We did have plenty of light scattered showers today, just as the N.O.A.A. predicted. There were some around noon, and then around 15:00 hours. At least I have another stall clean. I also planted the last of the peppers. So I should get something out of my gardening. With any luck I hope to get some more tomatoes planted tomorrow.
The N.W.S. forecasts more of the same light scattered showers overnight. The cloud cover forecast appears to be a little lacking, and does not seem to support that (73%/57%/58%/59%). There are quite a few echoes moving in our direction on the NEXRAD regional composite radar, but they are in central New York State. They probably will not get here until tomorrow morning when things begin to bubble up again. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still say that Wednesday will be the pick of the week. Well, better one day than none.
My Weather Stick is expressionless due to the 73% relative humidity. All three of the digital instruments forecast foul weather with falling barometric pressure. We had outside high temperatures in the eighties while it remained in the seventies in the barn (82.5°F/86.9°F/73.6°F). My best guess is that we will have a calm night, but another active weather day tomorrow.
High Temperature (°F): 82.5
Current Temperature (*F): 79.1
Relative Humidity (%): 73%
Dew Point (V): 69.7
Heat Index (*F): 88
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.70
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.04 (Total 4.73")
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 68°F/67.2°F//77°F/77.5°F//81°F/75.2°F//80°F/78.4*F
Relative Humidity: 76%/94%//67%/90%//58%/75%//62%/76%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature AT ALL BUT 14:00 HOURS. They missed all four relative humidity forecasts. Sorry, I do not write them, I just read them.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 74°F/65°F/61°F/59°F
Relative Humidity: 0%/84%/87%/93%

The N.O.A.A. forecast for the overnight was for light scattered showers, but I am not sure that light would describe them. We had an additional 0.15" of rain bringing our total for the month to 4.69" of precipitation. Much of that has fallen in the last 4 days. Right now there is some light fog that was not forecast, but it is here, nonetheless. There is a light breeze blowing in through my west facing window that feels delightful. At around 02:30 hours we had a power failure, probably due to lightning, that took me off line. Of course Central Maine Power tells us to "Flip a switch and we're there". I think they are much less reliable than they claim. I see what happens in thunderstorms and snowstorms. We would be much better served if they put those advertising dollars into upgrades of their system than television ads. I pick on everyone don't I?
The N.W.S. forecast for today starts with no precipitation followed by three periods of light scattered showers. They are actually predicting that there may be some decrease in the cloud cover (100%/84%/67%/72%), which just might spread the showers out. The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows the storms that hit us early this morning moving into far Eastern Maine. There really does not appear to be anything to our south and west. The suspicion at this point is that with the instability in the atmosphere we will see storms bubble up once the sun begins to act on the unstable atmosphere later this morning and this afternoon. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for the trough at the coast to continue to pump these impulses of energy at us resulting in more rain for today.
My Weather Stick does not like the 94% relative humidity, and is frowning so hard it is trying to make a circle. All three of my digital instruments forecast foul weather with falling barometric pressure. That is a unique situation lately, and I guess I will have to agree. It is already getting quite humid as exemplified by the fog, and it just does not feel very pleasant right now. Our low temperatures only made it into the mid-sixties, and that was not very pleasant either (64.0°F/64.6°F/66.0°F). In between showers I will continue to work on my major tasks: cleaning the bar, planting, fence repair and wood preparation for the winter. I guess I have enough to keep me busy without the added stress of more rain. It looks like we will double the amount of rain we had last year and about 4" less than we had in 2006. Enough already, enough.
Low Temperature (°F): 64
Current Temperature (°F): 65.4
Relative Humidity (%): 94%
Dew Point (°F): 63.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.70
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 1.1
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.15
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature: 67°F/67.8°F//65°F/66.0°F//63°F/64.5°F//62°F/64.0*F
Relative Humidity: 90%/88%//93%/92%//100%/92%//90%/94%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature and relative humidity at each of the times overnight. Once again they have done an excellent job of forecasting the future.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 68°F/77°F/81°F/80°F
Relative Humidity: 76%/67%/58%/62%

