Steve Templeton: July 2008 Archives

The History:
Last year on August 2nd we began a major heat wave with 13 of 14 days 95 or hotter. The hottest temperature of the year was during that stretch on August 15th at 105!

The Forecast:
Will we repeat that this August as we expect intense heat to build in on Sunday? It doesn't look like we'll have as long a stretch of major heat, but all the forecast models are showing a co...

>> Continue reading: Big Time Heat On The Way

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On Tuesday a cold front will bring a cool down to the area, ending eight days in a row of 90 degree heat or higher, including Sunday's 99 degree high and Monday's 98 degree high.

Heat Index: With more heat surely around the corner (it's not even August yet) I thought I'd explain a little bit about the heat index. Firstly, you may hear us say "heat index" and "feels like temperature" and wonder what's the diff...

>> Continue reading: Mini Heat Wave Breaks

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As the River falls, some may be thinking that we're done with the flood threat. But the Mississippi River is still not below flood stage in our area and so the flooding impact continues. However, take a look at the chart below where the line graph forecasts the falling river level in Winfield. The going forecast has the Mississippi falling to below flood stage in Winfield this weekend. At St. Louis the Mississippi should fall below flood...

>> Continue reading: Are We Done With Flooding?

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