Wednesday Weather Blog
A StormTracker Alert has been issued for today. We're expecting gusty winds and heavy rainfall which could lead to scattered power outages across the state this afternoon and evening.
Periods of rain will continue tomorrow and get worse as the afternoon wears on. 1"-2" per hour rainfall rates can occur this afternoon and evening. Rain totals of 1.5"-3" is possible with isolated 4"+ amounts.
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The forecast below shows the progression of a cold front and associated strong thunderstorm threat. In this squall line of storms the rain will be torrential and the winds can cause damage. Gusts 50-60 mph are possible.
Urban street flooding, poor drainage flooding and even small rivers and streams can flood in a set up like this.
The rain is one issue, and something we really need! We are still in a drought. The potentially bigger issue is the WIND! Southerly winds this afternoon and evening could gust over 50 mph. If these winds verify, property damage and scattered power outages are possible.
Thursday we'll return to the sunshine and cooler temps with highs tomorrow to Sunday in the mid 30s to near 40 degrees.