The Indicator In Her Summer Finery
The N.O.A.A. forecast light scattered showers all day, and there were showers all over the area. We did wind up with 0.55 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. I am supposed to get my barn clean in weather like this. That is expecting a bit much. I cannot even go out in my garden to cultivate the weeds so I can finish planting my broccoli, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and squashes, let along see if any of the beans have started to produce anything. This is my third year with weather problems affecting my electric fence, my garden and my animal care. I need a little relief here.
The N.W.S. forecasts rain to start the overnight followed by light scattered showers for the rest of the period. The rain is currently falling, and the cloud cover forecast supports rain for the rest of the night (87%/96%/100%/100%). Does anyone want to start a friendly pool on the amount of rain we will have by the end of the month? I am only joking. The NEXRAD regional composite radar still shows the impulses moving up the coast with more rain in sight for us. There is still no good news from the Weather Underground model forecast maps.
My Weather Stick is frowning still at the 88% relative humidity. The La Crosse Weather Station forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts unsettled weather with falling barometric pressure. Finally the remote weather station forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure also. So, I think we can expect more rain overnight, with the situation not improving tomorrow. Our high temperatures just barely got into the seventies outside and made it to the mid-sixties in the barn (70.5°F/74.9°F/66.6°F). Is everyone as sick of this weather as I am? I cannot get anything that needs to be finished done.
High Temperature (°F): 70.5
Current Temperature (°F): 68.3
Relative Humidity (%): 88%
Dew Point (°F): 64.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.82
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed (mph): 1.5
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.22
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratocumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature: 61°F/58.8°F//66°F/58.4°F//68°F/67.4°F//68°F/69.6*F
Relative Humidity: 81%/94%//73%/94%//73%/88%//79%/86%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature at all but the 11:00 hour point. They did not do as well with the relative humidity where they missed the 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 hour forecast points. I will just leave it at that, because I do not have a reason. Since I am sending these to the N.W.S. maybe they can tell me.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 67°F/65°F/63°F/62°F
Relative Humidity: 90%/93%/100%/90%

Overnight the N.O.A.A. forecast was for light scattered showers, but we had much more than that. I was awakened by the rain a couple of times during the period. I keep looking at my garden, and the weeds are getting further and further ahead of me. This does not bode well, and with all the rain I do not seem to be able to get ahead of them. I will keep trying until the frost stops everything.
For today light scattered showers are being forecast by the N.W.S. There is sufficient cloud cover forecast to support that (86%/81%/75%/84%). I have reviewed the NEXRAD regional composite radar and the satellite imagery, and I have hound that we are between storms. Do not dismay though we have more rain coming for the rest of the day. The upper level low pressure trough is holding fast at the eastern coast, and it is continuing to send impulse after impulse in our direction. It does not look like it is moving off until at least Wednesday. It does not look like it will be a pretty start to the workweek.
My Weather Stick is frowning at the 94% relative humidity. I think that is the highest recorded relative humidity I have seen with my La Crosse Weather Station. All three of my digital instruments forecast falling barometric pressure, and that portends more foul weather. Two of them call for unsettled conditions. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions. Low temperatures overnight were all in the mid to upper fifties (56.8°F/56.9°F/59.9°F). I think we will see intermittent rain all day, and that will be heavier than the N.W.S. predicted light scattered showers. How long can you tread water?
Low Temperature (°F): 56.8
Current Temperature (°F): 57.7
Relative Humidity (%): 94%
Dew Point (°F): 56.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.88
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.33
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature: 64°F/59.1°F//62°F/58.2°F//61°F/57.7°F//60°F/56.8*F
Relative Humidity: 93%/92%//90%/92%//93%/93%//96%/93%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature and relative humidity at all four times overnight. They did try and they did succeed. This was an excellent job.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 61°F/66°F/68°F/68°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/73%/73%/79%

