Strange weather - On Friday evenging, Apr 4, we had a strong thunderstorm roll through. The weather service had a severe thunderstorm warning in affect for our county and other nearby counties. The thing that makes this severe weather so interesting is the fact the temperature at the time, 9:00 P.M., of the thunderstorm was only 33 degrees. I have seen lightning during heavy snow squalls with colder temps, but I doubt I've ever experienced strong thunderstorms with such cold temps. Sleet or small hail fell for a brief period during the storm, making the flower beds white. Because the temps were so low, the ice didn't melt. From the rains during the daytime on Friday and from the heavy rains from the thunderstorm, I'm sure 1-2 inches of rain fell. There were flood warnings for counties just to west of us.

We have a winter storm warning issued for our area for tonight and Monday. Snow accumulations are all over the place. I just checked, and the current forecast is for 4-8 inches by Monday evening. The temps on Monday, I think, are expected to be above freezing. It's going to be a wet, mushy, mess. The amount will no doubt depend upon how much of the above-freezing temps we get. A little north and west, the snow could be pile up more.