It looks like the start of another great day. If I had gotten to sleep before 02:00 hours I would already be outside working on the wood, and the chores would be done. I am glad my goats are relatively flexible, although it was late when they were milked last night. Ike and I have been doing a great deal of sleeping this morning. We never do catch up though. N.O.A.A. and I once again got the predominant weather correct. I had a bit of an advantage since it was almost 02:00 when I turned out the lights.
For today, the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation, but the cloud cover is expected to increase over last night, starting where it left off and rising to 24% (12%/18%/24%/24%). Now that it is approaching noon I can say that the fog did burn off quickly leaving us with another beautiful day for outside labors. The sky is a bit hazy, but I do not see much in the way of cloud cover.
My Weather Stick was pointing down at 06:00 when I checked it and the relative humidity was 91% at that time. The rest of the data below is also from that time. All three of the electronic instruments are forecasting mixed conditions with rising barometric pressure. I will put in that this will be another one of the Halcyon days of summer, and once I get going some work will get done. I really need to stop playing so late on "school nights" so I can get things done the next day. .
Low Temperature (°F): 46
Current Temperature (°F): 46.2
Relative Humidity (%): 91%
Dew Point (°F): 43.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.24
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 46.2
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:72°F/62.7°F//64°F/54.6°F//57°F/49.8°F//49°F/47.1°F
Relative Humidity: 48%/77%//60%/87%//75%/89%//100%/90%
I would have to do some searching to find a period when the N.W.S. did as badly as they did last night. They got exactly one of the parameters correct, and that was the temperature at 05:00 this morning. They seem to be going from bad to worse with their forecasting. I think they should refund some of their budget money to the treasury as a penalty for poor forecasting.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 52°F/68°F/75°F/73°F
Relative Humidity: 88%/55%/49%/53%

.O.A.A. said it and I agreed that this would be another dry day with pleasant temperatures. I am glad the black flies have not heard about these. It did get warm as you will note below, but the humidity was low making it very pleasant. I did get some more of my wood split and stacked. I hope to finish it tomorrow, If I can get going early. I have another meeting tonight, and it looks like it will be another late one. It was foggy early this morning, and N.O.A.A. predicted that also. At midnight there was some light fog beginning to move into this area of Wilton,
Maine.
For tonight the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation early and fog after midnight, right into tomorrow morning. There do not seem to be any storms on the NEXRAD radar or the Weather Underground model forecast maps that will affect us any time in the near future. The cloud cover appears to be forecast to be on the increase, but only slightly (2%/7%/12%/12%). I am not sure how to read that, particularly at night.
My Weather Stick is still frowning, and with 89% relative humidity I am too. My Weather station is forecasting foul weather due to the decrease in the barometric pressure. The other two electronic instruments are forecasting mixed conditions with rising barometric pressure. If a front has moved through it did not have any moisture associated with it, and the pressure seems to be slowly on the rise. My best guess is that we will see the fog increase overnight, but it will dissipate quickly in the morning. Overall this will be a nice night.
High Temperature (°F): 82.0
Current Temperature (°F): 50.0
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 46.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.17
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:48°F/50.1°F//69°F/63.5°F//78°F/80.2°F//76°F/81.1°F
Relative Humidity: 96%/90%//49%/80%//37%/54%//46%/52%
The temperature forecast by N.O.A.A. was on, off and on, off. So they get that half right. They missed all four of the relative humidity forecast points. Once again this was not one of their better showings. These folks are supposed to be the experts, and this is the best they can muster? I wonder how much of our tax dollar goes to fund this part of their budget.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 72°F/64°F/57°F/49°F
Relative Humidity: 48%/60%/75%/100%

