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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:59:04 GMT
    A dearth of tornadoes across the U-S this year due an unseasonably cold spring and lack of wind shear. Sadly, this changed Wednesday as tornadoes ripped Granbury, Texas…killing at least six people and
    A dearth of tornadoes across the U-S this year due an unseasonably cold spring and lack of wind shear. Sadly, this changed Wednesday as tornadoes ripped Granbury, Texas…killing at least six people and

  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:35:40 GMT
    A beautiful start to the week as temperatures climb into the low to middle 80's on Tuesday and Wednesday. A look at the current surface map shows high pressure to our south that will provide a broad,
    A beautiful start to the week as temperatures climb into the low to middle 80's on Tuesday and Wednesday. A look at the current surface map shows high pressure to our south that will provide a broad,

  • Monday, May 13 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:10:15 GMT
    By now, you've probably heard that the entire tri-state and much of the region is under a Frost Advisory Sunday night/early Monday. High pressure helping to funnel very cold air from Canada is the culprit. While
    How unusual is a frost this time of year?

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:38:18 GMT
    The waiting game continues as we track showers and thunderstorms that will arrive in the Tri-State on Thursday. The current surface map shows a cold front off to our west that will provide the focus/energy
    The waiting game continues as we track showers and thunderstorms that will arrive in the Tri-State on Thursday. The current surface map shows a cold front off to our west that will provide the focus/energy

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:25:19 GMT
    Scattered thunderstorms will pop up each day in response to heating by the sun. These storms will travel from northeast to southwest as the follow the surface and upper air winds circulating around the
    Scattered thunderstorms will pop up each day in response to heating by the sun. These storms will travel from northeast to southwest as the follow the surface and upper air winds circulating around the

  • Wabash River Falling

    Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:48 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:48:16 GMT
    Despite torrential rainfall this past weekend, the Wabash River will continue a slow fall. On average, many areas received 2-inches of rain. However, the Wabash River, will drop below flood stage in
    Despite torrential rainfall this past weekend, the Wabash River will continue a slow fall. On average, many areas received 2-inches of rain. However, the Wabash River, will drop below flood stage in

  • Monday, May 6 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:40:01 GMT
    After 2-3" of rain drenched the Tri-State over the weekend, the clouds and showers will linger for the first half of the week. Low pressure is dug in to our south, and it will keep the showers and clouds
    After 2-3" of rain drenched the Tri-State over the weekend, the clouds and showers will linger for the first half of the week. Low pressure is dug in to our south, and it will keep the showers and clouds

  • Monday, May 6 2013 10:55 AM EDT2013-05-06 14:55:14 GMT
    What a difference a year makes.  Last year by this time, rainfall was already well below normal as the drought started to really take hold in the tri-state.Through May 5th, we've had 19.22 inches of rain
    Not surprisingly, our relatively rainy pattern this year is a big change from the record drought the tri-state experienced last year.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-06 14:53:37 GMT
    Snapped this pic of a double rainbow Friday evening in Haubstadt. Sure…we all have seen a rainbow but a double rainbow is a rare weather viewing treat. Yes…it is possible to have more than two. The
    Snapped this pic of a double rainbow Friday evening in Haubstadt. Sure…we all have seen a rainbow but a double rainbow is a rare weather viewing treat. Yes…it is possible to have more than two. The

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-05 23:36:46 GMT
    After this soggy weekend, you may be thinking our pattern has to change soon, right? Well, it will change this week... a bit. The reason we've had wave after wave of rain move through since Friday night
    A slow moving cut-off low is responsible for our soggy and gloomy weather the last few days.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:41:49 GMT
    I'm watching storms move from southeast to northwest over southern Illinois. You can see on today's surface map that the scattered storms ahead of the front are following the surface winds and pushing
    I'm watching storms move from southeast to northwest over southern Illinois. You can see on today's surface map that the scattered storms ahead of the front are following the surface winds and pushing

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:40:08 GMT
    I'm watching storms move from southeast to northwest over southern Illinois. You can see on today's surface map that the scattered storms ahead of the front are following the surface winds and pushing
    I'm watching storms move from southeast to northwest over southern Illinois. You can see on today's surface map that the scattered storms ahead of the front are following the surface winds and pushing

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:54:16 GMT
    Rain is lining up along and behind a cold front to our west. This front will push into the the Tri-State beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through early Saturday. Showers and a few thunderstorms
    Rain is lining up along and behind a cold front to our west. This front will push into the the Tri-State beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through early Saturday. Showers and a few thunderstorms

