Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 5:00 am CST on December 24, 2009
Now
Waves of moderate to heavy rain will continue to stream northward across quad state through 8 am. The most persistent rains will be over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois...where hourly rainfall amounts will average a tenth to a quarter inch. Farther east...hourly rainfall amounts will vary from a trace to a quarter inch. An occasional rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out...especially over southeast Missouri.
Forecast for Marshall
Updated: 3:56 am CST on December 24, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until 6 am CST Friday...
Today
Breezy. Occasional showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Breezy...cloudy. Rain showers in the evening...then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning...then a chance of flurries in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Friday...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Friday.
* A powerful storm system will move northeast into Missouri tonight. Winds will start to pick up this morning. Winds this afternoon and tonight will average 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
* Generally southeast winds will turn to the south early tonight... then southwest late tonight. Though winds will be relatively weak this morning... expect speeds to increase after noon. The strongest winds are expected tonight. The best chance of gusts to 45 mph will be mainly after midnight. Winds will remain brisk through Friday.
* Damage to weak or rotting trees can be expected. Outdoor Christmas displays may be blown about if they are not properly secured. Difficult driving conditions are expected with winds of this magnitude.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Wet grounds due to rains may allow smaller or loosely rooted trees to uproot due to the high winds. Unsecured patio or outdoor placements may be prone to damage from tumbling. Travel will be difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of wet roads and high winds means Holiday motorists should be extra cautious and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.