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Category: T-storms
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Sep 25
Time Is Ticking On Summer-Like Feel…
A cold front has it’s eyes set on Indiana and will pass through the state Monday morning. Ahead of the front, scattered thunderstorms that we’re seeing on radar this evening (around 8p as we type this up) will transition into more widespread showers and embedded thunder during the wee morning hours Monday as the front moves through.
Forecast radar 7a Monday.
In general, rainfall totals should be around one half inch, but we do note some locally heavier totals can be expected where evening thunderstorms track.
Storm total rainfall should be around half an inch for most.
Once the front blows through Monday morning, winds will shift to the northwest and help usher in a much cooler feel of things. In fact, we expect highs tomorrow afternoon only in the upper 60s for most neighborhoods. Temperatures will then fall quickly into the 40s tomorrow night.
It’ll feel like fall tomorrow.
The majority of the upcoming work week will feel much more like fall, including an extended stretch of lows in the 40s to lower 50s and highs in the 60s. We’ll have to keep a close eye on the late week forecast for rain prospects in association with a cut off upper low. More details on that in the AM. Make it a great evening.
An unseasonably cool week is dialed up.
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Sep 23
Much Cooler Air On Deck…
Highlights:
- Dry, warm close to the work week
- Warm weekend
- Much cooler air awaits
Summer Feel Gives Way To An Autumn Chill…A backdoor cold front will press into central IN over the weekend and will serve as a focal point for increased clouds at times (northern portions of the state today and more of central IN Saturday). While an isolated to widely scattered shower is possible with this front, most will remain rain-free straight through the weekend. Temperatures will remain well above normal across the region.
A stronger cold front will march towards the area to open the work week. Showers and embedded thunder will accompany the frontal boundary as it pushes through the region. We’ll then note a marked NW wind shift by evening and that will help usher in a true push of fall air. A stretch of mornings with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s during the day will take us through mid week. Those cooler readings will really being to ignite the color change across central IN.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 0.00″
- Rainfall: 0.50″
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Sep 22
Hot, Dry Pattern Continues For Now; MUCH Cooler Next Week…
The remainder of the work week and this weekend will remain dry and unseasonably warm. Highs will generally be in the mid to upper 80s with overnight lows in the lower to middle 60s through the period. Strong ridging will keep us rain-free with plentiful sunshine.
A “backdoor” cold front will approach the region from the northeast late in the weekend, but won’t have enough “umph” to push the drier, cooler air our friends across the northeast and mid Atlantic will enjoy our way.
The evolution of the pattern from an unseasonably warm, dry regime to a much cooler, autumnal feel will, undoubtedly, feature showers and thunderstorms as we transition. Modeling continues to waffle back and forth in regards to rainfall totals. As of now, we’ll highlight Monday-Wednesday with increased rain chances.
Thereafter, we turn MUCH cooler. Data suggests Tuesday-Friday features temperatures much more like we’d expect for late September. Lows in the 45-50 degree range, along with highs between 65-70 can be expected.
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Sep 21
Hot Now, But Changes Coming…
Highlights:
- Warmth continues
- Dry weather through the weekend
- Timing issues early next week
Sunglasses Required…The first half of the period is as easy as the second half is difficult so we won’t waste any time on it. Look for lots of sunshine, unseasonably warm temperatures, and dry conditions through the weekend. A “backdoor” cold front will be close to the region Sunday, but the impact it has on our immediate region will be minimal. Eastern portions of the state will experience a cooler second half of the weekend with a breezy easterly flow.
The challenging period arrives to open up the work week and the GFS and European couldn’t be further apart. There’s a 48 hour difference between when the GFS slides the strong cold front through (Monday) and European (Wednesday). You can imagine, the sensible weather differs from a continuation of the unseasonably warm and dry conditions until Wednesday (European) or a true blast of fall air arriving Monday (GFS).
For the purpose of this forecast, we’ll lean more towards the GFS. While it hasn’t been perfect, it’s easy to argue it’s been handling things in a much more consistent manner than the European as of late. Furthermore, when the European completely “lost” this front earlier in the week, the GFS at least kept the idea alive and kicking. Now the European model is having to play “catch up.” With all of that said, we expect the cold front to deliver scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday followed by a significant drop in temperatures Monday night. Unsettled weather would continue Tuesday with the much cooler air. Stay tuned.
