More storms coming. Expect rains to redevelop overnight all the way into Tuesday night. With an expectation of heavy rains once again and the ground saturated, flooding could be a problem.
More in the 7-day forecast.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Awesome Friday and Saturday
You are going to LOVE this day across the Upper Cumberland region of middle Tennessee. Highs of around 70° under sun-filled skies! Even warmer on Saturday with a high near 80°.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Update on Wednesday's Tornado Deaths
INCREDIBLE NUMBERS:
The death toll is continuing to climb across the south. The Tuscaloosa tornado actually stayed on the ground for 63 miles. This is quite unfathomable. It was a MILE wide. Looking at the damage, I cannot see how this won't be rated at least an EF-4 and more likely, an EF-5 (the highest rating for a tornado).
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COMPARING THIS EVENT TO 1974:
This event from yesterday is also likely to go down in the record books as one of the most deadliest days in American history. The storms are being compared to the "super outbreak" of tornadoes April 3 and 4, 1974, Craig Fugate, the FEMA administrator, said Thursday. In that period, 148 tornadoes were reported in 13 states, and 330 people died. States affected were Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. This is the deadliest U.S. outbreak since that Super Outbreak of 1974
The AlabamaWX.com weather blog probably has the best coverage, including video.
Latest numbers:
207 dead in Alabama, plus 1700+ injuries
33 dead in Tennessee
32 dead in Mississippi
14 dead in Georgia
12 dead in Arkansas
5 dead in Virginia
1 dead in Kentucky
*List of North American tornado outbreaks*
...Public information statement...
...NWS Nashville storm survey crews will examine damage in several
locations today...
Survey team 1 is enroute to Summertown in Lawrence County then
Collinwood in Wayne County today. The team will survey
Benton...Stewart and Dickson County damage on Friday.
Survey team 2 is enroute to Murfreesboro and Watertown today. The
team will also survey Bledsoe County in east tennesse later today
and Friday.
Survey team 3 will head to Fentress and Cumberland counties on
Friday.
Here are their Preliminary Storm Summaries
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The death toll is continuing to climb across the south. The Tuscaloosa tornado actually stayed on the ground for 63 miles. This is quite unfathomable. It was a MILE wide. Looking at the damage, I cannot see how this won't be rated at least an EF-4 and more likely, an EF-5 (the highest rating for a tornado).
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COMPARING THIS EVENT TO 1974:
This event from yesterday is also likely to go down in the record books as one of the most deadliest days in American history. The storms are being compared to the "super outbreak" of tornadoes April 3 and 4, 1974, Craig Fugate, the FEMA administrator, said Thursday. In that period, 148 tornadoes were reported in 13 states, and 330 people died. States affected were Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. This is the deadliest U.S. outbreak since that Super Outbreak of 1974
The AlabamaWX.com weather blog probably has the best coverage, including video.
Latest numbers:
207 dead in Alabama, plus 1700+ injuries
33 dead in Tennessee
32 dead in Mississippi
14 dead in Georgia
12 dead in Arkansas
5 dead in Virginia
1 dead in Kentucky
*List of North American tornado outbreaks*
...Public information statement...
...NWS Nashville storm survey crews will examine damage in several
locations today...
Survey team 1 is enroute to Summertown in Lawrence County then
Collinwood in Wayne County today. The team will survey
Benton...Stewart and Dickson County damage on Friday.
Survey team 2 is enroute to Murfreesboro and Watertown today. The
team will also survey Bledsoe County in east tennesse later today
and Friday.
Survey team 3 will head to Fentress and Cumberland counties on
Friday.
Here are their Preliminary Storm Summaries
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Cleaning Up Today
At least 128 people are dead in Alabama due to tornadoes and 173 people have died across the south. Today will be a day of clean-up and assessment by National Weather Service on each tornado touchdown. The Tuscaloosa tornado may be rated as either an EF-4 or EF-5. The photo above is from al.com
The Morning After post from AlabamaWX.com (a MUST read)
Another must see is the video from ABC's 33/40 station in Tuscaloosa/Birmingham. They are the best in weather coverage in the deep south.
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Remembering the May 2010 Tennessee Flood is a detailed an incredible look at this powerful event.
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Today, across the Upper Cumberland, should be cloudy with sprinkles this morning. They will give way to cloudy skies and eventually we should become mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60's. Tonight, cool and foggy by morning, low 48° and Friday should be nice with a high of 72°. We're thinking 80° by Saturday!
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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
24-hour precip total: 4.23"
48-hour precip total: 5.34"
April precip total: 12.75" (Record is 8.91 from 1920)
2011 precip total: 30.13"
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Before and After in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Incredible before and after pictures from Tuscaloosa after a massive tornado nearly a mile wide devastated the college town. As of now, there are 15 confirmed fatalities and search and rescue is going on all over the city as of 10:30 pm. There are more than 100 injuries. The University of Alabama will be closed on Thursday. Emergency # to find out about your student is 205-348-1001.
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Record April Rainfall - Storm Update
Cookeville has set a rainfall record for the month of April. The old record was 8.91" from 1920. So far this month, we've recorded 12.47", including 5.08" in last two days.
Quite a map tonight from the National Weather Service. We are under a Flash Flood Warning for Cumberland, Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties in middle Tennessee.
Add to that, a Tornado Watch until midnight. We've measured 3.97" since midnight with all of that falling actually since just before 7 o'clock this morning.
All in all, I do believe we dodged the bullet today. While the heavy rains are causing flooding in multiple locations across the Upper Cumberland and there was tree and property damage near Baxter, we could have seen an even worse situation had the sun shined during the afternoon. The heat would have destabilized the atmosphere to the point where we would have had multiple tornadoes like our friends in Mississippi and Alabama.
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Fwd: New event. Flash Flood Warning from 4/27/2011 5:35 PM to 11:30 PM CDT for Cookeville, TN. http://bit.ly/momQTX
Severe Thunderstorms Coming Again
Storms moving back in too Cookeville. Stay weather aware!!
Still under Tornado Watch until midnight and a Flash Flood Watch. Already near 4" of rain just today and more than 5" since yesterday.
