Forecast issued Thursday, January 12, 2023
Active Weather Statements
Severe storms will threaten our area today
Light snow is likely Friday
Special updates will be issued today, as needed
Hazards
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Five-Day Outlook
Thursday: Rain and t-storms. Windy, with gusts to 25 mph. Some storms could be severe.
Friday: Light snow likely. Light accumulation possible.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold.
Sunday: Partly cloudy and warmer.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance for showers.
Severe Weather Concerns
On the image below, the upper right is the Storm Prediction Center’s overall risk, with our area shaded in the slight risk. The upper right panel is the tornado risk, with our area highlighted in a low risk for tornados. The lower left is the hail threat and the lower right is the straight-line wind threat. The greatest risk for severe weather will be across Georgia and Alabama.
Storm Preparation
Keep in mind that I have storm preparation info on my link at https://meteorologistmark.com/severe-weather-safety/
Also, you need to download the Cumberland County EMA app for information. Have multiple ways to get warnings and one of those ways should be the Cumberland County EMA app (don’t forget to have a weather radio, too!).
Winter Weather Concerns
The greatest risk for accumulating snowfall will be across the western edge of the plateau, from Mayland to Monterey and western Fentress county.
Chance for a Snow Day
My confidence in a snow day has increased even more!
Weather Statistics
Weather statistics are available each day at https://meteorologistmark.com/weather-statistics/
On This Day
1888 – A sharp cold front swept southward from the Dakotas to Texas in just 24 hours spawning a severe blizzard over the Great Plains. More than 200 pioneers perished in the storm. Subzero temperatures and mountainous snow drifts killed tens of thousands of cattle.
2010 – Earthquake Devastates Haiti, killing approximately 160,000 and destroying the majority of the capital Port-au-Prince.
1967 – Dr. James Bedford becomes the first person to be cryonically preserved with intent of future resuscitation; remains preserved at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation.
MM NEWS
Twister is Returning to the Big Screen!
Meteorologist Mark, Crossville Fire & Rescue, the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, and Creative Compassion are bringing Twister back to the big screen!
As part of severe weather awareness week, the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Crossville will be showing Twister on February 25 at 7:00 pm! Tickets are only $5 and proceeds go toward buying weather radios for folks who can’t afford them. Get your tickets today at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36136/production/1147649?performanceId=11211876 . We can’t wait to see you there for a very fun night!
If you have any questions just visit the Palace website at http://palacetheatre-crossville.com/ or email me at meteorologistmark@gmail.com.
MM Classes for Kids
The next MM kid’s classes will take place this month in Crossville! That class will take place on Wednesday, January 18 at 4:30 pm at TCAT. The Clarkrange class will take place Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. The class topic will be hail! Registration can be found at https://meteorologistmark.com/mm-kids/
To get on the email list about these classes just email me at meteorologistmark@gmail.com.
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