Hot August Preview

Looks like the new month will debut with a very hot start.

August starts right around 88° and 65° and by mid-August the heat still rules with only a 1° drop in the average maximum and minimum temperatures. By the end of August, the average maximum is 85° and the average minimum is 61°.

Records in August are quite interesting.

The coldest temperature ever recorded in August in Cookeville, TN is 43° on the 31st back in 1946. The hottest August temperature is 105° on August 8, 1930 with a 104° degree reading as recent as August 24, 2007.

The warmest 'low' temperature or 'highest daily minimum' occurred on August 14 and 15, 1944 when the low was a balmy 80°. The coolest 'high' temperature or 'lowest daily maximum' was a chilly 64° on August 31, 1915.

The wettest single day in August occurred on August 16, 1964 when 3.57 inches of rain was recorded.

AUGUST 2010 FLOOD EVENT

Recently, on August 19, 2010, we saw 3.26" while the previous day (8/18/2010) saw 2.75". I checked the total from my Davis Vantage Vue for that date and found we received 7.85" on August 17, 18, and 19, 2010 with 6.72" of that coming on August 18th. You can read all about this amazing amount of rain in August of 2010 on my blog by going here.

August Opens Up Hot

HEATING UP AGAIN
The week ahead will be the hottest so far this summer as we end July and start August. Typically, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the warmest week of the year occurs between the second and fourth week of July. A heat advisory is already up for portions of west Tennessee and I expect middle Tennessee will get into the act in the next day or two.

Having some software issues with my weather station since last evening, so the current temperature may not be correct. ..will update when it is working. UPDATE @ 10:14 AM....My Weather Station LIVE is now working properly...

HOT WEEK AHEAD
We'll have a slight chance for storms today (Sunday) with patchy fog overnight and then the heat roars back with a vengeance on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs may even reach near 100° on Wednesday. Rain chances will be non-existent for most of this week with our best chances coming next weekend.

Speaking of rain, we picked up .65" on Saturday with many areas seeing either very little or picking up quite a bit with the summer storms.

*Latest Local Forecast*

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 70.5°
Yesterday's high: 86.7°
Yesterday's low: 72.1°
Last Year: 88° and 69°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 98° in 1999 and 51° in 1965

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.65"
July monthly precip total: 3.86" (normal = 5.07")
2011 annual precip total: 47.30"
1.26" of rain fell on this date in 1998
Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 2.68" near Mt. Juliet in Wilson County
Wettest Spot in America: 2.92" near Hazel Green in Madison County, AL

Strong Lightning Strikes

Thunderstorms have multiplied across the area over the last hour and a particularly strong electrical storm pushed through Cookeville during the lunch hour with about a quarter-inch for most of us while a few received more than 1/2". Expect storms to increase later in the afternoon and early evening.

A couple of radar links...
*Cookeville's Wunderground Radar*
*Regional Radar*

NICE PHOTO above from my parents aboard their houseboat on Center Hill Lake!

A complete list of radars is available on my site by going here.

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Saturday Thunderstorms

TODAY'S FORECAST DISCUSSION:
A few showers this morning across middle Tennessee will give way to mainly a partly sunny sky for the rest of the day. We will have a fairly good chance of showers of thunderstorms for much of the area, but not everyone will get wet. Expect highs around 90° with a 'feels like' or heat index temperature rising to near 100°.

REST OF YOUR WEEKEND:
A 30% chance of storms this evening, low by sunrise on Sunday of 72° while the high is expected around 91° with the heat index readings to again to be near 100°. Sunday's storm chances are only around 30%. A sneak peek into next week shows sunny skies and HOT temperatures reappearing with highs climbing to the middle 90's by Tuesday and lasting through the rest of the week.