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 0.00″
- Rainfall: 0.50″ – 0.75″
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Sep 20
September: Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going…
Month-to-date, September has been a warm (+3.5 degrees) and wet (+1.17″) month across central Indiana.
The warmth continues in the days ahead, but we’re going to run much drier, overall, as strong ridging remains the dominant factor through late week.
The past (90) days have featured hefty rains across the Mid West.
Late season heat will grip most of the east over the upcoming (7) days. Note those population areas (nearly 90% of the lower 48) to experience at, or above, 80 degree heat between now and next Tuesday. Even areas into the Lakes and New England get in on the late summer feel.
In the shorter term, an isolated shower is possible this evening, but most should remain dry as the air is very dry across the region.
The upper air pattern features strong ridging over the central and east over the upcoming several days. A cold front and associated trough will deliver cooler air by the early to middle part of next week.
In between the warmth and pending cooler, more fall-like, air will be a round of scattered showers and thunderstorms early next week. Modeling differs on precipitation amounts, but, as of now, heavy rains aren’t looking likely.
As mentioned, early to middle parts of next week should feature temperatures much closer to where we should be this time of year, if not a few degrees below average.
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Sep 18
Dry, Warm Week…
Highlights:
- Dry week for the most part
- Unseasonably warm
- Significant cold front looms
Extended Stretch Of Dry Weather…Despite a weak frontal boundary getting close enough to create an isolated shower Tuesday, we’re looking at dry conditions this week, complete with plentiful amounts of sunshine. Average temperatures for mid September include lower 50s for lows and highs in the lower 70s. With highs this week surging into the middle to upper 80s with lows in the middle 60s, it’s safe we’ll enjoy some bonus “summer time!”
For those longing for the chilly, crisp conditions of the fall season, hang in there. A strong cold front will approach the region late in the weekend and will be accompanied by showers and thunderstorms late Sunday into Monday. MUCH cooler air awaits behind the boundary…
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 0.00″
- Rainfall: 0.50″ – 1.00″
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Sep 17
Drying Out; Late Season Push Of Summer Air…
Highlights:
- Showers become more scattered this afternoon
- Nice Sunday on deck
- Late season push of summer heat before cooler times
Drying Out Sunday…It was a wet and stormy night across central IN, including locally hefty rainfall totals (some neighborhoods picked up more than 2″). We’ve been dealing with widespread soaking rain across central IN through the morning, but as we progress into the afternoon, most concentrated rain will remain east of the city and on into Ohio. Scattered showers will remain possible until the cold front presses through the region tonight.
High pressure will build overhead Sunday and supply increasing sunshine and a pleasant second half of the weekend. Lower humidity will promote overnight lows into the upper 50s to open the week.
A secondary (weak) front may yield an isolated to widely scattered shower Tuesday, but the bigger story will be late season heat building to close the week. Highs will approach the 90 degree mark by Friday as a big ole ridge expands across the region.
Longer term, a significant cold front looms just beyond the current forecast period that will offer up thunderstorms and a big blast of fall-like air to close the month…
Upcoming 7-Day Precipitation Forecast:
- Snowfall: 0.00″
- Rainfall: 1.50″ – 2.00″
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Sep 16
Turning Unsettled This Afternoon…
The initial push of moisture will ride into central IN this afternoon (likely between 2p-3p time frame). Embedded thunder will be a good bet, but the storms pushing in should be in a weakened state compared to what our neighbors to our west will experience a few hours earlier.
Periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Saturday. The good news? After the initial round of showers this afternoon, most high school football games could very well be dry tonight.
It won’t rain the entire time Saturday, but scattered storms are a good bet through the day. Some locally heavy rainfall is likely, but rain amounts won’t be uniform. On average 0.75″-1″ is a good bet.
Sunday will be the pick of the weekend as high pressure builds in and supplies a drier air mass. Flipping the page to next week, the big story will be a late season push of summer heat followed by a significant cold front next weekend. Behind this front, a true push of bonafide autumn air will push in. Sweaters and jackets will likely be needed as we put a wrap on September…
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Sep 15
VIDEO: Weekend Weather And Late Month Talk…
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