Nice weather on tap.

It looks like we have one more heatwave to contend with and then the 90's just might be over. The 90-degree heat will make a comeback on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. After that we cool down a bit. All the long-range data suggests that we will not see another 90-degree heatwave but I don't trust it. Enjoy the cool temperatures while they last.

Here's a couple of pictures of the storm clouds on Sunday before the water main broke.

Here is the latest discussion from the NWS:

.SHORT TERM /Tomorrow through Friday/...

Issued at 342 PM EDT Tue Jul 23 2019

As high pressure strengthens over the region tomorrow, the
confidence in dry conditions from Wednesday through Friday will
increase even further. Temperatures will remain slightly below
normal again tomorrow with highs in the low 80s. However, the heat
will slowly return by late week and this weekend as high
temperatures climb back into the upper 80s/low 90s.

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.LONG TERM /Friday Night through Tuesday/...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Tue Jul 23 2019

The coming weekend will remain dry as high pressure dominates the
area. Temperatures will continue to push back into the upper 80s
and low 90s but with far more comfortable dewpoints than
experienced last weekend.

A frontal system will necessitate chances for thunderstorms from
Monday into Tuesday, and the blend handled this well.

The heat is on!

Hello everyone.

As you know, the remnants of Hurricane Barry are passing through our area right now. This amount of moisture combined with the approaching heatwave to our west will produce some very high heat indices.

Excessive heat watches have been posted in Illinois but not in Indiana however the NWS has put out a special weather statement.

Special Weather Statement

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Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
400 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2019

...HOT AND HUMID THURSDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

Afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s are expected
Thursday through Sunday. Hot temperatures combined with high
humidity will lead to dangerous heat index values in excess of 100
degrees. Some areas could see values between 105 and 110 degrees.

Heat illnesses may be possible for those who work outdoors, who
have no air conditioning, or are more susceptible to the heat such
as children and the elderly.

Never leave children or pets in cars. Stay hydrated and be sure
outdoor pets have plenty of water as well.

It gonna be hot!

I think our tornado season peaked in June and should taper off in July. That doesn't mean that severe weather is not possible because it certainly is. The main threats coming up will be the heat index. This weekend the temperatures will climb into the lower 90's. Be sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. And no, beer does not count.

There's a 50% chance of storms on Wednesday. Other than that, it will be hot and humid. Mosquitos are out in the evenings so keep that in mind. Because of all the rain that we've had, they will be quite bothersome.

Here's the latest from the NWS:

.LONG TERM /Saturday through Tuesday/...

Issued at 258 AM EDT Wed Jul 10 2019

Fairly good model agreement on the upper pattern through the long
term, supported by good clustering in the ensembles, lends better
than average confidence in the long term forecast. An upper ridge
over the intermountain west will slowly shift eastward, with
northwesterly upper flow over central Indiana transitioning to a
broad ridge over much of the central U.S. This will allow
temperatures to climb during the long term into the low 90s for
daytime highs and upper 60s to lower 70s for nighttime lows with
rising heights over the area. While not unusual for this time of
year, people should be prepared for several days in a row of highs
into the 90s with dewpoints in the 70s and low temperatures in the
upper 60s to lower 70s.

An upper low is progged to lift north out of the Gulf possibly
work its way up the Mississippi to the Ohio River valley, but
there is still some variability in the timing and the main impacts
from this system are still outside of the long term period.

Overall with the aforementioned upper ridging should see mainly
dry conditions across the area. Models do indicate the potential
for a few showers/storms to occur on the outer edge of the ridge
and with the amount of instability building could see a few
afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms from Sunday onward.