Round 1 of at Least 2
The morning storms are just the first round of more coming today.
Atmosphere is unstable and if we see sunshine during the day, it will destabilize the atmosphere even further.
STAY WEATHER AWARE ALL DAY LONG across all of the Upper Cumberland.
Atmosphere is unstable and if we see sunshine during the day, it will destabilize the atmosphere even further.
STAY WEATHER AWARE ALL DAY LONG across all of the Upper Cumberland.
Tornado Warning - Putnam
National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary
Seek shelter now.
Near Baxter
Sirens are sounding across Putnam
New warning for Clay, Jackson, and Overton
National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary
Right now the worst part is near Carthage.
New Tornado Warning (Smith & Jackson)
The latest tornado warning is for our friends in Smith and Jackson counties! Take shelter now.
Tornado Watch Until 10 AM
National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch
until 10 am for the Upper Cumberland area.
Remember a watch means conditions are favorable for development
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A line of strong storms are pushing through Nashville at this hour.
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Remember a watch means conditions are favorable for development
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A line of strong storms are pushing through Nashville at this hour.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A Very Serious Weather Event
As most of you know, I do not 'hype' weather events. I find it rather distasteful. Rather, I give you the facts as they are presented and do my level best to give you the most accurate forecast possible.
Tonight, it must be noted that all the ingredients are in place for a long-lasting severe weather event for Wednesday. As I've pored over the information available, it is becoming increasingly clear the potential for severe weather is possible and probable for quite a few folks in middle Tennessee.
This is not the sounding of an alarm, but making sure that those of you who choose to read this blog are as informed as possible.
Map #1 below shows the probability of tornadic activity. It is called a Tornado Index. Anything OVER a 2 is considered serious. Most of middle Tennessee is under a 3 up to a 7 or 8 as you get around the Nashville area. These numbers portend a serious weather situation for Wednesday. Arrival times are a bit sketchy to pin down, but you'd be safe to bet that anytime from in the morning on through Wednesday afternoon into the evening will be the best times for serious weather.
Map #2 shows the chances of severe weather happening with 25 miles of a point. So, this map is telling us that we have a 45% chance (nearly a 1 in 2 chance) of SEVERE weather occurring within 25 miles of your location. For middle Tennessee, we don't typically see this type of situation. I would be WEATHER ALERT all day tomorrow. It is not the time to have your TV on stations that don't update your local weather. Stay tuned (in middle TN) to stations like 2, 4, 5, and 17. They will provide coverage and keep us updated during storm events. Additionally, the NWS-Nashville (http://www.weather.gov/nashville) is an excellent resource.
Tonight, it must be noted that all the ingredients are in place for a long-lasting severe weather event for Wednesday. As I've pored over the information available, it is becoming increasingly clear the potential for severe weather is possible and probable for quite a few folks in middle Tennessee.
This is not the sounding of an alarm, but making sure that those of you who choose to read this blog are as informed as possible.
Map #1 below shows the probability of tornadic activity. It is called a Tornado Index. Anything OVER a 2 is considered serious. Most of middle Tennessee is under a 3 up to a 7 or 8 as you get around the Nashville area. These numbers portend a serious weather situation for Wednesday. Arrival times are a bit sketchy to pin down, but you'd be safe to bet that anytime from in the morning on through Wednesday afternoon into the evening will be the best times for serious weather.
Map #2 shows the chances of severe weather happening with 25 miles of a point. So, this map is telling us that we have a 45% chance (nearly a 1 in 2 chance) of SEVERE weather occurring within 25 miles of your location. For middle Tennessee, we don't typically see this type of situation. I would be WEATHER ALERT all day tomorrow. It is not the time to have your TV on stations that don't update your local weather. Stay tuned (in middle TN) to stations like 2, 4, 5, and 17. They will provide coverage and keep us updated during storm events. Additionally, the NWS-Nashville (http://www.weather.gov/nashville) is an excellent resource.
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Heavy Rains Expected
We've seen just .08" of rainfall overnight, however more is expected.
It is a nice morning but a line of showers and thunderstorms is knocking on our door from the west.
Last night, these storms produced a tornado in Vilonia, Arkansas that killed at least 7 people.
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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 59.0°
Yesterday's high: 86.3°
Yesterday's low: 68.1°
24-hour precip total: .08"
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Our morning low: 59.0°
Yesterday's high: 86.3°
Yesterday's low: 68.1°
24-hour precip total: .08"
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NWS Flood Safety Home Page
Due to very heavy rains expected over next couple of days....check out the link below that discusses flood safety.
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*NWS-Nashville home page (all the latest updates)
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Heavy Rains with Flooding Possible
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect in the next few days.
More on that later.
NICE MONDAY, SLIGHT CHANCE STORMS:
A very nice Monday morning. Temperatures are mainly in the 70's. A line of storms is located right now (at 8:15 am), just to the west of Nashville. Around the Upper Cumberland, I think our storm chances will be ISOLATED (we'll call it a 40% chance) at best. Look for highs today to reach into the lower 80's for all of us.FLASH FLOOD WATCH:
Now, more about the Flash Flood Watch. The weather will become much more active this week with several rounds of thunderstorms and some possibly severe weather. For the most part, I think we'll things get going later tonight, into the overnight hours and run all the way through Wednesday. This is why the NWS-Nashville has put all of middle Tennessee under the Flash Flood Watch. Some locations back west of Nashville could receive upwards of 5" of rainfall between now and Wednesday night while here in Cookeville and surrounding towns, we expect rains around the 2" mark. Hydrologic ReportA quick look at our forecast:
Today: High 82° with isolated thunderstorms
Tonight: Low 64° with storm chances increasing in overnight hours
Tuesday: High 78° with thunderstorms, some severe
Tuesday night: Low 65° with heavy rain
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 68.1° @ 6:59 am
Yesterday's high: 82.7° @ 4:22 pm
Yesterday's low: 68.0° @ 9:12 pm
24-hour precip total: 0.00
April's precipitation: 7.39"
2011 precipitation: 24.77"
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday Forecast
Scattered rain showers this morning along and near I-40. We don't expect much in the way of rain today. Highs should be in the 80's for most of us here in the Highlands of Tennessee. Winds will range from 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30.
