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- What Is El Nino, And How Does It Affect Our Weather?
By now, many of you have probably heard many conversations in the news or on social media regarding El Nino. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expecting the development of El Nino this summer, and it will likely strengthen as we head into the fall and winter. Social media is saturated with people… Read more: What Is El Nino, And How Does It Affect Our Weather? - Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!!
As we enter the upcoming holiday, you are probably interested in how the weather will affect your outdoor picnics and festivities. Here is a look at what is expected at this point in time: Friday Forecast: Rain Arrives Throughout The Day Rain will likely overspread the region from south to north throughout the day. Areas… Read more: Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!! - Severe Weather Possible Late This Week!!!
Our active start to severe weather season is likely to continue later this week as a shortwave and associated cold front dive southeast toward the Ohio Valley on Thursday. At this time, it appears that damaging winds and large/very large hail would be the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes may also be possible. Considering the… Read more: Severe Weather Possible Late This Week!!! - Strong Storm System To Affect The Region On Monday!!!A powerful early spring low pressure system will develop in the Plains and strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Monday. Due to the rapidly strengthening storm and its neutral/negatively tilted trough, there will likely be very strong wind shear ahead of the cold front. While moisture return in the warm sector may… Read more: Strong Storm System To Affect The Region On Monday!!!
- How Much Severe Weather Will We Have This Spring?As we approach the end of winter, many people are looking forward to the return of warmer weather in the coming weeks. While the approach of spring is a welcoming thought following a cold winter, spring time can also bring with it the potential for severe weather episodes that deliver damaging winds, large hail, and… Read more: How Much Severe Weather Will We Have This Spring?
- Major Winter Storm Expected This Weekend!!!
A major winter storm will bring significant snowfall to the region from Saturday night into Monday morning. Confidence continues to increase that there will be a substantial winter storm across the Central Appalachian region. While there are uncertainties regarding snowfall totals and precipitation type, the region should prepare for one of the most widespread impactful… Read more: Major Winter Storm Expected This Weekend!!! - Impactful Winter Weather Is Expected Across the Central Appalachian Region Through ThursdayA cold front will move across the Central Appalachian region this evening into the overnight, returning winter weather to much of the area. Impactful snow accumulation and frigid temperatures will be possible as Arctic air makes a return. Here are a few of the key highlights and impacts: Rain Will Transition To Snow Wednesday Night… Read more: Impactful Winter Weather Is Expected Across the Central Appalachian Region Through Thursday
- New Year’s Eve Winter Storm Expected For The Central Appalachian RegionWhile most of the region did not experience a white Chirtsmas, the same will not be said for New Year’s Day. Accumulating snow is expected for most areas across the region from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night as a winter storm moves into the region. Some of the major impacts from the upcoming winter storm… Read more: New Year’s Eve Winter Storm Expected For The Central Appalachian Region
- Will There Be A White Christmas This Year?While Christmas is still 10 days out, the overall weather pattern across the region looks to favor milder conditions than recent weeks with fewer opportunities for snow. Here are some of the topics for today’s blog: Now that we have a framework for today’s blog, let’s begin our discussion. What Are The Teleconnections Indicating For… Read more: Will There Be A White Christmas This Year?
- Winter Weather On The Way For MidweekAfter a cold start to the week, more winter weather is on the way for the Central Appalachian region as we head through the midweek period. A clipper system will affect the region on Wednesday, bringing the opportunity for rain, accumulating snow, and strong winds to the region. Here are the primary highlights for the… Read more: Winter Weather On The Way For Midweek