The prediction for the overnight from N.O.A.A. and me (I like to take credit when I am right) was for a pleasant night with no precipitation. The temperature began to rise after 02:00 hours, a bit before N.O.A.A. forecast it would. It was still a very pleasant night with lower than predicted relative humidity.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts another day without precipitation for Wilton, Maine, but north of us (Rangeley area) they are predicting light scattered showers. For now the NEXRAD radar is only seeing a few scattered showers north and east of us, and they are moving away. The Weather Underground model forecast maps are a bit more difficult to read. They seem to indicate a chance of showers between 15:00 and 18:00 hours this afternoon, and every afternoon through Monday. We really do need the rain, so I nope they are right. The forecast cloud cover would support light scattered showers this afternoon and early evening (50%/56%/61&/55%). I do hope it does not interfere with the concert and fireworks display at the Kingfield Pops this evening.
My Weather Stick is smiling slightly responding to the 70% relative humidity. My three electronic instruments are in complete disagreement. My Weather Station forecasts rising barometric pressure with fair skies. My Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. Right now I see sunshine outside with some clouds. I would suggest that we may see some instability showers through the afternoon, but it should be a pretty good morning to get some things done outside. We will just have to wait and see what Mother Nature has in store for us.
Low Temperature (°F): 48.0
Current Temperature (°F): 57.0
Relative Humidity (%): 70%
Dew Point (°F): 47.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.85
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature:77°F/64.9°F//51°F/51.6°F//46°F/49.6°F//45°F/57.5°F
Relative Humidity: 37%/50%//80%/75%//100%/80%//100%/68%.
N.O.A.A. missed the first and last points for the overnight temperature. The only relative humidity point that they were close on was at 23:00 hours. I am glad that what I do is not totally dependant on temperature and relative humidity forecasts. If it were I would not know what to do because of the poor quality of their forecasts.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 55°F/699F/75°F/73°F
Relative Humidity: 64%/39%/32%/33%

We started out with some overcast, but that quickly cleared and we have had a beautiful day to do anything outside. I did some work in the barn, since it is time to clean stalls again. Then this afternoon it was so great that I went for a bicycle ride. I was quite surprised that I was in better shape than I thought I was. The weight I have lost and the work I have done around here must have done some good. N.O.A.A. got the predominant weather right for today.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. does not see any precipitation. The same is true of the NEXRAD radar and Weather Underground model forecast maps. There may be some light scattered showers close to us by morning, and the cloud cover forecast does indicate that to be the case (13%/13%/44%/69%). They are not supposed to arrive here in Wilton, Maine though.
My Weather Stick continues to smile with 76% relative humidity. My electronic instruments indicate the same forecasts they did this morning with total disagreement. My Weather Station Forecasts fair skies. My Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies. Finally the remote weather station forecasts cloudy skies. All three of them see the barometric pressure rising. I think we will have another nice night. Enjoy them while we have them.
High Temperature (°F): 84.2
Current Temperature (°F): 50.9
Relative Humidity (%): 76%
Dew Point (°F): 43.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.87
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/59.5°F//68°F/75.0°F//73°F/82.0°F//72°F/82.9°F
Relative Humidity: 69%/64%//45%/42%//37%/31%//38%/33%.
N.O.A.A. missed the last two temperature forecast points, but they did get the relative humidity quite close. This is actually better than they have done recently.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 57°F/68°F/73°F/72°F
Relative Humidity: 69%/45%/37%/38%

Overnight N.O.A.A. and I predicted no precipitation, and we were both right. The cloud cover forecast was incorrect, since we are currently overcast. I am not sure if we will get any rain out of this, but anything is possible, particularly since I mentioned that I was planning on a bicycle ride this morning. There is nothing showing up in Maine on the NEXRAD radar or the Weather Underground model forecast maps for today. If that rain holds off for a while it will be a great time for a bike ride.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation, and the cloud cover is supposed to dissipate (2%/2%/18%/19%). If they are right it will be a gorgeous day with low humidity and bright sunshine.
My Weather Stick has a slight smile (points slightly up) responding to the 78% relative humidity). All three of my electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure. They do not seem to agree on anything else though. My Weather Station forecasts fair skies. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies, and the remote weather station stubbornly hangs onto a forecast of cloudy conditions. My best guess is that the clouds will eventually break, and we will not have any precipitation. Temperatures will remain moderate. This should be a good day for outside activity without the heat and humidity of the past several days. We will get whatever weather Mother Nature has in store for us, whether we want it or not.
Low Temperature (°F): 49.6
Current Temperature (°F): 50.3
Relative Humidity (%): 78%
Dew Point (°F): 43.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.92
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:69°F/70.5°F//59°F/62.9°F//51°F/56.8°F//49°F/49.6°F
Relative Humidity: 61%/61%//75%/61%//83%/62%//89%/76%.
N.O.A.A. was correct with their forecast of the temperature overnight. I cannot say the same for the relative humidity. The only point they forecast correctly was at 20:00 hours. I would like to know how they determine the forecast of the relative humidity, because they are so often wrong.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/68°F/73°F/72°F
Relative Humidity: 69%/45%/37%/38%

For all of N.O.A.A.'s prognostication of severe weather this morning, it turned out to be virtually nothing. Four hundredths of an inch of rain was hardly enough to wet the ground let alone give the plants a good drink. There is some corn up, some peas are up, and I have even seen a couple of beans up. I am not sure, but there may even be some lettuce up. I am going for a bicycle ride tomorrow morning, and I guess I will need to water when I get home. I am riding in the MS-150, and I had best get some training done or it will be a very painful hundred and fifty miles in two days.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. predicts no precipitation, and the cloud cover is forecast to decrease (36%/40%/23%/21%). There do not appear to be any showers or storms moving in our direction on the NEXRAD radar, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps do not show any problems until Saturday evening. The forecast for the next couple of days seems to indicate that we will have clear cool weather which should be a pleasant change from the head and humidity we have been experiencing.
My Weather Stick is smiling again, and with 60% relative humidity who can blame it. The temperature has fallen into the mid-sixties already, and appears to be headed lower still. Two of my electronic weather instruments currently forecast a mix of clouds and fair skies and all three of them forecast rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions. I think the skies will gradually clear, the temperatures fall and the humidity will be low enough to be a very comfortable night. I think we can enjoy this one.
High Temperature (°F): 95.3
Current Temperature (°F): 64.5
Relative Humidity (%): 60%
Dew Point (°F): 50.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.83
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (inches): 0.02
Sky-PM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:71°F/71.7°F//80°F/83.1°F//83°F/93.5°F//81°F/80.6°F
Relative Humidity: 79%/86%//58%/68%//51%/54%//48%/56%.
N.O.A.A. was a little off at 23:00 hours with the temperature, but the rest of the forecast points were good. With the exception of the 23:00 hours point they missed all the relative humidity points for today. Nice try folks, but maybe you can do better tonight.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 69°F/59°F/51°F/49°F
Relative Humidity: 61%/75%/83%/89%

Apparently there is a significant amount of instability in the atmosphere this morning, since we are already experiencing some thunderstorms. N.O.A.A. had predicted the possibility of severe thunderstorms overnight followed by light scattered showers. We did not seem to have any here in Wilton, Maine, however you may have had one at your location. At about 08:15 hours the rain started along with the rumble of thunder. It is now raining gently, and that is good for the gardens. This is really needed right now.
I did look at my peppers and cauliflower yesterday, and they seem to be surviving this dry spell, but I am sure they would like to get a bit of water.
N.O.A.A. predicts severe weather for our area this morning, with that prediction dropping to light scattered showers this afternoon. The cloud cover prediction (79%/69%/60%/42%) could support such a forecast. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that the storms will be over by about 21:00 hours tonight. The NEXRAD radar shows storm cells moving through the area, but nothing behind these.
My Weather Stick continues to frown due to the 87% relative humidity. Nothing like giving our inanimate objects anthropomorphic characteristics. My electronic weather instruments all indicate falling barometric pressure and foul weather. As I look out the window I see the sun coming out, and that means the humidity is probably going to go through the roof, and we are in for some more hot humid weather. I understand that if we can get through today we may be in for some cooler and drier weather, as a result of a front coming down from Canada. We will just have to wait and see on that one.
Low Temperature (°F): 66.3
Current Temperature (°F): 70.8
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 66.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.74
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (inches): 0.02
Sky-AM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratocumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:86°F/77.3°F//75°F/69.9°F//69°F/68.3°F//66°F/66.9°F
Relative Humidity: 72%/69%//53%/86%//74%/89%/84%/91%.
N.O.A.A. was a little off at 23:00 hours with the temperature, but the rest of the forecast points were good. With the exception of the 20:00 hours point they missed all the relative humidity points for the overnight. Nice try folks, but maybe you can do better today.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 71°F/80°F/83°F/81°F
Relative Humidity: 79%/58%/51%/48%

