Rich Thomas Weather Network

THURSDAY Update:  80+ Degree Days Continue – Weekend Storm Threat – Some Strong

 Good Morning!  Our very warm pattern continues.  Yesterday’s high was 82 in Montgomery.  We will be in the low to mid 80’s today – and teasing records, were headed for the middle 80’s Friday and Saturday.  Mild overnight lows in the low 60’s. 

The risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around each day Friday through at least Monday.  Some strong/severe storms possible Saturday night & Sunday. Here’s my brief video forecast discussion.

TODAY:   Sun/Cloud mix, with a high near 83.  South wind 5 to 10.

(Normal 69/44)

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TONIGHT:   Partly cloudy.  Low 62.  Light wind.

NEXT FEW DAYS:  Our very warm pattern is continues.  Highs each of the next several days will be 80 or above.  Very mild nights.  Lows will range from the upper 50’s to low 60’s.  Spotty showers could start to pop up Thursday. The risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around each day Friday through at least Monday.  Some strong/severe storms possible Saturday night & Sunday.

We will be at least flirting with record highs especially Friday and Saturday.

Severe weather threat in the middle of the country continues to grow and spread eastward next 3-4 days.  Including the risk of tornadoes. 

FOR US:  The Level 1 Severe Threat continues until 7AM CDT Sunday AM.  I would not be surprised if the threat is extended to Day 4 Sunday.

I’m also worried about a mid-week storm system Wed. Night 3/11 into Thursday 3/12.  I’m pretty sure this will be a Severe Threat. 

The Storm Prediction Center will have it’s hands full well through the month of March.  I’m concerned things will get busy at times.

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The 10 Day model Blend Temperature Trend.  Highs in the 80’s through Tuesday. 

The Euro Ensemble  16 Day model temperature trend.  Trend towards cooler air starting around mid to late month.

SPRING FORWARD THIS WEEKEND: Sunday night at 2:00AM we go back to Daylight Time. One less hour of sleep Saturday night.

DAYS TILL Officially SPRING:  15 days! 

Thanks for reading this Blog this morning. This morning we are LIVE on the radio from 6 to 9 on NewsTalk 93.1.  I’ll have another update for you in the 4  o’clock hour tomorrow morning.  Have a nice day.

–Rich