Attached is the latest “Isaac” precipitation forecast. (Click here for a full size version.) Also: a tracking forecast that eventually puts the remnants right over Indiana. Be ready with a BBQ Plan B. The slow moving monster could bring a general 4-7 inch rainfall to central Indiana over Labor Day Weekend. The all-time rain record […]
Indiana’s Weather For Wednesday
The slow moving monster named “Isaac” could bring a general 4-7 inch rainfall to central Indiana over Labor Day Weekend. The all-time rain record for Indianapolis was set on Labor Day weekend 9 years ago, when 7.20 inches fell on September 1, 2003. Those rains were triggered by an area of low pressure moving along […]
Hurricane Issac Landfall TONIGHT
Hurricane Issac’s remnants have the potential to produce up to six inches of precipitation around here late Friday through Sunday. At 5 PM Eastern the center of Hurricane Isaac was about 30 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi. Isaac is moving toward the northwest at about 8 mph and should reach the coastline […]
Indiana’s Weather For Tuesday
Issac may not become a huge hurricane, but it could be a huge help in deleting the Indy rainfall deficit by this weekend. The storm’s remnants have the potential to produce up to six inches of precipitation. “Isaac” is still a Tropical Storm heading into Tuesday afternoon, with 70 mph winds. Keep in mind the […]
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 […]
Indiana’s Weather For Sunday
Two more chilly days to go before we head back above average, but it won’t be quite as windy today. Flurries and snow showers are possible, mainly this afternoon and evening. The biggest chances will be for my 95-3 MNC listeners in South Bend AND in Q102-land around Evansville! An inch or two of snow […]
Hottest Day In Eleven Years
The temperature at Indianapolis reached 97 degrees just after 4 o’clock Wednesday, which is the warmest so far this year. This temperature is the highest mark since 99 back on July 30, 1999! We were two degrees away from the record high. BTW: The last 100 degree days in Indy were 103 in July and 102 […]