Just after I got to Skowhegan this afternoon a thunderstorm hit with all the accoutrements. There was thunder, lightning, heavy rain, hail and strong wind. It was not pleasant. The rest of the day was hot, hazy and humid. N.O.A.A. did not have the hazy right overnight, as far as I could tell, but we did have it this afternoon. This is one of the few times I have seen the temperature reach over 100°F. That may have been an artifact, but it was very hot none-the-less.
Overnight N.O.A.A. predicts some more severe weather followed by some light scattered showers. I would guess that the cloud cover forecast supports the forecast for rain (63%/64%/72%/53%). There are still some showers on the NEXRAD radar maps that could affect us, and there is a possibility for some showers according to the Weather Underground model forecast maps.
My Weather Stick is frowning again (pointing down). All three of my electronic instruments forecast foul weather with falling barometric pressure. I think we may well have some more precipitation overnight. This may be measurable. We will see in the morning. I have put out the analog rain gauge, so we have something to check with.
High Temperature (°F): 102.2
Current Temperature (°F): 69.6
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 66.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.72
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:73°F/82.2°F//86°F/91.0°F//91°F/96.6°F//90°F/98.9°F
Relative Humidity: 73%/64%//46%/52%//40%/46%/44%/43%.
N.O.A.A. was a little off at 23:00 hours with the temperature, but the rest of the forecast points were good. With the exception of
the 20:00 hours point they missed all the relative humidity points for the overnight. Nice try folks, but maybe you can do better
today.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 86°F/75°F/69°F/66°F
Relative Humidity: 72%/53%/74%/84%

Overnight we had no precipitation, and N.O.A,.A. had that part right. I did not see the forecast haze at 05:00 hours this morning, as the photo below shows. Except for some cirrus clouds the air was clear. It was humid (80%), but not hazy. With a low temperature only in the low to mid-sixties it was not the most comfortable night for sleeping. Just think, in only about 8 weeks we will be thinking about frost. Summer is here, at least for the next couple of days. We will soon know if the photo actually portends severe weather in our future.

A Portent Of Foul Weather? Maybe.
N.O.A.A. forecasts light scattered showers for our area of Wilton, Maine for this morning. They are forecasting severe weather for this afternoon. They did that yesterday too, and it did not happen here. We will see if they do better today with their forecast. The predicted cloud cover does not really support the prediction of severe weather (24%/35%/46%/58%). I would expect that to result in partly to mostly cloudy skies. The NEXRAD composite radar shows a thin line of showers at the New York/Canadian border moving in our direction along with a couple cells at the crown of Maine. The Weather Underground model forecast maps show the probability of foul weather late this afternoon extending into early tomorrow morning. That seems plausible.
My Weather Stick is expressionless (points straight out) in response to the 80% relative humidity. It is straight, in my opinion, because the relative humidity is going down, at least according to my weather station. All three of my electronic instruments currently forecast falling barometric pressure. They do not agree as to the weather. My Weather Station forecasts partly cloudy skies, my Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather and the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions for the next 12 hours. I tank we will have some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. The conditions just seem to be right for that to happen. Whether you get one or not will just depend on your location.
Low Temperature (°F): 63.3
Current Temperature (°F): 68.1
Relative Humidity (%): 80%
Dew Point (°F): 61.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.93
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:81°F/80.6°F//75°F/68.1°F//69°F/64.5°F//63°F/65.8°F
Relative Humidity: 53%/53%//64%/76%//76%/83%/100%/84%.
N.O.A.A. was a little off at 23:00 hours with the temperature, but the rest of the forecast points were good. With the exception of
the 20:00 hours point they missed all the relative humidity points for the overnight. Nice try folks, but maybe you can do better
today.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 73°F/86°F/91°F/90°F
Relative Humidity: 73%/46%/40%/44%

N.O.A.A. predicted severe weather for Maine north of Augusta, and we here in Wilton, Maine had clear or nearly clear skies all afternoon. When the temperature was at its highest the relative humidity was so low that the heat index could not be calculated. The relative humidity needs to be above 40% to calculate the heat index. That really does not matter, because my lawn is mowed. It still needs to be re-mowed at least twice more before it will pass muster. At least the first mowing is done.
For tonight N.O.A.A. predicts no precipitation for the first half of the period. For the second half they are predicting haze. I am not quite sure what that is, since it is not fog. They are predicting a relative humidity of 100%, so maybe it is a combination of the relative humidity and particulate matter suspended in the are. The NEXRAD radar shows a couple cells at the very top of Maine, and nothing moving our way. The Weather Underground model forecast maps show some activity late tomorrow afternoon, and that may be significant. We do need the rain. I know I have been saying that for the last several days. I did look at my peppers
and cauliflower, and they seem to be doing well. Right now the things that need to germinate have not, I suspect due to the dry weather.
My Weather Stick is smiling again with the low (73%) relative humidity. My electronic instruments do not agree at all. My weather Station forecasts partly cloudy skies with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max thermometer forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts clouds with steady barometric pressure. Since there is so much disagreement among the instruments I would suggest an unsettled night, but no precipitation.
High Temperature (°F): 97.3
Current Temperature (°F): 69.4
Relative Humidity (%): 73%
Dew Point (°F): 60.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.98
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:70°F/69.6°F//84°F/86.1°F//90°F/96.6°F//89°F/96.6°F
Relative Humidity: 84%/79%//53%/51%//42%/40%/44%/31%.
N.O.A.A. did all right forecasting the temperature, since the two that they missed were only missed by a couple of degrees. The
only point they missed with the relative humidity was the 17:00 hour point, and that was significant.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 81°F/75°F/69°F/63°F
Relative Humidity: 53%/64%/76%/100%

Clouds appear to have been filtering in overnight. We did not have any precipitation, just as N.O.A.A. had predicted. It also remained warm and quite humid overnight, making it a bit less comfortable for sleeping. The sun could not be seen this morning at dawn because of the clouds to our east.
For today N.O.A.A. has an interesting forecast for our area of Wilton, Maine. They predict no precipitation until noontime, and then they predict severe weather for this afternoon. This could be an interesting weather ride. The cloud cover predicted by N.O.A.A. does not quite live up to their predominant weather forecast (51%/51%/50%/51%), and I am not sure how they arrive at that forecast. I find the sky mostly cloudy right now (06:55), and that is well above 50%.
My Weather Stick is not happy, in fact it is frowning (pointing down) in response to the 85% relative humidity. My electronic instruments are sending mixed signals. The Weather Station forecasts fair skies with continued rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies with falling barometric pressure, and the remote weather station indicates cloudy skies with steady barometric pressure for the last 12 hours. I guess I could pick any of hem and stand a chance of being right. I suspect that the clouds will continue to thicken and lower today, and this afternoon may present the chance of scattered thunderstorms. N.O.A.A. suggests that we may see some hail. I hope not, since that would damage tomatoes planted outside. I guess that is the chance we take., We do need the rain though.
Low Temperature (°F): 59.5
Current Temperature (°F): 65.1
Relative Humidity (%): 85%
Dew Point (°F): 60.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.03
Wind Direction: West Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 2.2
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:72°F/73.2°F//65°F/64.2°F//62°F/60.4°F//60°F/62.4°F
Relative Humidity: 61%/70%//75%/86%//84%/89%/93%/89%.
N.O.A.A. did fine forecasting the temperature. They were within five degrees at all four forecast points. They did not do quite as
well with the relative humidity. They missed the first two periods at 20:00 hours and 23:00 hours, then they hit the last two at
02:00 and 05:00 hours. Not one of their best showings, but not one of their worst either.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 70°F/84°F/90°F/89°F
Relative Humidity: 84%/53%/42%/44%

