A Thundering Thursday!

Good Thursday gang! Showers and thunderstorms will once again be the main weather maker of the day across the state. Many of these storms will continue to produce torrential rains which can cause local flooding problems and that is something we will be watching for into this evening.

Today should be a little different from the past few though as the storms may try to get going earlier than what we have been seeing. There is also a slightly better shot that a few of these storms can become severe with damaging winds being the main threat.

The radars have been getting a work out over the past several days and today will be no different…

The areas to really watch for flooding will be the ones that have been hit by heavy rains already this week. I would anticipate Flash Flood Watches going back up for some folks. Parts of northeastern Kentucky around the Ashland area are under a watch already through Thursday Night.

I mentioned the chance for some isolated severe weather and here is the latest severe storms threat map from the Storm Prediction Center…

Headline time for the rest of my weather thoughts…

1. Isolated showers or storms may linger into Friday… especially across the south.

2. The weekend is likely to feature a couple rounds of showers and storms diving in from the northwest. Could this be a severe weather threat? Possibly.

3. I am not seeing much of a break from this overall pattern through next week or even the week after!

4. I continue to wait for a break in the action to post some summer thoughts, but Maw Nature won’t cut a weather dude any slack!!

5. I will say this… El Nino is coming so run for your lives! Well… it won’t actually be that bad. It could very well set us up for one heck of a winter my friends! Wait… a winter thought in May? That is just wrong!!!

I will drop by for updates as needed and you can follow me on Twitter that appears in the top right of this blog. I even give you free text messages! Well, Twitter gives them to you for free… I just do the Typing!

Have a great day and take care.

15 Comments

WXman on May 28, 2009 at 11:29 am

Since April 1st….1 Foot of rainfall at my house in Lawrenceburg.

Slight Risk of severe still going for the Bluegrass today…

Tim on May 28, 2009 at 12:33 pm

Hey..I’ll take those winter nuggets anytime of the yr..!!!..lol.

Morning gang, hopefully after a 2 wk. period of pure misery, I hope to be getting back on track. I kinda had a 1-2 punch. first the back surgery, then I ended up with major acid reflux due to the surgery that caused my esophogus to close, so I had to to have out patient surgery on that to get it stretched…OUCHY!!!.. actually I was asleep so I dont remember. but im feeling much better and can eat again after no food for 7 days and 20 lbs. lighter…

Pat…how is your husband doing???

everyone have a great day!!

Coffeelady on May 28, 2009 at 1:12 pm

Tim! It is GREAT to hear from you, my friend! Glad to know that things went well overall, even though there was that hitch with the reflux. Glad to hear you are doing better!

Chris, we got a little rain last night overnight, but whereever it went, it sure did cool off the house quite a bit! It was actually comfortable, which is good.

I do not look forwawrd to storms, but, IF they come, hopefully it will be earlier in the day and evening, instead of nighttime.

Pat, how are things this morning with your husband? You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a good day, everyone. Chris, I know we will all be checking in frequently throughout the day, either here or on twitter, for updates! 😉

John Calipari on May 28, 2009 at 3:32 pm

I’m innocent, I tell ya!

mitch on May 28, 2009 at 4:41 pm

hvy rain in versailles training of storms should result in another flood warning for woodford county.

Bigred on May 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm

Did someone say WINTER?!

Randy on May 28, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Tropical Depression One forecast to become a tropical storm

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

shawn on May 28, 2009 at 5:37 pm

so how do i get text msg from twitter ? i dont understand how ?

William on May 28, 2009 at 5:42 pm

New mesoscale discussion indicates that a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is likely:

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0882.html

WXman on May 28, 2009 at 5:49 pm

Moderated…again. Sheesh..

mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:08 pm

THIS IS NOT A DRILL

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
204 PM EDT THU MAY 28 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON KY
HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR…
MENIFEE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY…

* UNTIL 230 PM EDT

* AT 204 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR FAGAN…OR
7 MILES WEST OF FRENCHBURG…MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
FRENCHBURG…
ARTVILLE…
BIG WOODS…
CEDAR GROVES…
CLAY LICK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREP

mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:29 pm

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 313
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
220 PM EDT THU MAY 28 2009

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

EASTERN KENTUCKY
FAR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
EXTREME SOUTHERN OHIO
EASTERN TENNESSEE
WESTERN VIRGINIA
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 220 PM UNTIL
1000 PM EDT.

HAIL TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70
MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 85
STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 20 MILES EAST OF
CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE TO 15 MILES NORTH NORTHEAST OF CHARLESTON
WEST VIRGINIA. FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE
ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

REMEMBER…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY
DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

DISCUSSION…DESTABILIZING AIR MASS COMBINED WITH INCREASING LARGE
SCALE LIFT… ASSOCIATED WITH MID LEVEL TROUGH MOVING INTO THE
WESTERN LOWER OH VALLEY…WILL RESULT IN THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE
IN NUMBER AND INTENSITY INTO THE EVENING HOURS. MODERATE INSTABILITY
AND INCREASING DEEP LAYER SHEAR WILL SUPPORT SEVERE MULTICELL STORMS
WITH HAIL AND WIND DAMAGE.