Once again the N.O.A.A. forecast light scattered showers all day. I know that before I left here this morning to go to Winter Harbor we were having some drizzle and fog. By the time we got home we had 0.02 inches of additional rain. Fortunately the showers did not get to Winter Harbor until we were ready to leave. That was a bit of luck. I would imagine, from the NEXRAD regional composite radar I saw this morning that the access to a shower definitely depended on your locality.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts light scattered showers. I did see something very interesting offshore between 23:00 and 02:00 hours. They are forecasting precipitation in the form of ice. Yes your read it correctly, ICE. I suspect someone hit the wrong key, but it is there in glowing color. The forecast for the cloud cover would support light scattered showers (100%/95%/90%/90%) over our area of Wilton, Maine. The NEXRAD regional composite radar suggests that we will have a pause between systems, and then later this evening we will see some more of those showers. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for showers overnight, with more tomorrow, tomorrow night and into Monday. How can I get anything done with the rain continuing this way?
My Weather Stick is frowning once again, and that would be because of the 91% relative humidity. Two of my digital instruments are into the hallucinogens again calling for fair skies and rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station is a bit more realistic forecasting cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. As I noted yesterday there is a trough in the center of the country, and the edge of it is along the Eastern Seaboard. That trough continues to pump moisture and foul weather in our direction. It is almost as if we are back in the pattern of Saturday and Wednesday storms. The only thin is that this seems to be lasting from Saturday to Wednesday. Ouch!!!
High Temperature (°F): 62.4
Current Temperature (°F): 60.0
Relative Humidity (%): 91%
Dew Point (°F): 57.4
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.97
Wind Direction: East
Wind Speed (mph): 3.5
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.02
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 64°F/60.4°F//68°F/61.5°F//69°F/62.4°F//68°F/60.9°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/90%//74%/90%//73%/90//74%/90%
The N.W.S. Missed the 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 hour forecasts for both the temperature and relative humidity. I know they will try again overnight.
Today was supposed to be a much better day than it was.
Forecast data for the overnight
Temperature: 64°F/62°F/61°F/60°F
Relative Humidity: 93%/90%/93%/96%

The N.O.A.A. did not predict any fog, but we have it right now. It is also warm and very "sticky as a result of the high humidity. We do not need a sauna today.
The N.W.S. forecasts Light scattered showers all day again. The NEXRAD radar shows a significant amount of rain in Western New York, and that will probably be here tomorrow. At least that is what the Weather Underground model forecast maps are calling for.
My Weather Stick is frowning again due to the 90% relative humidity. A lack of agreement is becoming the norm for the digital instruments. They all call for the barometric pressure to rise. The La Cross Weather Station suggests that we will have unsettled weather. The Min/Max thermometer calls for fair skies. Finally the remote weather station says clouds will be the order of the day. To some extent they are probably all right. We had low temperatures overnight in the sixties across the board (60.6°F/61.7°F/64.9°F).
Low Temperature (°F): 60.6
Current Temperature (°F): 60.6
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 57.7
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.97
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down

Comparative data for the overnight
Temperature: 71°F/71.4°F//64°F/64.7°F//62°F/62.9°F//63°F/60.8*F
Relative Humidity: 81%/80%//97%/87%//97%/87///97%/89%
The N.W.S. had all four temperature forecasts correct as well as the relative humidity forecasts. Excellent job by the N.W.S.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 54°F/68°F/69°F/68°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/74%/73%/74%

