Indiana is spared from severe storms again today, as the worst weather holds to the west. Storms pounded the Plains last night. The well-advertised outbreak lived up to its advanced billing. Five people died early this morning after a tornado hit the northwest Oklahoma town of Woodward. A tornado in Wichita Kansas caused damage at […]
Indiana’s Weather For Sunday
Much warmer today, as we shoot for the 80 degree mark. That would be the warmest day in Indianapolis since April 3, almost two weeks ago. Hope you have your taxes completed so you can enjoy it. I’d tell you to work on ’em outside, but winds will be gusting to 40mph, and you might […]
Indiana’s Weather For Friday
Is your sidewalk still wet? Indy’s official overnight rainfall total was just under two-tenths of an inch. The Eagle Creek Airport was closer to four-tenth of an inch. That’s the most rain recorded since the showers and storms on the night of St. Patrick’s Day last Saturday. I think the morning showers will continue to […]
What Fueled Friday’s Thunderstorms?
I’ve had the question a few times this weekend: what happened Friday to cause such an outbreak? Thunderstorms, including the super-cell, or rotating storms that can spawn tornadoes, have some basic requirements: moisture, instability, and some sort of lift, or trigger mechanism. Moisture first streamed northward Friday with a warm front. A good way to […]
