Storms on the Way

Friday Wet Windy and Chilly

April 13, 2011|by Ron Hearst, KY3 Chief Meteorologist | rhearst@ky3.com

TONIGHTMid 50s
Strong to severe thunderstorms along with high winds and very heavy rain. All modes of severe weather are possible
FRIDAYUpper 40s

Mostly Cloudy windy showers and drizzle turning colder. Friday night wet snow possible mixed within the rain

SATURDAYMid 50s
Cloudy in the morning giving way to very late afternoon sun continued windy
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Storms on the Way

A line of tornado producing storms have formed in Oklahoma and Kansas. Tornadoes, tennis ball size hail and winds of 60+ mph have been reported so far. The line of storms is gradually moving east and will not show up in the Ozarks until after dark tonight. Deep moisture is currently lacking but is forecast to thicken around midnight. All modes of severe weather are likely with very large hail and high winds the main threat but tornadoes can not be ruled out especially for counties to the southwest of Springfield. Very heavy rain is also possible with some models predicting as much as three inches for a swath from Fort Leonard Wood to Harrison. Persons in flood prone areas should keep an eye on water levels later tonight and remember NEVER CROSS A FLOODED ROAD, TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN!

Clouds, Showers, Windy and Cool for Friday

The main line of severe storms will be exiting our eastern counties around sunrise. A dry slot is forecast to develop from Ava south to north Arkansas by mid-morning. Cloud cover will wrap around the storm and fill back in during the day with additional showers/Thundershowers developing later in the afternoon. Any storm that does form will be capable of producing small hail. Strong northwest winds will begin to blow towards evening and last through the night. Temperatures are going to tank through the day as very cold air filters into the Ozarks. Friday evening light rain will reduce to drizzle and it is possible a wet snowflake may mix in with the rain. Temperatures Saturday morning will begin in the mid to upper 30s.

The Rest of the Weekend

Much of Saturday will be cloudy and windy. Winds will be from the northwest at 15-25 mph. Clearing will take place very late in the day and should make for a pretty sunset. Sunday looks much nicer with partly cloudy skies and highs returning to the upper 60s.

Stormy Week

The longer range charts have begun to paint a very wet picture for next week. A very fast moving jet stream will run a series of waves across the country. There is currently a day to day chance for storms Monday through Thursday. several rounds of severe weather are possible along with periods of very heavy rain.

Sunny Skies,

Ron Hearst
KY3 Stormteam
Chief Meteorologist

rhearst@ky3.com

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