When I took Bart out at 04:45, there was a thin strip of "cloudless" sky on the eastern horizon. It had stopped raining, but not very long before, since the rain was still dripping off the roof. It is warm this morning, and the relative humidity is quite high (93%). That has had its effect on the dewpoint at 57.3°F.
I have checked the NEXRAD radar, and the rain appears to be cycling back toward us in a counterclockwise direction. The Weather Underground model forecast map indicates that the clouds and rain should be gone by around 21:00 hours this evening. The N.O.A.A. forecast maps are calling for a possibility of showers at least until 17:00 hours, high temperatures in the low seventies and the sky cover down to around 64% by then. This should be a day of transition from the storm system of the last two days to some clearer weather.
My indicators and instruments seem to agree with these forecasts. The Weather Stick points down, as it should with 93% humidity. The barometer has risen slightly. The Min/Max Thermometer and Weather Station Console are committed to deteriorating barometric pressure and rain. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy skies again. The cloud cover at 06:00 hours is around 95% by my best estimate. I will stick to my forecast of yesterday evening, calling for a possibility of showers, moderate temperatures and gradual clearing during the afternoon and evening.
Low Temperature (°F): 59.1
Current Temperature (°F): 59.3
Relative Humidity: 93%
Dew Point (°F): 57.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.74
Wind Direction: East Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation: Rain
Amount (inches): 0.63

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