"If Birds Fly Low, Then Rain We Shall Know"

There is a famous weather folklore saying that's a decent predictor of possibly adverse weather. "If birds fly low, then rain we shall know."

Often times when the barometric readings are low or are falling, birds tend to fly lower to the ground, possibly seeking out insects that are hanging near the ground for the same barometric reasoning.

Well, last hour, my barometer read 29.73". That's fairly low considering how nice the weather seems outside at present.

And by the way, while I was out driving today, birds were swooping low and almost crashed into my windshield. It was so close, I was bracing for a thud but didn't hear anything.

Anyway, that's another indicator of a possible rain later. We'll see.

MS

Rain Possible Tonight...

We've experienced a pretty nice day. Still warm but much more tolerable than recent days. Dewpoint readings have been tolerable today. We'll notice a bigger difference by morning.

With that dewpoint improvement coming soon, all of my favored models are pointing out that some light precipitation could break out later this evening and overnight. I say light because there should be an overall weakening trend of any storms that develop this afternoon and lose their punch after the sun goes down.

Here's what the HPC says...(this should change)

I'm actually forecasting nothing more than clouds and a few sprinkles/drizzle at best. Nothing as far as I can tell that will be of any consequence.

However, during the day on Wednesday, refreshing breezes will usher in our most comfortable weather of the rapidly ending summer season.

Looking forward to that.

MS

Tsunami Collides With Iceberg

Look at what happened when a tsunami collides with an iceberg. Very interesting satellite footage.
See Article

MS

Severe Storms in Illinois

I decided to briefly follow this possibly tornadic cell just north of Peoria IL. So far, listening to spotters in the field, no rotation has been observed. Heavy rain is occurring.. At 6:15cdt, Putnam county has been cleared of Severe Thunderstorm warning.

Lincoln IL is reporting trees down, primarily on private property.

I like their arrangement. Teams of spotters each reporting on conditions at their locations. Fire depts and other emergency services participated in the 'spotting', working in conjunction with other spotters in the field over a police scanner frequency for emergency services.

I wonder if we have anything like that here in Louisville? I haven't seen the service used over police scanner frequencies if it exists..

It is now close to 6:30pm cdt, many spotters, at least with the fire depts are 'standing down', I guess heading back to the station.

Strong Storms Pushing Through Area

2:40pm UPDATE
T'storm Warning for NW Harrison county IN for a quick burst of possibly damaging winds
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2:00pm UPDATE
Wires down across Outer Loop; don't know intersection yet.

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At 1:30pm, a line of strong storms has developed in this steamy airmass. Most of Louisville should see some heavy rain along with dangerous lightning and winds from 30-40 mph. It was actually quite gusty here in Valley Station a few minutes ago, around 40 mph. We just picked up a quick 0.25".

More updates as needed...

MS

Kansas City Severe Storms

Trees and power lines down according to police scanners across parts of the KC metro area after severe storms roll through the area. Some trees are on live power lines. Some power lines arcing. Some trees are on fire. Dangerous situation! Public works are trying to get to those locations and several locations likewise.

MS

Noisy Storms Along With Heavy Rain

5:20am
As of this report, Duke Energy is reporting outages along Scott/Clark counties line, Floyd, and Crawford. Not a large number, but several hundred residents affected, probably due to lightning.
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5:00am
Heavy rain across Louisville, primarily along and north of I-64. Lightning has been an issue as well.
Within the past few minutes, a Southern Indiana dispatch office apparently took a lightning hit. Power is available, but dispatcher seems to think odor resembles burnt wiring; therefore, Scottsburg fire dept will check things out.

Otherwise, rainfall estimates of 1-2" have fallen across these areas of southern Indiana and Louisville.

MS