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TODAY'S NUMBERS:
HIGH: 94.... A NEW RECORD HIGH!
LOW: 56
Ok... so remember a few days ago when I posted the record highs for today and Monday? And then I said, "I don't think we'll set any records... but we will be close..." Well we DID set a record high for today! The old record was 92 degrees, set back in 1976, and tied in 2002.
We technically COULD do it again tomorrow... the record is 94 degrees... and we will be close again. I am shooting for 92... but some places could see mid-90s. The 90s continue on Tuesday, before things will cool down a bit. We should be near 80 degrees in KC for Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front moves through.
Will the front bring us any rain? Well... there's not a WHOLE lot of moisture to work with... but a spotty shower or two is not out of the question. A better chance of rain comes as we undergo a pattern change late next weekend. We will talk more about this tomorrow.
Have you noticed some of the trees already changing colors? I always notice the poison ivy... it turns red, and is usually one of the first things to change. You can tell, beause it is a vine... it will sometimes grow up from the ground... but a lot of the time it will grow UP a tree and it can wrap itself around branches. I really started paying attention to poison ivy a few years ago. I was pulling weeds in the yard... and accidently pulled some ivy. Well... the next few weeks were miserable for me!! So I have developed the mantra: "Leaves of three, let it be!"... and have used it as a good excuse to get out of doing yard work! :)
Anyway... it's sort of hard to get into the real FALL spirit... with temperatures in the 90s!! ;) With the ongoing drought... it will be interesting to see how fall color looks around the region. Here is a look at when area trees will reach their peak color:
For more information about specific regions around Missouri... check out the Missouri Dept. of Conservation's FALL COLOR PAGE.
I am back with you tomorrow for one last day... Gary returns on Tuesday!
Have a good one!
Jamie
Posted by at October 1, 2006 3:27 PM
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Jamie, I really hate this warm weather. :(
DAVE:
I am right there with you!!
Jamie
Posted by: Dave C. at October 1, 2006 8:21 PM
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Jamie,
A quote from you last THURSDAY:
"You're right... just today I said to Jeff, 'It COULD be 90'!"
GOOD CALL even way back then. who knew it would be hotter than that even!
PIEPER:
I just talked to Jeff and we were saying the same thing! Thanks!
Jamie
Posted by: pieper at October 1, 2006 9:55 PM
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Jamie,
It looks like the 18Z wants to trend cooler for next weekend. The ridge in the Pacific is now stronger, but the frontal boundary is battling the southeast ridge. We received a high of 94 and there was not a very strong westerly component to the wind. That is amazing.
Devin
DEVIN:
The 0Z also looks faster with the front. We'll see what it looks like tomorrow.
Jamie
Posted by: Devin at October 1, 2006 10:19 PM
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Dear Lord, Please let Devin be correct and next week will be cooler...oh. and P.S. Give Jamie a raise.....Amen.
DAVE:
I really like you're thinking on both accounts! ;)
Jamie
Posted by: Dave C. at October 2, 2006 12:27 PM
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The map detailing when parts of the viewing area are in peak fall colors is great. I've always wondered when our peak time is. I love it when you guys deviate from talking strictly about the forecasting models and focus on other aspects of the weather too!
MARLINA:
Glad you like that map! I guess we do this more during the more "boring" weather periods... as there is not much active weather to talk about! :)
Jamie
Posted by: Marlina at October 2, 2006 1:52 PM
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Jamie: The plant you describe is called "Red Virginia Creeper". It is NOT toxic and is is commonly confused with poison ivy.
ED:
I do know about the creeper... but poison ivy is very similar in appearance! Poison ivy is a vine, and often grows up trees. It is also one of the first plants to change color in the fall (and it turns red/orange). Here are a few links:
http://www.poison-ivy.org/html/climbs1.htm
http://www.poison-ivy.org/html/fall1.htm
Again... the three-leaf rule will clear up any confusion! :)
Jamie
Posted by: ed at October 2, 2006 5:03 PM
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September was "October" and October is "August" I quess summer "06" won't go quietly into the night! I am ready for fall "part 2" to begin:)
NICK:
Truly a remarkable year, no? I think it is clear that a LOT of you are missing fall already... well me, too!! Tuesday will be in the 90s again... then a few days in the 70s to cool off a bit. It will get warm again as we approach the weekend, but then a pattern change should bring the return to more autumn-like weather by next week!
Jamie
Posted by: Nick Rau at October 2, 2006 7:21 PM
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What happened to fall?? This just seems alittle too much for the beginning of Oct.
Jamie, again I have to give you guys alot of props for this site. I was lurking at one of the other stations new web site (don't be mad..lol)And it's cool for a web site , BUT when you read the blogs some of them are answered and most are not. I was surprised. With all the time and I'm assuming money that was put into it, I figured that other weather team would be more into it than what I saw. Not only are you guys the most accurate, but you take alot of pride and time in this weather blog and talk to the people who come here, and not just about the weather, which is so cool. Those other guys have nothing on this weather team :)
DONNA:
Thank you so much for your nice comments! I am so happy all of you have embraced the blog... we really do enjoy it! It's such a fun way to stay connected to everyone. As for the hot weather... hang in there! Only one more day of possible record-setting temps. Then a little break!!
Thanks again for blogging!
Jamie
Posted by: Donna at October 2, 2006 7:51 PM
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You always do a great job while Gary is out Jamie! You have been a great addition to the NBC weather team and I know I can count on you guys for accurate forecasts. We are all complaining about the heat now but in a few months will be asking you when it will get warm again or at least I know I will. Thank You!
Kristin
KRISTIN:
You are so sweet, thank you for your nice words! I just talked with Gary... he is watching football, enjoying his last night off before he comes back. But if you know Gary... you know he has also been watching the weather all along, and will have much to say upon his return! :) And you're right... I can hear it now: "It's soooo cold... when can we expect a warm-up?" Haha!
Jamie
Posted by: Kristin at October 2, 2006 8:19 PM
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Hello Mrs. Jarosik,
Here in Leavenworth we had rain last night. Came down heavy but only for a brief amount of time just before 4am. What was that caused by? A week disturbance?
BEN:
It looks like it was a very weak wave that passed through... it helped to create some rising motion... and isolated thunderstorms were the result. Pretty crazy, huh?!
Jamie
Posted by: Ben Tracy at October 2, 2006 8:37 PM
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