Breakdown of today's severe threat

The National Weather Service in Wilmington did a great job depicting what kinds of weather we expect today.  Click the image if you want to see a larger version.  Still looking like winds will be the main threat.  I looked over the latest models and it looks dry through noon then we could see some activity starting in the afternoon and last into the evening.  The one thing holding the energy back would be the fact that there is not a lot of "trigger" mechanisms today.  It will be a day of "now-casting" to really pour over the surface maps and visible satellite to see if there are any boundaries or areas that will help "pop" the first few storms.  That is my favorite part of severe weather... trying to pinpoint the area of initialization. Stay alert and have a good one!

Best,
Andrew Buck Michael

Stormy Wednesday, Cool Temps Return

Well, after getting hit by the car the other night, I got my moped back to 100% on Sunday night.  Just had to tweak the disc brake rotor back to flush and replace the brake handle... A fun Sunday overnight project on a warm night.  I have been dreaming of warm nights all winter for moped projects... just wish it wasn't necessary.  Oh well, had fun.

Heart breaking story in the Plains with the tornadoes.  Today and tomorrow I will be doing a lot of behind the scenes help with tracking our own threat of severe weather.  Luckily today we had a weak surface high to keep the storms from popping too early.  A handful of storms did fire later, but no warnings with them.  Those are my favorite.

Taking a look at the Ohio Valley threat for severe weather for Wednesday... There is a slightly better chance for severe weather for Wednesday than the last few days.

The map above highlights the chances for a severe thunderstorm within a twenty-five mile radius.  As you can see, Ohio has the best chances for severe weather tomorrow.  The main threat will be strong and damaging straight line winds.  There is a marginal threat for damaging hail and even a less chance for a quick spin-up.  Winds are what we will be watching very close tomorrow.  We all remember the wind storm from June of last year... not looking like that, thankfully.

So a stormy second half of your Wednesday, but not the entire day.  A few lingering showers on Thursday as a cold front pushes through.  Then the weather I have been looking forward to returning. 

Our A/C has been out all week and it has been pretty hot in the house.  For Friday and into the weekend, our highs will be around 70 and lows around 50.  Looking forward to that!  There is a slim chance for rain early next week, but the models not quite agreeing on timing or location.  So just sit tight through the storms tomorrow, enjoy the weekend, and I will have more updates.  Have a good one!

Best,
Andrew Buck Michael

Another busy week, moped crash, hot and stormy

Another crazy week... Luckily I got to shoot some "nice weather video" on Wednesday... which was my Friday.

Final story to shoot was people enjoying the swim-up bar... Kinda jealous.

So I finished off Wednesday at the pool at our complex.  Great way to cool off.

 Here is another couple pics from my sister's concert on Thursday.  Check out my last blog for the video of her singing.  Fantastic!

Friday was a mess...  It was fun.  I went to the doctor early, went on a moped ride (helped fix Bruno's bike on High St), then finished off the evening at the pool.  But the ride home was not fun.

I got side-swipped by a car and bit the dust.  My disc brake got bent and I broke my brake lever.  Should be pretty simple fixes.  I also took a beating on my knees and elbows.  Luckily my Dickies pants and jean coat took most of the scraping.  Oh well, you live and learn and I wish the guy woulda stuck around to see if I was all right... Oh well.

Buckeye had a visit to the vet this week and he is doing better thanks to lots of love.

Weather... Getting hot.  Highs in the mid-upper 80's through the middle of next week.  With the heat and humidity we will see afternoon pop-up showers and storms.  The best decent chance for storms will be the middle-end of next week as a cold front pushes through.  Next weekend is looking comfortable and drier.   Have a good one!

Best,
Andrew Buck Michael

Super proud of my sister

I had heard my sister sing in choir and around the house, but when she really puts her vocal chords to the task, she can REALLY belt out a tune.  The video above is from her concert at Arcanum earlier tonight.  So proud of her.  She even made the outfit too by herself.  High five Amanda.

