Category: cold front

Cold fronts coming in the back door provide some relief

June 4, 2023

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, weather 102

The early June weather pattern over the United Stated is a bit unusual – an “omega block” has set up in the upper […]
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Mild weather for Election and Veterans Days, then the bottom falls out…

November 6, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion

A strong frontal system that produced tornado damage in the Southern Plains Friday night brought a couple of thunderstorms, but mostly much needed […]
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First fall freeze on tap this weekend, maybe the second as well

October 30, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, freeze

As promised, a big time chill is on deck, and is slated to move in behind tonight’s cold front. The only good news […]
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Awaiting the arrival of a season-ending cold front

September 8, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

Despite a very late start, summer did end up rearing its ugly 3-H head (hazy, hot, and humid) the past few weeks. Though […]
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Cool and Windy Wednesday in Store Due to Cold Front

March 11, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion

After a few lovely days we will be reminded yet again that the cold isn’t quite done yet! However, you’ll be pleased to […]
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Cold weather returns along with some precip tonight – will winter ever end??

February 25, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, snow

8:00 UPDATE We are receiving lots of reports of sleet and even a little thunder in the area this evening as freezing levels […]
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A Mixed Bag: Warm and wet followed by possible winter weather

January 30, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion, winter weather

Overview: After a much colder than average January for the Memphis metro we’ll finally start to see a warmer pattern take shape for […]
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Roller-coaster temps this week thanks to mainly dry cold fronts

January 13, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, temperatures

Temperatures this week will mimic some of the best roller coasters around as multiple cold fronts move through the area. Fortunately, the fronts […]
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Looking ahead to Sunday’s Arctic plunge: snow & bitter cold

January 3, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion, snow

Temperatures in the lower half of the 30s today will feel like spring warmth by early next week, following an Arctic cold front […]
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Arctic cold front poised to blast through the Mid-South overnight

November 11, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion

Our weekend blog discussed this week’s “big chill” – this is mainly an update and to remind you that, yes Virginia, weather cold […]
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Holy cold snap, Batman! Major Canadian air intrusion poised to dive south

November 9, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

As we approach mid-November, we’ve had a fair number of cold fronts that have dropped overnight lows near or below 40, some places […]
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Severe weather possible Wednesday night, then MUCH colder on Thursday

December 18, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, damaging wind, severe thunderstorms, wind

The unusually warm temperatures so far this month have meant a couple of chances of severe weather and it appears we have another […]
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A beautiful Veteran’s Day weekend, then stormy weather to start the work week

November 9, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

A beautiful weekend in the metro will turn stormy, then cold, by early next week. Currently we are experiencing above average temperatures with […]
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Last day of 80s, then late fall weather moves in – and a note on Hurricane Sandy

October 25, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, hurricane

At mid-day Thursday, a cold front that promises significantly cooler weather was moving towards the Mid-South from the Plains. Ahead of the front, […]
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Fall cold front could bring severe weather Wednesday evening

October 16, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

A couple of very nice fall days have graced the Mid-South, but a strong cold front will move through the region on Wednesday […]
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The Big Kahuna front brings the coldest air of the season so far

October 5, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

All week, we’ve been talking on our social feeds about what we have called the “Big Kahuna” cold front that is due in […]
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Autumn weather on the weekend menu!

September 6, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

After suffering through a seemingly-unending summer, Mid-Southerners should be licking their chops over a gorgeous fall-like forecast that begins this weekend and extends […]
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Early Friday front will bring storm chances, then fall-like weekend weather!

August 8, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

The Mid-South was back in the heat this afternoon as temperatures soared to near the 100-degree mark. Fortunately, low humidity levels still in […]
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Recap of Thursday’s Mid-South storm event

March 9, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, damaging wind, event recap

A strong cold front passed through the Memphis metropolitan area during the early afternoon hours. It was accompanied by strong wind, drastically cooler […]
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Arctic cold coming to the Mid-South this weekend!

February 8, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion

It’s a word we haven’t had to use too much this winter, but yes, cold weather is making a comeback to the Mid-South! […]
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