The N.O.A.A. forecast light scattered showers all day today, and we were in and out of thunderstorms from about 10:00 hours on. I still got several loads of stuff out of the barn, collected my eggs and planted almost all the peppers. It has definitely been warm and humid today, more like a New Orleans day than Maine.
The N.W.S. is still forecasting light scattered showers again all night. That may just happen. There do not seem to be any more showers moving our way on the NEXRAD regional composite radar. That is a good thing. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for Sunday and Monday to be very nasty days without much sun and a lot of showers. Tomorrow though appears to be the pick of the next few days.
My Weather Stick is expressionless (see the relative humidity below). Agreement is again lacking among m digital instruments. The La Crosse Weather Station forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max thermometer forecasts unsettled weather with rising barometric pressure. Finally, the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions with rising barometric pressure. I saw a trough in the center of the country which should be here sometime late Saturday or early Sunday. I am not sure which to believe so I will not predict anything. Pay your money, take your chose of the forecasts. You will be at least partly right.
High Temperature (°F): 81.8
Current Temperature (°F): 67.8
Relative Humidity (%): 83%
Dew Point (°F): 62.4
Heat Index (°F): 85
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.86
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.08
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 66°F/68.7°F//75°F/78.6°F//78°F/74.4°F//77°F/76.6*F
Relative Humidity: 90%/90%//69%/70%//64%/77///67%/76%
The N.W.S. had all four temperature forecasts correct. The only relative humidity forecast they missed was at 14:00 hours. That may have been due to the shower we were having at the time. I know it felt more humid than 64%. It was close as it gets before a thunderstorm.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 71°F/64°F/62°F/63°F
Relative Humidity: 81%/97%/97%/97%

The N.O.A.A. did not have the predominant weather forecast correct, at least for Wilton Maine. We did not have any showers or heavier rain today. That was nice, and as a result I was able to get more stuff out of the barn (I have a winter's worth of it to move). I tilled my area for the peppers, put more "stuff on the garden on the Weed-X and split a bit more wood. As you might have guessed work on a farm is a 24/7 job, but when it is caught up there is a definite feeling of accomplishment.
The N.W.S. forecasts light scattered showers for the entire overnight period. They forecast a cloud cover that more than matches that forecast (100%/100%/100%/86%). To me that would indicate the probability of more sustained rain, but I am just an amateur. There appears to be a line of storms on the NEXRAD regional composite radar again heading from the northwest to the southeast, and we are in its crosshairs, The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that tomorrow and Saturday will be beautiful day with only a scattered shower here and there. Sunday, on the other hand does not look very promising at all, and the system for Sunday looks like it will last well into Monday. Than is m opinion and I am sticking to it.
My Weather Stick is smiling at the 70% relative humidity. It has risen some since 17:00 hours to 74%. I will only report what I had when I took the rest of the readings. There is finally agreement among my electronic/digital instruments. They are all calling for falling barometric pressure and foul weather. I am still not sure we will have any rain, but we will find that out in the morning when I do that report. Our high temperatures outside the buildings made it into the mid-eighties, while inside the barn was only in the mid-seventies (86.1°F/85.7°F/76.3°F). The air is becoming what I call close, and that usually precedes a thunderstorm. I would not be surprised if we were to have one before long.
High Temperature (°F): 86.1
Current Temperature (°F): 70.5
Relative Humidity (%): 70%
Dew Point (°F): 60.2
Heat Index (°F): 87
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.76
Wind Direction: Southwest
Wind Speed (mph): 4.2
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrostratus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 64°F/64.2°F//77°F/80.4°F//82°F/84.0°F//81°F/82.5*F
Relative Humidity: 75%/85%//48%/53%//41%/46///46%/54%
The N.W.S. had all four temperature forecasts correct as well as all four relative humidity forecasts. This was an excellent job. Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 69°F/64°F/59°F/57°F
Relative Humidity: 76%/87%/100%/100%

