Around 03:10 this morning the rain started, and has continued all morning, so far. The entire forecast area covered by the N.O.A.A. forecast map is currently receiving rain at some level. The leaves are now off most of the trees (except the oaks which hold onto them until spring).
For today, at least through the noon hour, the N.W.S. forecasts rain, and after that the predominant weather is unknown. Temperatures are supposed to remain in the low to mid-fifties, and the cloud cover will remain close to 100% (100%/100%/100%/97%). The NEXRAD radar indicates that the rain is widespread over the forecast area. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still show significant rain for this area of Wilton, Maine for today, and into tomorrow.
My Weather Stick is frowning, and with 89% humidity and rain who can really blame it? My Weather Station is forecasting a storm warning with falling barometric pressure. My Min/Max thermometer forecasts rain with falling barometric pressure. Finally my remote weather station forecasts clouds with falling barometric pressure. I guess we cannot have rain without clouds. My prediction is for rain today, with overcast skies and cool temperatures.
Low Temperature (°F): 44.0
Current Temperature (°F): 44.4
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 41.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.23
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 44.4
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.48
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:48°F/46.5°F//44°F/45.3°F//41°F/46.0°F//44°F/44.6°F
Relative Humidity: 59%/71%//75%/81%//85%/83%//98%/86%
The N,W.S. correctly forecast the temperature for the overnight. The only relative humidity forecast they had correct was at 02:00 hours this morning. They were close at 23:00 hours, but still missed it.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 44°F/51°F/55°F/54°F
Relative Humidity: 96%/83%/77%/90%

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