This is our seventh foggy morning. With ten more days to go in this month, if we have no more foggy mornings, does that mean we will have at least seven "significant" snowstorms this winter? I do not know, I just keep the records. It does appear that N.O.A.A. had the predominant weather correct, since we got up to very thick fog this morning. The fog is thick enough that it is not really possible to see the cloud cover, so I have made my best guess at that. The temperature did not go below 50°F overnight, and it is already on the rise (06:45).
For today, the temperature is supposed to reach the upper seventies, but the cloud cover is expected to increase all day (31%/35%/37%/41%). There is not supposed to be any precipitation, except for this early morning fog. It looks like I will have a good day to continue the wood splitting party. Sir Isaac should enjoy being outside today as well. Currently he is curled up at my feet, asleep. This is a good thing. I look forward to training him as a field dog, and working with him next season.
My Weather Stick continues to frown when the relative humidity is at 90%, and a deep frown it is. My electronic weather instruments all contend that the barometric pressure is going to fall today. Two of them forecast foul weather, while the remote weather station only sees a mix of sun and clouds. The echoes showing up on the NEXRAD regional radar appear to be ground clutter, and there appears to be a fog bank sitting off shore on the Weather Underground model forecast map. With all the information at hand, I suspect that we will see a mix of sun and clouds today with pleasant temperatures. Just the sort of day we need to finish splitting the wood from the last load.
Low Temperature (°F): 50.1
Current Temperature (°F): 50.1
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 47.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.14
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 2.2
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast?
Cloud Type: Stratus?
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:62°F/57.5°F//52°F/52.3°F//42°F/52.8°F//43°F/51.4°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/75%//83%/86%//86%/88%//100%/90%
The temperature did not cool down as quickly or as far as N.O.A.A. predicted. They were close with the temperatures for the early evening, but missed the early morning temperatures by a significant amount. They did get the relative humidity correct for the middle of the overnight, but missed the forecast for the two ends of the period. As usual during these transitional times of year they have difficulty forecasting these two parameters.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 48°F/69°F/78°F/76°F
Relative Humidity: 96%/49%/37%/46%

We did have some fog early this morning, so N.O.A.A. got that part right. We did not have any precipitation during the day, so they also got that part right. It did warm up into the seventies making this another excellent day to be out of doors. I spent quite a bit of the day outside, but I did not get any more wood split. I did have errands to run and other chores to accomplish. Oh well, the wood did not walk away, and it will be there for me to work on tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow, there appears to be some significant fog that will show up after midnight. There are some echoes showing up on the NEXRAD radar, but I am not sure that they are truly showers or just ground clutter. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still content that we will not have any precipitation for the next 24 hours anyway.
My Weather Stick is frowning still. The 83% relative humidity would be the reason. Two of the electronic instruments forecast foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts mixed fair and cloudy skies, also with falling barometric pressure. I think we are heading into a period of unsettled weather, but it will not get serious until Friday or Saturday. That is my guess.
High Temperature (°F): 76.2
Current Temperature (°F): 51.6
Relative Humidity (%): 83%
Dew Point (°F): 46.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.19
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 5.5
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Dry
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:46°F/41.1°F//68°F/59.7°F//78°F/74.4°F//75°F/74.8°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/90%//41%/75%//33%/51%//39%/48%
The temperature did not warm up as quickly as N.O.A.A. thought it would; therefore they missed the 11:00 hour data point today. They just
missed all four points for the relative humidity. I do not know why, they just did.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 62°F/52°F/42°F/43°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/83%/86%/100%

Driving home from my meeting last night I did not encounter any fog. The fog did not settle into Wilton, Maine until after I got home. It was certainly present when I rose this morning. So, N.O.A.A. got the predominant weather partially correct. From the temperature readings that I had we missed the bullet on frost again overnight. One of these nights we will get hit, and the growing season will come to an abrupt end.
For today, the N.W.S. forecasts another stellar day with no precipitation, temperatures warming into the mid- to upper seventies. The winds are also expected to be light and the cloud cover minimal (2%/4%/3%/3%). There seems to be a high pressure system that has settled over us, and is preventing any storms from affecting us. That will, no doubt move on eventually, as they always do. The NEXRAD regional radar shows some showers moving due west from western New York State. I do not think they will have any effect on us.
My Weather Stick continues to frown due to the high relative humidity (90%). The disagreement among the electronic instruments continues, and is becoming more pronounced. My Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometri9c pressure. My Min/Max Thermometer calls for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. Finally, my remote weather station sees the barometric pressure holding steady with fair skies. According to my Weather station the barometric pressure has come down a bit. My best guess (and it is only a guess) is that this will be a pleasant day filled with those things that we must do to prepare for Winter. It is surely coming, and there is no stopping it.
Low Temperature (°F): 37.2
Current Temperature (°F): 39.5
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 36.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.34
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 39.5
Precipitation (Type): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Partly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:57°F/51.9°F//48°F/44.4°F//44°F/40.6°F//42°F/38.6°F
Relative Humidity: 59%/76%//80%/83%//89%/86%//96%/88%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for the last three of the four forecast periods. They had the middle of the overnight correct as well. Once again they did a bit better than they did yesterday.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 46°F/68°F/78°F/75°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/41%/33%/39%