Looking for a church on this Easter Sunday? Try Trinity Assembly in Algood. Service times are 8:30 & 10:30 CDT and their website for the out of town folks includes live services at trinityalgood.com
Have a great day!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Pesky Clouds, but Warm
Partly to mostly cloudy skies for your Saturday across the Upper Cumberland area as a storm system moves across areas just to our north. I don't think we'll see much, if any, rain today from that particular system. Speaking of that current storm system, *see photo above from Kansas City Star - kansascity.com* the St. Louis, MO airport was struck by an apparent tornado last night and was closed. Major damage, according to CNN.com
More on the St. Louis tornado from Kansas City Star (PHOTOS)
Today's high across the area will be around 80°
Tonight, low 63°
Easter Sunday, high 82°
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Thunderstorms, Then Sunny
A warmer day is on tap for Good Friday. Expect highs to reach near 80° in the afternoon, but first we'll have to go through a round of possibly strong storms. Winds may gust to 25-30 mph on Friday, with even higher gusts in storms.
For the weekend, mostly sunny Saturday with highs in the lower 80's and for Easter Sunday, mostly sunny and highs in the mid 80's with only a slight chance for storms.
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For the weekend, mostly sunny Saturday with highs in the lower 80's and for Easter Sunday, mostly sunny and highs in the mid 80's with only a slight chance for storms.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
All Is Quiet Now
Storms rolled through middle Tennessee overnight bringing strong winds, lightning, and some rain. Thankfully for most of us, there was no damage.
Look for highs around 75° here in the Upper Cumberland with only a slight chance for rain. Expect warm weather all the way through Easter Sunday!
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Look for highs around 75° here in the Upper Cumberland with only a slight chance for rain. Expect warm weather all the way through Easter Sunday!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Severe Thunderstorm Chances
Warning Description:
Special Weather Statement
Warning Date:
7:56 PM CDT on April 19, 2011
Warning Summary:...
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Late Tonight Into Wednesday...
Warning Message:
A strong cold front will move into northwest middle Tennessee around midnight tonight...with a line of strong to severe thunderstorms expected.
The cold front will move south and east across the remainder of the mid state after midnight...and the chance of severe weather will continue.
The main concerns with severe thunderstorms will be damaging
straight line winds and isolated tornadoes...mainly for locations
north and west of the Nashville.
Ponding of water on area roadways is expected with heavy downpours.
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Warm Tuesday, Plenty of Sun
Currently, most of the area, at 6:45 am are mainly in the upper 60's. If you're sending the kids out to the bus stop, they won't need a jacket.
CHANGES TO MY WEATHER BLOG & WEATHER HISTORY BELOW
We'll see storm chances increase for tonight and Wednesday, but then back off for the rest of the week into the Easter weekend. Highs will stay warm...mainly in the mid to upper 70's for most of us.
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 69.0°
Yesterday's high: 76.2°
Yesterday's low: 57.1°
24-hour precip total: 0.00
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Last Year: 69.3° and 45.6°
CHANGE CAN BE GOOD:
Notice a few changes to my weather blog? I've put the latest post as close to the top as possible. Also, I've put MY WEATHER STATION LIVE on the right. Finally, weather links on the right are much closer to the top than in the past.
WEATHER HISTORY FOR APRIL 19th
- 1881 - 79 day snow blockade ends at Nation City SD.. First train with supplies able to arrive.
- 1901 - Watertown OH picked up 45 inches of snow between the 15th and 21st to set a state record.
- 1941 - 95 at Sodus NY.
- 1971 - El Paso picked 4 inches of snow, their biggest late season snow of record.
- 1973 - Glenrock NY picked up 41 inches of snow in 24 hours. Storm total was 58 inches. Both were state records.
- 1976 - 98 degree reading in Providence RI as city sweltered through a particularly strong early season heat wave. Boston hit 90.
- 1987 - 95 in Ft Smith AR set new record.
- 1988 - F3 tornado at Madison FL killed 4 people.
- 1989 - Earliest Tucson AZ has ever hit 100.
- 1992 - 82 in Pittsburgh, but across the state at Philadelphia, temperature only reached 50 due to a chill wind off the Atlantic.
- 1996 - The period April 19 to April 21 produced an almost continuous outbreak of 111 tornadoes from Arkansas, through Illinois, and into southern Canada. The downtown of Berea KY was destroyed and Fort Smith AR was also heavily damaged. Almost every one of the 150 homes in Ogden, Illinois were damaged or destroyed by the tornado that struck at 7:00PM on the 19th. Seventeen people were injured, but there were no deaths in the residential area. Urbana and Decatur were also hard hit. The good news was that 105 of the 111 tornadoes and all of the killer tornadoes occurred in areas that had been alerted with tornado watches.
- THANKS TO BILL MURRAY (not that one, the weather guy) at the Weather Notebook from the Weather Company for this compilation.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Breezy and Warm Monday
A very nice day ahead for the Upper Cumberland region of middle TN. Highs should reach well into the 70's this Monday afternoon with some locations touching 80°.
Storm chances start Monday night (slight at 20%) and continue all the way through Wednesday night.
We expect Tuesday highs to be in the 80's for everyone. It'll stay in the 70's through Easter Sunday.
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A stunning number of tornadoes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. At least 241 have been confirmed. This was an historic outbreak according to AccuWeather.com
The storms savage the southeast US according to Yahoo.com
CNN says "More than 40 have been killed"
Death toll in North Carolina is at least 22
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Storm chances start Monday night (slight at 20%) and continue all the way through Wednesday night.
We expect Tuesday highs to be in the 80's for everyone. It'll stay in the 70's through Easter Sunday.
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A stunning number of tornadoes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. At least 241 have been confirmed. This was an historic outbreak according to AccuWeather.com
The storms savage the southeast US according to Yahoo.com
CNN says "More than 40 have been killed"
Death toll in North Carolina is at least 22
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Magnificent Monday
Did you find Sunday to be to your liking? Monday will be even better across all of the Upper Cumberland with highs in the 70's for all of us.
