October 6-7

There are some timing changes regarding how everything unfolds over the next 10-11 days - however - rain chances are present.  This hasn't been the case much over the last 2 months.  Totals are going to be localized.  Some place may see 2-3"+ of rainfall (most likely southern zones) and some places may see 0.30" (most likely areas of west-central and mid-north).  Rain chances will end from north to south Tuesday.  Rain may be heavy in places overnight/Tuesday morning especially.  Cooler air is also on the way.  I am adjusting some high temperatures down slightly.  I am going to put into the forecast a very low chance for light rural frost Friday morning.  Temperatures in some places may be at that critical 36 degree level.  I'm not seeing temperatures cold enough to cause damage.   Next rain chances come late Monday and now look to continue through Thursday - ahead of a pretty strong cold front that will bring in the first widespread frost/freeze chances as well as first widespread highs in the 50's.  We need to monitor severe potential in or close to the state next Thursday.