texas area.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for that area by the NWS.

People in this area are advised to take cover NOW.

-Racki

Special Weather Advisory (Central Texas)

This Advisory is for
-Central Texas

At 7:23am CDT, a group of strong storms was moving northeast.
However, the back edge of this complex may be training. However, this is unconfirmed.

Special Weather Advisory (North MS, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Extreme South IL)

The following areas are under this advisory:
- North Mississippi
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Extreme South IL

At 7:19 am CDT, an enlarged storm system was slowly moving east to the Atlantic Seaboard. This system contained strong to severe storms.

Special Weather Advisory ( South KS, North OK)

At 7:16am CDT, In South Kansas, strong thunderstorms are training (producing storms but not moving as a whole). The training storms are moving east while more storms are coming up in that training area. In North Oklahoma, these strong storms are crossing the border south into Oklahoma.

It is advised you prepare to take cover in:
-Southeast KS
-Northeast OK


Driving to Work forecast

As you step out to work today, expect a slightly stormy central US, especially in the Missouri area. In The West, you will step out to some sunshine, but rain showers in the Northwest. In the East, a very large rain area is moving into the entire Eastern area. That's your going to work forecast, I'm A.Racki

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Special Weather Advisory (West Oregon, South Washington State, West Washington State)

Special Weather advisory for:
-West Oregon
-South Washington State
-West Washington State

At 9:54 pm CDT, a circle of showers and thunderstorms were rapidly moving northeast. This circle is indictive of a tight low pressure, which may be moving into the Canadian Terrirories.

Notice

I am posting Special Weather Advisories.

WHEN I POST THESE ADVISORIES OR WARNINGS ETC. THEY ARE NOT REAL OR FROM THE NWS. THEY ARE MADE UP BY AN UNPROFESSIONAL METEOROLOGIST, FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

That caps area was not meant in an offenseive way. Simply an imformative way.

Special Weather Advisory (Central IL, East Central MO)

A SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORY is now issued for Central Illinois.

At 9:46pm CDT, strong thunderstorms were rolling along the Central Illinois area to the east, with more storms continuing to flare up close to the main sector of intensity of storms.
Strong storms in East Central Missouri were also moving east into central Illinois at this time.

It is advised you take cover if you live in the following areas:
-Central Illinois
-East Central Missouri

*Note: These forecasts are made by an unprofessional meteorologist and are not really issued by the NWS.

Notice.

I will not issue any maps unless they are in an enlarged threat area.

June 8th forecast

Hello, I am Andrew, and here is tonight's forecast.
Tonight, we will see strong storms slowly progress east through the Midwest, bringing possibly severe storms from central illinois down into the heart of America, even touching Mexico.
Rain is currently exiting the Wisconsin area. All rain in Wisconsin will be out of that area by about 10pm, if not earlier.
A warm front is lifting northward, and will pass through the Lower Great Lakes, fending off the cool temperatures experienced there today.
A cold front behind it may introduce thunderstorms as well behind that warm front.
Have a good evening.