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:41:04 GMT
    High pressure and southerly winds will dominate the forecast for the first half of the week. The surface map shows a cold front up to the northwest of the Tri-State, but this will be blocked by the high
    High pressure and southerly winds will dominate the forecast for the first half of the week. The surface map shows a cold front up to the northwest of the Tri-State, but this will be blocked by the high

  • Sunday, April 28 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-04-29 02:44:33 GMT
    Although the tri-state escaped heavy rainfall this weekend, minor to moderate flooding continues in many communities along the Wabash, White, Little Wabash and Embarrass Rivers. Here are some of the stages
    Several tri-state rivers remain above flood stage even though April rainfall is pacing slightly below average.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:44:16 GMT
    Low pressure will move in from the southwest tonight and bring rain across much of the Tri-State by the evening hours. Here's a look at the current surface map showing that low and the rain shield extending
    Low pressure will move in from the southwest tonight and bring rain across much of the Tri-State by the evening hours. Here's a look at the current surface map showing that low and the rain shield extending

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-04-25 20:37:22 GMT
    More rain is on the way for the weekend, but it looks like the heaviest amounts will fall south of the Ohio River. This will give the Wabash River a chance to "catch up" as it nears crest levels early
    More rain is on the way for the weekend, but it looks like the heaviest amounts will fall south of the Ohio River. This will give the Wabash River a chance to "catch up" as it nears crest levels early

  • Saturn Shines

    Thursday, April 25 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-04-25 16:04:50 GMT
    The meteor shower was a bust because the Moon was nearly full and clouds were in the way at times. However, Saturn will be shining bright tonight and the next few months. Saturn rises in the East-Southeast...best
    The meteor shower was a bust because the Moon was nearly full and clouds were in the way at times. However, Saturn will be shining bright tonight and the next few months. Saturn rises in the East-Southeast...best

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-04-24 20:45:35 GMT
    The rains arrived on schedule overnight, and many of you saw at least a half-inch of rain by this morning. Showers have moved out for now and we'll see clearing skies tonight. Despite the lack of rain
    The rains arrived on schedule overnight, and many of you saw at least a half-inch of rain by this morning. Showers have moved out for now and we'll see clearing skies tonight. Despite the lack of rain

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-04-23 20:33:27 GMT
    Rain will grab the headlines tonight, with sharply colder temps on tap for the rest of the week. The latest forecast data shows another inch of rain will likely fall over all the Tri-State tonight and
    Rain will grab the headlines tonight, with sharply colder temps on tap for the rest of the week. The latest forecast data shows another inch of rain will likely fall over all the Tri-State tonight and

  • Monday, April 22 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:39:17 GMT
    A typical spring week ahead for the Tri-State: Warm temps, scattered thunderstorms, then cooler temps. While the week will be active, the severe threat appears to be minimal, at least through Wednesday.
    A typical spring week ahead for the Tri-State: Warm temps, scattered thunderstorms, then cooler temps. While the week will be active, the severe threat appears to be minimal, at least through Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:25:31 GMT
    After an active Tuesday with
    Stay Alert for a Slight to Moderate Risk for severe weather on Thursday. 

  • Sunday, April 14 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-04-14 22:35:46 GMT
    A very mild finish to the weekend with breezy and dry conditions. The dry part is about to change. You may have heard about a pretty strong storm system in the midwest that's producing snow and heavy
    Another mild and unsettled week ahead with showers and thunderstorm chances growing each day.

  • Friday, April 12 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-12 20:36:38 GMT
    I'm sure you're ready for the weekend, so here's what you can expect over the next couple of days. Here is the current surface map showing high pressure building to our south. This will help pull warmer
    I'm sure you're ready for the weekend, so here's what you can expect over the next couple of days. Here is the current surface map showing high pressure building to our south. This will help pull warmer

  • Playing Baseball In The Snow...Say It Ain't So

    Friday, April 12 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-04-12 15:32:09 GMT
    If Shoeless Joe Jackson were still around he would need his snow shoes to play Major League Baseball at Target field in Minneapolis. Pass that along to U of E grad and Newburgh native... Jamey Carroll...who
    If Shoeless Joe Jackson were still around he would need his snow shoes to play Major League Baseball at Target field in Minneapolis. Pass that along to U of E grad and Newburgh native... Jamey Carroll...who