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NEW CLIMATE NORMALS:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 1981-2010 climate normals on July 1, 2011. They are a 3 decade average of climate variables including temperature and precipitation. This will replace the 1971-2000 numbers. What did we find for middle Tennessee? ...about what we expected with slightly higher average temperatures, slightly lower rainfall numbers and a decrease (about 12%) in snowfall amounts. New climate normals for Nashville page


Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 73.4°
Yesterday's high: 91.7°
Yesterday's low: 72.5°
Last Year: 88.0° and 71.9°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 98° in 1999 and 54° in 1965

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
July monthly precip total: 3.21"
2011 annual precip total: 46.65"
1.80" of rain fell on this date in 1966

Thunderstorm Chances Increase

FORECAST DISCUSSION:
We keep the hot weather but see an increasing chance for thunderstorms around the Cookeville area for today and Saturday. Speaking of rain, we saw a late afternoon/early evening shower on Thursday as the door to the southerly flow has opened and taken over our weather. This door will stay open through at least Sunday. We won't have a complete 'wash-out' each day, but chances are best for rain during the afternoon hours and storms will be scattered.

PHOTO ABOVE:
I took today's photo earlier this week while walking with my wife and kids in our neighborhood. The cloud had a real 'UFO' look about it. It also had the appearance of a satellite view of a hurricane!

QUICK LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:
We will return to a dry/hot pattern with temperatures rising back into the middle 90's and some areas going even hotter. I've been asked a lot lately about when will the weather turn nice again. My standard answer is 'OCTOBER'...have a great day!

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 72.5°
Yesterday's high: 95.7°
Yesterday's low: 70.5°
Last Year: 91.6° and 72.2°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 104° in 1930 and 52° in 1925

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: .01"
*First measurable rainfall in a week!
*Areas around downtown Cookeville saw up to 1/2" yesterday
July monthly precip total: 3.21"
2011 annual precip total: 46.65"
2.30" of rain fell on this date in 1967
Wettest Spot in Tennessee:
Wettest Spot in America:

Heatwave Continuing

MIDDLE 90's THURSDAY
After reaching 97° on Wednesday, we'll see another very hot day across the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Highs are expected to climb into the middle 90's this afternoon under a sunny sky. Our next chances for rain will be on Friday and extend through the weekend, although the chances for rain will be only in the 30-40% range and highs tweak down a bit to around 90° or so.

SLIGHT PATTERN CHANGE
The reason for the change from sunshine to a chance for rain is due to a dome of high pressure that has been sitting squarely over Tennessee will move eastward over the Carolina region and we'll be on the west side of the high pressure area. This will open the door for a southwesterly flow and allow moisture into our area. Clouds will help keep temps down a few degrees although we will still be in the 90's for the weekend. Expect hot and dry days for next week.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 70.5°
Yesterday's high: 96.5°
Yesterday's low: 68.5°
Last Year: 90.3° and 72.8°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 105° in 1930 and 52° in 1962

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
monthly precip total: 3.20"
annual precip total: 46.64"
2.00" of rain fell on this date in 2007


July Climate Report: (thru yesterday)
Avg. Max Temp. 88.6 (Normal is 87.7)
Avg. Min Temp.  68.5 (Normal is 65.2)
Records: 93.9 in 1980 61.3 in 1967

Hot and Dry

FORECAST DISCUSSION:
All of the anticipated rainfall missed us on Monday. Areas further to our east and southeast picked up rain though. Expect the rest of the week to be hot with a few scattered afternoon thunderstorms by Friday and Saturday. The next couple of days, will be sunny with highs each day in the 90's!

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 69.4°
Yesterday's high: 87.9°
Yesterday's low: 74.5°
Last Year: 92.2° and 74.8°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 96° in 1966 and 55° in 1924

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
monthly precip total: 3.20"
annual precip total: 46.64"
4.14" of rain fell on this date in 1973
Monday's Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 1.16" in Baileyton, TN (Greene County)
Wettest Spot in America: 5.80" in Oak Island, NC (Brunswick County)

Monday Storms

FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Should be a fairly active day across the Upper Cumberland for Monday as storms will be in abundance due to a frontal boundary pushing through. The strong upper level high that has been in control of our mainly dry weather will move on allowing the 'cold' front to finally come through. Temperatures will not be very reflective of a cold front passing through as we'll see a quick return to the 90's later this week.

