It isn't named pattern but what is causing it, on top of global cooling, are a couple of big volcano eruptions spewing SO2 into the atmosphere, and a solar minimum meaning the sun isn't as strong as usual. Experts say this cooling period for the climate is supposed to last a couple of decades like the warm period we were just in for about ...

yes we are.

First and Foremost: Tornado Watch for Fayette and Union Counties in Indiana until 3:00 am.   Secondly. Looks like it will be mainly a straight line wind event with the main line which is currently in Cental Illinois. But... any storms that pop up ahead of the line have the POTENTIAL to become tornadic. Like i have been saying keep an eye ...

cincywxpro_12:Keep it tuned to local 12, and I'll be doing frequent posts on twitter, if I can stay up that long.  James In case i didn't already tell you... I am nwswannabe1 on twitter. the name I use on here was already taken.

Every one in the Tri-State is still considered to be in the MDT risk. Wording from the NWS is much more stearn than the local stations. Calling for ''numerous severe storms tonight.'' Still a good bet for some monster storms tonight. I think the local stations are playing it safe when it comes to the severe weather. They are waiting until the ...

Please don't panic though! Nothing is set in stone ever in the world of meteorology! So just keep an eye to the sky and an ear to tv or radio!

wxenthus: You know, the rate at which the models have been going, it's not a sure thing as to when storms might arrive.  If you take them at face value (which is not plausible), tomorrow evening looks to be the most significant threat (12Z runs).  But..... there is certainly a chance that we might see a repeat of this morning with a ...

The last time i heard a forecast like that from the NWS was April 7th 2006. (This was the only time that the SPC issued a High Risk area on the day two outlook). The cincinnati area was not in the high risk but  in a MDT risk that day and we got some wind damage from guess what....a derecho. Thought it was an interesting similarity. Like the ...

MDT Risk for Friday. Upper End Slight risk today.  Today may be active later this afternoon.We are featured in the ''hatched area'' Friday. This means that they expect some significant severe reports. Significant severe is classified as one, two, or all of these things: EF-2 or higher tornadoes. T'Storm Winds over 75 MPH. Hail greater than 2 ...

building ridge from monday through middle of next week!