Summer is here, or at least it is on its way. As a result of the warm temperatures and sunshine I was able to finish all but two sections of my lawn. This is another of those tasks that I will be gland to see the end of for a few days. If I can get it finished I will include a photo. It certainly looks like a hayfield. It is still not finished, but it is getting closer. Once I am done with that I will be able to touch up the garden, and get the last of the weeds out of it. N.O.A.A. may have had the predominant weather correct, but we did not have any showers here.
For tonight N.O.A.A. is clinging stubbornly to their light scattered showers for Wilton, Maine and its environs. The cloud cover forecast of 68%,58%, 51%, and 51% does not really support that forecast. The NEXRAD radar does not have any precipitation near us or moving in our direction. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that we could have a bit of rain by morning.
My Weather Stick points slightly down, a slight frown. This in response to the 87% relative humidity. Two of the electronic instruments indicate rising barometric pressure and fair skies. The remote weather station forecasts a mix of clouds and fair skies, but with steady barometric pressure. I think we will see some clouds, but no precipitation overnight. We could use a bit of rain right about now, but maybe we will see some early tomorrow morning. If not I am considering doing a bit of judicious watering, and that is something I do not like to do.
High Temperature (°F): 86.0
Current Temperature (°F): 63.3
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 59.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.04
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:61°F/57.3°F//78°F/73.9°F//84°F/77.3°F//83°F/80.0°F
Relative Humidity: 70%/82%//45%/65%//43%/60%/43%/56%.
With the exception of the 14:00 hour point N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct. The relative humidity on the other hand they were not close at any of the time periods.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 72°F/65°F/62°F/60°F
Relative Humidity: 61%/75%/84%/93%

N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation overnight, and they were correct. The temperatures dipped into the low forties making it, once again, a good night for sleeping. There do not seem to be any more clouds than there were last night, but they do seem to have thinned out, and are now cirrus type.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts light scattered showers, and with cloud cover forecast to be from the high seventy percent to the high eighty percent range (77%/82%/86%/87%) that is certainly possible. Of course, what I currently see outside is a great deal of sunshine with far less than 77% overcast. I guess we will need to see what happens here in Wilton, Maine.
My Weather Stick is frowning a little, pointing down, and with 86% relative humidity that is no surprise. All three of my electronic instruments are still forecasting rising barometric pressure, and indeed, at least my Weather Station's pressure has risen slightly since I started recording the data for this report. . The remote weather station is the only instrument forecasting a mix of fair and cloudy skies for today. So between N.O.A.A. and my instruments I am going to take a wild guess and call for some unsettled weather with a chance of some instability showers. You may get one, and then again you may not, it just depends on where you are, and where they are. Oh, by the way, expect it to be warm today. After all this is summer.
Low Temperature (°F): 43.1
Current Temperature (°F): 47.4
Relative Humidity (%): 86%
Dew Point (°F): 43.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.08
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:66°F/66.7°F//57°F/50.9°F//52°F/47.1°F//50°F/43.3°F
Relative Humidity: 46%/42%//64%/68%//80%/79%/94%/84%.
N.O.A.A. did the same thing with the temperature as they did with the relative humidity yesterday. They were on and off and on and off the recorded temperature. The only relative humidity they missed was at 05:00 hours. Overall they did not do badly, but they were not great either.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 61°F/78°F/84°F/83°F
Relative Humidity: 70%/45%/43%/43%

If you like sunshine, warm temperatures and light breezes then this was the day fore you. We had all of those. There was no precipitation, as N.O.A.A. predicted, and there was just enough wind to keep most of the insects from lighting and biting. My lawn is now in the process of being "bushhogged" with a borrowed field and brush mower.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. continues to predict no precipitation, and their cloud cover forecast (26%/30%/34%/44%) would support that. Both the NEXRAD radar and Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that there is no precipitation in our area or moving in our direction. So, all the prognosticators seem to be in agreement.
My Weather Stick is smiling broadly (pointing straight up), and that surely is a response to the 67% relative humidity. My electronic instruments are indicating rising barometric pressure. Two of them forecast fair skies overnight, while the remote weather station sees the overnight as partly cloudy. My hindsight (I took the data at about 22:00 hours) shows that we did have partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures with moderate to high relative humidity making it a decent night for sleeping.
High Temperature (°F): 82.2
Current Temperature (°F): 52.1
Relative Humidity (%): 67%
Dew Point (°F): 41.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.99
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:56°F/71.9°F//70°F/75.0°F//75°F/76.6°F//73°F/82.2°F
Relative Humidity: 56%/49%//38%/40%//30%/39%/33%/30%.
N.O.A.A. missed the forecast temperature at both ends of the day by a significant amount. As they were the other day they were of and on and off and on with the forecast of the relative humidity. This was not one of their better forecasting days.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 66°F/57°F/52°F/50°F
Relative Humidity: 46%/64%/80%/94%

At dawn the sun opened the day with clear skies. The temperature was in the mid -forties, and it was beautiful. There was dew on the grass, so at some point the dew point was reached. N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation overnight, so they did get that part right.
For today, N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation again, and the cloud cover (38%/39%/40%/33%) does support that. The NEXRAD radar does not show any precipitation near our area of Wilton, Maine, or moving in our direction. The Weather Underground model forecast maps also do not show any storm systems in our area for today.
My Weather Stick points slightly up, and appears to be responding to the 80% relative humidity. As was the case last night two of the electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts clouds with steady barometric pressure. I do not quite believe the latter, and will suggest that we are going to have a very pleasant day, not too hot, and reasonably low relative humidity. This should be a great day to get the outdoor chores done so fishing may be an option later in the week. We can live in hope.
Low Temperature (°F): 48.3
Current Temperature (°F): 48.3
Relative Humidity (%): 80%
Dew Point (°F): 42.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.82
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:59°F/60.2°F//52°F/54.8°F//48°F/51.9°F//46°F/48.5°F
Relative Humidity: 57%/58%//78%/70%//98%/75%/1007%/80%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature on all four periods overnight. Their record for the relative humidity was not as good, since they missed the 02:00 and 05:00 points for the relative humidity.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 56°F/70°F/75°F/73°F
Relative Humidity: 56%/38%/30%/33%

When I took the data a few minutes ago he winds were calm, but they have been active all day, ranging from calm up to around 10 miles per hour. N.O.A.A. predicted light rain all day, and it may have showered where you were, but it did not in my area of Wilton Maine. With all the clouds moving through the temperature barely made it to the mid-seventies. It was a good day to be outside though, and I wish I had been. I needed to deal with some plumbing issues. It never fails. Some close-up shots of the progress in the garden follow

The First Peas Breaking Through The Ground
The First Sweet Corn Breaking Through The Ground
For the overnight N.O.A.A. predicts no precipitation, moderate cloud cover (81%/65%/49%/53%) and temperatures as low as the mid-forties. This fits with what is being presented on the NEXRAD composite radar and the Weather Underground model forecast maps.
My Weather Stick is happy with the 63% relative humidity. It is smiling (points up). All three of the electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure. The only one that is not forecasting fair skies is the remote weather station, and it forecasts clouds. My best guess is that the blustery wind will continue, and the clouds will continue to move through. I think it will be cool again tonight.
High Temperature (°F): 74.1
Current Temperature (°F): 57.3
Relative Humidity (%): 63%
Dew Point (°F): 44.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.77
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Nimbostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:55°F/57.9°F//64°F/62.0°F//67°F/65.6°F//66°F/64.0°F
Relative Humidity: 67%/62%//47%/55%//44%/52%//47%/53%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature on three of the four periods overnight. Their record for the relative
humidity was the same. They missed the 05:00 recorded point for both parameters.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 59°F/52°F/48°F/46°F
Relative Humidity: 57%/78%/98%/100%