Monday - Partly Sunny - Stormy Afternoon - High 87°

Tonight - Slight chance of storms - foggy by morning - Low 71°

Tuesday - Sunny - High 91°

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 74.9°
Yesterday's high: 91.6°
Yesterday's low: 73.2°
Last Year: 93° and 72°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 66°
Records: 102° in 1934 and 57° in 2008

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
July monthly precip total: 3.20"
2011 annual precip total: 46.64"
1.98" of rain fell on this date in 1983
Sunday's Wettest Spot in Tennessee:  1.18" in Jackson, TN (Madison County)
Sunday's Wettest Spot in America:  4.83" near Meridian, MS (Lauderdale County)

Sunny Sunday Forecast

No video forecast today due to lack of time to produce it. Look for one later this afternoon.

FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Hot Sunday for most of us with highs around 91° and the heat index will, once again, push past 100°. Some hit and miss thunderstorms. Most of us will be missed. Best rain chances come Monday as the expected increase in moisture from a frontal boundary is about 24 hours late arriving. Heavy rainfall is expected with this event on Monday. Remember, the best links to weather radars are located on this blog near the top under the heading "RADAR LINKS".

YOUR 48 HOUR QUICK-CAST:
Sunday night - Rain chances increase - low 74°
Monday - Storms likely, heavy rain - high 87°
Tuesday - Sunny - high 91°

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 73.2°
Yesterday's high: 92.9°
Yesterday's low: 71.8°
Last Year: 94.7° and 70.7°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 66°
Records: 100° in 1934 and 55° in 1915

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: trace
monthly precip total: 3.20"
annual precip total: 46.64"
1.62" of rain fell on this date in 1960
Saturday's Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 1.45" in Maynardville (Union County) 
(about 30 minutes due north of Knoxville in East TN) 
Saturday's Wettest Spot in America: 3.92" in Westerville, Ohio (Delaware County) 
(north of Columbus, Ohio)

FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Another hot weekend for Middle Tennessee. Already seeing heat index readings in the middle 90's this morning and the heat doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon. I do expect to see an increased chance of storms for Sunday with some possibly damaging storms as well. The week ahead is definitely going to be HOT under mostly sunny skies.

CLIMATE UPDATE:
As hot as it has seemed, we are only .7° (that is just over 1/2 a degree) higher than normal for the first 22 days of July and just over 1/2 a degree lower than July 2010. Typically, we average 87.6° during that period. The all-time record (for the first 22 days in July) is 95.0° set in 1980.

We are slightly behind for the month in rainfall, but one good shower will catch us up for the month while 2011 is far ahead of normal with 46.64" recorded thus far and the typical year sees just over 34" through July.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Our morning low: 71.8°
Yesterday's high: 93.5°
Yesterday's low: 70.2°
Last Year: 95.6° and 71.8°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 66°
Records: 99° in 1983 and 54° in 2007

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
July's monthly precip total: 3.20"
2011 annual precip total: 46.64"
1.68" of rain fell on this date in
Yesterday's Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 3.21" in Kingsport, TN (Sullivan County)
Yesterday's Wettest Spot in America: 7.25" in Arlington Heights, IL. (Cook County) - a Chicago suburb

First Video Forecast

Doing a little testing with this, so be kind!

TODAY'S WEATHER DISCUSSION:
Gusty winds and a strong storm dumped 1.06" on Cookeville yesterday. For today, a heat advisory is in effect for much of middle TN, not including Putnam County and several counties along the Cumberland Plateau.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Friday, July 22
Our morning low: 70.2°
Yesterday's high: 91.3°
Yesterday's low: 72.2°
Last Year: 91° and 70°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 66°
Records: 100° in 1926 and 53° in 2007

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 1.06"
monthly precip total: 3.20"
annual precip total: 46.64"
1.39" of rain fell on this date in 2006
Thursday's Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 2.42" in Bedford County near Shelbyville
Thursday's Wettest Spot in America: 6.49" in Comal County, TX near New Braunfels
On Wednesday, Dadeville, Alabama saw 7.01" in just over 4 hours!

