Record High Temperature, Wind Advisory, Thunderstorms, and Wintery Mix: Southern Indiana Forecast
It looks like Mother Nature is having a good time keeping Hoosiers on their toes this week. One day we can wear sandals, then rain boots and winter shoes.
Are Your Sinuses Confused Too?
Our last week of February is starting out with record-high temperatures. Laer this week, we have thunderstorms in the forecast, and then a possible wintery mix. So, if your head is pounding or you get nosebleeds, the weather could be to blame.
PHOTO: CANVA WEATHER SINUS
There are two main weather culprits when it comes to sinus woes: barometric pressure and humidity.
- Barometric pressure: This is the weight of the air pressing down on you. When it changes rapidly, like before a storm, it can affect the air pressure in your sinuses, leading to swelling and congestion. Imagine your sinuses like tiny balloons – rapid pressure changes can inflate them uncomfortably.
- Humidity: Dry air, like the kind you get in winter, can zap the moisture from your nasal passages, making your mucus thicker and harder to clear. ️ This can lead to stuffiness, irritation, and even sinusitis if left unchecked.
Wind Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory beginning Tuesday, February 27 at 7 am until Wednesday, February 28 at 3 am.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WIND ADVISORY
Hazardous Weather Outlook
The best chance of strong to severe storms begins late Tuesday afternoon or early Tuesday evening, continuing into Tuesday night, along and ahead of an approaching cold front. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard should severe storms occur, but large hail and even an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
NWS 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide
Gallery Credit: Mary K
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