We had some early morning fog as I noted in the earlier report from this morning. That did keep us from dealing with frost. The sky was clear above the fog, and it did not take long before the sun was shining brightly on Wilton, Maine. It does appear that N.O.A.A. had the predominant weather correct for today. We had no precipitation, and minimal cloud cover. I did get started on the wood splitting.
For the overnight, the N.W.S. forecasts scattered fog, and we are included in that area. The cloud cover is expected to remain quite low (0%/6%/11%/0%). I was out to a meeting again, and that is why you are reading this now instead of last night. I did collect the data before shutting down, and the NEXRAD radar and Weather Underground model forecast maps are still showing no precipitation on our immediate horizon. I have heard rumors about later in the weekend though. By then we could probably use some precipitation.
My Weather Stick continues to frown in response to the high humidity. The electronic instruments are beginning to show some disagreement. The Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts mixed conditions with falling barometric pressure. Finally, the remote weather station concludes that fair skies will continue with rising barometric pressure.
High Temperature (°F): 72.1
Current Temperature (°F): 44.4
Relative Humidity (%): 83%
Dew Point (°F): 39.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.38
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 44.4
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:48°F/41.3°F//63°F/57.5°F//70°F/69.9°F//68°F/69.6°F
Relative Humidity: 100%/90%//51%/76%//35%/50%//37%/47%
N.O.A.A. had the last two temperature forecast points correct, and missed all four of the relative humidity forecast points. This was, once again,
not a good showing for the capabilities of the National Weather Service to correctly predict the weather.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 57°F/48°F/44°F/42°F
Relative Humidity: 59%/80%/89%/96%

I finally turned out the lights up here at about 02:00 this morning. Needless to say I was a bit late rising. The fog was quite thick this morning when the lights went out, and there was still some at 08:00 when I got up. That appears to have protected the gardens for a second night. It may be possible to gather some tomatoes for processing this year, and some of the other crops may yet provide some food for the winter, into next spring. N.O.A.A. had the predominant weather essentially correct, but the fog may have been a bit more widespread than they forecast.
For today the N.W.S. expects to start with fog, and once that dissipates there should be no precipitation. The cloud cover is expected to be quite low starting at 5% and dropping to 0% for the rest of the day. There is still nothing showing up on either the Weather Underground model forecast maps or NEXRAD radar for precipitation for our area.
My Weather Stick continues to frown, and with the relative humidity at 80% I am not surprised. All three of my electronic instruments continue to forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. I am not sure how much higher it can get realistically. I think we are going to have another great day for outdoor work. I probably will not finish the wood, but I stand a chance of making quite a dent in it. I should be able to finish it tomorrow.
Low Temperature (°F): 37
Current Temperature (°F): 54.1
Relative Humidity (%): 80%
Dew Point (°F): 48.1
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.47
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:49°F/49.2°F//41°F/43.1°F//38°F/39.9°F//35°F/37.9°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/74%//85%/84%//86%/87%//99%/88%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all four of the forecast periods. They had the middle two points correct for the relative humidity. This was a better performance than they have been having lately.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 48°F/63°F/70°F/68°F
Relative Humidity: 100%/51%/35%/37%

