Blog Homepage
Archive for September, 2011
Cool & Windy… Rain on the Way
Posted ByGet ready for another cool and windy day around Central Indiana!
Highs will only reach the upper 60s to around 70 degrees with winds gusting out of the North up to 30mph. This is what the beginning of Fall feels like!
Overnight, the wind continues, and we’ll watch for a slight chance of rain as what’s left of Tropical Storm Lee moves into Central Indiana.
A better chance for rain is Wednesday. Highs will again be cool in the upper 60s to around 70s with very windy conditions.
Off and on rain chances stick around through Saturday… but the temps go up each day too! We’ll be close to 80, Sunday and Monday!
Sweet Relief!
Posted ByDo you have an extra spring in your step this morning? There’s a taste of Fall coming to Central Indiana!
Highs today will reach about 70 degrees, it will feel cooler with winds gusting out of the North up to 25mph.
Overnight, temps drop to around 50 in the Indy metro, outlying spots could get into the 40s!
Tuesday, another breezy day is ahead, but it should be a couple degrees warmer in the low 70s.
Wednesday, the 70s stick around, but what’s left of Tropical Storm Lee could start to make it’s way into Central Indiana. The direction of where Lee could move is still up in the air, but as of right now, we have a shot at rain late Wednesday through Saturday. We’ll keep our eyes on it as we get closer to the middle of the week.
What a Difference a Day Makes!
Posted By
- Temps at 3pm Sunday were around 25 degrees cooler than yesterday!
*What a Difference a Day Makes! After yesterday’s record 100, we made it to 83 at 12:20 pm and dropped back into the mid 70s by mid-afternoon! Tomorrow, I’m forecasting a high of 70…the coolest day in Indy since May 27th when we only managed 61. It will feel even cooler because of a chilly northerly wind tomorrow 10-20 mph with higher gusts. Definitely not a pool day for the “unofficial end” of summer!
- Radar Sunday Afternoon
*Showers & Storms: There are still a few scattered showers and storms around … this will be our last batch as the cold front is sinking southward and taking with it the instability. I’ll keep in a shot of showers for another few hours, then go mostly cloudy tonight and partly sunny tomorrow.
*Chilly Back to School & Work Tuesday: If we avoid getting clouds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee tomorrow night into Tuesday morning, we could see the chilliest air since late May at the bus stop Tuesday morning. I’m forecasting wake-up temps of 51 in Indy, which means the ‘burbs can plan on 40s!
- Tropical Storm Lee Track
*Tropical Storm Lee: Made landfall this morning on the Louisiana Coastline and continues moving across Louisiana today. Rainfall of 10-20” and isolated tornadoes still a threat there.
- Possible Precipitation now through Friday courtesy of NOAA
Meanwhile, the remnants look like they will not directly push into Indiana, but we could pick up some wrap-around moisture (showers and storms) late Wednesday and possibly into the weekend. Despite having a chance of showers each day Wed-Sun, rainfall totals for Central Indiana during that stretch look mainly like ½” or less. Closer to 1” possible for areas of SE Indiana the way things look now. Here’s the rainfall forecast from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center through the end of the week:
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!
-Chikage Windler
Meteorologist
cwindler@wthr.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/chikagewthr
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChikageWTHRFanPage
Relief & Rain in Sunday’s Forecast
Posted ByWhew! Saturday was smokin’ hot to say the least! Indy topped out at 100, setting a new record! Well, we smashed the previous record of 96 set back in 1913. If you’re over the heat, this forecast is for you… RELIEF is here!
Highs today will reach 80 degrees with scattered showers and thunderstorms. A washout is not expected. A few isolated thunderstorms could be strong to severe, but widespread severe weather is not expected. In between raindrops, we’ll see some sunshine!
The rain ends this evening, and overnight temps drop to the mid 50s. Yep, it looks like you can give the A/C a break!