The N.O.A.A. forecast of light scattered showers overnight was pretty close. The only issue I would have would be with the term light. From 22:00 hours to 22:52 we had 0.10 inches of rain. That I would classify as heavy rain. When Ike went out for his evening constitutional just before 23:00 hours he came in soaked to the skin. I have heard reports of trees and limbs down in the area close to my place, but we had no damage here. Right now the sun is out (in between the clouds), and it looks like we might actually have a very decent day.
The N.W.S. is again forecasting light scattered showers for the entire day, and their forecast cloud cover (60%/67%/55%/66%) is not completely supportive of that. The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows one cell a little south and west of us moving in a southeasterly direction. I do not believe it will affect us this morning. There does not seem to be anything else on the radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps show a possibility of a light shower later today, and possibly a few late tomorrow. Sunday on the other had is expected to be a day for indoor activity with a low pressure trough directly over us. That weather is expected to last, at least, until Tuesday. So much for working outside.
My Weather Stick is frowning again at the 91% relative humidity. I am not really happy about it either. Two of my digital instruments call for foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. Looking at what I see outside, and what the Weather Underground maps are calling for I would believe that we will not see any showers during the day, and only a slight chance of showers late this afternoon. In other words we should have a fairly nice day with warm temperatures. Overnight the temperature outside dipped into the upper fifties while the temperature inside my barn remained in the mid-sixties (58.1°F/57.6°F/64.6°F).
Low Temperature (°F): 58.1
Current Temperature (°F): 58.8
Relative Humidity (%): 91%
Dew Point (°F): 56.2
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.80
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.10
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrostratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight. 70.8°F/69%//65.3°F/84%//59.9°F/88%//58.6°F/90%
Temperature: 69°F/70.8°F//64°F/65.3°F//59°F/59.9°F//57°F/58.6*F
Relative Humidity: 76%/69%//87%/84%//100%/88///100%/90%
The N.W.S. had all four temperature forecasts correct. The only relative humidity forecast they missed was at 02:00 hours. That may have been more due to the accuracy of my Thermo/Hygro unit that does not seem to be able to reach 100% than due to a real error on the part of the N.W.S.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 66°F/75°F/78°F/77°F
Relative Humidity: 90%/69%/64%/67%

For the overnight the N.O.A.A. forecast of no precipitation was on the mark. The clouds have moved in though threatening us with precipitation today. There are mare's tails and mackerel scales all over our morning sky predicting rain today. By the look of my garden we really do not need any more rain right now. There is some corn up, and some beans as well. I still need to plant my onion sets and potatoes. There are tomatoes that have blossoms and even some small tomatoes that I need to plant. I also need to prepare my pepper growing area and plant the peppers. All this along with the ongoing cleaning of the barn. To say I have plenty to do is an understatement. I am becoming the master of the understatement.
The N.W.S. forecasts light scattered showers this morning with steadier rain for the afternoon. Based on what I see outside I would suggest that those showers will show up later this morning. The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows a line of showers in Central New York State moving Northeast in our direction. The Weather Underground model forecast maps also show that line of storms moving into our area later this morning and hanging around for the rest of the day and into tomorrow. They also suggest that Saturday may be a good day until mid-afternoon when we can expect some more storms that may last right into Monday.
My Weather Stick is frowning again, and the 86% relative humidity is definitely the cause. We do have agreement among tow of my electronic/digital instruments calling for falling barometric pressure and foul weather. The remote weather station has yet to sign on to that forecast. It is predicting cloudy conditions with falling barometric pressure. I guess we cannot have rain without clouds, so it is probably right. The other two will weigh in later today when it begins to rain. I would also expect the remote weather station to have a decrease in the barometric pressure to cause it to change its forecast to foul weather. Our low temperatures ranged from the low fifties to low sixties (52.6°F/56.3°F/62.1°F). If it gets as warm today as the N.W.S. forecasts it will probably be like a steam bath with the rain and humidity. I do not know how much work I will get done outside today, but I will keep plugging away at it.
Low Temperature (°F): 52.6
Current Temperature (°F): 57.7
Relative Humidity (%): 86%
Dew Point (°F): 53.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.90
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrostratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 78°F/71.7°F//64°F/57.9°F//56°F/56.1°F//56°F/55.5*F
Relative Humidity: 49%/54%//67%/80%//86%/85///93%/88%
The N.W.S. did worse overnight than they did yesterday. They missed the 20:00 and 23:00 hour temperature forecasts by more than 5°F, and they missed the 23:00 hour relative humidity by more than 10%. I know they will try again today, but with the storm system that is expected I do not expect their performance to be any better.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 64°F/77°F/82°F/81°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/48%/41%/46%

