MESONET TICKER ... MESONET TICKER ... MESONET TICKER ... MESONET TICKER ... September 20, 2021 September 20, 2021 September 20, 2021 September 20, 2021
Let's be brief
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Okay, we barely have time to Tick, but such a momentous day we just have to Tock. Our first big cold front of the fall (actually, there were probably bigger ones during the summer, for crying out loud) is in the state, and boy are our arms tired. Not sure that works, but we're out of witticisms. This will be the coolest we've been in the state since last May, so those of you that are looking to get out the sweaters and drink whatever those pumpkin spice things REALLY are will be in luck, at least for a couple of days. How does lows in the 40s and 50s and highs in the 70s sound? Well, doesn't really make a sound so if you answered, you might be in trouble.
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http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20210920/wednesday-lows.png
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http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20210920/thursday-lows.png
Before the front goes through, however, don't be shocked if we see quite a blast furnace experience in front of the front (as opposed to in front of the front of the front, which is just the front of the front...but neither is the back, right) due to compressional heating. Wouldn't it be wild if TODAY was the day OKC and other places finally hit 100?
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Now for the bad news, or good news if you're not ready for fall. This burst of the new season will be short-lived since highs will be right back into the 80s and 90s later this week, and probably stick around for an extended stay.
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http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20210920/sept27-oct3-temp-outlook.gif
We also really REALLY need some rain. Not sure this front is going to provide enough to make a difference, and there's not a lot of chances coming up. Hopefully we get more than the 7-day rain forecast is showing, because this is pretty pitiful.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20210920/7day-rain-forecast.gif
And not exactly promising after that, either.
http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20210920/sept27-oct3-precip-outlook.gif
So there you have it, prepare to fall back to fall for a few days and then spring back to summer. Never fear, soon it will be the winter of our discontent.
Gary McManus State Climatologist Oklahoma Mesonet Oklahoma Climatological Survey (405) 325-2253 gmcmanus@mesonet.org
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