Good Friday bloggers,
As I write this around 7 AM Friday, we are tracking an increasing area of heavy rain and some thunderstorms. The threat of ponding water which can cause hydroplaning and also flash flooding are increasing as rainfall rates will be 1"-2" per hour. Right now it looks like the heaviest rain will be south of I-70. After the rain ends most locations in our area will have seen at least .50"-1" of rain with some locations seeing 1"-2", possibly 3" of rain. The heaviest right now looks south of I-70.
Today's rain will become this weekends steam as what comes down must go up. The water in the ground from the rain today will evaporate over the weekend with temperatures in the 90s. This will make the heat index around 110°. Remember this kids in the car, check on the elderly and your pets and drink plenty of water if you are out and about.
Details on the heavy rain today, the extreme steam this weekend and an interesting weather pattern next week are in the six and a half minute video below.
Have a great weekend
Stay healthy
