Piedmont, MO

3:39 PM CDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 512 ft
Lon: 90.7° W
Lat: 37.2° N
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Active Advisory: Special Statement (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Record Report
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
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Piedmont Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:39 PM CDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
95.2 °F
Feels Like 90 °F
Wind(mph)
0.7
Sunrise / Set
5:46 AM
8:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 99 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 97 | 63 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 99 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy 93 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Clear 88 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
10%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPOF 261953Z AUTO 22012G19KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP161 T03440156
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
90 °F
Dew Point
30 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
9.8 mph
Health
UV
10 out of 16
Pollen
8.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. Fog early. High of 93F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Thursday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F with a heat index of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KMOPIEDM3

Saturday, 26
Clear
99 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
97 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
99 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
93 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
88 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
79 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
82 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Partly Cloudy
93 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
91 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 53 89 | 44 | 67 | 47
Wind 2 mph SSW 8 mph SSW mph 1 mph South
Humidity 58% 19% % 49%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 5% % 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [1.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.24], Average RMSE [3.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 44 93 | 4 92 | 34 68 | 45
Wind 2 mph SW 8 mph SW 7 mph South 3 mph SSW
Humidity 42% 3% 12% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 14% 21% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.57], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [4.03] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 47 92 | -5 88 | 23 66 | 47
Wind 3 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 46% 5% 9% 50%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 19% 26% 22% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.58], Average RMSE [3.37]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.50], Average RMSE [2.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. Fog early. High of 93F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 45 86 | 28 84 | 36 63 | 43
Wind 6 mph NNW 7 mph NNE 7 mph NE 6 mph East
Humidity 51% 11% 18% 48%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 99% 70% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.70], Average RMSE [4.37]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.62], Average RMSE [2.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 39 81 | 17 80 | 26 65 | 45
Wind 4 mph ESE 4 mph East 3 mph SE 7 mph North
Humidity 50% 8% 13% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 21% 2% 0%
Conditions Overcast Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.39], Average RMSE [4.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.01], Average RMSE [2.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Thursday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 45 75 | 20 76 | 40 47 | 27
Wind 8 mph NE 13 mph NNE 18 mph North 16 mph North
Humidity 54% 20% 27% 46%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 50%
Cloud Cover 5% 77% 95% 95%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.52], Average RMSE [4.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.10], Average RMSE [3.02] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 31 72 | 17 69 | 4 49 | 31
Wind 12 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 10 mph NNW 6 mph NNW
Humidity 44% 20% 7% 47%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 92% 91% 74% 25%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.46], Average RMSE [5.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.63], Average RMSE [3.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 33 77 | 13 75 | 36 65 | 42
Wind 7 mph WNW 8 mph NW 4 mph West 4 mph SW
Humidity 50% 19% 36% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.03], Average RMSE [4.94]
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 34 78 | -1 78 | 20 68 | 53
Wind 3 mph SW 3 mph WSW 3 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 38% 4% 11% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 30% 33% 19% 16%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.94], Average RMSE [5.21]
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 82 | 74 82 | 68 70 | 60
Wind 3 mph SW 4 mph SW 4 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 76% 62% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 28% 30% 43%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:08 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F with a heat index of 106F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 85 | 77 84 | 72 72 | 64
Wind 3 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 3 mph SSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 76% 66% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 76% 69% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:16 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KPOF) 81 °F 59 °F
Record (KPOF) 95 °F (1944) 38 °F (1925)
Yesterday 93.0 °F 68.2 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:46 AM CDT 8:13 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:16 AM CDT 8:43 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM CDT 9:20 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:58 AM CDT 10:01 PM CDT
Moon 10:45 AM CDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 26m
Length of Day
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 13s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 30% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
98 °F
Rolla
95 °F
Cape Girardeau
93 °F
St. Louis
93 °F
West Plains
93 °F
Jefferson City
64 °F
Kirksville
64 °F
Camdenton
66 °F
Fort Leonard Wood
66 °F
Springfield
66 °F
Farmington
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Poplar Bluff 94 °F Clear 2:53 PM CDT
Farmington 93 °F Clear 3:35 PM CDT
Corning 91 °F Light Rain 3:15 PM CDT
Cape Girardeau 95 °F Clear 2:53 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPOF)
Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 232° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPOF 261953Z AUTO 22012G19KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP161 T03440156

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Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 6:10 PM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67 °F
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Verona vs. Modena 12:00 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
Sampdoria vs. A.S. Varese 6:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Peach Tree, Piedmont, MO 95.2 °F 90 °F 30 °F 10% SW  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 3:39 PM CDT Rapid Fire
RAWS BIG SPRING MO, Van Buren, MO 98 °F 98 °F 58 °F 27% South  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 631 ft 2:22 PM CDT MADIS
RAWS CARR CREEK MO, Ellington, MO 95 °F 96 °F 61 °F 33% SE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1399 ft 3:11 PM CDT MADIS
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:32 PM CDT on May 26, 2012

... Record heat this Holiday weekend...

The hot Memorial Day weekend will continue... with record or near
record high temperatures in the mid and upper 90s likely in most
locations. Due to a lack of moisture... heat index values should stay
close to the actual air temperatures... generally in the upper 90s
to near 100 degrees. This will be the hottest air this area has seen
so far this year. The last time it was this hot... was back in the
early part of September 2011.

People should be prepared to deal with the effects of this
prolonged period of hot weather. Follow the basic rules of heat
safety to keep from becoming overheated. Drink plenty of
water... wear light colored... light weight clothing... and avoid
strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Take
frequent breaks and be sure to put on a high spf sunscreen to
limit the potential for sunburn. Make sure pets have plenty of
fresh water.

In addition... with moderate to severe drought conditions in
place... the risk of wildfires will be increased somewhat. Caution
should be exercised with any outdoor burning this weekend.





354 am CDT Sat may 26 2012

... Record heat on the way this Holiday weekend...

Be prepared for a hot Memorial Day weekend... including Memorial
Day itself... with record high temperatures in the mid and upper
90s likely in most locations. Due to a lack of high surface
moisture... heat index values should stay close to the actual air
temperatures... generally in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
This will be the hottest air this area has seen so far this year.
The last time it was this hot... was back in the early part of
September 2011.

People should be prepared to deal with the affects of this
prolonged period of hot weather. Follow the basic rules of heat
safety to keep from becoming overheated. Drink plenty of
water... wear light colored... light weight clothing... and avoid
strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Take
frequent breaks and be sure to put on a high spf sunscreen to
limit the potential for sunburn. Make sure pets have plenty of
fresh water.

In addition... with moderate to severe drought conditions in
place... the risk of wildfires will be increased somewhat. Caution
should be exercised with any outdoor burning this weekend. On the
positive side... southerly winds will be much lighter than they
were on Thursday... and humidities will run a bit higher.


Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 04:36 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

... Record high temperature set at Paducah KY...

A record high temperature of 93 degrees was set at Paducah KY today.
This breaks the old record of 92 set in 2006. Near record high
temperatures are in the forecast for the next two days.


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