Weather

Webster County schools will be closed on Thursday, May 12th due to flooding.

According to CMT.com two more big names in Country music have stepped up to help those affected by a massive severe weather outbreak in the south that killed hundreds and left many without homes. The "Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert" live from Nashville  at 9 PM Eastern time will have performances from Trace Adkins, Little Big Town, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban.

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I took this shot yesterday after Mother's Day brunch. It looks like Panther Creek joined forces with Miller Lake to prevent folks like me from going any further. Of course, folks like the guy in the F-150 who went around me and plowed through had no such problems. I haven't been out there today, but hopefully they're seeing some recession of the waters. At least that's happening in other parts of the county.

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After a very nice Mother's Day with temperatures in the 80's, tomorrow and Wednesday the temperatures are going to climb to near record warmth around 88. It's been roughly 32 years since it's been this hot on the 10th of May and about 6 years since it's been this hot on May 11th

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Well, you don't need me to tell you . . . but the rain, rain WON'T GO AWAY and flooding problems continue throughout the tri-state.  School systems have dismissed classes, flood waters continue to cover local roadways and highways, dozens of families are displaced, many have homes completely surrounded by water and the volunteers at the American Red Cross are working around the clock to offer flood relief to the area. 

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Saturday was sweet but unfortunately the work week will be a wet one. Heavy rain is possible overnight according to the News25 First Warning Doppler Weather Forecast, and showers are projected to hang around through Tuesday.

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In the middle of that onslaught of severe weather last week and after one of the Daviess County tornado warnings that prompted a siren, my nephew asked me why the sirens went off so early. I asked him, "Don't you want as much lead time as possible in a situation like this?" Naturally, "yes," was his answer. And, in light of all the advancements made over the years in weather prediction and coverage, that raised a big question in mind.

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So, here we all were just enjoying a Really. Nice. Day. And then we get word of a slight risk for severe weather with hail being the primary threat. Uh, no kidding. I guess Mother Nature wanted to get one last little dig in before she finally headed east. Talk about the houseguest that wouldn't leave!

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Tuscaloosa Alabama Tornado

If you have not seen this yet you will not believe your eyes. With the last week of consistent severe weather and flooding that is still affecting portions of the tri-state, this is the kind of footage that reminds us just how much we are at the mercy of mother nature.

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Patsy Cline Covers Hank Sr.

When the rain just won't stop and you can't even go "Walkin' After Midnight" without coming home in soggy sneakers you need a little gem to pick you up. I was perusing my record collection last night and thought, how bout a little Patsy Cline.

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Here in the tri-state, we are staring down flooding levels not seen since 1997.  And, as rain and storms continue, the problems continue to get worse.  This morning, I had the chance to chat with my friend, Malissa Troutman with the American Red Cross, about how you can GET help if you need it and how you can GIVE help if you are able.  Take a listen . . .

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Unfortunately more  heavy rains are on the way along with severe weather News 25 and 92.5 WBKR will be on the air with live coverage to keep you and your family safe! And with all the heavy rains brings us alot of problems!  Here are some helpful tips you really need to read about. 

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