It was very late when I arrived home from a meeting last night, so this is being done this morning. Although I had a short day because of the travel to my meeting I was able to finish cutting all the logs to length and get them organized for splitting. It was a great day for it as N.O.A.A. had predicted. There were virtually no clouds and the temperatures made it into the upper sixties, and that made working outside very comfortable.
For the overnight, the N.W.S. forecasts scattered fog, particularly along the rivers. When I got home we had fog at my location in Wilton, Maine. Where I could see the sky along my route it was clear with plenty of starlight. I did check the Weather Underground model forecast maps, and they were still showing no storms for us. The NEXRAD regional radar was clear as well.
My Weather Stick continues to frown due to the 86% relative humidity. All three of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies with high barometric pressure. Since we already have some fog at this location I will go out on a limb suggesting that we will dodge another frost bullet. There may be some areas that do get frost, but this will not be one of them. I did notice as I drove east on Route 2 toward New Sharon that some of the corn and beans appeared to have been touched by the frost on the evening of the 16th.
High Temperature (°F): 69.4
Current Temperature (°F): 40.1
Relative Humidity (%): 86%
Dew Point (°F): 36.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.45
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 40.1
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:38°F/38.3°F//58°F/55.2°F//67°F/67.1°F//65°F/68.7°F
Relative Humidity: 100%/90%//45%/66%//33%/49%//37%/45%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all four of the forecast periods. They missed all four of the relative humidity points. Good on the temperature, but bad on the relative humidity. That seems to be a problem.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 49°F/41°F/38°F/35°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/85%/86%/99%

Right here in Wilton, Maine my garden was protected by a thick, heavy fog that moved in. So despite the temperature reaching 35.2°F we did not have any frost overnight. N.O.A.A. had predicted a low of 39°F, but it did outstrip that by a couple of degrees. Other than the fog there was no precipitation, and that did not accrue anything to the total for the month.
For today, the N.W.S. sees things drying out with the relative humidity dropping from 100% to a low or 33%. They also do not see any precipitation for today with a very light cloud over rising from 0% this morning to 5% this afternoon. Neither the NEXRAD regional radar nor the Weather Underground model forecast maps show any precipitation headed in our direction.
My Weather Stick is frowning again, and with 89% relative humidity I cannot blame it. That percentage combined with the low temperature makes it feel colder than it is, even without wind. All three of the electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. We seem to be in the grip of a strong high pressure system. I think this will be another day when it will be good to get outside and finish cutting, and start splitting the last load of wood. If all goes well I should be able to get this load finished by tomorrow.
Low Temperature (°F): 35.2
Current Temperature (°F): 35.2
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 32.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.44
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 35.2
Precipitation (Type): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Clear (?)
Cloud Type: None (?)
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:55°F/47.4°F//46°F/42.6°F//42°F/37.2°F//39°F/35.4°F
Relative Humidity: 51%/77%//71%/85%//82%/87%//96%/88%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all but the 20:00 hour reading which was off by eight degrees. The only relative humidity reading they forecast correctly was at 02:00 hours. This was not one of their better efforts. The N.W.S. needs to work on their prognostication skills, or they need better software for their models.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 38°F/58°F/67°F/65°F
Relative Humidity: 100%/45%/33%/37%

The temperature today did get into the mid-sixties, but not by much, and it did not stay there long. There were plenty of cumulus clouds around, so the temperature did not get as high as they though it would. N.O.A.A. predicted fog early this morning, but that just did not happen. Their estimate of the cloud cover was about right. I started out cutting wood with a light jacket on, but it came off quickly. This afternoon it was pleasant to leave it on. It may not have been cooler, but it felt cooler.
For the overnight, the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation and very low cloud cover at 3% all night. The Weather Underground model forecast maps show no storms on the immediate horizon. The NEXRAD radar also shows no storms on the composite anywhere in the region.
My Weather Stick is frowning just a little in response to the 84% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. I cannot disagree with them. There is a very good chance that our growing season is over. Unless you cover your tender vegetation it very likely will be killed by the frost we will have tonight. The only things that may save it are fog or wind. Some areas may have fog tonight, but there does not seem to be any chance for wind.
High Temperature (°F): 64.0
Current Temperature (°F): 43.1
Relative Humidity (%): 84%
Dew Point (°F): 38.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.35
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): 43.1
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Altocumulus
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:44°F/42.6°F//57°F/57.7°F//63°F/61.3°F//61°F/61.5°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/90%//42%/68%//34%/55%//32%/53%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all four forecast periods (within five degrees). They missed all four of the actual relative humidity readings. Sorry guys, but you need to work on the prognostication of the relative humidity.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 55°F/46°F/42°F/39°F
Relative Humidity: 51%/71%/82%/96%

