Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Regional radar is still busy with some high reflectivity values moving into north/central WV at half past four o'clock. Other news: some strong wind gusts were reported, mainly across central and southern WV today. Winds caused some minor damage (mainly downed trees). Flood watches and warnings remain in effect through early Thursday morning. High wind watches and warnings are also still in effect until 1 AM Thursday. Overall, was not impressed with the strength & duration of storms that crossed our area. But this should not come as a surprise being late January. I think if that squall line had arrived a few hours later, storms may have been stronger. What's more impressive is the near 40° temperature drop that we will see from this afternoon to tomorrow morning! That's right, lows will dip down into the low 30s by morning. Expect to see a dusting of snow on the ground in the lowlands and 2-3 " in the mountains by Thursday morning. More in a bit...