I have been changing a bit of my site on advice of a friend (thanks Andrew T) to make the first post come up sooner!
A full post coming up either late tonight or by 6 am Monday.
Super Sunny Sunday
You'll love today's forecast, but first we'll look at rainfall across the Cookeville area.
Friday's rainfall: 2.67"
Saturday: 0.06"
Normal thus far: 18.00" or 134% of normal. Quite a start for rainfall for 2011.
The record rainfall for April comes from 1979 and is: 6.97" ...we'll definitely give that record a scare as rainfall is expected on Tuesday night and Wednesday of the upcoming week.
Today, sunny skies and a high of 68°
Tonight, partly cloudy and cool with a low of 47°
Monday, sunny, warmer, and windy with a high of 76°
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Friday's rainfall: 2.67"
Saturday: 0.06"
- 2011 Measured Precipitation by month:
- April: 6.65"
- March: 7.06"
- February: 6.44"
- January: 3.36"
- Total: 24.05"
Normal thus far: 18.00" or 134% of normal. Quite a start for rainfall for 2011.
The record rainfall for April comes from 1979 and is: 6.97" ...we'll definitely give that record a scare as rainfall is expected on Tuesday night and Wednesday of the upcoming week.
Today, sunny skies and a high of 68°
Tonight, partly cloudy and cool with a low of 47°
Monday, sunny, warmer, and windy with a high of 76°
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tornadoes Roar Across U.S.
According to TornadoPaths.org, there have been 221 tornadoes reported since Thursday, April 14. That is an incredible number.
83 of those have been reported today (Saturday) with most occurring in North Carolina and some in South Carolina.
At least 6 people are reported dead. The death toll could go higher in North Carolina.
There are some unbelievable videos on Weather.com ....
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(an example from TornadoVideos.net of a multi-vortex)
83 of those have been reported today (Saturday) with most occurring in North Carolina and some in South Carolina.
At least 6 people are reported dead. The death toll could go higher in North Carolina.
There are some unbelievable videos on Weather.com ....
- Amazing Multi-vortex tornado
- Tornado roars through Mississippi
- Storm chasers video Alabama tornado
- Explanation of a multi-vortex tornado
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Short Term Forecast
From the National Weather Service in Nashville...
124 PM CDT SAT APR 16 2011
.NOW... LOOK FOR SCATTERED AREAS OF LIGHT SHOWERS OR SPRINKLES TO CONTINUE ACROSS MAINLY LOCATIONS ALONG AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 65 THROUGH 3 PM. IN AREAS THAT EXPERIENCE LIGHT SHOWERS...TOTAL ACCUMULATION VALUES OF LESS THAN ONE TENTH OF AN INCH ARE EXPECTED.
OTHERWISE...CLOUDY SKIES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON HOURS...WITH WINDS GENERALLY FROM THE WEST BETWEEN 15 TO 25 MPH...
Chilly Winds
Behind the cold front, we are going to be experiencing a good bit of wind today. Combine that with much cooler temps and cloudy skies and you have a good recipe for a raw day.
Much warmer with sunshine on Sunday!
Deadly tornadoes have claimed 17 lives in the last day across Mississippi and other states.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Windy Friday with Storms Late
Batten down the hatches and be prepared for winds to really pick up from the south. We expect sustained winds of 20-30 mph today with gusts to 40 mph. This is out ahead of a strong cold front that is bearing down on middle Tennessee. Highs are expected to be around 70°.
We expect storms to rumble later in the afternoon and hope to have a good lunch update.
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A little weather history...
Did you know that...
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 77.5° at 5:03 PM
Yesterday's low: 39.5° at 5:03 AM ...very cool, exactly 12 hrs. apart
24-hour precip total: 0.00
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We expect storms to rumble later in the afternoon and hope to have a good lunch update.
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A little weather history...
Did you know that...
Dubbed "The Black Blizzard", the most notorious dust storm of the dust bowl era struck the Plains on this date in 1935. Clouds of dust were visible from Atlantic Ocean shipping lanes and huge, black dust clouds were seen over Washington, D.C. The fine dust was created by farming techniques of the era and was easily made airborne by wind. By the fall of 1938, rain would bring an end to the Dust Bowl era.
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Yesterday's high: 77.5° at 5:03 PM
Yesterday's low: 39.5° at 5:03 AM ...very cool, exactly 12 hrs. apart
24-hour precip total: 0.00
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sunny Thursday, Stormy Friday
We're watching a potential for severe weather to develop on Friday, but first lets look at today's weather. Plenty of sunshine for Thursday with a high in the middle to upper 70's for most of our area. A light south to southeast wind today. Tonight, becoming mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 50's.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued calling for a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for all of Middle Tennessee on Friday due to a strong cold front. Ahead of the front is when we will see strong southerly winds, atmospheric instability, and moisture increases. The highest potential for severe weather is Friday afternoon and Friday evening for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Heavy rainfall is expected with this system with around 1" for most of us up to isolated 3" amounts closer to the Alabama/Tennessee border. I would encourage everyone to stay weather aware on Friday!
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Weather History for March 14th
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A Special Weather Statement has been issued calling for a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for all of Middle Tennessee on Friday due to a strong cold front. Ahead of the front is when we will see strong southerly winds, atmospheric instability, and moisture increases. The highest potential for severe weather is Friday afternoon and Friday evening for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Heavy rainfall is expected with this system with around 1" for most of us up to isolated 3" amounts closer to the Alabama/Tennessee border. I would encourage everyone to stay weather aware on Friday!