N.O.A.A. predicted fog during the overnight, but when I rose to take Ike (our new 8 week old English Setter puppy out) at 06:00 hours there was none, and none has appeared since then. So, they missed that part of the forecast for Wilton Maine. It did get quite cool (I saw 37.8°F on the Min/Max thermometer and 37.5°F on the weather station control panel.). Fall is definitely in the air.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation, high temperatures in the los sixties and minimal cloud cover (10%/16%/20%/10%). The NEXRAD radar is clear. The Weather Underground model forecast maps forecast another stretch of clear weather for the next several days.
My Weather Stick points down in response to the 88% relative humidity at 06:00 hours. All three of the electronic instruments call for fair skies and rising barometric pressure. Looking outside, I cannot see a cloud in the sky, and the temperature is quite cool at only 41.1°F. Ike has the right idea, he is asleep at my feet. (His full name is Isaac of Redgate).
Low Temperature (°F): 37.5
Current Temperature (°F): 37.5
Relative Humidity (%): 88%
Dew Point (°F): 34.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.22
Wind Direction: West Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 1.1
Wind-Chill (°F): 37.5
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:54°F/51.4°F//47°F/48.2°F//44°F/43.7°F//42°F/38.8°F
Relative Humidity: 74%/75%//74%/70%//76%/79%//76%/87%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all four forecast periods (within five degrees). They almost had the relative humidity correct as well, but missed the last period. That was a pretty good showing on their part.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 44°F/57°F/63°F/61°F
Relative Humidity: 65%/42%/34%/32%

We did have a "goodly amount" of rain today (total of 0.3 inches). By mid-afternoon it had stopped, and the sky was beginning to clear. By nightfall the storm had moved on, the sky had cleared and the temperature was falling like a rock. N.O.A.A. predicted we would continue with light scattered showers for the afternoon, but once the rain stopped, in Wilton, Maine, there were no additional showers.
For tonight, the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation for the first half and fog for the second half. If we get that fog there will not be any frost in this area. If we do not there is a good chance that the growing season will be over. The cloud cover forecast (20%/15%/9%/8%) does support a great deal of radiational cooling, so be prepared. The NEXRAD radar and Weather Underground model forecast maps show the storms at an end, and clearing taking place overnight.
My Weather Stick continues to frown a little due to the 70% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments indicate fair skies and rising barometric pressure for the overnight. I think I will agree with that since I cannot see anything that will conflict with that either in the sky outside or the instruments inside.
High Temperature (°F): 60.9
Current Temperature (°F): 48.0
Relative Humidity (%): 70%
Dew Point (°F): 38.6
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): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.28
Cloud Cover (PM): Clear
Cloud Type: None
Weather Stick: Slightly Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/58.8°F//61°F/56.3°F//63°F/57.0°F//62°F/60.0°F
Relative Humidity: 83%/90%//90%/87%//67%/88%//62%/71%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for the first and last period. I suspect that the rain event we had did have an effect on that. With no sun there was no warming. The only relative humidity point they had correct was at 11:00 hours. I cannot make an excuse for them on that.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 54°F/47°F/44°F/42°F
Relative Humidity: 74%/74%/76%/76%

