MSU Storm Chase Class

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Cool Weekend

A shift in the jet stream will allow cooler air to flow in from Canada this weekend along woth lower humidity. Lows will drop into the fifties both Saturday and Sunday morning while highs will stay in the lower and middle eighties. Record lows may be threaten on these two days especially Sunday morning. Here's a list of the records:

Saturday the 18th: 53 in 1984
Sunday the 19th: 57 in 1984

Weather Watch Hoisted

A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for areas from Springfield east and south for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Downburst damaging winds and isolated large hail may occur in the this region. The left over spinning from a storm cluster last night will provide additional focus for storm in this area.