4th Of July Weather Woes
Good Saturday and Happy 4th of July! The weather is always a big time player when it comes to Independence Day and this one is no different as showers and thunderstorms will try to rain on your fireworks. Let's get into it.
The recent chilly spell has been AMAZING! 4 days in a row now where temps have failed to reach 80 degrees across most of the area is a heck of a stat. I will be looking through the record books when I have to time to see when the last time that happened.
Now to today's holiday weather. The start of the day will feature clouds increasing across the state. Many areas are likely to see some sun into early afternoon and this will boost temps toward 80. That will mainly be the case across the south and east as that's the area likely to see the most sun. Thermometers to the north and west will struggle back into the 70s. Basically... temps today are all about clouds verses sun!
How about the rain chances? Well... they will be on the increase quickly from northwest to southeast later this afternoon into the evening hours. A cluster of showers and storms will develop to our northwest and will push our way and the timing of the heaviest rains and storms will be right around fireworks time for many areas. Take a look at the radar forecast from the NAM...
As you can see... the first half of the day looks pretty good with only some scattered stuff possible in the north. Then it goes downhill pretty quickly. Heavy rains and strong storms will be possible and you can track the showers and storms here...
Will we get any strong or severe storms? Possibly and you can follow the latest from the Storm Prediction Center here...
I am more concerned with the torrential rain threat this evening into the overnight and that's something the blog will be watching closely.
Sunday looks to be another cool day as morning showers and storms leave some clouds around that will keep temps down. There is a chance we see temps near Thursday readings. Tha NAM seems to think we will be cooler than that...
Sunday Afternoon
I will try to update the blog as needed today so make sure to check back. I will leave you with this...
The recent chilly spell has been AMAZING! 4 days in a row now where temps have failed to reach 80 degrees across most of the area is a heck of a stat. I will be looking through the record books when I have to time to see when the last time that happened.
Now to today's holiday weather. The start of the day will feature clouds increasing across the state. Many areas are likely to see some sun into early afternoon and this will boost temps toward 80. That will mainly be the case across the south and east as that's the area likely to see the most sun. Thermometers to the north and west will struggle back into the 70s. Basically... temps today are all about clouds verses sun!
How about the rain chances? Well... they will be on the increase quickly from northwest to southeast later this afternoon into the evening hours. A cluster of showers and storms will develop to our northwest and will push our way and the timing of the heaviest rains and storms will be right around fireworks time for many areas. Take a look at the radar forecast from the NAM...
As you can see... the first half of the day looks pretty good with only some scattered stuff possible in the north. Then it goes downhill pretty quickly. Heavy rains and strong storms will be possible and you can track the showers and storms here...
Will we get any strong or severe storms? Possibly and you can follow the latest from the Storm Prediction Center here...
I am more concerned with the torrential rain threat this evening into the overnight and that's something the blog will be watching closely.
Sunday looks to be another cool day as morning showers and storms leave some clouds around that will keep temps down. There is a chance we see temps near Thursday readings. Tha NAM seems to think we will be cooler than that...
Sunday Afternoon
I will try to update the blog as needed today so make sure to check back. I will leave you with this...
Happy 4th of July and take care.
Happy 4th to you Chris and all the bloggees out there! Atleast the cooler temps make all the celebrations more tolerable and enjoyable. I went to Red White and Boom 2007 and about baked! Then got caught in SEVERE thunderstorms and torrential rain. It was worth it though standing in the rain watching Gary Allan lol. Made it more memorable, anyway sorry about that, Everyone be careful and safe and have a wonderful holiday!
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I'm looking at the radar as of 8 a.m. and it already looks like what NAM has forecast for 1 p.m.
Is the system moving a bit faster than expected or has it been in this position for the past few hours?
My yard could use some rain but I know many people have plans for fireworks. Happy Fourth of July, y'all!
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I was about to post the same thing, looks like its moving a little faster and a little farther south? Looks like a lot of bar-b-q's will be rained out this evening.. but on the bright side, we could use some rain on the garden.
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Happy 4th everyone have a safe one and don't drink and drive be careful Does anyone know about what time these storms will start in Mt Sterling got a lot of family and friends heading that way.
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Happy Independence day everyone! The rain looks to be moving in a little faster than the NAM showed, and is a little farther south in concentration.
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Happy 4th of July to everyone! Stay safe and be careful out there.
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what about flooding chris? our creek here is running fairly swift.
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Well, Shane, looks like Red, White and Boom in London will be a wash-out if this continues to move like it is. Do you agree?
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I think so Deb
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We're starting to get a steady rain now in downtown London. It looks like it's pretty much "set in" for the evening now.
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Thanks for the 'booming' forecast, Chris! I hope you and everyone who stops by here have had a great day today! We have had sun and clouds, and just now got a short rain shower. We grilled about 4:30, so no problems there!
I hope that the red, white, and boom show in Lexington does not turn into red, white, and gloom...
Speaking of that, our fireworks show was last evening here, and they had a technical glitch....so instead of seeing a 37 minute fireworks extravaganza, we got a ten minute tease....I don't think they ever did get it straightened out. Pity.
Oh well, everyone have a safe rest of the foutrh weekend. Have fun, remember what we are celebrating today, and take a moment to say a prayer for our nation.
(Ok,chris, I am off the soapbox now, I PROMISE!)
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Happy 4th everyone. Scott Co. had about 2 hours of not rain and the rest of the day was rain. Some heavy, some light but constant. The guests stayed on the deck, ceiling fans off and most of us started looking for sweaters before the day was done. Open all garage doors and cook quick on the grill. No one wanted iced tea or lemonade. We made pots of coffee and cups of hot tea. Very odd 4th.
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