As for the weather... staying unsettled.  Warm and scattered showers and storms.  Nothing will be a washout... just hit or miss, but if you do see rain, get ready for a quick dose of some heavy rain.  That pattern will continue for a while...

Best,

Andrew Buck Michael

Moped sold, HOT weather returning!

Thinned the moped herd today.  Taylor and I finished rebuilding Caleb's Magnum and we got that back to him.  I also sold the orange 1973 Puch Maxi this morning.  Sad to see them go, but I am glad to have some moving around room in the garage.

Couldn't ask for a better day!  Well it was kinda cloudy and cool this morning, but beautiful this afternoon and warmer.  More warm temperatures tomorrow, as a matter of fact, pushing into the mid to upper 80's!  Record for Columbus tomorrow is 92... don't know if we will be getting that hot.  We will "cool off" a little Thursday with a high of 77, but right back into the low-mid 80's for much of the rest of the 7-day forecast.  

The one other BIG story of the 7-day forecast is the chance for rain showers and storms for the entire 7-day forecast.  None of the rain will be a wash-out, but we will be dealing with the pop-up showers and storms of the scattered variety.  The best chances for rain looks to be late Wednesday into Thursday and again toward the middle of next week.  The weekend looks to be the least chance for rain, but still a spotty shower or storm is possible thanks to a stationary front packing along the Ohio River.  Keep the umbrella handy and see ya at the pool tomorrow!  Have a good one!

Best,

Andrew Buck Michael

Tracking more rain...

Had a great moped ride Thursday.  We met at Sonic and then rode around a little more.  Had seven of us all together.  Slowly and surely building a solid group of riders.

It seems like every time I am on the blog I am tracking rain.  Yesterday was pretty nasty with the storms and then steady showers through the afternoon.  Today there is a second cold front, but only a few gusty showers with it.  It is moving through Western Ohio currently and will be arriving to Columbus about 9PM - 9:30PM.  Once this moves through then we will cool off a lot for the upcoming days with highs in the upper 50's and overnight lows dipping into the upper 30's with some outlying areas getting even colder.  So you may want to cover the plants.

The good news is that the chilly days will be short-lived.  By the middle of the week we will be right back into the 80's.  Pool time!

As for the rain... It looks like a VERY slim chance for a sprinkle across Northern Ohio Sunday.  You can see in the radar look that there is enough lift for a stray sprinkle to the far North.  Tuesday a warm front will lift through Ohio (bringing the warmer temps) and could trigger a shower or two, but not a very good chance.  The next decent chance for rain will be Thursday and mainly later in the day.  I will have an update on that tomorrow in case there are any timing changes. In the mean time, early Happy Mother's Day, and have a good one!

Best,
Andrew Buck Michael

Filling in...

I love days when I get to do the weather and I have been blessed with a few extra days this week.  I am filling in for Dana Turtle this morning since he is at Cedar Point to ride roller coasters.

I also got to fill in on Tuesday for Lisa Colbert when she was filling under the weather.  Fun times with Terri Sullivan

The rest of the day Tuesday I helped breakdown the timeline for the #MircleInCLE.  I love using the interactive TV and I broke down each event over the last decade with the missing girls. 

Taking a look at the weather... Just a few isolated showers or storms for the afternoon today, but a MUCH better chance for rain on Friday as a cold front will push through Central Ohio.  Highs will be pushing 80 for today and then a little cooler Friday due to the rain.  Most of the rain will move out Saturday and then we dry out just in time for Mother`s Day on Sunday with cooler temperatures.  Next week is looking MUCH drier.  Have a good one!


Best,
Andrew Buck Michael

Pesky showers

The sun tried to peak out for a little bit today... even when it was still trying to spit some rain.

We are still in the far northern borders of the rain.  Tomorrow will be a bit drier and we will continue with that drier trend through the middle of the week.  We will also keep warming up.  Friday will be wet as a stronger cold front arrives.  Maybe a lingering shower on Saturday, but we then dry out and cool off a little next week.  70's this week and then possibly dipping into the 50's for Sunday and early next week.  Keep the umbrella handy and have a good one!

Best,
Andrew Buck Michael