In my opinion, the real treat in this forecast is Monday. Highs will struggle to reach 70 with sunshine. It will feel cool, especially beacause very breezy conditions are expected. North winds gusting up to 25mph will usher in the cool dry air.
The 70s stick around through Friday, but starting Wednesday, there’s a 20% chance for an isolated shower. We’re watching the forecast closely, because what’s left of Tropical Storm Lee could bring us a chance of rain Wednesday through Friday.
Summer to Fall: Record 100 Saturday, only 80 Sunday, around 71 Labor Day with a breezy and fall-like Monday!
Several rounds of t-storms moved through Saturday afternoon & evening – some prompting warnings and causing wind damage. We could have more storms tonight and again tomorrow morning to early afternoon.
Reports from the NWS below:
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INDIANAPOLIS IN
1106 PM EDT SAT SEP 03 2011
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0440 PM TSTM WND DMG 5 S MARTINSVILLE 39.35N 86.42W
09/03/2011 MORGAN IN FIRE DEPT/RESCUE
AT GODSEY AND STATE ROAD 37...POWER LINES AND A FEW TREES
DOWN...AT LEAST ONE FOOT IN DIAMETER
0446 PM TSTM WND GST 5 SW BLOOMINGTON 39.12N 86.59W
09/03/2011 M59.00 MPH MONROE IN ASOS
0534 PM HAIL 4 W SOUTHPORT 39.66N 86.19W
09/03/2011 U0.25 INCH MARION IN NWS EMPLOYEE
ACCOMPANIED BY 40 MPH WINDS...LOCATED AT STATE ROAD 37
AND BANTA
0545 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 SW INDIANAPOLIS 39.77N 86.16W
09/03/2011 MARION IN EMERGENCY MNGR
LARGE TREE FELL ON A RESIDENCE. THE ROOF IS SAGGING. TIME
ESTIMATED.
0555 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 N INDIANAPOLIS 39.81N 86.15W
09/03/2011 MARION IN BROADCAST MEDIA
PARTS OF A TREE DOWNED ON A VEHICLE NEAR 22ND AND COLLEGE
AVE JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN.
0600 PM TSTM WND DMG 5 NE INDIANAPOLIS 39.83N 86.08W
09/03/2011 MARION IN BROADCAST MEDIA
SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF
MILLERSVILLE ROAD AND 42ND STREET.
0622 PM TSTM WND GST MCCORDSVILLE 39.91N 85.93W
09/03/2011 M58.00 MPH HANCOCK IN AMATEUR RADIO
LOCATED AT 700 NORTH AND 475 WEST...DIME SIZE HAIL
ACCOMPANIED THE WINDS
0652 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 E LAPEL 40.07N 85.81W
09/03/2011 MADISON IN EMERGENCY MNGR
TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES NEAR INTERSECTION OF SR 32 AND
875W. POWER OUT IN THE LAPEL AREA.
0658 PM TSTM WND GST 3 NE VEEDERSBURG 40.14N 87.22W
09/03/2011 E60.00 MPH FOUNTAIN IN BROADCAST MEDIA
REPORT FROM CHANNEL 18 BLOG. TIME AND EXACT LOCATION
ESTIMATED.
0700 PM TSTM WND DMG VEEDERSBURG 40.11N 87.26W
09/03/2011 FOUNTAIN IN PUBLIC
SEVERAL TREES DOWN...UP TO 3 FEET IN DIAMETER
0710 PM TSTM WND DMG FRANKTON 40.22N 85.77W
09/03/2011 MADISON IN EMERGENCY MNGR
UTILITY LINES AND SMALL TREES ARE DOWN IN THE FRANKTON
AREA.