The rain has arrived, and according to the N.W.S. will be with us all day at some level. It is cool and raw this morning, and the rain is falling. I think the critters will stay in today, and that should make them happier than being wet.
N.O.A.A. has predicted that the rain which is now falling will decrease with time. The N.W.S. has forecast rain today, and we are indeed having it. The NEXRAD radar shows a considerable amount of rain yet to come through our area. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate the same, right up through tonight.
My Weather Stick is frowning, and so am I with the 89% relative humidity. All three of the electronic instruments forecast falling barometric pressure. Two of them call for rain and the remote weather station forecasts cloudy weather. Right now it is overcast and raining, and I think that will continue most of the day, and maybe into tonight.
Low Temperature (°F): 57
Current Temperature (°F): 58.1
Relative Humidity (%): 89%
Dew Point (°F): 54.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.91
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed (mph): 5.8
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.02
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:63°F/60.0°F//57°F/58.8°F//55°F/58.6°F//53°F/57.9°F
Relative Humidity: 70%/72%//83%/78%//93%/81%//96%/89%
N.O.A.A. had the temperature forecast correct for all but the 20:00 hour period. The only relative humidity point they had correct was at 02:00 this morning. Not one of their better efforts.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 57°F/61°F/63°F/62°F
Relative Humidity: 83%/90%/67%/62%

I completed the evening report around 02:00 this morning, and just after that it stopped raining with no further accumulation. The rain did not continue all night, so I cannot call the N.O.A.A. forecast 100% correct.
For today, the N.W.S. forecasts no additional precipitation, but the cloud cover is expected to be in the 50% range (57%/59%/60%/41%). There are still a few echoes showing up on the NEXRAD regional radar, but they seem to be dissipating. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that the weather will clear as the day wears on.
My Weather Stick continues to frown with the relative humidity at 93%, but the atmosphere does feel like it is beginning to dry out. All three of the electronic instruments indicate that we are still in for some inclement weather with falling barometric pressure. There are still some cumulus clouds to our west, so there may yet be some inclement weather in our near future. I think there is still some instability in the atmosphere, so we stand the chance for some showers, although they will probably be short lived, and dissipate soon.
Low Temperature (°F): 52.8
Current Temperature (°F): 54.1
Relative Humidity (%): 93%
Dew Point (°F): 52.3
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.61
Wind Direction: Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 7.3
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:57°F/58.8°F//58°F/58.8°F//55°F/58.8°F//53°F/55.5°F
Relative Humidity: 0%/93%//100/93%//100%/93%//93%/93%
The N.W.S had the forecast temperature within five degrees of the actual temperature in Wilton, Maine for all four of the periods overnight. They did do quite well with the relative humidity. The first point was an obvious error at 9%. The next two, with the limitations of my instrumentation, I would consider correct. The last one was correct. All in all I would say they did a good job with the overnight forecast.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 56°F/62°F/67°F/67°F
Relative Humidity: 74%/60%/49%/47%

We have had rain all day. I did duck (pardon the pun) out and split a few pieces of wood today when it was not raining as hard. N.O.A.A. does appear to have gotten the predominant weather correct today. We have had precipitation and overcast all day. Not only that, but the temperature had to struggle to reach a high of only sixty degrees. Do you think Autumn is on its way?
For the overnight the N.W.S; says it will continue to rain, and indeed a few minutes ago (02:00) when I stepped outside it was indeed raining still. According to the NEXRAD radar there is still some precipitation that needs to get through here before this storm is over. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate the same situation.
My Weather Stick continues to frown, and with 93% relative humidity on my weather station, who can blame it. All three of the electronic instruments are forecasting falling barometric pressure and foul weather. I will agree with them, calling for falling barometric pressure, very little change in temperature, nearly complete cloud cover (100%/100%/100%/88%) and continued precipitation.
High Temperature (°F): 60.0
Current Temperature (°F): 58.8
Relative Humidity (%): 93%
Dew Point (°F): 56.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.51
Wind Direction: West Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 1.3
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.61
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:58°F/57.9°F//60°F/58.8°F//61°F/59.7°F//61°F/59.5°F
Relative Humidity: 0%/93%//0%/93%//0%/92%//0%/92%
The N.W.S had the forecast temperature within five degrees of the actual temperature in Wilton, Maine for all four of the periods today. The relative humidity was just plain wrong. Someone did not press the right buttons I would suspect, and they had 0% across the board.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 57°F/58°F/55°F/53°F
Relative Humidity: 0%/100%/100%/93%
It is pretty obvious that someone did hit the wrong button when putting the data in this morning, and for the first data point for this evening. 100% would be reasonable for that first point, particularly since it is raining.

