1/10/2011 in Bedford County Tenessee

Well they weren't crying Wolf this time. We're sitting on 7 and a half to 9 inches depending on where you measure. And for the first time in a long time I think you can safely say we are Snowed In. This Weekend Storm was well Forecast by the Weather Service and covered in the media so hopefully everyone was prepared. Temperatures aren't going to allow for melting and we may well get another inch or 2 Tuesday.

Sophie had to wait for me to force the Storm Door open and then she hopped out into the white stuff and immediately clawed her way back inside. I already had the puppy pads in the proper place and dutifully my 2 good little doggies implemented plan B. Or maybe it's plan P. A few hardy souls with short driveways and who got out early made their way to the Hospital so we're both home for our 26th Anniversary.

Bottom line in at least the Southern half of Tennessee is try to stay home and don't bend up any sheet metal or get hurt. Now here's the official Forecast from the NWS.

Today: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. East northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: A chance of snow and freezing drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Not much relief before Wednesday and then it's getting much Colder. This Snow will be here for awhile. Stay Safe and Warm.

January 4, 2011 in Bedford County, Tennessee

Happy New Year has come and gone and this morning it was back to reality. We opened the door to a relatively mild 38 degrees and a good layer of clouds. Not much going on this time of the year but we're feeding a lot of birds. "At least ours aren't falling dead out of the sky." Skies cleared about mid day but are returning this evening. We have at least three weather events lined up for the next seven days and starting tomorrow some Rain and maybe a bit of Sleet here and some Snow Showers in the northern counties. Another dose on Friday and the first of next week is the one to really watch. Meanwhile we won't be as brutally cold as we were last month so maybe we will not have travel problems.
The Flu season is kicking in and there is a couple of Intestinal Virus's floating around so remember, GermX is your friend. Now here is the scoop from the NWS for the next few days.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Remember at this time of year things can and usually do change so keep a weather eye out.

12/31/2010 in Bedford County Tennessee

It's Overcast and a warmish 51 degrees here in Northwestern Bedford County this morning. We're expecting Rain later today and possibly heavy tonight as a Front passes through here this evening. Some strong Storms are possible and it looks like some folks West of here are seeing damaging storms and Tornado's so be aware of the weather as we ring in the New Year.
Outdoors here this morning is a bit breezy but mild compared to the last few weeks. My young Corgi Jack Russell mix, "Sophie", is nearly 10 months old now and finally able to trek the puppy dog trail with Missy and in fact she has mostly assumed the Alpha status. Missy could care less as long as she gets to assume the Recliner dog status with me. When it's time for them to come in I just tell Sophie to fetch Missy and she herds Missy up and they head for home. "Really makes my job easier." The harsh December has most all our vegetation dormant and we've had to put in a second bird feeder to keep all our Finches fed.
So be on the lookout tonight and have a happy new year. This 2010 was a year of change, but change for the better I think. Now for the facts.

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 50. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

New Year's Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Stay safe and don't party to hearty tonight.

7/10/2010 @ 7AM in Bedford County, Tennessee

It's steamy Hot here in Middle Tennessee as it well should be this time of year. The Calendar finally caught up to what we've experienced through most of June and our mid 90's daytime Highs are really fairly normal for this time of year. Generally we don't get much relief at night either unless you catch a Pop Up shower near Sundown. The Grasses are slowing up in the Heat and it's the lucky folks who have a Well to water their Garden. A ride around the County and Southern Middle Tennessee "and I do that a lot" reveals that Soybeans and Corn are doing real good and we had a generous first Hay Cut and anticipate another before too long. So while we've had a lot of Heat we've had just enough Rain as well. Latter July and August can be dry so we have to Pray all goes well but so far Summer is not atypical this year. On the Home front the doggies really appreciate the AC "it's good to be a house dog" and Sophie is growing by leaps and bounds. Nothing is safe now that she can jump on the sofa so we're beginning to enforce some discipline and she's getting some time outs in her Kennel. Work is holding up and we hit the road fairly early everyday. Some days reeeeelly early but we aren't complaining. So life is still lumbering along. Hurricane season is well along now and we can expect some more action soon. BP hopes to cap the leak next week which will be good news and while the Beaches will not be that hard to clean up I'm worried about the Wetlands and Louisiana. So now here is a Summary for the week ahead. We'll try to get back on a regular posting schedule soon.