The Heat Rolls On

Some of the hottest temperatures this summer continue to affect the Upper Cumberland, including Cookeville. We will see highs in the middle 90's for today with a heat index reading topping 105.

Be careful outdoors!

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 36.17°N and Longitude 85.53°W (Elev. 1079 ft)

Hot Weather Run Is Back

SLIGHT STORM CHANCES
Expect 90's for your Tuesday with a slight chance for thunderstorms. Speaking of rain, we picked up a bit on Monday afternoon after a high of 88° at 3:15 pm. The rain didn't quite amount to much here in northeast Cookeville, but other areas got a decent drenching. I think showers will be of the hit or miss variety once again Tuesday and Wednesday with slightly lower chances the rest of the week with increasing highs into the middle 90's. A Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Watch are up in west Tennessee and to the northwest in Kentucky.

Our morning's Hazardous Weather Outlook.

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Beat the heat, check the backseat. Heat is a major killer and you cannot take too many precautions.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
Our morning low: 68.2°
Yesterday's high: 88.2°
Yesterday's low: 69.4°
Last Year: 89.0° and 70.5°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 67°
Records: 99° in 1926 and 48° in 1938

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: .08
monthly precip total: 2.14"
annual precip total: 45.58"
1.76" of rain fell on this date in 1916
Wettest Spot in Tennessee: 1.29" in Forest Hills (near Nashville)
Wettest Spot in America: 4.72" in Strongsville (Cuyahoga County, Ohio)

Stuck in Summer

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 36.17°N and Longitude 85.53°W (Elev. 1079 ft)

Sunday's Forecast

A slight chance for an afternoon thunderstorm across the Cookeville area on Sunday with highs hitting the 88°-90° mark. A slight southerly breeze and only about a 20% chance for storms. The week ahead shows temperatures will rise each day and reach the middle 90's (near 100° around Nashville).

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SOME CHANGES ON THE BLOG:
Notice some of the following changes made Saturday....

#1) Radar at the top of the blog. In the upper box on the right, enter the city/state of place to go

• Play around with it...should be a great addition

#2) Across the top, the 'Radar Links' is updated

• Many links to radars, including some you have never seen

#3) I've flipped the sidebar from the right to the left

• This may take some getting used to, but we'll try it

#4) Removed links to social media at the bottom of each post

• Will put easy links on the left sidebar or at the top in the future

#5) Rainfall report now includes wettest spots in Tennessee and America! 

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 17, 2011
Our morning low: 67.7°
Yesterday's high: 85.9°
Yesterday's low: 71.1°
Last Year: 87.5° and 73.4°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 66°
Records: 104° in 1980 and 50° in 1945

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
July's Monthly precip total: 2.06"
2011 Annual precip total: 45.50"
1.05" of rain fell on this date in 1956
Wettest Spot in Tennessee: .46" in Byrdstown (Pickett County)
Wettest Spot in America: 8.58" in Niceville, FL (Okaloosa County). In fact, 11 of the top 12 wettest places in America on Saturday were in the Florida panhandle between Pensacola and Panama City. Tough day for beach goers!

Saturday Thunderstorms Possible

WEEKEND FORECAST:

Your Cookeville, TN forecast includes a variety of summer-like weather conditions, including thunderstorms, sunshine, and blazing heat once again. We'll see the hottest weather during the mid-week coming up where temperatures will zoom back into the middle 90's. Before that happens, however, we'll deal with some chances for rainfall over the weekend with highs Saturday in the middle 80's and Sunday in the upper 80's. Neither today nor Sunday will be a complete washout, so get out and enjoy your weekend!

FRIDAY'S RAINFALL:

Just .03" was reported here at my station while my friend, Phil Adams, who lives in south Cookeville noted at least 2" at his home. The hit or miss variety of yesterday's rainfall is a typical summer pattern. Phil and I are just about 6 miles apart. Just 4 miles south of Monterey, TN (just out of our county) 2.55" was recorded from yesterday. We have a new feature below showing the wettest spot in Tennessee and in America. Check it out!

