Fire Weather Conditions Today and Tomorrow

 

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA AND MOST OF
CENTRAL KENTUCKY...

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

A Red Flag Warning also remains in effect until 8 PM today.

* WIND...From the west between 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 mph
  through early this evening. Winds from the southwest between 15
  to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph Friday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidities of 18 to 23 percent
  Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...any fires that start will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning should not be done.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Strong to Severe Storms Wednesday

 There's potential for strong to severe thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. There is a 2% chance for a tornado, 5% chance for damaging winds, and a 5% chance for hail.

Freeze Warning has been issued

 Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Frost Advisory, Freeze Watch

 

Freeze Watch

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and east central, north central, northwest and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could have impacts on agricultural and horticultural interests. Vegetation sensitive to frost and freeze may be damaged or killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Frost Advisory

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and east central, north central, northwest and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could have impacts on agricultural and horticultural interests. Vegetation sensitive to frost and freeze may be damaged or killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from Frost Advisory

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and east central, north central, northwest and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could have impacts on agricultural and horticultural interests. Vegetation sensitive to frost and freeze may be damaged or killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

freezing.

Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Ian

 Hurricane Ian became a category 4 hurricane overnight and hurricane hunters have found the pressure has gone down (937mb) and the winds have come up once more (155 mph) bringing Ian to a high end category 4 hurricane. Keep in mind that 157 mph winds would make this a category 5 hurricane. 

Tropical Tidbits

Here is the latest forecast cone from the NHC showing Hurricane Ian close to its arrival in Florida. The time to evacuate if told to do so is running out as conditions will rapidly deteriorate as the hours pass by. It is moving north northeast at 9 miles per hour.

Extremely dangerous to catastrophic storm surge is possible, some models are estimating storm surge could potentially reach 12 to 16 feet in and near Charlotte Harbor.

In addition, heavy rainfall will lead to flooding in many locations. Up to 20 inches of rain may fall Northeast of Orlando within the pink highlighted area.

Major Hurricane Ian

 Hurricane Ian intensified into a Major Category Hurricane overnight. Ian is now a Cat 3 with 125 sustained mph winds moving north at 25 mph. It is currently exiting Cuba after it made landfall. 

Here is the forecast cone of uncertainty which shows the potential for a landfall in or close to the Tampa Bay or Charlotte Harbor area. It is expected to have sustained winds of 120 to 125 mph winds.

Heavy rainfall and devastating storm surge is possible in and around the Tampa Bay Area where 5 to 10 feet of storm surge is possible, and 4 to 7 possible in Charlotte Harbor. 

Rainfall: 10-15" in red and even 20 inches of rain is possible within the pink highlighted areas on the rainfall forecast chart.

Get out of the path of this storm. If you have been told to evacuate and you haven't done so, do it now. The storm surge and flooding from heavy rain could be catastrophic. Stay tuned to your local government officals!

Tropical Storm Ian Threatens West Coast Florida/Florida Panhandle

 Tropical Storm Ian has some potential to become a Major Hurricane on Tuesday impacting western Cuba before making a possible landfall in Florida. Due to inconsistencies within the current forecast models, the exact track and intensity upon arrival is uncertain. Locations in and near the cone of uncertainty should prepare for a hurricane and stay tuned to your local government officials for any potential future evacuations should there be any.

Tropical Tidbits