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

6/26/2010 @ 7AM in Bedford County, Tennessee

Sun comes up early this time of year and with the Rain from last night it's muggy early this morning. We're looking at more Shower chances this afternoon much similar to Friday's round of Thunder and Lightening. Here in Northwest Bedford County we received 1.33 inches in our dusty Rain bucket. Our 40 day long spell of blistering weather will continue for a few more days but maybe we can get a break in the heat next week. Of course by now our normals can range close to 90 degrees so the suffering will continue for awhile. The Cool Front that is expected next week could likely trigger some strong storms next week so keep a weather eye out for that. We had some pretty stout electrical activity here yesterday and several lightening strikes in Shelbyville had to be investigated by the Fire Department but I don't reckon anything burned down. On the outdoor scene here we hit the trail pretty dang early these days but most all our haunts are holding up well in spite of the heat. Our grass mowing has suffered some but it's too hot to mow much unless you're really young and well hydrated. I don't know how some of those Lawn Mowing Service guy's do it. And in fact a few have had some Heat related problems here this week and been to the Emergency Room. The year is nearly half over now. Our Weather has been from one extreme to the other and that may not change for awhile. However the El Nino is easing up and maybe we can have some pleasant weather for the 2nd half of the year. In the Gulf it's not looking much better. Water temps are high and Tropical wave development is taking place. It's just a matter of time I guess. So here is the Forecast and outlook for the next several days. We are looking forward to the 4th of July and it won't be long now to Christmas. LoL.
Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

June 19, 2010 @ 7AM in Bedford County, Tennessee

It's HOT and getting hotter. We've picked up a few showers here and there over the last few days but with few exceptions those haven't cooled us down for long. Hot nights and hot days have a way of taking a toll on you. We're looking at lower chances of showers for Sunday and Monday and possibly into the middle of the week. The High's will run upper 90's to near 100 for the weekend and early next week. Once the atmosphere gets this Hot it just doesn't cool off easily. We have a wave of showery weather crossing the State this Saturday morning but once that passes look for less chances of convection and drier weather for a few days. Convection picks up Wednesday or Thursday and some showers return. But, for the most part we're not seeing a end to this current pattern.

Our friends down on the Gulf of Mexico are more than ever in desperate straits as more Oil is coming on shore and of course more is coming out of the "Hole". I'm hoping that some day the beaches return to normal in appearance but the ecosystem will be damaged for a long long time, especially in the Louisiana wetland's. Oil does break down over time and there is a Bacteria that aids in that process but we're talking about a incredible amount of oil. A lot of people are concerned about the Oil getting into the Gulf Stream and traveling up the East Coast but that would at least disperse the Oil so the breakdown could take place some what more quickly. But, and it's a big BUT this only happens if the leak is plugged. Meanwhile I'm still wondering what a Cat 4 Hurricane would do with all that Oil. I'm reminded that God is in Control but I'm of the opinion God is upset with what we've done to this really nice planet he gave us to live on.

So off my Soapbox Karla, here's a look at the weeks weather ahead.

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Hang in there, remember how Cold it was in January.

6/5/2010 @ 7AM in Bedford County, Tennessee

Sunny and warm for your Saturday start so hit the Lawn or Hit the Pool early. Some Clouds and the never ending Showers and T Storms are possible this afternoon. Temps will run 85 to 90 and even warmer late next week. We are in a mid Summer weather pattern that began late last Month and I don't see a end to it yet. We're for the most part getting lots of Rain but fortunately it's being spread around a good bit and no one is getting heavy continuing Rain. We are however getting at least a Trace almost everyday and occasionally a half inch down pour. Sometimes when the storms are collapsing we get some strong gusty winds as well but fortunately no wide spread severe outbreaks. The week ahead will be more of the same but Monday is supposedly going to be a little drier. Don't bet on that however. Outdoors here this past week we've hit the trail early but faithfully. Warm mornings have been the rule this week and that's unusual for this time of year. Seeing lots of Bunnies now and fighting the Bugs. Our extreme Winter has led to a extreme Summer and we are still over two weeks away from the Summer Solstice. We may seriously have to put off Monday morning trek since I think I'm leaving here about 3:30 in the Morning. Poor little Sophie just doesn't know when we are getting up here lately but she was waking me up and now I usually wake her up.

We have reported over 1 and a quarter inches of Rain this week but it's been spread out over several days. Highs have been in the 80's and 90's and the Barometer has hovered at 30.00" or less most days with High Humidity everyday.

The Week ahead, Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Hot Days and Warm nights and the ever present Showers. And it's Hurricane Season now so it may seem a little Ho Hum but it could be really rough if we get a big Gulf Storm this year and the Dark Oil may help warm up the water even more, and Hurricanes love warm water. We'll have to see how all that works out. Have a great weekend .