A Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake occurred in Eastern Missouri.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/usc00041ic.php#details
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Eastern Missouri occurred this morning.

Another Update

Severe threat for Western KY and far NW Middle TN is over. Do think the atmosphere should be overworked enough to prevent more severe storms from firing. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may still occur so if you are on the lakes beware of those.

Update

A line of Severe Storms extends from Dawson Springs to Morgantown KY moving southward. Anyone on any pond, lake, or other waterway to the south of this line needs to get out there and seek shelter. 50 to 70MPH winds could occur on this line. Upwards to 50MPH winds may occur on the outflow boundary moving into Christian,Todd, and Logan Counties.

Also Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Trigg, Christian, and Todd Counties till 5pm

For anyone in Lake Malone area

If you are or know anyone who is in the Lake Malone area of SE Muhlenberg and far NE Todd into NW Logan Counties. It is time to get out of the water and seek shelter in a car or building. 60MPH+ winds are possible in this area within the next 45 mins.

Thunderstorm Warning

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
DAVIESS COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY...
HENDERSON COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY...
NORTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY...
MCLEAN COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY...
NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER COUNTY IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY...
NORTH CENTRAL MUHLENBERG COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY...

* UNTIL 1145 AM CDT.

Thunderstorm Warning for Henderson KY area

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Henderson County in Western KY till 11am. Wind gusts up to 60MPH are possible in the Henderson KY community.

Update on Storms

Update Eastern Union/Henderson/Daviess/Webster/Mclean Counties: A little line segment of strong to even possibly severe storms is in SW Indiana. These storms if they strengthen could pose a damaging wind threat. Henderson/Owensboro will receive these storms in about 1 hour.

Confidence level of severe storms is 1 out of 5 for today across Western Kentucky.

Lake Day Update

Lake Day of 3 out of 5 for along the Ohio River and Lake Malone. Lake Day of 4 out of 5 for the LBL area. Watch out for scattered thunderstorms.

Update Lake Day forecast

A 4 out of 5 Lake Day for all Lakes and Rivers in Western KY and NW Middle TN. An isolated storm may produce damaging winds. Despite that it appears a good lake day is in the works.

Lake Day outlook for Sunday the 5th

Lake Day of 4 out of 5 for the LBL area. An isolated thunderstorm and Heat Index values of 100 to 105 prevent this from being a perfect lake day, but it still will be a good one. Lake Day of 3 out of 5 for the Lake Malone area. A few severe storms with wind/hail may form, but coverage isn't expected to be widespread. This is for tomorrow.

A good listen

http://www.weatherbrains.com/audio/wb050211.mp3
Talks about the Meteorologist's and Storm Chasers in Alabama during the 4/27 tornado outbreak. Shows the emotional impact of even storm chasers and meteorologists along with the citizens in Alabama. Lets hope this never happens in KY or anywhere in the world.

Lake Day Update

Lake Day of 4 out of 5 for Calloway, Marshall counties in KY, and Henry county in TN due to the Heat Advisory. A 5 out of 5 lake day elsewhere. Everyone stay hydrated on the lakes.

Lake Day for tommorow.

5 out of 5 lake day for Lake Malone and the all of the LBL area except for Henry County. A 4 out of 5 lake day for Henry County which includes most of the Paris Landing State Park. The reason for the 4 out of 5 lake day in Henry County is due to the Heat Advisory which is in effect with Heat Index values around 105. 100-104 Heat Index values are possible elsewhere. Stay Hydrated out on the lakes tomorrow.

Dog Days of!!! Early June?

Heat Index Values of 100 to 104 are possible across Western KY and NW Middle TN today and throughout the weekend. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Henry/Decatur Counties in TN where HI values around 105 are possible for today. This could be extended for these 2 counties through Saturday and Sunday as well.

Lake Day 5 out of 5 remains

Hot Hot and more hot for Western Kentucky this week and Middle TN. Lake Day of 5 out of 5 remains for today. It will be quite hot so stay hydrated out there.

Lake Day of 5 out of 5

Tomorrow's Lake Day forecast index is a 5 out of 5. Conditions are expected to be dry and pretty hot. Luckily dew points will stay below 70 allowing HI values to hover around the actual temperatures which will be in the mid 90's. Do stay hydrated to prevent dehydration while on Western KY's Waterways.

May 23-25th overview

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=pah&storyid=69097&source=0
Western KY got lucky on May 25th with only 1 EF-0, but widespread wind damage did occur. Also that EF-2 touchdown in Big Rock TN and moved just to the north of Oak Grove KY back on the 23rd.

Heat Safety Rules

Heat Safety Rules from the National Weather Service.

http://www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml

Hot days continue

Heat days have been in the forecast for awhile and that is where they will remain. A dominant high pressure system will keep us mostly dry and hot throughout the week and weekend. Any rain chances will likely be very isolated throughout the period.

Happy Memorial Day

Remember all those who fought for us so that we can enjoy this glorious day.

5 out of 5 wind will be calmer

Very hot but nice lake day. 5 out of 5 lake day and the winds will be calmer.

5 out of 5 Lake Day's for the rest of the weekend.

Here is some great weather news. Not only is today a 5 out of 5 lake day, but looking ahead at the forecast. We can make Sunday the 29th and Memorial Day 5 out of 5 lake days as well. Temperatures will be very warm to hot and skies sunny a perfect weather for the all the lakes and rivers that Western Kentucky and Western Middle Tennessee have to offer.

Update to a 5 out of 5 lake day

Will update today's lake day forecast to a 5 out of 5 a great day for both the LBL and Lake Malone areas.. Sunny skies already for the southern 2/3rds of the lake will spread across all of the lakes by midday. Along with temperatures in the Middle 80's. Do watch for possible debris on the lakes from the flood.

Debris is possible in the lakes

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/More-dangers-for-memorial-day-boaters-122741399.html
Watch out for debris in the lakes after the flood.

Lake Day Forecast for Saturday

For Saturday the 28th day of May. The lake day forecast will be at a 4 out of 5. A very great lake day the only reason that may keep it from being perfect will be early morning to afternoon cloudcover may hang around. If cloudcover erodes fast then in the morning then I will upgrade to a 5 out of 5 lake day forecast.

Updated Lake Day forecast for today

For today will lower the lake day forecast from 4 out of 5 to 3 out of 5. This is due to the remaining clouds and the possibility that many areas in both the LBL area and Lake Malone may not reach above the 75 degree threshold I would use to consider a good lake day. Also clouds will hang around in the area till afternoon. No rain chances though so you can stay enjoy it.

Lake Day outlook for Friday

A Lake Day forecast rating of 4 out of 5 will be given to the Land Between the Lakes and Lake Malone areas for Friday the 27th. Temperatures may be a little on the cool side with highs in the mid 70's for the lakes area. Some cloudcover and maybe a stray shower in the northern parts of the lakes overnight are possible. Still a pretty good lake day. Saturday-Monday look even better.