  • Arch Madness

    Thursday, April 11 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-04-11 14:33:49 GMT
    Lightning hit the Gateway Arch in St. Louis last night and it was caught on camera. Photo credit to Brad Krischel Photography. The photo was taken with a Canon T3i, Sigma 8-16mm lens, 10 second exposure. Yes...the
    Lightning hit the Gateway Arch in St. Louis last night and it was caught on camera. Photo credit to Brad Krischel Photography. The photo was taken with a Canon T3i, Sigma 8-16mm lens, 10 second exposure. Yes...the

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-04-11 01:38:06 GMT
    The system we've been tracking since late last week will finally bring our first widespread severe weather of the year later tonight. Here is a look at the surface map from this afternoon. You can see
    The system we've been tracking since late last week will finally bring our first widespread severe weather of the year later tonight. Here is a look at the surface map from this afternoon. You can see

  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-04-09 20:05:39 GMT
    Storms will begin to fire in the central plains this evening and migrate east toward the Mississippi River by early Wednesday morning. Here is a look at Wednesday afternoon's surface map. I've marked
    Storms will begin to fire in the central plains this evening and migrate east toward the Mississippi River by early Wednesday morning. Here is a look at Wednesday afternoon's surface map. I've marked

  • Monday, April 8 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:30:02 GMT
    Windy, warm weather kicks of the week and will likely provide the fuel for severe thunderstorms by Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front triggers storms to our west. Check out the current winds across
    Windy, warm weather kicks of the week and will likely provide the fuel for severe thunderstorms by Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front triggers storms to our west. Check out the current winds across

  • Sunday, April 7 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-04-08 02:42:42 GMT
    We're in the "Be Aware" stage for the possibility of severe weather this week. The Storm Prediction Center has portions of the tri-state outlooked for the chance of severe storms on Wednesday, particularly
    Unsettled weather will be with us the next few days, but most of the storms will hold off until midweek.

  • Friday, April 5 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-04-06 02:10:58 GMT
    The stars and planets have aligned, the sun will rise in the east and we will have the nicest pair of weekend days we've seen in many months. For the first time this year, the temperature will finally
    The stars and planets have aligned, the sun will rise in the east and we will have the nicest pair of weekend days we've seen in many months. For the first time this year, the temperature will finally

  • Friday, April 5 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-04-05 16:18:19 GMT
    The tri-state doesn't have to deal with tropical systems very often, but many of us remember the 80 mph winds that the remnants of Ike dealt to the area in 2008. After Hurricane Sandy caused so much destruction
    Hurricane Sandy caused millions of dollars in destruction and has changed the way the National Hurricane Center issues alerts in the future.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-04-03 20:31:58 GMT
    Today marks the 39th anniversary of one of the worst days in U.S. weather history: The Super Outbreak of Tornadoes of April 3-4, 1974. In all, 148 tornadoes tore across 13 states in a 24-hour period…a
    Today marks the 39th anniversary of one of the worst days in U.S. weather history: The Super Outbreak of Tornadoes of April 3-4, 1974. In all, 148 tornadoes tore across 13 states in a 24-hour period…a

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-04-03 15:40:51 GMT
    It appears we may be turning the corner from our very chilly pattern with the worst of the cold weather almost over. Tuesday morning we set a record low of 27 and Wednesday morning made it down to 26.
    Our very cold weather pattern is showing signs of finally ending.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 10:55 AM EDT2013-04-03 14:55:49 GMT
    There's no severe weather threat today, but April 1st is the start of a new way of doing things when it comes to the way tornado warnings are issued. From now on, when the National Weather Service issues
    The National Weather Service is trying a new approach at warning for tornadoes.

  • Monday, April 1 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-04-01 19:44:43 GMT
    Most caves have a steady temperature of around 54 degrees. For the next few days, you'll be warmer there than you will be in the Tri-State. Even though we'll have more sunshine and fewer stalactites
    Most caves have a steady temperature of around 54 degrees. For the next few days, you'll be warmer there than you will be in the Tri-State. Even though we'll have more sunshine and fewer stalactites

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-03-29 03:39:27 GMT
    March temperatures are running over 6 degrees below normal(when you average the highs and lows together). Although we'll have a brief warm-up this weekend, the extended forecast has another cold air mass
    The next two weeks should be more of the same in the tri-state, but warmer weather is in the long range outlook.

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  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-04-23 16:27:27 GMT
    Remember last March when flowers had long bloomed and trees were in full green mode? What a difference a year makes. Last year, the jet stream... which helps steer storm system and helps usher in cold
    This March pales in comparison to March 2012 when the tri-state enjoyed record warmth.