Right now the sun is shining, but there is a significant cloud cover. N.O.A.A. called for light scattered showers overnight, but here at my location in Wilton, Maine we did not have any. The cloud cover appears to have remained quite high in keeping with that forecast. We did have a heavy dew however, so the grass is quite wet.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts light scattered showers again. With the cloud cover forecast (72%/77%/82%/81%) that is not out of the question. The cloud type (nimbostratus) also indicates that we may see some rain before it clears. The NEXRAD radar currently only shows showers at the Crown of Maine, but they seem to be moving south. Looking at the Weather Underground model forecast maps this instability will continue thought tomorrow, and the start of the workweek will bring clear weather. That is a surprise.
My Weather Stick points up in response to the 65% relative humidity. From the look of the sky it certainly is not because there is a prediction of fair weather. My three electronic instruments are in total disarray. The Weather Station forecasts a mix of sun and cloudy skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts continued foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts foul weather with steady barometric pressure. I am going to stick with my prediction in the title and call for unsettled weather with scattered showers and periods of sunshine. That is what I have seen since 05:00, and I expect it to continue for the rest of the weekend. My garden needs the rain, so I am not disappointed.
Low Temperature (°F): 53.4
Current Temperature (°F): 54.6
Relative Humidity (%): 65%
Dew Point (°F): 43.1
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.62
Wind Direction: West
Wind Speed (mph): 1.3
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Nimbostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:61°F/61.8°F//55°F/57.2°F//67°F/53.7°F//66°F/54.8°F
Relative Humidity: 53%/56%//64%/67%//71%/72%//80%/64%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature on three of the four periods overnight. Their record for the relative humidity was the same. They missed the 05:00 recorded point for both parameters.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 55°F/64°F/67°F/66°F
Relative Humidity: 67%/47%/44%/47%

Today that is exactly what we did with the sun, play hide-and-go-seek. We had the shower early this morning, then we had another around noon, and then a thunderstorm around mid-afternoon. It did remain cooler than I would have expected for the first full day of summer, but we did have a mix of cloudy skies and sun which did not allow for any thermals warming. N.O.A.A. did have the predominant weather correct.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. is holding onto the light scattered showers in their forecast and the cloud cover forecast would support that (91%/79%/68%/70%). The NEXRAD radar is showing a large number of small cells of precipitation across the area, and they are moving south across the three state area of northern New England. The Weather Underground model forecast maps are also indicating showers across the area as well.
Here in Wilton, Maine, my Weather Stick points up in response to the 44% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments are forecasting falling barometric pressure with foul weather. Obviously there have been showers around, and there appears to be some instability in the atmosphere, so I would have to agree that we may have some more showers before the night is over. That is all right. I have seen the first of my peas poking up through the ground. Things are beginning to happen in the garden.
High Temperature (°F): 73.9
Current Temperature (°F): 72.3
Relative Humidity (%): 44%
Dew Point (°F): 49.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.55
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Showers
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/60.4°F//64°F/71.4°F//67°F/64.0°F//66°F/73.4°F
Relative Humidity: 76%/82%//54%/57%//45%/74%//48%/47%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature on three of the four periods today. Their record for the relative humidity was off and on, and off and on. They still do not have the formula correct.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 53°F/64°F/71°F/80°F
Relative Humidity: 76%/54%/45%/48%

Under other circumstances I would call this inclement weather, but today, since I finished planting the last of my seeds yesterday I would suggest that this is great weather. As I noted yesterday the ground did seem to be a bit dry in my garden. So far we have only had 0.02 inches of rain, but it is still raining gently. N.O.A.A. had the predominant weather correct for the last period of the overnight, since the rain started around 05:00 and the first recorded precipitation was at 05:28. Right now it is cloudy and bright with some light rain falling.
For today, N.O.A.A. predicts scattered light rain all day, and the cloud cover forecast (87%/78%/68%/81%) does support that forecast. The NEXRAD radar shows us currently under a shower, and that is moving southeasterly quite slowly. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still do not show any rain this morning, but they do show some precipitation this afternoon, into this evening. That line of showers should be gone by tomorrow morning with some more rain predicted for tomorrow afternoon, and so it seems to be going for the weekend.
When I started collecting the data for this report My Weather Stick was pointed slightly up. The relative humidity has continued to go up (it is now 85% at 06:30) and my Weather Stick points slightly down. I suspect that condition will continue until the relative humidity reaches its maximum. All three of my electronic instruments forecast stormy weather with rain and falling barometric pressure. Since it is raining outside I guess they are right. This has been a gentle rain, just what is necessary to get the seeds germinated and growing in the gardens. As I traveled around the area of Wilton< Maine yesterday I noticed that my garden was not the only one to go in a little late. We can only hope now that we can escape the frost at the other end of the growing season until we have a decent harvest.
Low Temperature (°F): 55.2
Current Temperature (°F): 55.2
Relative Humidity (%): 83%
Dew Point (°F): 50.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.59
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 1.7
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (inches): 0.02
Sky-AM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratocumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:65°F/65.6°F//58°F/58.8°F//54°F/55.7°F//53°F/56.3°F
Relative Humidity: 80%/56%//84%/70%//88%/77%//72%/78%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature overnight. They were outside the 5% for the relative humidity at all four of the points for the overnight period. Come on folks, you can do better than that.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/64°F/67°F/66°F
Relative Humidity: 76%/54%/45%/48%

I do not believe we could have ordered a better day from Mother Nature. It was warm, but not too warm. It was dry with a bit of wind. N.O.A.A. had us experiencing light scattered showers all day, but they did miss that one. There was no rain, at least here in Wilton, Maine. My garden is now complete. I planted the peppers and cauliflower seedlings that I bought. I also planted my vine crops including cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, cantaloupes, acorn squash, buttercup squash, New England Pie Pumpkins and Lumina (white skinned) Pumpkins. I can now say, "It is finished." As things grow, if they grow, I will include photos of the growing garden and the produce. This is the first time in three years I have had the entire garden planted.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. predicts light scattered showers for the entire period. I am not so sure of that. I have just checked the NEXRAD radar, and they show us between two lines of storms, and they are both headed south. They do not seem to be headed toward us at all, and there are no showers north of our location. The Weather Underground model forecast maps do not show any precipitation in our area until late tomorrow afternoon, and then it will be gone early Saturday morning. The cloud cover does support the idea of some showers (80%/84%/88%/72%), and we may have some, but there would need to be a change in the direction of the ones seen on the radar.
My Weather Stick points up either calling the prognosticators liars or responding to the lower relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments indicate foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The pressure has fallen, and that usually indicates inclement weather moving in. Here again, based on what I see outside there is a possibility of some showers depending on how the clouds come together and build. While I was planting I did note that the garden is quite dry, and we could use a bit of rain to kick start the seed that has been planted. I certainly hope that, after two years of super wet springs, we do not have a dry season with no produce from the garden. That would be a travesty.
High Temperature (°F): 82.0
Current Temperature (°F): 69.0
Relative Humidity (%): 54%
Dew Point (°F): 51.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.64
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus + Cirrus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:59°F/74.4°F//69°F/76.8°F//73°F/80.9°F//72°F/78.8°F
Relative Humidity: 70%/55%//53%/44%//43%/38%//48%/37%.
N.O.A.A. was not within five degrees of the recorded temperature today. They were outside the 5% for the relative humidity for all but the 14:00 hour point. Once again this was not a good showing for N.O.A.A.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 65°F/58°F/54°F/53°F
Relative Humidity: 80%/84%/88%/72%

