This next storm is very similar to the storm that wrecked most of last weekend. It really seems to want to wrap up into a tight circulation which means lots of wind. Wouldn't be surprised to see some gusts to 40 mph Thursday. The SPC slight risk area is very similar to the one posted late last week. Although we had a couple of cells go severe in Warren and St. Charles counties the worst was to our south with tragic tornadoes in Arkansas. Not saying this storm will have the same result but severe storms are a threat here mainly between midnight and 10:00 am Thursday. This is one of those overnight events that makes me nervous. If you have a NOAA weather radio make sure it's on Wednesday night. If you don't have a NOAA weather radio...get one.

Another wind driven cool down as temperatures plummet Thursday afternoon. Friday through Sunday are chilly with a chance of some flurries Saturday morning. Want some good news? The 8 to 10 day forecast looks warm and dry.

Kent

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