October Goes Out With A Bang

Good morning.  The big storm system that I have talked about for a while is on its way.  This storm will bring heavy rain, wind, and some strong to severe thunderstorms to parts of the area.

The good news is that today is not looking too bad.  Clouds will thicken through the day, but any rain should hold off until this evening, mainly after sunset.  You can track the rain on the "radars" tab at the top of the page.  Temperatures will warm near 60.  

Temperatures will really warm up for tomorrow as the wind flow ahead of the storm system pumps in warm, moist air.  Highs tomorrow will warm up near 70, but we will dodge some showers and storms from time to time.  It will not be a washout though.  

The real action arrives on Thursday as the strong storm system drags a cold front into the state.

Here is a quick breakdown:

-Widespread rain and thunderstorms will move in throughout the day Thursday and into Thursday night.

-Heavy rain amounts of 1"-2" will be likely state-wide.

-Lots of wind energy across the area.  Outside of thunderstorms, wind gusts of 30-40 mph will be possible through the day.

-Line of severe storms possible in the afternoon Thursday, into the early evening.  

The best chances for severe thunderstorms will lie across southern Indiana, where moisture and instability will be greatest.  Damaging winds, large hail, and 1 or two tornadoes can't be ruled out.  This is not a major severe weather outbreak, but certainly something to really keep an eye on.  Here is the SPC outlook for Thursday:

At this time, trick-or-treating weather looks to be windy, rainy, and stormy.  I would imagine that most locations will move trick-or-treating to either tomorrow or Friday.  The best weather conditions will be Friday, as it should be completely dry.    

I will have more updates on my Facebook page.  Have a great day, take care.