This is the longest day and shortest night of the year. It is called Midsummer, Litha or the Summer Solstice. Now the days begin to get shorter, imperceptibly at first, but more noticeably later in the season. Overnight we had none of the light scattered showers predicted by N.O.A.A. In fact we did not even have any of the fog. The sun came up into nearly clear skies and temperatures near the mid-fifties. It was a delightful early morning.
Once again, for today, N.O.A.A. is forecasting light scattered showers, but their cloud cover forecast does not seem to support that (14%/25%/37%/58%). The NEXRAD radar does not show any precipitation west of us, and there only seems to be one area at the Crown of Maine that is currently having any precipitation. Looking at the Weather Underground model forecast maps I do not see any precipitation until tomorrow afternoon.
My Weather Stick seems to be losing its touch or it is just lagging behind the relative humidity, since I would expect it to be trying to make a circle at 87% relative humidity. (At 06:40 the relative humidity is already down to 81%.). All three of my electronic instruments are in agreement. They are all calling for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The barometric pressure has fallen from where it was last night, but I do not agree with their prognostication of foul weather. Unlike some prognosticators I rely as much on what I can see as I do on the instrumentation. What I see outside right now are clear skies and bright sunshine. I will go with that and predict that the day will be fair with temperatures in the low to mid-seventies. This should be another awesome day to work outside in the garden and finish the last of the tasks there. We will know this evening if I was right or not.
Low Temperature (°F): 52.7
Current Temperature (°F): 53.9
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 50.1
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.73
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:64°F/66.7°F//57°F/53.7°F//53°F/52.7°F//52°F/53.4°F
Relative Humidity: 63%/79%//80%/85%//89%/88%//100%/88%.
N.O.A.A. was within five degrees of the recorded temperature overnight. They were outside the 5% for the relative humidity at both ends of the overnight period.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 59°F/69°F/73°F/72°F
Relative Humidity: 70%/53%/43%/48%

I did get the chores done, and made it out to the garden early. The clouds continued to move in all morning, and the rain started at 12:15. It lasted until around 15:00, after which it started to clear. We had almost 0.4 inches of rain during that three hour period. Before the rain started I was able to get all eight varieties of beans planted and the beets too. I still need to put in the cucumbers, squashes and pumpkins as well as some cauliflower plants and pepper plants. The last thing I need to do is put up the lattice so I can "train" the tomatoes and vine crops. N.O.A.A. had forecast rain all day, but it did not here in Wilton. Maine on this day.
N.O.A.A. has a pretty convoluted forecast for tonight. The say we will start with light scattered showers, those will dissipate to no precipitation around 23:00 hours and we will have fog for the rest of the night. Their forecast for the cloud cover (67%/24%/47%/17%) does not seem to support anything, but we will see. The NEXRAD radar shows that the line of showers has moved down east, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps show the same. The latter also show that we may be in for some more showers tomorrow and Friday. There too we will see.
My Weather Stick points down, and I am not sure what that means considering it was straight this morning with a higher relative humidity, although it does feel more humid right now. The electronic instruments do not seem to be in agreement at all. The Weather Station is forecasting foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies with rising barometric pressure, and the remote weather station forecasts clouds with steady barometric pressure. Considering the way the weather has gone today I would suggest that the clouds will continue to dissipate, and we will have a pleasant evening, even if it does get foggy tomorrow morning.
High Temperature (°F): 75.0
Current Temperature (°F): 59.1
Relative Humidity (%): 81%
Dew Point (°F): 53.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.74
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (inches): 0.37
Sky-PM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:63°F/60.0°F//72°F/64.0°F//75°F/66.3°F//74°F/68.5°F
Relative Humidity: 74%/73%//58%/72%//54%/77%//52%/81%.
I will let the numbers above speak for themselves. N.O.A.A. had one point correct.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 64°F/57°F/53°F/52°F
Relative Humidity: 63%/80%/89%/100%

The light scattered showers and rain that N.O.A.A. predicted for Wilton, Maine and other areas overnight just did not happen. The two lines of storms that I noted last night on the NEXRAD radar just did not make it here. There is a line of showers on the border between New York and Vermont that appear to be moving toward us. I do not know if they will make it this far or not. The red sky is usually a portent of foul weather moving in, but we will need to wait and see.
N.O.A.A. is forecasting rain all day today, and their cloud cover forecast (94%/90%/81%/52%) would support that. The Weather Underground model forecast maps forecast the rain to begin between 09:00 and 12:00 this morning. If I hurry and get the chores done I may be able to get the beans, squashes, cucumbers and cauliflower planted before it starts.
My Weather Stick points straight out either forecasting a relative humidity in the high seventies or low eighties or unsettled weather ahead. The usual suspects forecast stormy weather ahead while the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions. We cannot have rain without clouds, so I guess it is right. All three of the electronic instruments predict falling barometric pressure. With all the indicators in place I would suggest that at some point today we will have some rain.
Low Temperature (°F): 51.9
Current Temperature (°F): 52.7
Relative Humidity (%): 82%
Dew Point (°F): 47.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.75
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Altostratus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight. Temperature:71°F/68.5°F//65°F/57.5°F//61°F/55.9°F//57°F/52.1°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/47%//65%/64%//72%/73%//86%/81%.
N.O.A.A. only missed the 23:00 hour temperature reading, and that was only by eight degrees. Further, they only missed the 20:00 hour relative humidity reading. This is significantly better than they did yesterday. Is it luck or is there some improvement here?
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 71°F/65°F/61°F/57°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/65%/72%/86%

I am not an aficionado of hockey, but I understand that a Hat Trick is three wins in a row. We have now had two excellent days for outside labor in a row. N.O.A.A. got this one right too. Their estimate of the cloud cover was a bit high. I did not see any. It was a bit more humid than yesterday, but it was still a good day to be outside. I only have some 12 sections to plant and my garden will be ready to grow. Some things are getting in a bit late, but I think there will still be time to have a decent harvest. Now we do need a bit of rain, and I guess we will get that tomorrow.
For tonight N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation for the first period, followed by 6 hours of light scattered showers, and finishing up with three hours of rain. (The cloud cover predictions do not seem to support the forecast (26%/51%/82%/78%)). There are two lines of storms to our west according to the NEXRAD composite radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps suggest we will have some showers overnight, but tomorrow morning will be dry until around noon, after which we will get some more rain. At this point we can use it.
My Weather Stick points up indicating dry air at 59% relative humidity. So far we have had no rain, although my Weather Station is calling for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts a mix of fair and foul weather with falling barometric pressure. Finally, the remote weather station indicates cloudy conditions with falling barometric pressure. This is a change from 17:00 hours when the former two instruments forecast rising barometric pressure and fair skies. This is Wilton, Maine and it does not take long for the weather to change.
High Temperature (°F): 89.4
Current Temperature (°F): 59.3
Relative Humidity (%): 59%
Dew Point (°F): 45.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.86
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:59°F/73.7°F//67°F/83.3°F//75°F/87.4°F//76°F/86.5°F
Relative Humidity: 67%/58%//54%/39%//45%/38%//46%/38%.
N.O.A.A. missed everything for both the temperature and relative humidity today for this area of Wilton Maine. We pay for this through our tax dollars. Are we getting fair value for our money? I do not think so?
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 71°F/65°F/61°F/57°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/65%/72%/86%

The overnight appears to have been as picture perfect as yesterday was. We had no precipitation, and the sky at sunrise was completely clear. The temperature was in the low forties, and there was little or no wind. As shown by my Weather Stick, the only downside was the high relative humidity. That is forecast to decrease through the day.
For today the N.O.A.A. forecast is for no precipitation in our area, but the cloud cover is expected to increase (40%/45%/50%/55%) gradually through the day. The temperature is forecast to reach the mid to upper seventies, and the relative humidity is expected to decrease slightly.
My Weather Stick has responded well to the 87% relative humidity by pointing down. All three of the electronic instruments indicate rising barometric pressure. Two of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies, while the remote weather station predicts cloudy skies. I tend to believe the two instruments predicting fair skies. I think it will be another great day to be outside doing what needs to be done to maintain the garden. Now, if I could get my lawnmower back and working...
Low Temperature (°F): 43.8
Current Temperature (°F): 44.4
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 40.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.01
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:77°F/67.2°F//65°F/51.9°F//58°F/46.4°F//52°F/44.4°F
Relative Humidity: 36%/48%//45%/75%//57%/83%//80%/87%.
N.O.A.A. missed everything for both the temperature and relative humidity overnight for this area of Wilton Maine. We pay for this through our tax dollars. Are we getting fair value for our money? I do not think so?
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/67°F/75°F/76°F
Relative Humidity: 67%/54%/45%/46%

