0z Model Guidance Track

We have another shift to the west in the 0Z track guidance. My south MS friends should be aware. We are not out of the woods. This is subject to change(most likely will), but something to consider and watch closely. We should always be prepared.

Latest Track for TS Isaac

Isaac did not lose much intensity as it passed over Haiti last night(only 10 mph). It is now currently around 60mph. This current track has Isaac flirting with the top of Cuba, which means more chances for strengthening . The NHC does expect Isaac to become a hurricane in about 36 hours. The conditions for strengthening are favorable as it makes its way into the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. As of right now, the current track has Isaac making landfall as a Cat1(keep in mind there is the possibility of it being stronger) between Pensacola and Panama City early Wednesday morning. This track is still subject to change and should be watched closely. Always be prepared.

Noxubee, MS

A very nice afternoon!

Rainy start, Sunny ending

Hey Starkville! We are looking at a rainy start to our work week!  Showers are likely tomorrow and into tomorrow night with a few possible thunderstorms. Tuesday, we also have a chance of showers and thunderstorms, but should clear out by nightfall.  Make sure to keep an eye on the weather! Wednesday and Thursday, we are looking at beautiful, sunny days! We are going to stay in the upper 70s this week and drop to the lower 50s at night. Have a great week and stay safe!

Beautiful Week in Starkville

Well, Starkville I do not think it could get any prettier outside! There is not a cloud in the sky! We are looking at a gorgeous week ahead! We will have Spring-like temperatures throughout the week with sunny skies! We will stay in the 70s during the day and have cool temps at night in the low 50s. Enjoy this beautiful day and have a wonderful week!!

Starkville, MS Weather

We are going to start the work week off with sunny skies and a high in the upper 80s with lows in the 60s.  The sunshine will not stick around for long though. Tuesday, we are expecting a chance of isolated thunderstorms with a high in the lower 80s and a low in the 60s. By Wednesday the chance of thunderstorms will increase with the potential for severe thunderstorms with temps only reaching around 80. We will have to keep a close eye on Wednesday. Everyone have a great week and stay safe!

Largest Hailstone on Record for the State of Hawaii

Credit: NOAA

“The final measurement of the hailstone was 4 1/4 inches long, 2 1/4 inches tall, and 2 inches wide,” said Michael Cantin, warning coordination meteorologist at NOAA’s National Weather Service in Honolulu, which, along with NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee, confirmed the new state record. “According to hail report records for Hawaii kept back to 1950 the previous state record hailstone was 1 inch in diameter.”
http://www.noaa.gov/features/02_monitoring/hi_hail.html

Rain, Rain, and More Rain!

Here is the predicted 5-day rain total from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center(now through Monday afternoon). As the front moves into the south, it could bring 2 or 3 inches of rainfall over the 5 day period.  Showers are likely to begin tomorrow, but not until after noon.  We will continue to see showers off and on throughout the weekend and into Monday.

Helping After the March Tornado Outbreak

http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/helping-after-march-tornado-outbreak_2012-03-04

Prayers going up for all who were affected by the tornado outbreak!

WEATHER IN MS

Haha! This could also say WEATHER IN MISSISSIPPI!!  This explains our weather over the past couple of months!

Weekend Forecast for Starkville, MS

It has been a wet Saturday here in Starkville, MS and it is not over yet. We will continue to see showers into the night, but by Sunday morning the showers will have cleared out with only a few clouds and windy conditions left in its tracks. Tonight, we will drop to around 47 degrees, but only reach a high of 50 degrees tomorrow! This is because the winds will begin to shift from ENE to NNW. By Sunday night, we will have mostly clear skies, as a high pressure system moves over our area. Sunday night we will reach a low of around 30 degrees. Enjoy the weekend and stay safe!

COLD Temps for the Weekend

If you have outside activities planned for the weekend, bundle up!! There is cold front that will push through our area tonight, bringing with it strong winds on Saturday and a Saturday night low in the teens! Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny, but don't let that fool you. The high temps will only get into the upper 30s. Make sure to check on the elderly, pets, and plants, and plan for these COLD temperatures. Stay warm and have a great weekend!!!

Happy National Weatherperson's Day!!

Today is National Weatherperson's day. It was started to honor John Jeffries.  Jeffries was born on February 5, 1744, and was one of America's first weather observers.  He took the first weather balloon observations in 1784. National Weatherperson's day is a day to recognize all men and women who work hard to keep us safe and informed about the weather each day. Thank you to all of my weather geeks out there! Proud to be a part of the team!

Goodbye January 2012

This graphic shows that January 2012 had the third most tornadoes on record dating back to 1955.  The warm weather we have been experiencing around the region was the perfect ingredient for the tornadic activity this month.

Weekend Forecast for Starkville, MS

Today, we woke up to colder temperatures. We are currently at 48 degrees, but will drop to the low forties tonight. We will not see much sunshine today, as it will stay mostly cloudy into the night. Tomorrow will be interesting though. We will have a front move into our area that will make those temps rise. We will see temps reach a high of around 70 degrees. We do have a chance of severe thunderstorms Sunday evening that will last into Sunday night.  These could bring the possibility of hail and strong winds. It looks like this will be a dreary weekend, but by Monday our sunshine will be back!!