Thursday, May 8, 2014

Weather Update 5/8/17

Let's jump right in...Current surface analysis shows the large storm systems have slowly moved eastward today.  We experienced a fairly heavy storm today as did several other parts of the U.S.   The high pressure system that was over the Canadian Rockies moved southeast and as a consequence, is keeping that warm low pressure front over much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.  I expect further heavy storms tomorrow as the cold front moves through the state.  Out east, it looks as if the storms might get bottled up into Kentucky and through to Virginia.  If that doesn't occur than the high pressure system will move up the Eastern seaboard, and move the storms down to Georgia and Florida.  
The infrared satellite shows precipitation directly in front of the cold front seen in the surface analysis.  
The jet stream map shows the moisture laden southern winds helping the heavy rains in the U.S. heartland.  The westerlies that we are used to seem to inching closer to our state, hopefully bringing decent weather when they do.

In honor of the NFL draft finally arriving today i'd like to add a link to the Bears' first round selection and future all-pro (fingers crossed!) Kyle Fuller

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