  • Friday, March 22 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-03-22 14:41:56 GMT
    A viewer called this morning and stated he had already cut his grass twice last March. Of course the grass in still dormant at this writing with little signs of life. Alright...maybe your tired of hearing
    A viewer called this morning and stated he had already cut his grass twice last March. Of course the grass in still dormant at this writing with little signs of life. Alright...maybe your tired of hearing

  • Thursday, March 21 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-03-21 19:31:40 GMT
    Early spring breakers should keep tabs on the weather tonight and Friday as the Mid-South Winter Storm rakes across Arkansas, Tennessee and northern Mississippi and Alabama. The storm track has played
    Early spring breakers should keep tabs on the weather tonight and Friday as the Mid-South Winter Storm rakes across Arkansas, Tennessee and northern Mississippi and Alabama. The storm track has played

  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-03-20 19:46:55 GMT
    Spring arrived this morning at 6:02 a.m., but you probably couldn't tell as you were scraping frost from your car and hunting around for gloves and a coat. It's hard to believe that just last year, we
    Spring arrived this morning at 6:02 a.m., but you probably couldn't tell as you were scraping frost from your car and hunting around for gloves and a coat. It's hard to believe that just last year, we

  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-03-20 15:48:44 GMT
    When I posted this picture of the "blood stained" tree on Friday, I never dreamed it would generate this kind of response: Over 50,000 of our 14News Facebook fans clicked on it, and many shared the
    When I posted this picture of the "blood stained" tree on Friday, I never dreamed it would generate this kind of response: Over 50,000 of our 14News Facebook fans clicked on it, and many shared the

  • Monday, March 18 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-03-18 22:36:21 GMT
    Today marks the 88th anniversary of one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history, and it happened right here in the Tri-State. Don Parke sent several pictures of the devastation in Griffin, Indiana.
    Today marks the 88th anniversary of one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history, and it happened right here in the Tri-State. Don Parke sent several pictures of the devastation in Griffin, Indiana.

  • Monday, March 18 2013 10:55 AM EDT2013-03-18 14:55:30 GMT
    Today is the anniversary of the Tri-State Tornado that is the worst tornado disaster in U-S history. On March 18th, 1925, the storm had one of the longest paths…nearly 220 miles…of any recorded tornado.
    Today is the anniversary of the Tri-State Tornado that is the worst tornado disaster in U-S history. On March 18th, 1925, the storm had one of the longest paths…nearly 220 miles…of any recorded tornado.

  • Saturday, March 16 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-03-17 02:47:51 GMT
    A cold front moved through the tri-state Saturday and is now just to our south. That means we're on the cold side of the system, which isn't good if you don't like winter weather. A vigorous upper level
    Winter Weather Advisories in effect north of the Ohio River on Sunday with accumulating snow likely.

  • Friday, March 15 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-03-15 18:58:18 GMT
    The unsettled weather pattern developing this weekend will bring thunder and even the chance of severe weather to parts of the Tri-State. High temperatures will drop back into the mid 50s on Saturday
    The unsettled weather pattern developing this weekend will bring thunder and even the chance of severe weather to parts of the Tri-State. High temperatures will drop back into the mid 50s on Saturday

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-03-15 02:05:09 GMT
    The first really decent temps of the season will arrive on Friday and last for part of the weekend, but there's a catch: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be part of the deal. In looking over
    The first really decent temps of the season will arrive on Friday and last for part of the weekend, but there's a catch: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be part of the deal. In looking over

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-03-14 03:10:32 GMT
    The clouds finally vanished and Comet Panstarrs appeared over the Tri-State on Wednesday night. Many local astronomers and photographers and loyal 14News viewers captured the sight for all of us to enjoy.
    The clouds finally vanished and Comet Panstarrs appeared over the Tri-State on Wednesday night. Many local astronomers and photographers and loyal 14News viewers captured the sight for all of us to enjoy.