Today N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation, and they got that one right. We had an absolutely gorgeous day. The winds were just strong enough to keep the insects at bay, and it was no too humid. This is one we need to save for January. I was able to get a significant amount of work done in my garden. A great day no matter how you look at it.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. forecasts no rain again with cloud cover that supports that forecast (20/20%/19%/30$). It should be a pleasant night with temperatures dropping into the fifties. It is not supposed to be very humid until early tomorrow morning.
My Weather Stick points up responding to the 71% relative humidity. Two of the electronic instruments forecast fair skies overnight and rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. I think we will see a pleasant evening with no rain, mild temperatures and very little cloud cover.
High Temperature (°F): 88.3
Current Temperature (°F): 53.9
Relative Humidity (%): 71%
Dew Point (°F): 44.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.99
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:62°F/73.2°F//75°F/75.0°F//80°F/83.1°F//78°F/85.1°F
Relative Humidity: 54%/57%//31%/43%//23%/33%//30%/34%.
N.O.A.A. missed the temperatures at both ends of the day. They missed the relative humidity at the middle of the day. This does not speak well of their capabilities at prognostication.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 77°F/65°F/58°F/52°F
Relative Humidity: 36%/45%/57%/80%

This morning has dawned with mostly clear skies, and high relative humidity. There was no rain overnight in this area of Wilton, Maine. I did receive reports that there were some showers in this area yesterday around mid-afternoon. That was about the same time we had one in Norway, Maine, so they were widely scattered. There still was not enough to measure in the rain gauge.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation, temperatures at or near eighty, minimal cloud cover (6%/8%/9%/15%), and relative humidity in the thirty percent range. This should be a gorgeous day if the forecast is correct. The NEXRAD composite radar is not showing any precipitation in our area. The Weather Underground model forecast maps are still not fully operational this morning, so I cannot report on them.
My Weather Stick points slightly down,, which is a bit of a surprise considering the 89% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments are forecasting rising barometric pressure. That is good since it indicates a new system moving into place. Two of the instruments forecast fair skies, and the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions. I do not think we will have many clouds around, and no precipitation either. This will be a great day to work outside if everything proves to be correct.
Low Temperature (°F): 46.7
Current Temperature (°F): 47.3
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 44.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.89
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:69°F/71.4°F//60°F/62.4°F//55°F/53.4°F//53°F/46.9°F
Relative Humidity: 63%/67%//60%/67%//74%/80%//77%/87%.
N.O.A.A. had all the temperatures forecast correctly except the 05:00 hour one. They only had the 20:00 hour point correct for the relative humidity. This still does not speak well of their ability to forecast these parameters.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 62°F/75°F/80°F/78°F
Relative Humidity: 54%/31%/23%/30%

For today N.O.A.A. did get the predominant weather correct. We were visiting people in Norway, Maine, and they had a shower this afternoon. Here in Wilton Maine we did not have any precipitation. It is humid and becoming oppressive. It really did depend on your location whether you had rain or not. By the way that shower was brief and light.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation, and their prediction of the cloud cover bears that out (52%/28%/3%/5%). The Weather Underground maps are not working right now, but the NEXRAD radar currently shows the main group of showers north and east of us with a few south and west. They all seem to be moving south and away from us.
My Weather Stick points slightly up in response to the 67% relative humidity. The opinions of the electronic instruments have diverged again. The Weather Station forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies with rising barometric pressure. Finally, the remote weather station forecasts clouds with steady barometric pressure. This leaves me with a wide open field for my prediction. I think the sky will clear, that the relative humidity will become a bit more oppressive, there will be no rain, and the temperature will not change very much at all.
High Temperature (°F): 83.8
Current Temperature (°F): 73.2
Relative Humidity (%): 67%
Dew Point (°F): 61.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.73
Wind Direction: West Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 1.5
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:67°F/70.5°F//76°F/82.5°F//79°F/71.9°F//78°F/83.6°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/68%//76%/58%//79%/70%//78%/54%.
N.O.A.A. had both ends of the day correct with their temperature forecast. They did not get any of the relative humidity forecast points correct. They certainly did not do better with the relative humidity today, and they did not do well with the temperature either.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 69°F/60°F/55°F/53°F
Relative Humidity: 63%/75%/74%/77%

Overnight we did not have any precipitation, although the clouds seem to have been moving in all night. Currently the sun is shining, but there are quite a few puffy cumulus clouds around.
For this morning N.O.A.A. is forecasting light scattered showers. Early this afternoon they are predicting rain for Wilton, Maine and finishing the day with some more light scattered showers. I do not think their cloud cover forecast supports that prediction (25%/25%/83%/71%) unless these are pop-up thundershowers that are predicted.
My Weather Stick points straight out, responding to the 69% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments are finally the same. They are all predicting foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The pressure has fallen and is continuing to do so, and that usually indicates some foul weather on its way. Despite the sunshine I see outside right now, there are enough clouds building in that showers are not out of the question. It may rain on our day, but have a happy Father's Day anyway.
Low Temperature (°F): 51.9
Current Temperature (°F): 70.3
Relative Humidity (%): 68%
Dew Point (°F): 59.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.74
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:73°F/70.3°F//66°F/58.4°F//62°F/53.7°F//61°F/52.1°F
Relative Humidity: 57%/54%//70%/74%//75%/84%//84%/87%.
N.O.A.A. had the 20:00 hour point correct for the temperature, but missed the rest. The only relative humidity point they missed was at 02:00 hours. They seem to be doing better with the relative humidity right now than the temperature. They are still not doing very well.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 67°F/76°F/79°F/78°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/60%/58%/54%

For today N.O.A.A. was half right. We did not have any precipitation all day, despite the forecast of light scattered showers for this afternoon. We did not have any in Yarmouth at the coast or here in Wilton, Maine where I live.
N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation overnight with cloud cover in the mid 30% range (37%/35%/33%/33%). The Weather Underground model forecast maps also support that forecast. The NEXRAD radar is showing some showers in New Hampshire moving west, away from us.
My Weather Stick points up in response to the 69% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments predict continued falling barometric pressure. The same instruments that forecast foul weather are still forecasting foul weather. The remote weather station still forecasts cloudy conditions. My take on all this is that we will see the sky remain mostly clear to clear, that we will have no rain, but it will be humid overnight making it less comfortable than it has been.
High Temperature (°F): 89.0
Current Temperature (°F): 59.3
Relative Humidity (%): 69%
Dew Point (°F): 49.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.83
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:61°F/74.8°F//74°F/83.3°F//79°F/87.6°F//78°F/86.9°F
Relative Humidity: 61%/60%//74%/48%//41%/37%//47%/43 %.
N.O.A.A. did not foresee the temperature at all today, and they have the nerve to criticize the temperatures from my weather station. They only missed the 11:00 hour relative humidity point. So, they got the relative humidity and missed the temperature. That is a switch. I still do not think we are getting full value for our tax dollars.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 73°F/66°F/62°F/61°F
Relative Humidity: 57%/70%/75%/84%

The sun came up through a bit of fog that was not predicted by me or N.O.A.A. There was no precipitation and it did get cool as was predicted last night. The relative humidity did rise, just not quite as much as it was predicted to.
For today N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation for the first half of the period and scattered light showers for the second half. The cloud cover is expected to increase which would support that forecast (44%/48%/53%/60%). Temperatures in the upper seventies are the order of the day and relative humidity less than 50%, making this a very pleasant day, if correct.
My Weather Stick points down, and with 87% (now 88%) relative humidity who can blame it? My electronic instruments are forecasting falling barometric pressure, just as they did last evening. Two of them are currently forecasting foul weather (rain) while the remote weather station is suggesting cloudy conditions for today. My best estimate of the weather is that we will see sunny conditions this morning, and a chance for scattered showers this afternoon. My reasoning here is based on no red sky this morning, a heavy dew and mostly fair conditions. There may be some atmospheric instability this afternoon as things heat up, but we will have to wait to see what is in store for Wilton, Maine.
Low Temperature (°F): 46.2
Current Temperature (°F): 46.4
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 42.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.93
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:67°F/69.0°F//58°F/55.0°F//53°F/49.8°F//51°F/46.4°F
Relative Humidity: 59%/53%//77%/75%//89%/84%//100%/87%.
N.O.A.A. did forecast the temperature correctly for the overnight. They did miss the last point of the relative humidity for the overnight. This was better than they have done for the last few days.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 61°F/74°F/79°F/78°F
Relative Humidity: 78%/48%/41%/47%

