Another Busy Day April 26, 2009

Storms are starting to fire up West of Kansas City.  There are some storms right now approaching Topeka – they’re not severe yet.  But, I’m sitting here in front of the radar watching them like a hawk!  There is a slight risk for severe weather across the entire Kansas City viewing area.  However, farther West towards Topeka, a [...]

One Bumpy Weekend April 25, 2009

Muggy and windy for Saturday with warm temperatures in the upper 70s.  A slight risk for severe weather is up for the entire Kansas City viewing area.  Storms are expected to light up the sky after 2 PM this afternoon – all along the cold front that’s in the area.  Large hail and damaging winds [...]

The Lyrids And The International Space Station April 21, 2009

If you’re an early bird like me (I typically get up at 12:30 AM or 2:30 AM…depending on the day), you can catch two amazing sites in the sky.  Tonight, you’ll be able to catch the Lyrid Meteor Shower and the International Space Station.  
 
It’s not a strong meteor shower, but you might see up to 20 [...]

Today’s Rain The Only Bump In The Road This Week April 19, 2009

Rain will continue this morning in the immediate metro and cities South of I-70.  Some of the rain could be heavy at times with occasional lightning strikes.  By lunch, if not before, this system will exit our region.  However, sunshine will be slow to return.  And with a stiff northwesterly wind of 15 to 25 [...]

Not A Weekend Washout! April 18, 2009

Rain is filling in this morning and will last until early afternoon.  Expect mainly light showers – however – the intensity could pick up from time to time.  After 1 PM Saturday, count on a few sunny peeks.  Very muggy today with a high near 70°.
 
Isolated drips tonight and Sunday.  As the cold front moves [...]

Easter Rain Approaches… April 12, 2009

Rain on the increase this morning.  Temperatures staying cool near 51° today.  Rain will persist through afternoon, evening and even tonight!  We’ll still have rain coming down during the AM rush on Monday – however – the intensity shouldn’t be as heavy.  After the morning drive, scattered showers will be possible through early evening.  Monday’s [...]

Sunny Saturday With Warm Temperatures April 11, 2009

Picture perfect for your Saturday!  Enjoy the warm and dry break before the rain arrives on Easter.  Today’s we’ll see highs in the upper 50s to the lower 60s.
 
Clouds will increase tonight and rain will hold off for half of Sunday.  Sunday morning Easter services should be dry – but cloudy!  Temperatures Sunday will only [...]

Rain And Then Frost? April 10, 2009

The steady rain will last all morning long.  We should see it exit Kansas City right around noon.  Clouds breaking up this afternoon – it will be a cool day at the K!  Highs this afternoon in the lower 50s.
 
Some starlight tonight with frosty temperatures.  A Frost Advisory is in effect for everybody who lives [...]

Soggy Days Ahead April 9, 2009

Showers have popped up in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.  Some of these showers have had a history of producing a few lightning strikes.  And these showers and thundershowers have really struggled to hold together this morning.  It’s no wonder considering how dry the atmosphere is right now.  For the remainder of your Thursday, clouds will [...]

Burning In The Flint Hills April 8, 2009

Hazy sunshine today…it still smells like smoke outside from the controlled burns in the Flint Hills.  Winds will be light from the northwest at 10 to 20 MPH.  A lot of this smoke will be pushed out due to this wind direction.  Today’s high very springy at 62°.
 
Clouds increase tonight…but no rain will fall until tomorrow afternoon.  On [...]