Friday, June 6, 2014

D-Day weather forecasting problems

There was a big difference between the meteorologists in predicting the weather for the D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach in 1944.

For details....click  HERE

Lightning strikes pickup truck

Lightning struck this pickup truck going down the road in Alberta.....see the video.

Click.... HERE

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Manhattanhenge is tonight

Manhattenhenge is tonight at sunset and thousands of New Yorkers will be lining up to see it.....weather permitting.

For details....click  HERE

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Tornado count near a reocrd low again

For the third straight year the U.S. tornado count is way down.

For details.... click  HERE

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Very large hail is possible today


There is potential for golf ball to tennis ball size hail today along with damaging winds.

For details.... click  HERE

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Tornado WATCH for Louisville

Tornado WATCH until 8:00 PM
Details on the tornado watch including timing of the severe weather.... click  HERE

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Edinburgh, IN
Thunderstorm winds blew over the bleachers at Edinburgh High School this evening.

No injuries.

Edinburgh is about 75 miles north of Louisville and about 30 miles south of downtown Indianapolis.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Severe storm maps for Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday severe
There is a limited severe threat for the Ohio Valley the next 2 days.

For all the details....click HERE

Colorado snow

Denver
To get the latest snow totals and photos....click  HERE

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Louisville hail storm

Hail up to 1 1/4 inch in diameter has hit portions of the Louisville area....

for more details.... click  HERE

Friday, May 9, 2014

Evansville storm damage

Evansville, IN
52,000 customers are without power this evening in Evansville, IN after a severe storm moved through.

For details....click  HERE

Severe storms in Missouri moving east

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH
Severe storms producing large hail are south of St. Louis at mid-afternoon.

To see the latest severe numbers for our area....click  HERE

California drought to get worse

California drought
The latest numbers show 100% of California is in a drought and that it will get worse.

For more details....click  HERE

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Snowing in the plains

Western Nebraska
It is snowing in Nebraska and South Dakota this morning.

For details on that and the latest on the severe risk for Friday.....click  HERE

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Summer forecast 2014

CPC summer temps
There is some disagreement about the forecast for the upcoming summer.

Check out the different outlooks....click  HERE

Monday, May 5, 2014

Earthquake WARNING for Oklahoma

For details on the extreme fire danger and the rare Earthquake WARNING for Oklahoma.... click  HERE

Mid-summer heat arrives early

Highs on Sunday topped 100 degrees in some areas.

For details on the early season heat wave....
click  HERE

Friday, May 2, 2014

Kentucky Derby weather forecast

62 in Louisville today
Today was the coolest Kentucky Oaks in 12 years.

For the Kentucky Derby forecast...click  HERE

May weather outlook

Climate Prediction Center

For details on the May weather outlook.....click  HERE

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Historical Kentucky Derby weather

Check out the weather from the past at the Kentucky Derby.....

click  HERE

Coolest Kentucky Oaks in 30 years

It is the second biggest day of horse racing of the year if you go by track attendance.

Friday's running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs could be the coolest in 30 years.

For details.....click  HERE

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Temperature departure during April
Check out the Louisville weather numbers for April....click  HERE
Radar rain estimates
Over 24 inches of rain has fallen in the Pensacola, FLorida area. There is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for.....
Pensacola
Fort Walton Beach
Destin

For details....click  HERE

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Dust storm hits Denver, Amarillo

Colorado
A major dust storm with winds up to 77 mph hit areas from Wyoming to Texas Tuesday afternoon.
For details and pics.....click  HERE

Kentucky Oaks weather

To see past Kentucky Oaks weather and the forecast for this Friday.....click  HERE

It has a chance to be the coolest Oaks Day in 30 years.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Possible HIGH RISK for severe storms

SPC Sunday severe risk
A HIGH RISK for severe storms may be issued for Sunday.

For details....click HERE

Friday, April 25, 2014

Derby Week weather

From severe weather to clouds and chilly weather, Derby Week will have it all.

For details....click  HERE

Biggest severe weather outbreak of the year so far

Saturday through Tuesday will see the biggest outbreak of severe weather so far this year which has been a very quiet year.

For details....click  HERE

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Tornado risk for western Kentucky

Tornado risk from SPC
The Storm Prediction Center has a 5% risk for a tornado later today for far western Kentucky.

For details....click  HERE

Severe weather risk increasing

Storm Prediction Center
The biggest severe weather outbreak of the year so far is on the way for Sunday and Monday.

For details....click  HERE

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Very cold for next week

An upper level low moving across the Ohio Valley next week has the potential to produce several cold days and maybe even some sleet.

For details.....click  HERE

Patchy frost reported this morning

Some areas dropped into the 30's this morning with patchy frost. This included Jefferson Co.

To see a list of the coldest readings....click  HERE

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

NWS SPecial Weather Statement about frost

NWS Special Weather Statement about frost.....

click  HERE

zero tornado deaths this year

Tornadoes so far this year
There have been no tornado deaths in the U.S. this year which is close to a record.

For details.... click  HERE

Monday, April 21, 2014

Kentucky Derby weather update

GFS temperature departure for Derby Week
The latest weather for Kentucky Derby week....

click  HERE

Boston Marathon weather history

TO see the weather history for the Boston Marathon....click  HERE

Sunday, April 20, 2014

There are 6 weather folklore sayings for Easter....click  HERE

Friday, April 18, 2014

An early forecast for the winter of 2014/2015


There are a couple of early forecasts already out for next winter and they are quite different from each other.

click  HERE

Thursday, April 17, 2014

The first weather map for the Kentucky Derby looks cold

GFS 500mb for May 3
The first map out for Derby Day has an upper low over the Great Lakes which would keep it cool in Louisville.

For more details..... click  HERE

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Above normal temperatures in the forecast

6-10 day temps from the CPC
An extended period of above normal temperatures is on the way after some very cold weather the last couple of days.

Click  HERE

Another monster snowstorm for Minnesota and Wisconsin

NWS Duluth, MN
The endless winter continues up north with heavy snow now falling in Minnesota.

For all the details.....click  HERE

Louisville area lows this morning


For more details on the cold this morning.....

click  HERE

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

snow, ice and cold headlines

See theses maps.....
LOWS AROUND THE U.S. THIS MORNING
FREEZE WARNINGS TONIGHT
GREAT LAKES ICE IS STILL PLENTIFUL
also....
DETROIT SETS AN ALL-TIME SNOW RECORD
GLOBAL SEA ICE INCREASING

check it out.....click  HERE

Record tax day snow

Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Portions of the Louisville area had over a half inch of snow this morning.
For Louisville it was a record breaking snowfall for the date.
For details.....click  HERE

Monday, April 14, 2014

A rare April snow is possible tonight

There is a chance for snow in Louisville tonight after several days in the 70's and 80's. You can see what happened in Kansas this morning.
For more details..... click HERE

Wichita, Kansas this morning
The total lunar eclipse is tonight and many are calling it a blood moon. Where did the term come from..... click  HERE

Friday, April 11, 2014

Thunder Over Louisville stories

It's the biggest fireworks show in North America and one of the top 5 air shows in the country.
Check out some of my favorite stories about Thunder..... click  HERE

Cherry Blossoms at peak in Washington, DC

It is happening a little later than the average date. The cherry blossoms in Washington, DC are at peak today.

CLICK..... HERE