AVIATION…A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT
TO 1.5 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 60
KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM
MOTION VECTOR 25025.

mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:30 pm

more storms around bowling green they got hit
hard yesturday.

John Calipari on May 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm

Did you sign up for Twitter?

gardengram on May 28, 2009 at 7:41 pm

Just taking a quick peek at the radar this afternoon. Friends in E KY, take care and keep an eye out.

Tim, glad to hear from you. Sorry about the reflux bump, but glad it’s all behind you now. Welcome back. Hard way to lose 20 pounds.

WXman on May 28, 2009 at 11:29 am
Since April 1st….1 Foot of rainfall at my house in Lawrenceburg.
Slight Risk of severe still going for the Bluegrass today…
Tim on May 28, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Hey..I’ll take those winter nuggets anytime of the yr..!!!..lol.
Morning gang, hopefully after a 2 wk. period of pure misery, I hope to be getting back on track. I kinda had a 1-2 punch. first the back surgery, then I ended up with major acid reflux due to the surgery that caused my esophogus to close, so I had to to have out patient surgery on that to get it stretched…OUCHY!!!.. actually I was asleep so I dont remember. but im feeling much better and can eat again after no food for 7 days and 20 lbs. lighter…
Pat…how is your husband doing???
everyone have a great day!!
Coffeelady on May 28, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Tim! It is GREAT to hear from you, my friend! Glad to know that things went well overall, even though there was that hitch with the reflux. Glad to hear you are doing better!
Chris, we got a little rain last night overnight, but whereever it went, it sure did cool off the house quite a bit! It was actually comfortable, which is good.
I do not look forwawrd to storms, but, IF they come, hopefully it will be earlier in the day and evening, instead of nighttime.
Pat, how are things this morning with your husband? You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Have a good day, everyone. Chris, I know we will all be checking in frequently throughout the day, either here or on twitter, for updates! 😉
John Calipari on May 28, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I’m innocent, I tell ya!
mitch on May 28, 2009 at 4:41 pm
hvy rain in versailles training of storms should result in another flood warning for woodford county.
Bigred on May 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Did someone say WINTER?!
Randy on May 28, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Tropical Depression One forecast to become a tropical storm
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
shawn on May 28, 2009 at 5:37 pm
so how do i get text msg from twitter ? i dont understand how ?
William on May 28, 2009 at 5:42 pm
New mesoscale discussion indicates that a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is likely:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0882.html
WXman on May 28, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Moderated…again. Sheesh..
mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:08 pm
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
204 PM EDT THU MAY 28 2009
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSON KY
HAS ISSUED A
* TORNADO WARNING FOR…
MENIFEE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY…
* UNTIL 230 PM EDT
* AT 204 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR FAGAN…OR
7 MILES WEST OF FRENCHBURG…MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
FRENCHBURG…
ARTVILLE…
BIG WOODS…
CEDAR GROVES…
CLAY LICK.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREP
mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:29 pm
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 313
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
220 PM EDT THU MAY 28 2009
THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF
EASTERN KENTUCKY
FAR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
EXTREME SOUTHERN OHIO
EASTERN TENNESSEE
WESTERN VIRGINIA
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA
EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 220 PM UNTIL
1000 PM EDT.
HAIL TO 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70
MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.
THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 85
STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 20 MILES EAST OF
CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE TO 15 MILES NORTH NORTHEAST OF CHARLESTON
WEST VIRGINIA. FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE
ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).
REMEMBER…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY
DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.
DISCUSSION…DESTABILIZING AIR MASS COMBINED WITH INCREASING LARGE
SCALE LIFT… ASSOCIATED WITH MID LEVEL TROUGH MOVING INTO THE
WESTERN LOWER OH VALLEY…WILL RESULT IN THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE
IN NUMBER AND INTENSITY INTO THE EVENING HOURS. MODERATE INSTABILITY
AND INCREASING DEEP LAYER SHEAR WILL SUPPORT SEVERE MULTICELL STORMS
WITH HAIL AND WIND DAMAGE.
AVIATION…A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT
TO 1.5 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 60
KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM
MOTION VECTOR 25025.
mitch on May 28, 2009 at 6:30 pm
more storms around bowling green they got hit
hard yesturday.
John Calipari on May 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Did you sign up for Twitter?
gardengram on May 28, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Just taking a quick peek at the radar this afternoon. Friends in E KY, take care and keep an eye out.
Tim, glad to hear from you. Sorry about the reflux bump, but glad it’s all behind you now. Welcome back. Hard way to lose 20 pounds.

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