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac

July 16, 2011

Our morning low: 71.1°

Yesterday's high: 87.9°

Yesterday's low: 72.9°

Last Year: 96.7° and 69.8°

Normal High: 88°

Normal Low: 66°

Records: 101° in 1980 and 51° in 1967

Rainfall Report

July 15, 2011 

24-hour precip total: .03"

June's rainfall total: 2.06"

2.09" of rain fell on this date in 2009

Wettest Tennessee spot: Petros (Morgan County) 3.55"

Wettest spot in America: Skidaway Island, GA 6.04"

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Thunderstorms Likely

Don't forget your umbrella today as we'll have a 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms today with a high of 86° with a slightly lower chance for the rest of the weekend. Saturday's high 87° and Sunday will be around 88°. Expect sunny skies for the first of next week and another heatwave will make it's presence felt.

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Significant Weather Alert - Putnam

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Slight Storm Chances

SUNSHINE AND HOT:
Another hot day is forecast for the Highlands of Tennessee. Here in Cookeville, we'll hit 92° this afternoon with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Winds will remain calm to an occasional light breeze around 5 mph from the ESE. Overnight, storms possible (only 30%) with a low of 71° and then on Friday, we'll see storms chances rise to 50% and cooler, high of 87°. You can repeat that same exact forecast for Saturday.

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TUESDAY'S STORMS:
Some amazing rainfall numbers from Tuesday's strong storms. Locally, we saw as much as 3" of rain fall in some locations of Cookeville. This caused flooding in several locations including, but not limited to, Willow at Jackson Street and Willow at Broad Street. A surprise location that was flooded was near the Lowe's store across from Bowling World. Echo Valley saw additional flooding, although it wasn't as devastating as the one which closed the famous pool. At my weather station and CoCoRaHS rain gauge, we saw just 1.03" of rain on Tuesday.

Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 14, 2011
Our morning low: 71.0°
Yesterday's high: 90.5°
Yesterday's low: 69.6°

Last Year: 91° and 67°

Normal High: 88°

Normal Low: 67°

Records: 97° in 1980 and 53° in 2001

Rainfall Report:
24-hour precip total: 0.00
July total: 2.02"
2011 total: 45.47"
2.23" of rain fell on this date in 2005

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Flash Flood Warning Until 3:00 PM

National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary

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Another Alert Putnam, Smith, Jackson

http://bit.ly/q27Vqb

Weather Alert

...Significant weather advisory for Jackson and Putnam counties...

At 1114 am CDT...National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Baxter...or 8 miles south of Gainesboro.

...moving east at 20 mph. Small hail...winds of between 50 and 55 mph...and brief heavy rainfall...are expected with this storm.

Lat...Lon 3621 8545 3613 8553 3625 8578 3633 8569

Hot 11 PM Update - Heat Advisory

11:00 PM UPDATE:
Currently 85° in Cookeville with a heat index reading of 96°. Typically in the summer, we'll drop another 5-7° by sunrise. So, by morning...look for sunrise temps from 77-80° across the city and we'll zoom quickly to around 97° for the afternoon high with heat index readings from 105-110° and possibly even higher. The advisory is listed below. 


...Heat advisory in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a heat
advisory...which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* Event...heat index readings are expected to reach 105 degrees
 during the afternoon today and Tuesday for most of the mid
 state. There will be little or no relief from the heat at night
 with low temperatures only dropping to the mid 70s.

* Timing...heat index readings will peak in the afternoon hours
 near 105 degrees each day...today and Tuesday. The heat is
 expected to ease by Wednesday.

* Impact...the first to suffer from the heat will be children...
 the elderly and people with chronic ailments. Heat
 exhaustion... heat cramps and heat stroke are possible due to
 prolonged exposure to the heat.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Take extra precautions if you must work or spend time outside.
When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Wear light weight and loose fitted clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Take frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency - call 9 1 1.

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Heatwave Continues

DID YOU KNOW?:
The hottest week of the year in the U.S. is typically from July 17-21. We're a little early this year with the heat as temperatures will hit 95° today in Cookeville. We're already near 80° at just after 7 am CDT. The heat continues on Tuesday with another high of 95°. Heat index values both days will reach near 105°. Heat is a MAJOR KILLER, don't be a victim.

