Category: Auburn

Jun 11

Model Data Remains Consistent On A More Active Pattern Returning…

Today’s 12z model suite is in and it remains consistent on a more active weather pattern returning to the delight of many Hoosiers! A blend of the GFS and European 10-day rainfall numbers print out 2″ for Indianapolis.  The GFS ensemble ‘mean’ (a blend of 21 individual members) agrees.

Best overall coverage of showers and thunderstorms should come in (3) waves over the upcoming 10-day period:

  • Wednesday into Thursday
  • Saturday into Sunday
  • Middle parts of the following week

While we don’t see any sort of uniform type rains in the upcoming period, the “smattering” of storms should help most neighborhoods get in on the rainy “goods” at one time or another over the upcoming week and a half.  Keep in mind, we’re in mid-June now and it’s mighty difficult to ask for anything much more than scattered storms this time of year on through late-summer…unless a tropical entity gets involved.  That’s just the way this time of year is.  With that said, localized torrential downpours are a very good bet from time to time, beginning as early as mid-week, as precipitable water values approach, or exceed, 2″ (about as moisture-rich as you can ask the air mass to get around these parts) into the upcoming weekend.

As I type this outside on the back porch this evening, I hear the sounds of sprinklers in full-force through the ‘hood.  Thankfully, Mother Nature will help save on the water bill later this week.  Longer-term, you’ll hear us use the word “transient” many times this summer when discussing the overall weather pattern.  Thankfully that tends to result in a fairly busy time of things.  Before you know it, college football season will be back (83 days until my beloved Auburn Tigers kick-off), those wetter autumn storms will return, and thoughts will begin to shift to winter (they may have already started here :-))- not that we’re trying to rush summer away or anything…

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Jan 19

Lots To Look At…

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Nov 24

Heavy Rain Thanksgiving Weekend And What Lies Ahead Later Next Week?

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Oct 28

Turning Windy And Cooler…

Screen Shot 2015-10-28 at 7.22.22 AMHighlights:

  • Increasing winds
  • Turning much cooler
  • Showers possible for Trick-Or-Treat

Low pressure is tracking into the Great Lakes this morning and the steady rain is ending from west to east.  Showers will remain in our forecast today until a cold front sweeps the region later this evening, but the all day, steady rains are coming to an end.  The other big story today will be strengthening northwest winds late.  Those northwest winds (gusts of 30-40 MPH) will help drive much cooler air southbound to wrap up the work week!

Our next weather maker will, unfortunately, arrive over the weekend and we must maintain shower chances during the all important Saturday evening Trick-Or-Treat forecast.  While heavy rain isn’t anticipated, it could be just enough to require rain gear when you’re out and about.

Ridging will develop over the eastern US early next week and be responsible for a nice stretch of “Indian Summer” weather.

Upcoming 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.25″ – 0.50″

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Jan 01

Lots Of Winter Next Week….

Quick post during halftime of the Auburn/ Wisconsin game (WAR EAGLE)!!! A full 7-day forecast will be posted later tonight. Just wanted to touch on the bitter shot of air…

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Nov 29

Iron Bowl Saturday Weather Update…

Happy Iron Bowl Day and War Eagle!  This afternoon’s video discusses the rest of the weekend and looks ahead to next week’s busy weather pattern.

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Nov 28

Briefly Milder This Weekend, But Rain Chances Included…

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Milder Air, But Rain Chances Increase…Many will welcome a milder southwesterly air flow this weekend.  While this will serve to help give temperatures a significant boost from what we’ve dealt with practically the whole month of November, it’ll also provide increasingly cloudy skies and the chance of sprinkles/ light rain showers by afternoon and evening.

Sunday will be even milder as highs reach towards the 60 degree mark.  A cold front will approach the area Sunday afternoon and evening and provide a better chance of showers and colder air to open the new work week.

Have The Dramamine Handy…We’re in the beginning stages of a pattern change that’ll promote at least “attempts” of milder air in the coming 7-10 days.  That said, cold highs will remain across the northern tier and present challenges in both the temperature forecast, but also precipitation timing in the back half of this forecast period.  In the longer term we want to be very clear that signals suggest mid and late December feature a cold and wintry pattern returning.

As we move into the mid and late week stretch plan for possible changes.  There are challenges that abound, but for now our best meteorological take will feature increasing clouds Wednesday with light showers arriving by evening.  This would be followed by steadier rains Thursday before drier and colder air returns to wrap up the work week.  Stay tuned; it’s a tough pattern, as is usually the case during the transitional seasons.

News And Notes: Bill will be on WIBC with Ray Steele this morning around 7:30.  Be sure and tune in to hear a little weather chit-chat and a lot of talk about tonight’s Iron Bowl… War Eagle!

Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.50″ – 1″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: 0.00″

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Nov 26

Cold Thanksgiving…

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Happy Thanksgiving…We want to wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy the day with family and friends.  We’re incredibly thankful and blessed for your support and to be able to provide you with the latest weather forecasts and discussions throughout central Indiana.  While the morning could offer a few flurries or scattered snow showers, most of the day will be dry and cold.  Average highs are in the upper 40s this time of year.  We’ll fall far below that this Thanksgiving.

Moderating Into The Weekend…Black Friday will continue the cold theme along with a few snow flurries as a weak weather system scoots through the region.  Shoppers will certainly want to bundle up as they tackle those Christmas lists.  That said, the theme of the Thanksgiving weekend will be one that features moderating temperatures.  The milder southwesterly air flow will also serve to provide increasingly cloudy conditions along with pesky light rain late Saturday into Sunday.

Challenging Forecast…A challenging forecast is ahead early next week as cold highs to the north combine with resurgent milder air across the south.  The battle ground lies across the Mid West and Ohio Valley region and we’ll have to remain on our toes for potential changes.  For now we’re going with a colder feel Monday (falling temperatures after a high in the wee morning hours), cold and dry Tuesday, and milder/ wet Wednesday.  Stay tuned.

News and Notes: We’re very excited to let you know that Bill will be joining Ray Steele on Weekend Indiana Saturday morning to talk a little weather and a lot about the Iron Bowl!  Be sure to tune into WIBC 6a-8a Saturday.

Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:

  • 7-Day Rainfall Forecast: 0.50″
  • 7-Day Snowfall Forecast: Trace – Dusting

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Nov 25

Tuesday Evening Weather Update (And A Little Iron Bowl Excitement)…

There’s just a little excitement in the McMillan household this time of year…  Between Thanksgiving, the increasingly busy weather pattern, and, of course, the Iron Bowl, it’s almost too much…

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