Category: Unseasonably Cool Weather

Jun 17

Still Anticipate Late June Changes…

We asked this question on our Twitter account earlier this morning.  Do you prefer heat and humidity or frigid and snowy?  Here’s a look out the back door from the IndyWx.com HQ from this morning and then back to right after the early January winter storm.  Note the snow depth on the fence line.  Amazing stuff!

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Anyway…as we look ahead, we still anticipate an overall regime change as we progress through the upcoming weekend and into next week.

Model data remains in rather good agreement on the evolution of the upper air pattern over the course of the upcoming 7-10 day period.  The GFS is a touch more aggressive on the eastern trough when compared to the European, but both agree on week 2 cooling, as do we.

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This won’t be tremendously cool air (such as last weekend), but when compared to averages, we’re likely to cool things back to slightly below normal.

The PSD shows the changes, as well.  Note the current eastern ridge is replaced by the Day 10 eastern trough.

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The precipitation idea is one that is continued wet.  Our three primary mid range global models (GFS, Canadian, Euro) agree on widespread rainfall totals of 1.5″-3″ (locally heavier totals where stronger thunderstorms move) over the next 10 days.  Here’s a closer look at the Canadian, thanks to the model suite at Weatherbell Analytics.

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Jun 16

Monday Evening Video Update; Feeling Very Much Like Summer…

Quick video update tonight discusses some of our thoughts as we progress through the week ahead!

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Jun 16

Monday Morning Weather Rambles…

Walking out the door this morning feels dramatically different than what we’ve enjoyed over the weekend!  Not only are humidity levels much higher, but temperatures are 15-20 degrees warmer than what they were this time 24 hours ago across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes.

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With the increased warmth and humidity, it’s not going to take much to kick scattered showers and thunderstorms off.  That’s exactly what we’re seeing across central Indiana this morning.  Locally heavy downpours are possible under any of the stronger storms.

Look at the Northeast region radar snapped at 8am, courtesy of the Penn State e-wall site:

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As for precipitation amounts, it still appears as if we’re in a wetter than normal regime over the next couple weeks.  As of this morning, we’re officially running 1.56″ above normal at IND year-to-date.  A look over a blend of GFS, Euro, and Canadian would imply widespread 2-3″ amounts over the upcoming two weeks, with locally heavier totals where local downpours occur.  This is NOT what one wanting a hot pattern to lock in wants to hear.

While warmth and humidity will be the story this week, we still think we turn cooler to wrap up June.  We’ve been talking about a cooler than normal pattern developing for late month and latest guidance continues to suggest that thinking has merit.  Much more later!  BTW- your 7-day forecast can be found here.

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Jun 14

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Normal lows and highs for mid June are in the lower 60s and lower 80s, respectfully.  Once again today, temperatures will remain well below average.  Many communities outside of the circle dipped into the 40s this morning- officially 46 this morning here at IndyWx.com HQ.  Highs today will only reach the middle 70s under a mostly sunny sky with a light north breeze.  Get outside and enjoy every minute of it!  (BTW- does this weather have anyone else craving college football season)?  In looking ahead, it’s a good thing we’re able to get the AC a break for a few days, because we still anticipate the heat and humidity to really crank next week.  While Father’s Day will get off to another refreshing start, humidity will build during the afternoon and evening, and really set the tone for the week ahead- hot and humid!  We’ll monitor the chances of a couple complexes of showers and thunderstorms late Sunday night through Tuesday and again Thursday through Friday, but it won’t rain the entire period.

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Jun 13

Friday Evening Video Update

A pleasant and cool evening is underway and many will dip into the upper 40s overnight.  The video discusses more!

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