What a great day to be working outside. It was fantastic. N.O.A.A. did have the predominant weather correct. We had no precipitation, the sky remained basically clear, the winds were light and the relative humidity stayed below 50% during the heat of the day. A great day to replant my sweet corn.
N.O.A.A. again predicts no precipitation overnight with the cloud cover increasing, but still less than 50% (25%/33%/40%/42%). It is supposed to get more humid though as the night eases into morning. I would not be surprised to see a bit of fog in the morning.
My Weather Stick sees the relative humidity at 75% and points slightly up. We have some agreement with the electronic instruments. First, all three instruments are forecasting falling barometric pressure, so we may be seeing the weather pattern changing. Two of the instruments are forecasting foul weather tomorrow, and the remote weather station predicts cloudy skies. It would not be unreasonable for us to have some rain tomorrow since it is the second day of the Trek Across Maine, and it usually does rain on the cyclists on the second day at least. Good luck folks.
High Temperature (°F): 92.1
Current Temperature (°F): 54.3
Relative Humidity (%): 75%
Dew Point (°F): 46.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.95
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/70.3°F//70°F/77.3°F//76°F/84.5°F//74°F/86.7°F
Relative Humidity: 72%/62%//45%/49%//37%/36%//43%/36%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature for the 08:00 point, and they missed the two afternoon points as well. The sun was out and it got warm. They did get the relative humidity right during the middle of the day, but missed both ends. This was not one of their better efforts.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 67°F/58°F/53°F/51°F
Relative Humidity: 59%/77%/89%/100%

Well, N.O.A.A. certainly got this one right. I cannot see to my neighbor's driveway this morning because of the fog. Everything is wet as a result of this fog. The temperature has cooled down as a result of the minimal cloud cover which resulted in radiational cooling overnight.
For today, N.O.A.A. predicts no precipitation with very low cloud cover (61%/14%/12%/11%), and I can believe that. The temperatures are expected to be mild, into the mid-seventies with moderate relative humidity. This should be a great day for the start of the Trek Across Maine. I would be riding again if the American Lung Association had not taken a stand against Outdoor Wood Boilers. I like reducing greenhouse gasses, and they do that. I also like saving money and they do that. I also like reducing dependence on foreign oil, and they do that. Outdoor Wood Boilers are environmentally neutral, and I like that too. They use a renewable resource.
My Weather Stick points down. I guess it has caught up with the 89% relative humidity. My electronic instruments still have no reached a consensus in their forecasts. All three of them are forecasting falling barometric pressure. My Weather Station predicts partly cloudy skies, the Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather and the remote weather station indicates cloudy skies. I think I will stand with what I see outside this morning. After the fog burns off we will find clear skies, moderate temperatures and relative humidity. This should be a great day for outdoor activities of all kinds.
Low Temperature (°F): 43.3
Current Temperature (°F): 45.3
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 42.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.05
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:60°F/64.4°F//61°F/50.1°F//46°F/44.9°F/449°F/43.9°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/60%//79%/82%//92%/87%//100%/89%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature for the 11:00 point, and that was probably due to radiational cooling. It does appear that they also got the relative humidity correct, although I show a slightly lower number for the 05:00 hour point. This was not very bad on their part.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/70°F/76°F/74°F
Relative Humidity: 72%/45%/37%/43%

Today would have been a great day to work outside. N.O.A.A. was correct in their forecast of no precipitation and decreasing cloud cover.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. forecasts no precipitation for the first half of the period and fog for the second. The cloud cover, which is non-existent now, is expected to increase somewhat (4%/13%/22%/31%). There is still no weather showing up on the NEXRAD radar, and there have been no changes in the Weather Underground model forecast maps.
My Weather Stick points straight out, and with 79% relative humidity that is no surprise. All three of the electronic instruments are now indicating falling barometric pressure. They do not agree on the weather we are going to have. The Weather Station says partly cloudy skies, the Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather, and the remote weather station indicates cloudy conditions. I do not believe any of them. I think we will have a basically clear night with temperatures in the forties and very little cloud cover.
High Temperature (°F): 83.4
Current Temperature (°F): 52.3
Relative Humidity (%): 79%
Dew Point (°F): 46.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.08
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/56.3°F//66°F/66.3°F//70°F/74.1°F//69°F/77.7°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/77%//66%/59%//70%/52%//42%/45%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature for the 17:00. The only relative humidity points they missed were in the middle of the day. I would not consider that a good job.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 60°F/61°F/46°F/44°F
Relative Humidity: 55%/79%/92%/100%

If I had not stayed up so late last night taking care of chores , and so on I would have gotten up earlier to enjoy this nearly perfect day. I will certainly enjoy the rest of it though. N.O.A.A. did have the predominant weather correct, and I did see some fog early this morning.
For today N.O.A.A. predicts the cloud cover will decrease (60%/54%/48%/41%) , and there will be no precipitation. The expectation is for the temperature to rise to about seventy degrees, and that should make it very pleasant, particularly with the wind we are experiencing/ The NEXRAD radar is clear, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps do no show any storms in the area of Wilton, Maine.
My Weather Stick is slightly up, and all I can surmise is that it has not yet caught up with the relative humidity. That does happen sometime. My three electronic instruments still cannot agree. The Weather Station is calling for fair skies with rising barometric pressure, the Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure and the remote weather station indicates partly cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. I think the barometric pressure will remain steady for the present, that we will have no precipitation and the winds will keep the black flies at bay. Speaking of insects, I have seen some fireflies at night (the usual time to see them), and I have not seen any June Bugs, which usually are around by the end of May.
Low Temperature (°F): 47.1
Current Temperature (°F): 67.8
Relative Humidity (%): 58%
Dew Point (°F): 52.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.12
Wind Direction: Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 7.3
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:64°F/58.8°F//55°F/49.2°F//52°F/50.0°F//50°F/50.1°F
Relative Humidity: 64%/71%//77%/85%//83%/89%//86%/89%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature for the 20:00 and 23:00, but did get the 02:00 and 05:00 points correct. Half a loaf is better than none. The only relative humidity point they were close on was the 05:00 hour point. I would not consider that a good job.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/66°F/70°F/69°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/56%/41%/42%

Today there certainly was a mix of fair skies and clouds. N.O.A.A. predicted that we would not have any precipitation, and they were correct. I have now replanted my peas. I should get the rest of my replanting done tomorrow, and then we will see what else I have time to get in the ground.
N.O.A.A. predicts no precipitation for the first half of the night, and that is to be followed by fog. There is nothing to report on the NEXRAD radar, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps do not show fog.
My Weather Stick points down. My electronic instruments are still confused. The Weather Station says fair skies with rising barometric pressure, the Min/Max Thermometer suggests partly cloudy skies with falling barometric pressure and finally the remote weather station forecasts partly cloudy skies with steady barometric pressure. I can see the possibility of fog, but other than that I have no clue what it is going to do, so I will agree with the partly cloudy forecast and steady barometric pressure. That pressure is quite high any way, and that usually portends some fair weather.
High Temperature (°F): 66.0
Current Temperature (°F): 47.3
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 43.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.12
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:62°F/55.4°F//65°F/61.5°F//66°F/62.4°F//65°F/62.4°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/81%//56%/67%//47%/63%//54%/65%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature for the 08:00 data point for today. They did even worse with the relative humidity by not getting one of the points correct. Oh well, they will try again overnight
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 60°F/55°F/52°F/50°F
Relative Humidity: 64%/77%/83%/86%