0710 PM TSTM WND DMG 4 S ALEXANDRIA 40.20N 85.68W
09/03/2011 MADISON IN EMERGENCY MNGR
TREES AND POWER LINES ARE DOWN IN THE AREA OF STATE ROAD
9 AND 600 NORTH
0712 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 NE MUNCIE 40.21N 85.38W
09/03/2011 DELAWARE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
*** 1 INJ *** DAMAGE IN PARK BETWEEN EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE
AND MCCULLOCH BOULEVARD. LARGE TREE DAMAGED 9 CARS AND
INJURED 1. INJURY IS BELIEVED TO BE MINOR.
0712 PM TSTM WND DMG 6 SSW MUNCIE 40.12N 85.43W
09/03/2011 DELAWARE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
THREE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF COUNTY
ROADS 500 SOUTH AND 600 SOUTH.
0754 PM TSTM WND GST LAFAYETTE 40.41N 86.87W
09/03/2011 E50.00 MPH TIPPECANOE IN NWS EMPLOYEE
NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS BRIEF WIND GUST OF 50 MPH
0806 PM TSTM WND DMG 4 N WAYMANSVILLE 39.12N 86.03W
09/03/2011 BARTHOLOMEW IN TRAINED SPOTTER
SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN...ACCOMPANIED BY VERY HEAVY RAIN
AND GUSTY WINDS
Take Care,
-WTHR Meteorologist Chikage Windler
twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/chikagewthr
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChikageWTHRFanPage
bio: http://www.wthr.com/story/14641239/chikage-windler
Record High: Our high so far in Indy is 100! That beats the old record of 96 set in 1913. We could go even higher…so stay tuned! 100 ties the hottest on record for Indy in the month of September!
Storm Risk: The Storm Prediction Center has Northwest Indiana in a slight risk later today/tonight. Storms have fired in far Northern Illinois that are tracking northeastward. Indy could get some storms tonight – and any that form might be strong.
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
Tropical Storm Lee: Per National Hurricane Center: “LEE STALLS JUST SOUTH OF LOUISIANA…HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE OVER
SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF LOUISIANA…MISSISSIPPI…AND ALABAMA” Lee will cause flooding rains across the Gulf Coast – but the track of the remnants looks like it will stay away from most of Indiana. No significant drought relief expected from Lee for us, but we might catch a few showers/t-storms late week depending on the track.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?5-daynl#contents
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday,
-WTHR Meteorologist Chikage Windler
twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/chikagewthr
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChikageWTHRFanPage
bio: http://www.wthr.com/story/14641239/chikage-windler
Weekend Heat & Storms, that Bring RELIEF
Posted ByWhew… get ready for another hot one across Central Indiana today! I’m forecasting a high of 97, the record is 96 set back in 1913. Clouds will increase as we head into the afternoon/evening, and there’s a slight chance for a pop up shower or thunderstorm late this afternoon into the evening. Most spots will stay absolutely dry.
Overnight, the temps drop to the low 70s, but cloud cover will increase, and by daybreak showers and thunderstorms will be on the radar.
A cold front will push through the state Sunday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be strong to severe, but we’re not looking at widespread severe storms. Highs Sunday will reach the low 80s.
Monday looks great! Highs Monday top out in the low to mid 70s.
The great temps stick around, but rain comes back to the forecast by Thursday.
Heat Advisory & Weekend Storms
Posted ByA Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Central Indiana from noon until 8pm. It will feel like the triple digits, with plenty of sunshine.
Highs will reach the upper 90s with mostly sunny skies. The record for today is 100, yesterday we hit 99, so we’ll be mighty close to tying that record! As we head into the afternoon, it may feel as warm as 105 degrees.
Overnight, skies remain clear, but temps only cool off to the low 70s.
Saturday, clouds increase throughout the day, and late Saturday afternoon/night showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. A few isolated storms may be strong to severe. The rain lasts through Saturday night, and into Sunday. The entire day doesn’t look to be a washout, but the morning looks stormy.
A cold front is triggering the showers and thunderstorms, and behind it, is RELIEF! Highs Sunday will only reach the low 80s… and look at next week… the 70s!