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Weather History for March 14th
- 1873 - A famous Easter blizzard raged across Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. Gale force winds blew the wet snow into massive drifts, however there were few deaths due to the sparse population and due to the gradual increase of the storm. (David Ludlum)
- 1886 - A devastating tornado, 800 yards in width at times, cut a twenty mile path through Saint Cloud MN killing 74 persons. The bottom of the Mississippi River was said to have been seen during the tornado's crossing. Eleven persons were killed at a wedding party near the town of Rice. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel)
- 1987 - A storm system moving slowly northeastward across the Middle Mississippi Valley produced severe thunderstorms which spawned three tornadoes around Ottumwa IA, and produced up to four inches of rain in southeastern Nebraska, flooding rivers and streams. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
- 1988 - A weather disturbance off the southern coast of California brought parts of southern California their first rain in six weeks. Rain-slickened roads resulted in numerous accidents in southern California, including a ten car pile-up at Riverside. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
- 1989 - Late afternoon thunderstorms in northern Florida soaked the town of Golden Gate with 4.37 inches of rain in about two hours, resulting in local flooding. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
- 1990 - Thunderstorms developing along a cold front produced severe weather in southeastern Texas during the mid morning hours. Thunderstorms produced dime size hail at Galveston, and wind gusts to 59 mph at Port Arthur. Afternoon thunderstorms over southeast Louisiana spawned tornadoes south of Bogalusa and at Rio. (Storm Data)
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Beautiful Sunshine Today
A chilly start this morning, but it'll give way to abundant sunshine and much warmer temperatures than on Tuesday. High today around 72°.
We'll click up a few degrees warmer for Thursday as highs hit 76° under a mostly sunny sky.
Storms move in for Friday and Friday night, some could reach severe levels and then the rain sticks around for Saturday with much cooler temps, high just 58°.
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We're hearing the last half of April will be warm with above normal temperatures and precipitation!
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We'll click up a few degrees warmer for Thursday as highs hit 76° under a mostly sunny sky.
Storms move in for Friday and Friday night, some could reach severe levels and then the rain sticks around for Saturday with much cooler temps, high just 58°.
*Latest Local Forecast*
We're hearing the last half of April will be warm with above normal temperatures and precipitation!
| On this day in weather history ..(courtesy of WeatherForYou.com and Weather Notebook) |
- 1857 - Parts of Alabama received a surprise 4-inch dusting of snow in a late season snow and frost in the year that saw April snow in every state in the United States.
- 1875 - New York picked up 10 inches of snow.
- 1877 - The second coastal storm in just three days hit Virginia and the Carolinas. The first storm flattened the sand dunes at Hatteras, and widened the Oregon inlet three quarters of a mile. The second storm produced hurricane force winds along the coast of North Carolina causing more beach erosion and land transformation. (David Ludlum)
- 1955 - The town of Axis, AL, was deluged with 20.33 inches of rain in 24 hours establishing a state record. (The Weather Channel)
- 1986 - A major spring storm quickly intensified bringing blizzard conditions to much of the Northern Plains Region. Up to 18 inches of snow was reported in North Dakota, and in South Dakota, winds gusting to 90 mph whipped the snow into drifts fifteen feet high. Livestock losses were in the millions of dollars, and for some areas it was the worst blizzard ever. (Storm Data)
- 1987 - Thunderstorms in northern Texas produced wind gusts to 98 mph at the Killeen Airport causing a million dollars property damage. Two airplanes were totally destroyed by the high winds, and ten others were damaged. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
- 1988 - Low pressure off the Atlantic coast produced high winds across North Carolina, with gusts to 78 mph reported at Waves. The high winds combined with high tides to cause coastal flooding and erosion. About 275 feet of land was eroded from the northern tip of Pea Island. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
- 1989 - Thunderstorms in central Florida produced golf ball size hail and a tornado near Lakeland FL. Fair and mild weather prevailed across most of the rest of the nation. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)
- 1990 - Thunderstorms developing along a cold front produced severe weather in central Oklahoma and north central Texas. Thunderstorms in Oklahoma produced up to six inches of golf ball size hail along I-40 near El Reno, and produced wind gusts to 75 mph at Okarche. Thunderstorms over north central Texas produced softball size hail northwest of Rotan, and high winds which injured two persons southeast of Itasca. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Rain Today; Moving Out Late This Afternoon
Showers continue through the morning hours with a gusty northwest wind to 25 mph. With the current (6:30 am) temperature of 50°, the rain and wind will make it feel quite cool outside. Dress appropriately with a jacket and long pants. We'll start to see some clearly later this afternoon with a daytime high of 61°.
*SUNSHINE COMES BACK*
Cold overnight with a low of 38° but abundant sunshine and warm Wednesday and Thursday with a high of 68 and 74 respectively!
*HOW MUCH RAIN*
Just over 1" of rain has fallen since it began late yesterday, giving us 3.65 for the month of April.
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*FUN FACT*
Monday's high of 79° broke a 3-day run of highs in the 80's. Today's high will not reach the 70's for the first time in six days.
*WEATHER HISTORY*
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*SUNSHINE COMES BACK*
Cold overnight with a low of 38° but abundant sunshine and warm Wednesday and Thursday with a high of 68 and 74 respectively!
*HOW MUCH RAIN*
Just over 1" of rain has fallen since it began late yesterday, giving us 3.65 for the month of April.
*Latest Local Forecast*
*FUN FACT*
Monday's high of 79° broke a 3-day run of highs in the 80's. Today's high will not reach the 70's for the first time in six days.
*WEATHER HISTORY*
- On this date in 1907, the New York baseball Giants had to forfeit a game with the Philadelphia Phillies after Giants fans were pelting the Philly players with snowballs.
- On this date in 1934, a wild weather system delivers a 231 mph wind gust at the Mt. Washington, NH observatory. It is the strongest wind ever measured in United States history. Link to Mt. Wash. story
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Quick Lunch Update
Storms are marching across Tennessee at this hour.
The main threat are 40 to 50 mph winds, localized heavy rainfall, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Expectation for arrival in the Cookeville area is later this afternoon.
Much of Middle TN under a Tornado Watch.
Complete coverage at the NWS link below.
Hot Weekend with Strong Storms Coming
*JUST PLAIN HOT*
We had the warmest weekend since last October as temperatures hit 82.0° on Friday, 87.8° on Saturday, and 86.0° on Sunday. Records were set all across the state and we tied a record on Saturday that was set in the 1970's. We'll end up a few degrees short on Sunday's record of 90°.
*STORM CHANCES TODAY*
The first of the week is showing a potential severe storm outbreak for today as arrival times are expected to be early afternoon for Nashville and late afternoon for the Cookeville area. You would be well advised to keep an eye out on the weather and we'll do our best to keep you informed as these storms move in.