HEAT RECORDS:
There were 50 daily highs either tied or broken yesterday across the central region of the country. Two of the highest were at Hennessey (Kingfisher County), Oklahoma with 114° and also in Ashland (Clark County),  Kansas with 113°.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 11, 2011
Our morning low: 72.0°
Yesterday's high: 95.0°
Yesterday's low: 68.8°
Last Year: 92.3° and 65.5°
Normal High: 88°
Normal Low: 65°
Records: 97° in 1980 and 53° in 1961
Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"

July total: .99"

2011 total: 44.43"

2.19" of rain fell on this date in 1960

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Heat Warning and Advisories For Middle TN

Dangerous heat index values will be possible both Monday and Tuesday

across Mid TN. Much of the mid-state west of the Cumberland Plateau

will experience heat index values in excess of 105 degrees with the

northwest counties in excess of 110 degrees. Overnight lows will

only fall to the middle 70s which will create hazardous health

conditions for those susceptible to heat related illnesses.

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Dangerously Hot Weather Sunday and Monday

OPPRESSIVE HEAT:

Look for high temps to be among the hottest yet for 2011 over the next couple of days. Already at nearly 10:00 am CDT here  in Cookeville, TN the temperature is 87°. We expect to hit the middle 90's today and possibly the upper 90's on Monday. Heat index readings will reach into the triple digits both days as the humidity and dew point levels will be quite high.

TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Among the things you should do during this heatwave is to limit your activity out of doors as well as wear light-colored clothing, take frequent breaks, and drink plenty of non-carbonated AND non-alcoholic beverages. The best drink, of course, is water. If you must be outside, seek shaded areas whenever possible. Pay special attention to the very young and the elderly as they are more prone to heat-related illness. Finally, use plenty of sunscreen while participating in outdoor activities.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac

July 10, 2011

Our morning low: 68.8° (exactly the same as yesterday)

Yesterday's high: 89.0°

Yesterday's low: 68.8° 

Last Year: 89° and 71°

Normal High: 88°

Normal Low: 65°

Records: 102° in 1930 and 52° in 1961

Rainfall Report

24-hour precip total: 0.00

July total: .99"

2011 total: 44.43"

1.57" of rain fell on this date in 1933

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Turn Up The Heat

TRIPLE DIGIT HEAT INDEX:
Temperatures will zoom to near 90° for your Saturday here in the Cookeville, TN area with overnight lows of 68° by Sunday at sunrise and then will hit 93° tomorrow with heat index values nearing 100°. Skies will be clear throughout the weekend.

WORK WEEK FORECAST:
Next week's weather will continue the very hot pattern of this weekend with a slight chance of storms each day. We should see a break in this oppressive heat by Friday.

BEAT THE HEAT, CHECK THE BACKSEAT:
With a rash of arrests recently of people who've left kids in the car while they've gone to do other things, I thought this would be a great time to remind folks of just what happens in a car in a short period of time. As the graphic above shows, when the temp outdoors is just 80°, a car will heat up to more than 120° in 60 short minutes. This is a death trap for children. Deaths of children left in vehicles has averaged anywhere from 30-47 annually since 1998. This is a SICKENING stat.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 9, 2011
Our morning low: 68.8°
Yesterday's high: 85.4°
Yesterday's low: 68.7°
Last Year: 96° and 67°

Normal High: 87°

Normal Low: 65°

Records: 101° in 1988 and 53° in 1918

Rainfall Report
24-hour precip total: 0.00"
July monthly precip: 0.99"
2011 total precip: 44.43"
2.03" of rain fell on this date in 1916

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Storms Likely

FRIDAY FORECAST:
Expect a round of showers and thunderstorms today with highs this afternoon in the middle 80's. Keep up with the latest, local radar right here. Speaking of rain, yesterday's late afternoon storm dropped .50" on us in Cookeville with areas to our southeast getting much more and causing a Flash Flood Warning to be issued.

YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST:
A slight chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday with a high of 89° while Sunday will be sunny and hot with a high of 92°.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 8, 2011
Our morning low: 68.7°
Yesterday's high: 91.1°
Yesterday's low: 68.1°

Last Year: 95.4° and 66.8°

Normal High: 87°

Normal Low: 65°

Records: 98° in 1930 and 54° in 1984

Rainfall Report: 
24-hour precip total: .50"
July's monthly total: .99"
4.30" of rain fell on this date in 1979

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning Statement
as of 4:54 PM CDT on July 07, 2011

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... northwestern Cumberland County in middle Tennessee... southeastern Putnam County in middle Tennessee... * until 645 PM CDT *

Areas included in the warning are Monterey and Mayland.

Isolated Strong Thunderstorms Through Friday

We're stuck in a summer-like pattern that includes hot weather and popup afternoon thunderstorms. Many of us will see no rain since the storms will be of the isolated nature. Those who do see some rain may also have the possibility of seeing storms that will reach the strong to severe limits, including strong, gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy rainfall.

Temperatures will rise quickly this morning through the 70's and be near 80° by 8:30 am or so. Expect an afternoon high again near 90°. Looking at the 7-day, our best chance for rainfall (60%) is on Friday while our coolest day (high of 84°) will be on Friday. Expect drier and hotter conditions over the weekend and into the first of next week.

As usual, when you hear thunder head for an indoor structure. Much more information is available at: LIGHTNING SAFETY

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 6th, 2011
Our morning low: 67.9°
Yesterday's high: 89.3°
Yesterday's low: 68.2°

Last Year: 95° and 65°

Normal High: 87°

Normal Low: 65°

Records: 97° in 1930 and 50° in 1970

Rainfall Report:
24-hour precip total: .04
July rainfall total: .49
2.40" of rain fell on this date in 1967

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Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Look for a similar forecast to July 4th on this Tuesday, July 5th. Overnight rains dropped nearly 1/2" (.45) in my CoCoRaHS rain guage. Today will feature another summer-like day with highs in the middle 80's and storms popping up this afternoon. We'll stay in this pattern all the way through the weekend.

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac 
July 5, 2011
Our morning low: 68.2°
Yesterday's high: 88.3°
Yesterday's low: 69.4°

Last Year: 91° and 64° 

Normal High: 87°

Normal Low: 65°

Records: 97° in 1930 and 51° in 1967

24-hour precip total: 0.45
July monthly total: 0.45
2.43" of rain fell on this date in 1941

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Fireworks Guaranteed

STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE:
Between Independence Day celebrations and strong storms expected today, you'll see some fireworks across middle Tennessee. The kind we don't want to see include lightning and thunder. Unfortunately, it looks like we'll see some of that variety (especially in northern sections of middle TN). Tonight should settle down enough for most places to get in their fireworks display shows.

*LATEST RADAR (animated loop)* -fast connection
*LATEST RADAR (animated loop)* -slower connection

The black dots on the second radar for slower connections indicate lightning strikes. *Lightning Safety Website*

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Cookeville's Daily Almanac
July 4, 2011


Our morning low: 69.4°
Yesterday's high: 94.6°
Yesterday's low: 67.3°

Last Year: 89.3° and 66.7° 

Normal High: 87°

Normal Low: 64°

Records: 98° in 1942 and 45° in 1936

Rainfall Information:
24-hour precip total: 0.00
July rainfall total: 0.00
1.52" of rain fell on this date in 1941

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Middle Tennessee Weather History - July 3

Check out these amazing statistics....

On July 3, 1936... Tullahoma records its greatest one-day rainfall ever, with 8.25", as well as McMinnville, with 7.37".

On July 3, 1952... The temperature at Nashville hits 94 degrees, the 31st consecutive day with 90+ degree readings. The average high temperature during this remarkable stretch is 97.3 degrees.

Hot Weather Continuing for July 4th

Hot once again on Sunday with a slight chance of a stray thunderstorm. Repeat that forecast for July 4th!

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 36.17°N and Longitude 85.53°W (Elev. 1079 ft)