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Gary, we have had a steady rain here in Excelsior Spgs. Not sure how much we've had but I'm sure more than 1 1/2 inches. Awfully cool though. Have a great day.

Susan

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Susan,

Thanks for the report!

Jeremy

Gary,
Is it true if the sun comes out in our area we will become unstable? It would be nice to see something going on in Kansas City. Hats off to you and your team as you have been predicting this storm. I remember very clearly at the blogers meeting you telling us about it. Keep up the great work!!!

Lisa

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Hello weather team,
Snow will increase after midnight, does that mean more snow here in the metro??
Anne

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Anne,

Likely less than 1" in the metro tonight. A little more to the north.

Jeremy

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Hello weather team, the temp has risen almost 3 degrees in the last 10 minutes in Leavenworth. (46). Do you expect the sun to come out at all. When is the next rain chance? Hows the snow looking for tonight?

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Ben,

Your temp should end up near 50 today. More showers and a few storms will arrive later this afternoon. We are still watching the line of thunderstorms to the SW of KC. At the moment(2:10pm) there are no warnings out. That might change as some of the storms have a little small hail in them.

Jeremy

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Can you tell us which areas are under the watch? Is there a graphic you can upload?

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Erin,

Here is is...

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

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What are our chances for snow and do you have an estimate on accumulation yet?

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Bryan,

Most spots around the metro will have <1". Areas to the north near St. Joe about 1-1.5" and in NW MO maybe 2-4".

Jeremy

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I was wondering if we could expect tornadoes in Edgerton, MO? The sun came out for about maybe 5 minutes not sure if this was enough to increase the risk. Thanks, Robin
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Robin,

We don't think so. The thunderstorms are weakening as they move into the cooler air.

Gary

Gary, Thanks for the quick reply!! Robin

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are you still holding to the inch or less on the snow

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John,

Around KC yes...probably less than 1". North of St. Joe maybe 2-4" near Maryville and into the far NW corner of MO.

Jeremy

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I was just wondering what the severe weather potiental would be around 5-6pm this evening from Lawrence to K.C.

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Kim,

It is possible that you may have to contend with a thunderstorm containing some heavy rain, but no severe weather is expected at that time.

Jeremy

Jeremy

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For no chance of severe storms, they are getting close, and watches are within the viewing area. This storm is very powerful, and can make something out of nothing. Oddly, very little instability is required with the oodles of sheer and lift.

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Scott,

So far the only warning has been south of Emporia. There is a stronger storm in Miami county, KS that may produce some gusty winds. This is probably just below severe levels. As of now this is the only storm that may near the severe threshold.

Jeremy

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The storm is clearly more south than the models were showing... why is KC not getting more snow?

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Brian,

We'll see a little snow tonight...but nothing like parts of the upper Midwest around MN & WI. Some areas there have already seen 12"!

Jeremy

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For such a power house storm, the radar sure looks like it has a lot of holes all over the place.. the snow in Nebraska doesn't look all that impressive

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Brian,

I see what you are saying over Nebraska...but there is a heavy band of snow forming over the NE part of the state. This is the band that may bring parts of MN some 6-12" of snow tonight.

Jeremy

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Gary-
I know it's really early to ask this but, does the storm in the middle of next week look like it will give more of a severe weather threat to the Metro area?
Thank you
Serj

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Serj,

Tough to tell this far out...predicting severe weather in late February 4-5 days out is not a wise move. The storm does not look to be as strong as our current one though. We'll focus on that storm once we get the rain and possible snow out of here this weekend.

Jeremy

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Jer: Is the storm near Paola beginning to rotate? It's got a little kink in it.

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Craig,

I've been keeping an eye on the storm over the past 20 minutes. It has weakened slightly over the past couple of radar images. The storm still contains some gusty winds and small hail.

We'll continue to monitor the cell. It may have a tough time holding its strength heading into the metro, this area has a more stable atmosphere.

Jeremy

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Jeremy:

How are you holding up-been a very busy day!! Thanks for all the responses today!!! The latest band of rain has moved through SW Lawrence and we are begininng to clear out some what-can really see that on satelite as well.

Looking at the satelite loops I think I am seeing where the heavier bands of mositure are setting up on the back side: mostly to the north and west of us-there is that one heavier band in SE Colorado and SW Kansas that looks kind of interesting..did you see the dust blowing in Oklahoma and Texas on the visible satelite imagery-wild stuff-the satelite today has been spectacular!!!!

Man, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and NE Iowa are just getting clobbered as is Western Kansas-what a day-as a snow lover who would love one more big event, I kind of feel like Steeler's Wheel: Blizzards to the left of me Blizzards to the right here I am stuck in the middle.....

Have a great afternoon and thanks to you, Gary and the whole weather team for all the updates and responses-you are all aces!!!!

Bill blinded by the light in Lawrence

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Bill,

I'm hanging in there...but am quite tired. The clearing line is trying to push NE. Temps will be fun to show at 5pm. Our Weather Now temps range from the low 40s on the NE side of the metro to the mid 50s on the far SW side.

Still a few strong storms hanging on...but nothing severe.

Jeremy

We got some Pea size hail at 130th and State Avenue right at 5pm...Very strange stuff..it was sunny to the west right about K-7..

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Just an FYI...

For the weatherbug at the top of the screen..when you have a Flood Warning and Tornado Warning out..it looks a bit misleading since they are both pink in color...Might be something you want to look at changing.

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Bryan,

Thanks for the feedback!

Jeremy

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We had a nice 'bout of rain and wind this morning then it shut off and we havent had a whole lot since, lately the new band of rain has kind of hopped over us, do you think it will fill in a bit more later?
I think I heard there was some sort of damage near holden down there, hope it is just a barn or something like that.
Nick in (cool/damp) St. Joe!!

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Nick,

I'll pass along more info when I get it on the possible tornado.

Jeremy

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Gary...hurry and go look to the east...the MOST AMAZING rainbow i've ever seen.

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Chris,

Send a picture.

Jeremy

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Jeremy...what email address should I send it to? If you want full resolution shots they'll be 1-3mb/each

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Chris,

You can send the pictures to:

jnelson@nbcactionnews.com

Is there one picture of the entire rainbow...or are they pieced together?

Thanks!

Jeremy

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Wow! What a dress rehearsel for the season. This is just the type of system that we studied in advanced dynamics class at KU.

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Kevin,

I think this was a good event for all. A tune up or an event to remember for future storms.

Jeremy