*GET THE RIGHT INFORMATION...FAST*
Remember to keep up via local radio (that actually does local weather cut-ins) and local television stations, such as (from Nashville) Channels 2, 4, 5, and 17. Locally, in Cookeville and parts of Putnam County, you can tune your car's radio into 1650 AM and hear the National Weather Service broadcast.
Nashville's WFO with the National Weather Service
We are expecting a warm week after today's storms! REMEMBER, stay weather aware!
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April 11th Weather History
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We had the warmest weekend since last October as temperatures hit 82.0° on Friday, 87.8° on Saturday, and 86.0° on Sunday. Records were set all across the state and we tied a record on Saturday that was set in the 1970's. We'll end up a few degrees short on Sunday's record of 90°.
*STORM CHANCES TODAY*
The first of the week is showing a potential severe storm outbreak for today as arrival times are expected to be early afternoon for Nashville and late afternoon for the Cookeville area. You would be well advised to keep an eye out on the weather and we'll do our best to keep you informed as these storms move in.
*GET THE RIGHT INFORMATION...FAST*
Remember to keep up via local radio (that actually does local weather cut-ins) and local television stations, such as (from Nashville) Channels 2, 4, 5, and 17. Locally, in Cookeville and parts of Putnam County, you can tune your car's radio into 1650 AM and hear the National Weather Service broadcast.
Nashville's WFO with the National Weather Service
We are expecting a warm week after today's storms! REMEMBER, stay weather aware!
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April 11th Weather History
- 1965 - Severe thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest spawned fifty-one tornadoes killing 256 persons and causing more than 200 million dollars damage. Indiana, Ohio and Michigan were hardest hit in the "Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak". (David Ludlum)
- 1987 - Ten days of flooding in the northeastern U.S. finally came to an end. Damage from flooding due to rain and snow melt ran into the billions of dollars. The collapse of the New York State Thruway Bridge over Schoharie Creek claimed ten lives. (Storm Data)
- 1988 - Sixteen cities in the western U.S., nine in California, reported new record high temperatures for the date. Afternoon highs of 95 degrees at Sacramento CA and 96 degrees at Bakersfield CA were the warmest of record for so early in the season. (The National Weather Summary)
- 1989 - Forty-four cities in the south central and eastern U.S. reported new record low temperatures for the date. Lows of 25 degrees at Conway AR, 29 degrees at Dallas/Fort Worth TX, and 22 degrees at Ozark AR, were April records. Lows of 26 degrees at Hot Springs AR and 31 degrees at Shreveport LA equalled April records. (The National Weather Summary)
- 1990 - While showers produced heavy rain over much of the northeastern U.S., heavy snow blanketed northern Maine, with 13 inches reported at Telos Lake. Strong southwesterly winds accompanying the rain and snow gusted to 68 mph at the Blue Hill Observatory in Massachusetts. Rainfall totals of 1.04 inch at Pittsburgh PA and 1.52 inch at Buffalo NY on the 10th were records for the date. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
Weather History today from Joe at WeatherForYou.com
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Record April High Temp for Nashville
Nashville sets an all-time record high for April.
The high hit 91° and was the earliest ever breaking the record from April 26, 1989. The earliest 90° day ever was on April 17, 1955.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Storms across north middle Tennessee
You will hear some rumbles of thunder across some nothern sections of middle TN.
Breezy today - high 83
Sunny Sunday - high 85
Possible severe storms first of week.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sunshine and Chilly for Tuesday
Sunny skies are back! After strong and sometimes damaging storms on Monday, we'll see sunny skies and much cooler weather for Tuesday. Temperatures this morning are in the 30's across much of Tennessee (39° here in Cookeville at just before 7 am).
*UCDAILYNEWS.com story about storm damage in Cookeville*
I'll post storm damage assessment reports as they are received.
We'll see a quick warming trend over the next few days as temperatures will warm to the mid 70's by Wednesday. Today, however, will be chilly with highs only in the 50's and we'll have some wind to make it feel cooler.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 38.4°
Yesterday's high: 72.0°
Yesterday's low: 41.3°
24-hour precip total: 2.38" (on Monday)
Last Year: 80° and 40°
Normal High: 66°
Normal Low: 40°
Records: 85° in 1934 and 23° in 1944
2.67" of rain fell on this date in 1977
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*UCDAILYNEWS.com story about storm damage in Cookeville*
I'll post storm damage assessment reports as they are received.
We'll see a quick warming trend over the next few days as temperatures will warm to the mid 70's by Wednesday. Today, however, will be chilly with highs only in the 50's and we'll have some wind to make it feel cooler.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 38.4°
Yesterday's high: 72.0°
Yesterday's low: 41.3°
24-hour precip total: 2.38" (on Monday)
Last Year: 80° and 40°
Normal High: 66°
Normal Low: 40°
Records: 85° in 1934 and 23° in 1944
2.67" of rain fell on this date in 1977
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Stormy Monday, April 4th, 2011
Strong storms roared across middle Tennessee leaving quite a trail of destruction. The "Preliminary Storm Reports" list is one of the longer ones I've seen in quite some time.
At least 36 reports in middle TN alone of damaging winds, possible tornadoes, funnel clouds, and hail this afternoon.
Here in Cookeville, a funnel cloud with debris in the air was reported in Algood by a trained storm spotter. Also, damage was reported at Prescott Hall on the campus of Tennessee Tech along with the old Prescott Middle School on 10th street just off the campus of the university.
We'll have much, much more on this in the coming days.
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At least 36 reports in middle TN alone of damaging winds, possible tornadoes, funnel clouds, and hail this afternoon.
Here in Cookeville, a funnel cloud with debris in the air was reported in Algood by a trained storm spotter. Also, damage was reported at Prescott Hall on the campus of Tennessee Tech along with the old Prescott Middle School on 10th street just off the campus of the university.
- On my personal weather station, I had a 46 mph wind gust at 3:22 pm.
- We've recorded 1.27" in rainfall during the last 3 hours.
- The barometric pressure went down to 29.48" and is starting to rise
We'll have much, much more on this in the coming days.