N.O.A.A. did say that we would have no precipitation overnight, and they were right. They did not, however get the cloud cover even close since it is completely overcast this morning. It is also warmer this morning than they predicted it would be. I am still hopeful that we will have a dry morning.
For today N.O.A.A. is still predicting no precipitation, and a relatively low cloud cover (74%/58%/59%/41%) . The NEXRAD radar continues to show storm cells moving from east to west, indicating that there is still some influence from that low pressure system offshore. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that we may have some pop-up showers late this afternoon or evening.
My Weather Stick points straight out, and that is appropriate for 80% relative humidity. My electronic instruments remain confused. The Weather Station calling for fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min//Max thermometer forecasting partly cloudy skies with falling barometric pressure, and the remote weather station indicating that with the partly cloudy skies the barometer will rise. Taking all this data into account, I would suggest that we will see a mix of sun and clouds today, cooler temperatures than yesterday and no precipitation for our area of Wilton, Maine.
Low Temperature (°F): 55.7
Current Temperature (°F): 55.7
Relative Humidity (%): 80%
Dew Point (°F): 48.9
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.08
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:59°F/71.4°F//53°F/64.0°F//49°F/58.8°F//48°F/55.7°F
Relative Humidity: 62%/72%//83%/80%//93%/72%//86%/79%.
N.O.A.A. missed the recorded temperature at each of the forecast points overnight. They only did a little better with the relative humidity, since they got only the 23:00 and 05:00 hour points correct. I am surprised by the errors for the overnight temperature.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 62°F/65°F/66°F/65°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/56%/47%/54%

Yup, we had a summer day today, and it is still spring. That is all right, we are getting close to the Solstice. The animals are enjoying the out of doors, and they just might start to make a dent in the pasture. The pasture is so tall at this point that the goats can hide in it and not be seen, except for the grass moving as they do. They have a lot of work ahead of them. We also had a heat index based on the heat and humidity of 87°F, and that is only about 2°F higher than the actual temperature. Later in the summer it will become more dangerous to do vigorous activity because of the heat index.
The N.O.A.A. forecast for the overnight is for no precipitation, and the cloud cover decreasing (31%/22%/13%/21%), but I am not subscribing to that. I see overcast skies tonight, although the low pressure system appears to have moved a bit further east. There is a prediction of some showers around midnight when the Weather Underground model forecast maps are checked. There are some small cells showing up on the NEXRAD radar, and they may or may not affect us.
My Weather Stick points straight out indicating moderate relative humidity or unsettled weather depending on what you believe. My electronic instruments do not seem to be able to agree tonight. The Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts partly cloudy skies with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts partly cloudy skies also, but with the barometric pressure rising. I think we could have a shower, but it will be widely scattered and the skies will clear by morning, making tomorrow a good day to work outside. I will let you know tomorrow what we get overnight.
High Temperature (°F): 85.8
Current Temperature (°F): 63.8
Relative Humidity (%): 80%
Dew Point (°F): 57.5
Heat Index (°F): 87.0
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.04
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:63°F/69.6°F//69°F/70.1°F//75°F/83.1°F//75°F/78.6°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/73%//66%/60%//54%/46%//54%/49%.
N.O.A.A.'s forecast of the temperature was correct for the periods of 11:00 hours and 17:00 hours. Only the 17:00 hour prediction for the relative humidity was correct. They really should be able to do better than this.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 59°F/53°F/49°F/48°F
Relative Humidity: 62%/83%/93%/86%

There was not enough precipitation to measure, but we did have a shower last night. So, with that said, N.O.A.A. did get the predominant weather correct. We, here in Wilton, Maine, happened to be under one of those showers. For today, I hope that the low pressure system begins to move east, so we can get rid of these showers for a while, and some things can be finished, like the garden and maybe the lawn.
N.O.A.A. is holding fast to their prediction of light scattered showers all day today. The cloud cover forecast (67%/67%/67%/64%), supports that forecast. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still indicate that the low pressure system that has been plaguing us will continue to remain off shore, but just far enough east that we may not have any of the predicted showers. The NEXRAD radar shows some showers moving from east to west along the coast, and they may or may not reach this far inland this morning.
My Weather Stick points down in response to 90% relative humidity. Two of the electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure with fair skies for today. The Min/Max Thermometer currently forecasts falling barometric pressure with a mix of sun and clouds for today. That is a bit different from what we usually see. Based on all the information available to me, I would suggest that for today we will see plenty of sunshine, but there may be a chance of a shower due to the instability caused by that offshore low pressure system. Right now I am seeing a mix of sun and clouds.
Low Temperature (°F): 58.6
Current Temperature (°F): 58.8
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 55.9
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.99
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Showers
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-AM: Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:70°F/75.0°F//64°F/64.7°F//61°F/62.4°F//60°F/58.8°F
Relative Humidity: 73%/59%//81%/83%//81%/87%//87%/89%.
N.O.A.A.'s forecast of the temperature was correct for the overnight. They only totally missed the 20:00 hours relative humidity forecast and were close at 02:00 hours. This is better than they did yesterday.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 63°F/69°F/75°F/75°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/66%/54%/54%

Wilton, Maine did not have any of the N.O.A.A. predicted light scattered showers today. With the mix of Cirrus and Cumulonimbus clouds today and into this evening we do stand a chance of having a shower tonight. My lawnmower went back into the shop for repair again, and that cut my work in the garden short. Maybe tomorrow it will get done.
For the overnight N.O.A.A. is still predicting light scattered showers and their prediction of (78%/75%/72%/74%) cloud cover that is not out of the question. The NEXRAD radar is still showing showers moving from east to west as a result of the low pressure system standing offshore. That system with its counter-clockwise rotation is easily seen on the Weather Underground model forecast maps. It will be interesting to see if it starts to move eastward tomorrow morning.
My Weather Stick points up, and that works with the 62% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments currently forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. Who am I to argue with them? Of course that is in opposition to N.O.A.A.'s prediction of light scattered showers. We will have to wait until tomorrow to see what happens.
High Temperature (°F): 85.2
Current Temperature (°F): 72.6
Relative Humidity (%): 62%
Dew Point (°F): 58.8
Heat Index (°F): 89.0
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.92
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F) N/A:
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (inches): 0.00
Sky-PM: Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus->Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:62°F/69.4°F//68°F/79.5°F//73°F/85.2°F//74°F/84.0°F
Relative Humidity: 78%/76%//65%/58%//55%/52%//55%/47%.
Today N.O.A.A. missed the temperature forecast across the board. They did not have one forecast close to the recorded temperature. They did a little better with the relative humidity, having correctly forecast two of the four periods correctly. I still think they had best opt for the higher quality crystal ball.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 70°F/64°F/61°F/60°F
Relative Humidity: 73%/81%/81%/87%

Overnight N.O.A.A. predicted no precipitation, and indeed that is what we had. I do not believe the cloud cover was as high as it was predicted to be, particularly since it appears to be less than 30% this morning. Mother Nature seems to be continuing to outsmart the experts with N.O.A.A. With any luck at all I should be able to get close to finishing my garden for this season. We can only live in hope.
For today, N.O.A.A. predicts scattered light rain showers for Wilton, Maine, but there is no usable forecast data for the predominant weather for this afternoon. The cloud cover is predicted to be (65%/73%/81%/78%), and I am not sure what that portends. The line of showers noted on the NEXRAD radar still appears to be moving west, and away from us. There is a low pressure system on the Weather Underground forecast maps that appears to be moving onshore (westward) instead of easterly and away from us. That could bring us some showers later today.
My Weather Stick points straight out. I am not sure what that means, since with 91% relative humidity, it should be trying to make a downward circle. My electronic instruments a re a bit confused also. My Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The other two instruments forecast falling barometric pressure with a mix of fair and cloudy skies. Looking outside I see some clouds, but a large portion of clear sky and sunshine. My best guess is that we will see a reasonably clear day with periods of clouds and sun. At least this morning should be good to get out and work in the garden.
Low Temperature (°F): 52.1
Current Temperature (°F): 57.3
Relative Humidity (%): 91%
Dew Point (°F):