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:15:55 GMT
    Tonight will be one of the best chances to see comet Panstarrs as it passes 28 million miles from the sun and over 100 million miles from earth. Despite the distance, if you are patient and find a good
    Tonight will be one of the best chances to see comet Panstarrs as it passes 28 million miles from the sun and over 100 million miles from earth. Despite the distance, if you are patient and find a good

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-03-12 15:39:42 GMT
    Remember last March...15,000 record high temperatures broken across the U-S. The warmest March on record. Zero snow cover across Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. As of last Friday, most of Indiana was
    Remember last March...15,000 record high temperatures broken across the U-S. The warmest March on record. Zero snow cover across Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. As of last Friday, most of Indiana was

  • Monday, March 11 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-03-11 20:28:13 GMT
    A celestial visitor is about to arrive in our western sky after sunset this week. You'll want to make a point of checking it out, as comets are a relatively rare occurrence…especially ones that are visible
    A celestial visitor is about to arrive in our western sky after sunset this week. You'll want to make a point of checking it out, as comets are a relatively rare occurrence…especially ones that are visible

  • Sunday, March 10 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-03-11 03:06:56 GMT
    The National Weather Service offers several ways to become a weather spotter, including through the Internet. Spotters are an invaluable resource, particularly when it comes to severe weather events. If
    The National Weather Service offers several ways to become a weather spotter, including through the Internet. Spotters are an invaluable resource, particularly when it comes to severe weather events. If

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 12:03 PM EST2013-03-05 17:03:08 GMT
    Did you put away your winter coat yet? Bad idea. Winter weather will be affecting the tri-state, the midwest, the Ohio Valley and the northeast. A fast moving low to our southwest will sweep northeast
    Meteorological Spring is here, but winter weather isn't over quite yet.

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 11:43 AM EST2013-03-05 16:43:05 GMT
    Another week, and another winter storm is headed toward the Tri-State. As with the past 2 storms, this one will pass almost directly over our area, so the snow and wintry weather will steer north, while
    Another week, and another winter storm is headed toward the Tri-State. As with the past 2 storms, this one will pass almost directly over our area, so the snow and wintry weather will steer north, while

  • Monday, March 4 2013 9:08 AM EST2013-03-04 14:08:24 GMT
    Another major winter storms is ramping up over the plains, with winter storm watches, warnings and winter weather advisories already in effect: Minneapolis is expecting 6-12 inches of snow, Chicago
    Major winter storm to our north over the next couple of days.  Light snow possible here Tuesday night.

  • Saturday, March 2 2013 10:06 PM EST2013-03-03 03:06:51 GMT
    The same low pressure system that brought rain to the area last Monday, is finally moving east after getting hung-up to our northeast. The system is what we call a cut-off low, meaning it's detached
    Cloudy and unsettled pattern coming to an end.

  • Thursday, February 28 2013 4:22 PM EST2013-02-28 21:22:24 GMT
    I've always been fascinated with astronomy and the relationship of the sun to our seasons on earth. Since we've been stuck in the clouds and cold weather for much of the week, I thought you might enjoy
    I've always been fascinated with astronomy and the relationship of the sun to our seasons on earth. Since we've been stuck in the clouds and cold weather for much of the week, I thought you might enjoy

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:26 PM EST2013-02-27 21:26:09 GMT
    The Tri-State is caught in the "spin cycle" from the low pressure system that brought wintry weather to the Great Lakes and plains yesterday. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, this type of low pressure
    The Tri-State is caught in the "spin cycle" from the low pressure system that brought wintry weather to the Great Lakes and plains yesterday. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, this type of low pressure

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 10:53 AM EST2013-02-27 15:53:03 GMT
    This is a pic I shot while storm chasing in Dubois County last March. Free weather spotter training is coming to the Jasper Community Arts Center on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT. The
    This is a pic I shot while storm chasing in Dubois County last March. Free weather spotter training is coming to the Jasper Community Arts Center on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT. The

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 4:11 PM EST2013-02-26 21:11:09 GMT
    Another winter storm, and the Tri-State is again right on the line between areas that may see some snow in the morning and areas that will just have rain. In developing the forecast for today, I've been
    Another winter storm, and the Tri-State is again right on the line between areas that may see some snow in the morning and areas that will just have rain. In developing the forecast for today, I've been

  • Monday, February 25 2013 4:21 PM EST2013-02-25 21:21:41 GMT
    I've been working on a special report that will air tonight on 14 News at 10 called "Blueprint for Severe Weather". Basically, I'll introduce you to a Newburgh woman who will show us her severe weather
    I've been working on a special report that will air tonight on 14 News at 10 called "Blueprint for Severe Weather". Basically, I'll introduce you to a Newburgh woman who will show us her severe weather

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 2:40 PM EST2013-02-21 19:40:27 GMT
    Heavy sleet is mixing with rain over the western half of the Tri-State. This winter storm has definitely been working on its own schedule…the sleet is arriving about 6 hours later than our prediction
    Heavy sleet is mixing with rain over the western half of the Tri-State. This winter storm has definitely been working on its own schedule…the sleet is arriving about 6 hours later than our prediction