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Severe Weather Monday
***Potentially Dangerous Weather Situation Developing***
We are watching an increasing chance for dangerously strong to severe weather for later this afternoon across the Upper Cumberland. The timing, for now, appears to be in the 4 pm to 8 pm range.
Today - Windy throughout the day with gusts to 40 mph
High: 74°
Late This Afternoon - Thunderstorms, some may be severe ...steady temps in the 70's
Tonight - Shower and Thunderstorms, some severe early - falling temperatures after frontal passage and a low of 40° by morning
Tuesday - Becoming sunny, high 55°
Tuesday night - Cold and clear, low 36°
*Latest Local Forecast*
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 64.5°
Yesterday's high: 80.2°
Yesterday's low: 37.2°
24-hour precip total: 0.00
Last Year: 82° and 49°
Normal High: 65°
Normal Low: 40°
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We are watching an increasing chance for dangerously strong to severe weather for later this afternoon across the Upper Cumberland. The timing, for now, appears to be in the 4 pm to 8 pm range.
Today - Windy throughout the day with gusts to 40 mph
High: 74°
Late This Afternoon - Thunderstorms, some may be severe ...steady temps in the 70's
Tonight - Shower and Thunderstorms, some severe early - falling temperatures after frontal passage and a low of 40° by morning
Tuesday - Becoming sunny, high 55°
Tuesday night - Cold and clear, low 36°
*Latest Local Forecast*
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 64.5°
Yesterday's high: 80.2°
Yesterday's low: 37.2°
24-hour precip total: 0.00
Last Year: 82° and 49°
Normal High: 65°
Normal Low: 40°
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Dynamic Views Now Available
I'm sure you are asking yourself this:
"What in the world are dynamic views?"
I'm glad you asked...........
Check out the following link to my blog for better ways to view The Weather Guy site. There are several to choose from, including: Flipcard - Mosaic - Sidebar - Snapshot - Timeslide
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I'm glad you asked...........
Check out the following link to my blog for better ways to view The Weather Guy site. There are several to choose from, including: Flipcard - Mosaic - Sidebar - Snapshot - Timeslide
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Sunday Night Update
Expect breezy weather overnight and all day on Monday. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 7 pm on Monday for wind gusts in the 15 to 30 mph range sustained up to 40 mph gusts.
SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
We are also looking at the potential for severe weather along with very heavy rainfall on Monday and Monday night. Timing will be critical.
Our worst weather is expected in the 4 to 8 pm range.
Any severe thunderstorm that develops may have damaging wind, large hail and possibly a tornado.
Heavy rains in the 1.5" to 2" range will be common with a possible 3+" amounts in some spots.
Conditions could be changing rapidly and you are encouraged to stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media outlets.
In the Cookeville area, local media outlets would include local radio (like the Cookeville Communications and JWC Family of stations), television (like Channel's 2, 4, 5, and 17)...any other TV stations will not have weather updates that are timely nor credible, if at all.
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SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
We are also looking at the potential for severe weather along with very heavy rainfall on Monday and Monday night. Timing will be critical.
Our worst weather is expected in the 4 to 8 pm range.
Any severe thunderstorm that develops may have damaging wind, large hail and possibly a tornado.
Heavy rains in the 1.5" to 2" range will be common with a possible 3+" amounts in some spots.
Conditions could be changing rapidly and you are encouraged to stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media outlets.
In the Cookeville area, local media outlets would include local radio (like the Cookeville Communications and JWC Family of stations), television (like Channel's 2, 4, 5, and 17)...any other TV stations will not have weather updates that are timely nor credible, if at all.
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Anniversary of April 3, 1974 Tornado Outbreak
More on that outbreak below. First, a very windy day ahead for your Sunday (Wind Advisory in effect...see below) with warmer temperatures ahead of a strong cold front that will produce showers and thunderstorms on Monday. We'll see a high of 75° on Sunday with gusty winds from 15 to 20 mph up to 40 mph! Be careful on area lakes.
From the National Weather Service...
Warning Description: Wind Advisory
Warning Date: 3:40 am CDT on April 3, 2011
Warning Summary:...
Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From Noon Today To 7 pm cdt
this evening...
Warning Message:
* geographic area: all of middle Tennessee.
* Timing: noon to 7 PM Sunday.
* Winds: sustained 15 to 25 mph...with gusts to 40 mph.
* Impacts: choppy waters will develop on area lakes. High
profile vehicles will be hard to control. Small limbs may be
blown down. Loose objects...such as lawn furniture...may be
blown around.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
35 to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Today is the 37th anniversary of the Super Outbreak of Tornadoes from 1974. There are several websites dedicated to one of the most destructive days in weather in American History. 315 people died, including 47 in Tennessee, and 10 right here in Putnam County. Here is the text of a report: "Between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. CDT, 9 persons were killed and I died of a heart attack as a tornado (82) swept through Putnam County southeast of Cookeville;"
April 3, 1974
Super Outbreak - Wikipedia
NOAA and '74 Outbreak - Worst in U.S. history
Tennessee outbreak - 1974
Alabama outbreak - 1974
Xenia, Ohio
Eyewitness Report from Bobby Boyd with NWS-Nashville
Facebook Page on Super Outbreak
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 37.2°
Yesterday's high: 63.0°
Yesterday's low: 39.2°
24-hour precip total: 0.00
Winds gusted to 25 mph
Last Year: 86° and 58°
0.00" of rainfall
Normal High: 65°
Normal Low: 40°
Records: 86° in 2010 and 21° in 1992
1.75" of rain fell on this date in 2009
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From the National Weather Service...
Warning Description: Wind Advisory
Warning Date: 3:40 am CDT on April 3, 2011
Warning Summary:...
Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From Noon Today To 7 pm cdt
this evening...
Warning Message:
* geographic area: all of middle Tennessee.
* Timing: noon to 7 PM Sunday.
* Winds: sustained 15 to 25 mph...with gusts to 40 mph.
