Thomas Nava's Weather Blog

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The publication is called, "Extreme Weather." It is available at newstands and at their site at: www.extremeweathermag.com 

It has amazing photographs of severe weather. In addition it covers 12 popular weather myths. Issues on climate change are included as well. Plus a LOT more!

Partly sunny today.. Look for highs 80 to 84. Cooler lakside with 75-80.

Late tonight into the early morning hours on Wednesday look for some scattered showers/storms to move in.

We are outlooked for Severe Weather Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (June 25, 26 and 27)    Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.  However, isolated tornadoes will also be possible.

Of greater concern would probably be the heavy rain and associated flooding potential. The environment the next few days will be conducive of traing thunderstorms (moving over the same area over and over) and also be slow movers. General 1 to 3 inch rain amounts the next few days area wide seems reasonable.  However, much higher amounts may be possible where thunderstorms train over the same areas.

The weekend appears to be clearing up and also much cooler and less humid.

You can see by this press release issued June 19, 2008 by Noaa. In addition a full page chart takes a look at each extreme weather event and what to expect in the future.

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080619_
climatereport.html

It goes to say that there is scientific evidence as to the extreme weather events being linked to Climate Change. It further addresses the issue that humans are likely to blame.

So, is the debate finally over?  I think so.

Tom

Today will be one of the coolest days. Mostly Sunny. Highs I expect will reach 70-74 inland; however 63 to 66 will be common along the lakefront.

Clear tonight with lows around 53-56. 55-59 expected along lakefront.

Starting late Tuesday all the way to this Saturday.. expect scattered thunderstorms. Any of those storms could produce some severe weather and heavy rainfall. Especially north into Wisc. and  west into Iowa. (as if they didn't have enough rain and rough weather).

I am also watching a potential heat wave to come at us on or around the 4th of July. At least mid 90s with heat index readings into the 100s look possible.  More info on this and any rain chances for the Holiday as more data come in thru the week.

Tom