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 10:38 AM EST2013-02-21 15:38:40 GMT
    The last few days I forecasted that freezing rain would miss this morning...the models were running too fast. This evening we could see some slick spots in Wayne County which is under a Winter Storm
    The last few days I forecasted that freezing rain would miss this morning...the models were running too fast. This evening we could see some slick spots in Wayne County which is under a Winter Storm

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 4:30 PM EST2013-02-20 21:30:59 GMT
    A winter weather advisory is in effect for Thursday for far southwest Indiana, including Gibson and Posey counties, and for Gallatin, White, Wabash and Edwards counties in Illinois. A winter storm warning
    A winter weather advisory is in effect for Thursday for far southwest Indiana, including Gibson and Posey counties, and for Gallatin, White, Wabash and Edwards counties in Illinois. A winter storm warning

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 10:53 AM EST2013-02-20 15:53:09 GMT
    I wrote on Tuesday that the models might be running too slow to bring us freezing rain by Thursday morning. I forecasted on 14 News Sunrise that the potential for freezing rain would arrive late. The
    I wrote on Tuesday that the models might be running too slow to bring us freezing rain by Thursday morning. I forecasted on 14 News Sunrise that the potential for freezing rain would arrive late. The

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 5:54 PM EST2013-02-19 22:54:24 GMT
    Winter storm watches are posted to our west as the next system takes shape over the Pacific. The models are still bringing low pressure into the Mississippi Valley by Wednesday night/early Thursday.
    Winter storm watches are posted to our west as the next system takes shape over the Pacific. The models are still bringing low pressure into the Mississippi Valley by Wednesday night/early Thursday.

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 10:24 AM EST2013-02-19 15:24:21 GMT
    So long spring weather…lower 60s from Monday are gone and winter is back. A potential icing system could develop in time for the morning commute/school day on Thursday. Why? Cold air will be locked
    So long spring weather…lower 60s from Monday are gone and winter is back. A potential icing system could develop in time for the morning commute/school day on Thursday. Why? Cold air will be locked

  • Monday, February 18 2013 8:33 PM EST2013-02-19 01:33:01 GMT
    A warm front moved through early this morning allowing very mild air to spill into the tri-state from the south. Highs reached the lower 60s in many areas thanks to the southerly winds. Those winds also
    Strong cold front bringing widespread rain and windy conditions to the tri-state tonight.

  • Sunday, February 17 2013 6:36 PM EST2013-02-17 23:36:28 GMT
    Southerly winds pumped temps up a bit today into the low to mid 40s, which is close to normal this time of year. I'm tracking a warm front to our west which will move in early tomorrow morning. Lows
    A mild Monday on the way before a strong cold front triggers showers and isolated thunderstorms.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 4:42 PM EST2013-02-15 21:42:37 GMT
    The sky seems to be falling lately, and here is something else to look out for right here in the Tri-State. In early March, a rare comet will be visible in the western sky. Read the email below from
    The sky seems to be falling lately, and here is something else to look out for right here in the Tri-State. In early March, a rare comet will be visible in the western sky. Read the email below from

  • Friday, February 15 2013 10:41 AM EST2013-02-15 15:41:59 GMT
    Alberta Clippers…sounds like the name of a hockey team or an actual NBA team…but it is a weather system that impacts us in the form of colder temps and bursts of snow. Can you name the hockey team from
    Alberta Clippers…sounds like the name of a hockey team or an actual NBA team…but it is a weather system that impacts us in the form of colder temps and bursts of snow. Can you name the hockey team from

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 4:19 PM EST2013-02-14 21:19:27 GMT
    Just when you thought winter would ease its grip on the Tri-State…poof ! Another surge of cold air will plunge in behind a clipper system over the weekend. Snow chances are slim, but we will likely see
    Just when you thought winter would ease its grip on the Tri-State…poof ! Another surge of cold air will plunge in behind a clipper system over the weekend. Snow chances are slim, but we will likely see

  • Tuesday, February 12 2013 5:37 PM EST2013-02-12 22:37:03 GMT
    A winter weather system is moving in from the south tonight and early Wednesday morning. The timing is going to be a little off for anything more than light rain, or some light snow accumulations by Wednesday
    A winter weather system is moving in from the south tonight and early Wednesday morning. The timing is going to be a little off for anything more than light rain, or some light snow accumulations by Wednesday

