Weather Briefing - Thursday, January 8, 2025 - ServiceMaster
Stat 1: In 2025 Oklahoma stole the gold medal from Florida - becoming the lightning capital of the United States! This was
based on most lightning by density and square miles. The U.S. had 88.4 million flashes, a 9.8% increase from last year.
Stat 2: Official temperature rankings will be released next week but in 2025 the globe likely experienced it's 2nd or 3rd
hottest year on record. And this was despite most of the year being in the cooler phase of La Nina.
High Impact Weather Events
High Impact Weather Events
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FLOODING RAINFALL TARGET THE SOUTHEAST FRIDAY & SATURDAY.
A strong system and front will spark torrential rainfall leading to multiple flooding events
stretching from Louisiana to Appalachia by North Carolina and Virginia on both Fri & Sat.
A SHOT OF SNOW BLANKETS THE MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES THIS WEEKEND
A quick-moving clipper storm pushes across the Great Lakes Saturday and will linger through
Sunday morning, dumping enough snow to disrupt travel on the roads and skies. Parts of
Wisconsin and Michigan will get hit the hardest.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE EXTREME PACIFIC NORTHWEST
A steady stream of moisture will funnel into the west coast of Washington Saturday through at
least Monday. Rain should fall at a slow-enough rate to avoid flooding issues, but there could be a
couple of trouble spots by the time Sunday and Monday rolls around.
ANOTHER WEAK CLIPPER DIVES INTO GREAT LAKES AND NORTHEAST MID-NEXT WEEK
This is looking like a minor event but still there could be a few icy trouble spots stretching from
Wisconsin to portions of New England.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS SPARK ACROSS THE SOUTH.
An organized system interacting with ample moisture will spark multiple severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and potentially last into the overnight. The South. The first of damaging wind gusts, hail, and multiple tornadoes exist with this threat.
Most of Louisiana, Mississippi, and chunks of Alabama are in the highest risk area, but severe storms can push into Texas, Georgia, & Tennessee.
Houston, Austin, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson, MS, Birmingham, AL
SOUTH GETS DRENCHED ON FRIDAY.
A system tapping into loads of moisture will dump heavy rain across the region — from East Texas into the Appalachians. Widespread rain totals of 1-3 inches is likely, but the yellow shaded risk area may see between 4 and 7" — heavy rainfall rates, varying terrain, and low-lying areas should result in multiple flash flooding reports across the region, especially in portions of Northern Alabama. Expect multiple repeat storms throughout Friday.
Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Atlanta, Shreveport
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Birmingham, Chattanooga
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTH & SOUTHEAST SATURDAY.
The chance for scattered severe thunderstorms is likely for Saturday as the storm pushes east. The risk will begin Saturday morning and last through most of the day, stretching from the Mid-Atlantic to the Gulf Coast.
Damaging wind gusts, small hail, and a couple of tornadoes could be possible throughout most of Saturday, before the storm runs out of real estate.
Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, SC, Atlanta, Birmingham, New Orleans
FLOOD RISK MORE LOCALIZED, BUT CONTINUES ON SATURDAY.
The first half of Saturday should remain soggy with continuing showers across portions of the Appalachians. Varying terrain and modestly saturated soils should lead to a couple of runoff events. Up to 1.5-2" of rain may fall.
It’s worth noting that rain will extend into the Northeast, but won’t be strong enough for a flooding risk.
Atlanta proper, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Asheville, NC
A CLIPPER STORM BRINGS A SWATH OF SNOW ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES SATURDAY AND INTO SUNDAY AM.
The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes are set to see another shot of snow on Saturday and early Sunday. Generally, this will be a mild storm compared to others we’ve seen this season, but still there could be some impactful snow totals that can disrupt travel. A swath of 2-6 inches is likely across East Wisconsin, and Central and Northern Michigan. A few totals of 6-12 inches are possible. Cities that can be impacted
Milwaukee, Green Bay, Grand Rapids
STREAM OF RAIN TO PUSH ACROSS PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
For starters, the rain across the Washington coast should remain under the flooding threshold...as of now. A constant stream of moisture will bring steady, but light, rain onshore across Washington. Soils should be able to absorb the rainfall at a quick enough rate, but there could be a minor, very isolated flood risk areas by Monday or Tuesday should there be a tick up in available moisture.
From Saturday - Tuesday, up to 4 inches of rain may fall across the coast.
ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER CLIPPER SYSTEM.
Another fast-moving storm will emerge out of Central Canada on Tuesday next week, bringing a spread of snow and wintry mix across the Upper Midwest on Tuesday, and then into the Great Lakes and Interior Northeast Wednesday and Thursday.
Precipitation should be light at this time and there could be a minor ice factor as well. But we want to bring this to light as it looks confident that a clipper storm will be in place by mid next week.
The potential for a clipper storm by Tuesday/Wednesday next week
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WHAT TO DO/TIPS:
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Safety First: Prioritize personal safety and that of your family. Avoid flooded areas and downed power lines.
TIP 2
Document Damage: Take photos or videos of any damage to your property for insurance claims.
TIP 3
Secure Property: Cover broken windows, tarp roofs, and board up openings to prevent further damage.
TIP 4
Contact Insurance: Notify your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claims process.
TIP 5
Mitigate Mold: Dry out the affected areas within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
TIP 6
Dispose of Debris: Remove debris safely to prevent accidents and further damage.
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