Red Sky With Cirrus Clouds
There is a red sky this morning with some mare's tails and mackerel scales. These cirrus clouds are providing us with a partly cloudy sky, and for that reason the temperature did not get as low as predicted. They did get the cloud cover right by my best estimation at less than 50%. There was a very heavy dew overnight and, while I was out exercising Bart and collecting data, some low-level ground fog did roll in.
N.O.A.A. is predicting a chance of showers after 11:00 hours this morning, along with temperatures reaching 80°F this afternoon and the cloud cover reaching a maximum of 54%. According to the Weather Underground model forecast map, we are going to have another great day with a chance of precipitation around 21:00 hours this evening. I can live with that.
My own instrumentation and indicators are not quite as definite. The Weather Stick points down, and that still is not a surprise for the early morning. The Weather Station Console forecasts mixed sun and clouds with improving barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer also calls for a mix of sun and clouds, but with a deteriorating barometric pressure. Clouds are predicted by the remote weather station, and it now has new batteries so it gets the transmission from the sensor in the barn. At this point, I expect to see a nice day with comfortable temperatures, no rain and some light breezes. Another great day to be outside, despite the portent of the cirrus clouds and red sky at dawning.
Low Temperature (°F): 45.6
Current Temperature (°F): 46.5
Relative Humidity: 90%
Dew Point (°F): 43.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.92
Wind Direction: South Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation: Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00

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