  • Tuesday, February 12 2013 9:45 AM EST2013-02-12 14:45:23 GMT
    I took a pic last evening of the crescent moon and caught the planet mercury. I admit my camera is not the best for catching the smallest planet. But some pretty cool viewing on clear nights this time
    I took a pic last evening of the crescent moon and caught the planet mercury. I admit my camera is not the best for catching the smallest planet. But some pretty cool viewing on clear nights this time

  • Monday, February 11 2013 9:58 PM EST2013-02-12 02:58:44 GMT
    We give tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings often during the spring and summer months, but what do YOU do when one is issued for your location ? I am looking for some willing volunteers to show us
    We give tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings often during the spring and summer months, but what do YOU do when one is issued for your location ? I am looking for some willing volunteers to show us

  • Monday, February 11 2013 10:40 AM EST2013-02-11 15:40:43 GMT
    The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge at Scales Lake in Boonville was a record breaker. This benefits the Special Olympics of Indiana. What a tremendous honor to emcee this event for the past 10-years…and the support
    The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge at Scales Lake in Boonville was a record breaker. This benefits the Special Olympics of Indiana. What a tremendous honor to emcee this event for the past 10-years…and the support

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 10:31 AM EST2013-01-31 15:31:05 GMT
    It happened yesterday, A tornado in Adairsville, Georgia, killed at least one person in a mobile home park. (Photo source: UREPORT@CBSAtlanta.com) It was the end of a record. Before that, the United
    It happened yesterday, A tornado in Adairsville, Georgia, killed at least one person in a mobile home park. (Photo source: UREPORT@CBSAtlanta.com) It was the end of a record. Before that, the United

  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 12:35 PM EST2013-01-30 17:35:59 GMT
    First of all, thanks to all of you who are reading this blog and posting your weather reports on Facebook and Twitter during our wall-to-wall coverage last night. Chad Sewich and I were on from 10:30
    First of all, thanks to all of you who are reading this blog and posting your weather reports on Facebook and Twitter during our wall-to-wall coverage last night. Chad Sewich and I were on from 10:30

  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:54 AM EST2013-01-30 16:54:19 GMT
    A great viewer question...January tornadoes are something new to our area? The answer is no. In fact, most tornadoes in January, February, March, and early April will occur east of the Mississippi River.
    I captured this tornado in northern Posey Co., on January 29th, 2008. Sadly, the 2008 tornado killed 2-people in Posey County.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-01-28 21:01:11 GMT
    A strong cold front will push toward the Tri-State on Tuesday. Ahead of the front, we'll have strong southwesterly winds at 10-20 mph which will force the temperature to near 70-degrees...almost a record.
    A strong cold front will push toward the Tri-State on Tuesday. Ahead of the front, we'll have strong southwesterly winds at 10-20 mph which will force the temperature to near 70-degrees...almost a record.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 3:53 PM EST2013-01-28 20:53:13 GMT
    Even with temperatures a bit below normal on Saturday, all of that ice from Friday has melted. Unfortunately, there is a small chance for a wintry mix... including light freezing rain, on Sunday. THE
    Wintry mix is possible early Sunday with a big warm-up and possible storms early next week.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 3:52 PM EST2013-01-28 20:52:29 GMT
    A warm front moved through last night, bringing spring-like temperatures to the area. In fact, I'm expecting temps to be 20 to 25 degrees above normal through Tuesday. The record high for Tuesday is
    A warm front moved through last night, bringing spring-like temperatures to the area. In fact, I'm expecting temps to be 20 to 25 degrees above normal through Tuesday. The record high for Tuesday is

  • Saturday, January 26 2013 12:46 PM EST2013-01-26 17:46:27 GMT
    Watching a developing storm system to our south that will affect the tri-state late tonight and into early Friday. THE SET-UP: Low pressure developing to our southwest today will rapidly move northeast
    A light wintry mess will move in late tonight and we're watching for the possibility of severe weather next Tuesday and early Wednesday.

  • Saturday, January 26 2013 12:45 PM EST2013-01-26 17:45:23 GMT
    After waking up to icy roads and a wintry mix, temperatures will begin a steady climb as we move into the last week of January. High pressure will drift to the southeast and turn the winds around to the
    After waking up to icy roads and a wintry mix, temperatures will begin a steady climb as we move into the last week of January. High pressure will drift to the southeast and turn the winds around to the

  • Saturday, January 26 2013 12:42 PM EST2013-01-26 17:42:54 GMT
    PIC 1 A weak weather system will move in from the southwest late Thursday night and Friday. After looking at the different models and the amount of moisture in the air at that time, I think this will
    Wintry mix will make slick conditions over Kentucky on Friday morning.