It does appear that this period of unsettled weather will be with us for a while. Currently there is some light ground fog, so this is the third morning with fog this month. N.O.A.A. did forecast light scattered showers overnight, but I do not believe, either from the digital or analog rain gauge that we had anything. In this instance I would say that they missed this one for our area, although other areas may have picked up some precipitation.
For today, N.O.A.A. predicts a gray day with rain throughout. The cloud cover is expected to be at 100% through the whole day. There are showers and storms showing up on the regional NEXRAD radar which should impact us before long. Even the Weather Underground model forecast maps are showing significant rain for our area all day.
My Weather Stick is frowning again, and it almost feels like it is raining, but when I stepped outside it was not. It was just humid. My electronic instruments are showing the barometric pressure falling across the board. Two of them are calling for rain, while the remote weather station indicates cloudy conditions. I think we can expect intermittent periods of rain today, and based on the Weather Underground model forecast maps it could be heavy at times. Enjoy the respite from outside work, if you can. By the way the temperature will struggle to reach the mid-sixties, so dress a bit more warmly that you would have a month ago.
Low Temperature (°F): 57.5
Current Temperature (°F): 58.1
Relative Humidity (%): 93%
Dew Point (°F): 56.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.90
Wind Direction: East Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 3.3
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature:61°F/61.1°F//56°F/57.9°F//55°F/57.5°F//55°F/57.7°F
Relative Humidity: 90%/88%//96%/90%//100%/92%//100%/92%
The N.W.S had the forecast temperature within five degrees of the actual temperature in Wilton, Maine for all four of the periods overnight. They did not do quite as well with the relative humidity, however, based on the limitations of my weather station I would have to say that they were close enough to call them correct.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 58°F/60°F/61°F/61°F
Relative Humidity: 0%/0%/0%/0%
I do not believe the relative humidity forecast at all. I would believe 100% all day. I think someone hit the wrong button. They may blame the computer, but the computer does exactly what it is told to do. Sorry Folks!

I did get outside and get to work on the wood again. More than half of what was to be split is done, and there are about 50 pieces yet to split. N.O.A.A. predicted light scattered showers for our area of Wilton, Maine, but we had none. There may have been showers elsewhere, but it was only humid here. There were plenty of clouds around, so I would not be surprised to find that some showers occurred, they just did not occur here. I have a note of sadness here. Our English Setter Bartholomew B. Beau, a good friend for the last 8 years passed away today as a result of recurring bladder stones and kidney failure. This is indeed a sad day for he really was too young to die, and he really could talk to us.
He will be greatly missed. Farewell Bart!

Farewell Old Friend
For tonight the N.W.S. expects the light scattered showers to continue and with a cloud cover near 90 to 100% that is a real possibility (89%/94%/100%/99%). The regional radar shows a large number of light showers all over the area. The Weather Underground model forecast
maps show scattered showers lasting right into tomorrow.
My weather Stick is frowning again, guess why. All three of the electronic instruments expect the barometric pressure to fall. Two of the instruments call for fluctuating weather conditions while the Min/Max thermometer calls for foul weather. I would not be surprised to see some rain before morning, and probably more tomorrow. Oh well, the days cannot all be beautiful.
High Temperature (°F): 66.3
Current Temperature (°F): 57.7
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 54.8
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.03
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature:57°F/57.3°F//63°F/61.7°F//65°F/64.5°F//64°F/63.6°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/92%//78%/88%//78%/84%//81%/84%
The N.W.S had the forecast temperature within five degrees of the actual temperature in Wilton, Maine for all four of the periods today. They did not do as well with the relative humidity. In fact the only point they forecast correctly was at 17:00 this afternoon. Oh well, sometimes you win, and you know the rest. Today they were rained out.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 61°F/56°F/55°F/55°F
Relative Humidity: 90%/96%/100%/100%

Posted by Jeffrey Le Doux at 11:33 PM
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