* Impacts: choppy waters will develop on area lakes. High
profile vehicles will be hard to control. Small limbs may be
blown down. Loose objects...such as lawn furniture...may be
blown around.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 25 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
35 to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
*Latest Local Forecast*
Today is the 37th anniversary of the Super Outbreak of Tornadoes from 1974. There are several websites dedicated to one of the most destructive days in weather in American History. 315 people died, including 47 in Tennessee, and 10 right here in Putnam County. Here is the text of a report: "Between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. CDT, 9 persons were killed and I died of a heart attack as a tornado (82) swept through Putnam County southeast of Cookeville;"
April 3, 1974
Super Outbreak - Wikipedia
NOAA and '74 Outbreak - Worst in U.S. history
Tennessee outbreak - 1974
Alabama outbreak - 1974
Xenia, Ohio
Eyewitness Report from Bobby Boyd with NWS-Nashville
Facebook Page on Super Outbreak
Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 37.2°
Yesterday's high: 63.0°
Yesterday's low: 39.2°
24-hour precip total: 0.00
Winds gusted to 25 mph
Last Year: 86° and 58°
0.00" of rainfall
Normal High: 65°
Normal Low: 40°
Records: 86° in 2010 and 21° in 1992
1.75" of rain fell on this date in 2009
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Beautiful Weekend (Severe Weather Monday)
Saturday and Sunday are looking quite nice across the Upper Cumberland. Expect highs on Saturday under a sunny sky of around 63-65° with Sunday's highs even warmer around 74-76°. Then, it gets interesting.
By the way, the webcam shot at the top of my blog that doesn't look like Cookeville is actually San Francisco. I've been trying to figure out why it is doing that, but haven't fixed it. My apologies. The correct image is here.
UPDATE: 10:11 AM CDT....
The link is fixed to My Weather Station Live..you should be viewing the webcam high atop the tower above the Emergency Services building on Willow Avenue. It currently looks east northeast.
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The following is a Special Weather Statement issued by the weather forecast office located in Nashville, Tennessee.
... A potential severe weather and heavy rainfall event likely
Monday and Monday night...
A strong cold front is expected to move through the area on Monday.
Ahead of this cold front...afternoon high temperatures will warm to
near 80 degrees at most locations with a moist and increasingly
unstable airmass expected to be in place...by Monday afternoon.
Also...surface and low level winds are expected to be very strong.
This weather pattern will set the stage for severe thunderstorm
development across the mid state. This event will likely have a
line of strong to severe thunderstorms with the possibility of
supercells forming ahead the line. Any severe thunderstorms that
develop may have damaging wind...large hail...and a few tornadoes
are also possible.
Along with the severe thunderstorms...heavy rainfall is also possible
with this event. Our experts estimate around 2 inches of rain will
fall over the area on Monday and Monday night. Localized amounts
around three inches are possible.
Residents should keep abreast of this developing severe weather
situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media
outlets for the latest updates.
*Latest Local Forecast*
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UPDATE: 10:11 AM CDT....
The link is fixed to My Weather Station Live..you should be viewing the webcam high atop the tower above the Emergency Services building on Willow Avenue. It currently looks east northeast.
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The following is a Special Weather Statement issued by the weather forecast office located in Nashville, Tennessee.
... A potential severe weather and heavy rainfall event likely
Monday and Monday night...
A strong cold front is expected to move through the area on Monday.
Ahead of this cold front...afternoon high temperatures will warm to
near 80 degrees at most locations with a moist and increasingly
unstable airmass expected to be in place...by Monday afternoon.
Also...surface and low level winds are expected to be very strong.
This weather pattern will set the stage for severe thunderstorm
development across the mid state. This event will likely have a
line of strong to severe thunderstorms with the possibility of
supercells forming ahead the line. Any severe thunderstorms that
develop may have damaging wind...large hail...and a few tornadoes
are also possible.
Along with the severe thunderstorms...heavy rainfall is also possible
with this event. Our experts estimate around 2 inches of rain will
fall over the area on Monday and Monday night. Localized amounts
around three inches are possible.
Residents should keep abreast of this developing severe weather
situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media
outlets for the latest updates.
*Latest Local Forecast*
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Friday, April 1, 2011
March 2011 In Review
INTERESTING WEATHER MONTH:
March was a very interesting month across middle Tennessee. Here in Cookeville, We saw March come in like a lamb with quiet, above normal temperatures during the first 5 days or so.
The photo above is from one of two webcams maintained by the Cookeville/Putnam County Emergency Management Agency. See their weather site or you can view their Facebook page.
WARM IN THE MIDDLE, COLD AT THE END:
From the 17th to the 22nd, we saw temperatures top 70° for 3 days and top 80° for another 3 with nearly a week of 70°+ readings. Those warm readings were followed by a cold spell from the 25th-31st with just one day above 60° (the 29th).
80's in MARCH rare, but not unheard of:
The warmest day of March was 22nd at 81° while March 2nd was the coldest low at 30.8°. March 2011 had just one day with highs in the 30's and that was on March 6th. We had just 6 days with highs in the 40's and 5 of those 6 occurred in the last 7 days of March!
A BUNCH OF PRECIP:
Precipitation was quite the story as well. We finished up with 7.06" (much above the average of 5.63" during a typical March). We saw snow mixing in with rain yesterday (3/31/2011). Just as we think we're into spring, we are reminded of how much variety Tennessee really has!
There was measurable precipitation on 14 of 31 days. The most in a 24-hour period (measured from midnight to 11:59 pm) was 1.85" on March 30th with 1.50" measured on March 5th and 0.98" measured on March 9th.
For the year, we sit at 17.38 of precipitation, which is above the norm of 15.44" for the first three months of the year.
THE WIND BLEW:
The highest wind gust was 44 mph on March 9th with gusts of 30 and 31 mph on March 4th and 5th. During our mid-month warm spell, wind gusts of 20 mph plus were common.
FINDING HISTORY AND COOKEVILLE WEATHER STATIONS
If you enjoy numbers, my LIVE WEATHER STATION has a historical file that you can access at Weather Underground. The direct link to my history is here.
Want to see other Cookeville-based weather stations? Weather Underground has a page dedicated to Cookeville as well. You can access it here. Be sure when you are there to select Northeast Cookeville as your station near the top of the page. My station updates automatically every 2 seconds.
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