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 9:37 PM EST2013-01-23 02:37:16 GMT
    Today's computer models are bringing a little more focus to that storm system that will move in to the region on Thursday and Friday. The storm will develop late Wednesday and early Thursday to our southwest
    Today's computer models are bringing a little more focus to that storm system that will move in to the region on Thursday and Friday. The storm will develop late Wednesday and early Thursday to our southwest

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 3:56 PM EST2013-01-22 20:56:50 GMT
    Hard to be believe that Spring like weather was here on Saturday with a sunny high of 57-degrees. Some of the area golf courses were busy. Since then a parade of arctic air is sinking
    Hard to be believe that Spring like weather was here on Saturday with a sunny high of 57-degrees. Some of the area golf courses were busy. Since then a parade of arctic air is sinking

  • Monday, February 11 2013 11:38 AM EST2013-02-11 16:38:39 GMT
    This week marks the 5 year anniversary of the deadly Muhlenberg County tornado.
    Last week, Muhlenberg County was hit by an EF-2 tornado with the town of Penrod in the path.  Although there was extensive damage to some mobile homes and many trees, thankfully there were no injuries.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 11:38 AM EST2013-02-11 16:38:39 GMT
    Home and business owners continue to assess the damage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and surrounding communities as a tornado swept through the area late Sunday afternoon.The storm hit Hattiesburg around
    Severe storms, including tornadoes, sweep through the deep south on Sunday.

  • Sunday, February 10 2013 6:44 PM EST2013-02-10 23:44:37 GMT
    An historic blizzard is now exiting the northeastern U.S. after dumping up to 40 inches of snow in some spots along with hurricane force winds of up to 80 mph. The next weather system to affect the tri-state
    A system will bring showers and thunderstorms along with the threat of heavy rain to the area on Sunday.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 12:05 PM EST2013-02-07 17:05:01 GMT
    February is not known as a golf month. This week, however, has been perfect to get outdoors and hit the links. I played 9-holes on Wednesday. Winter golf is a little different than summer but it can
    February is not known as a golf month. This week, however, has been perfect to get outdoors and hit the links. I played 9-holes on Wednesday. Winter golf is a little different than summer but it can

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 10:15 AM EST2013-02-07 15:15:37 GMT
    Dry weather this week and up river have afforded the Ohio River to begin falling. Flooded roads like Waterworks remained closed but many area roads will have a chance to reopen in time for the Monday
    Dry weather this week and up river have afforded the Ohio River to begin falling. Flooded roads like Waterworks remained closed but many area roads will have a chance to reopen in time for the Monday

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 11:26 PM EST2013-02-07 04:26:36 GMT
    By the way the week has played out, you'd think we are done with winter…at least for awhile. But how long ? I checked out the Climate Prediction Center's 6-10 day temperature and precip outlooks, and
    By the way the week has played out, you'd think we are done with winter…at least for awhile. But how long ? I checked out the Climate Prediction Center's 6-10 day temperature and precip outlooks, and

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 6:43 PM EST2013-02-05 23:43:13 GMT
    As a series of cold fronts pushes across the Tri-State, we'll have increasing chances of rain. The first batch will come on Thursday, but as you can see by the HPC forecast, this will only net around
    As a series of cold fronts pushes across the Tri-State, we'll have increasing chances of rain. The first batch will come on Thursday, but as you can see by the HPC forecast, this will only net around

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 11:34 AM EST2013-02-05 16:34:57 GMT
    The Tri-State will be in a zonal flow pattern for much of the week. You can see in this model the lines on the map are almost horizontal…these are the height lines at 300 mb, and the winds tend to blow
    The Tri-State will be in a zonal flow pattern for much of the week. You can see in this model the lines on the map are almost horizontal…these are the height lines at 300 mb, and the winds tend to blow

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 11:30 AM EST2013-02-05 16:30:54 GMT
    It's only the first week in February and already the tri-state has had two severe weather events.If you would like to learn more about how severe weather forms and is detected, you may be interested in
    Several weather spotter courses will soon be held in the tri-state.  Here's your chance to learn more about severe weather.

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 3:57 PM EST2013-01-22 20:57:44 GMT
    Strong high pressure from the arctic continues to move into the tri-state, creating some of the coldest temperatures we've seen this season... and the coldest wind chills we've experienced in at least
    Strong high pressure from the arctic continues to move into the tri-state, creating some of the coldest temperatures we've seen this season... and the coldest wind chills we've experienced in at least