Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Could Be a 'Hail' of a Day...

***UPDATE 5:00PM EDT***
After seeing nothing for most of this event, a small cell just west of my location did produce pea-size hail along with winds gusting between 40-45 mph. Some lightning also noted but only 0.05" rain.
Temp has dropped to 61 degrees now.
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***UPDATE 2:55PM EDT***
Clouds are increasing. Radar returns are beginning to fill in. Most of the severe weather has been north of the river. Will the line that is filling in to our west reach severe limits? Possibly. So far, most hail reports have been under an inch or severe criteria. Nevertheless, the line will continue to fluctuate with energy pulses increasing along the line thus larger hail sizes. Look for these to occur along and east of I-65.
Temp at my location is 77 degrees with dewpoint at 52.
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***UPDATE 11:00AM EDT***
Full sun at my location right now. Look for instability levels to be affected by the noon hour. Primary storm development appears to be trying to develop across west/central Indiana and points further southwest. At this time, all severe parameters are in check. However, LI's are beginning to fall in west and central Indiana. This trend will continue. I'm still thinking after 2pm for possible storms here in Louisville. Dewpoints in the mid 50's will still support severe weather, especially since the threat is large hail (>=1").

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Good morning. Looks like storms will be on the increase today with hail being the main threat. Could be a widespread hail event across central and east Kentucky with isolated tornadoes possible mainly north of the Ohio river. Stay tuned and have those weather radios ready.

Afterward, colder air will penetrate the commonwealth state as highs will struggle to reach 45 degrees by Thursday.

Have a good day and stay safe. I'll do what I can and post pics of any large hail or any other severe weather.
MS

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