This was as people in Maine are wont to say a Cocker. The N.O..A.A. prediction was for no precipitation, and they got that right. It was a great day to get some things done outside, and I did that. I unloaded some more stuff from the barn, mowed the lawn, put that "stuff" on the garden, planted tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli and did a little bit of tilling. Depending on the weather tomorrow I will do more of the same. We had sunshine with some cirrus and cumulus clouds all day. It was warm, but I did not really notice the heat. It just felt good to be working outside for a change instead of a prisoner of the rain.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts no precipitation again. There are some showers west of the St. Lawrence Seaway, but I do not think they will make it here. The cloud cover is expected to increase by 10% every three hours overnight (38%/48%/58%/68%). According to the Weather Underground model forecast maps we can expect another upper level disturbance to arrive tomorrow morning with the attendant showers and thunderstorms. Hopefully this one will not stick around for the almost two weeks that the last one did.
My Weather Stick is smiling at the 66% relative humidity. It has been a while since I could say that. Once again there is very little agreement among my electronic/digital instruments. The La Crosse Weather Station calls for unsettled conditions with falling barometric pressure. My Min/Max Thermometer calls for fair skies and rising barometric pressure. Finally, the remote weather station calls for cloudy conditions with falling barometric pressure. No matter which one I hang my hat on I will be wrong. I will suggest that we will have no rain overnight, but conditions will deteriorate overnight until we get into the foul weather tomorrow. Only the La Crosse Weather Station recorded a temperature in the eighties, the other two were in the upper seventies (83.6°F/79.6°F/73.8°F) for the high temperatures today.
High Temperature (°F): 83.6
Current Temperature (°F): 63.6
Relative Humidity (%): 66%
Dew Point (°F): 53.0
Heat Index (°F): 83
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.96
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus/Cirrus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 58°F/70.8°F//73°F/73.5°F//79°F/80.0°F//78°F/81.3*F
Relative Humidity: 75%/67%//46%/58%//38%/48///40%/44%
The N.W.S. did not do very well today. It was warmer this morning than they forecast, so they missed the 08P00 hour forecast. They also missed the 11:00 hour relative humidity point. While they did not do very well, they did not do very badly either. Tonight is another period.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 78°F/64°F/56°F/56°F
Relative Humidity: 49%/67%/86%/93%

Overnight we had no showers here, and the threatened fog did not develop either. There were enough thunderheads around that showers at any given location were a possibility. By 20:00 hours the relative humidity had fallen significantly, but it did climb a bit through the rest of the night. It was still a delightful night for sleeping with the temperature hovering in the low fifties. Except for the predominant weather forecast the N.O.A.A. did all right.
The N.W.S. is forecasting no precipitation today with gradually increasing cloud cover (4%/21%/35%/46%). Both the local NEXRAD radar and regional composite radar are clear of storms for this area. Even the Weather Underground model forecast maps show the state of Maine to be in the clear until sometime late this evening when there may be some shower activity in Northern Maine.
My Weather Stick is expressionless this morning, and at 86% relative humidity that is a bit of a surprise. I would have expected it to be frowning at least a little bit. There is still not total agreement among my electronic instruments, but they are getting closer. The La Crosse Weather station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The other two are calling for unsettled conditions, but also with rising barometric pressure. Our low temperatures were in the fifties overnight (51.0°F/52.2°F/58.3°F), and with the lower relative humidity a blanket made for more comfortable sleeping. Currently the sky is mostly fair, and there is a light breeze that is coming in from the west. It appears that we will have another decent day to work outside. That should allow me to finish another stall, plant some more tomatoes, split some more wood and maybe even mow my lawn again. I think we could stand a week of weather like this, but I also think this will be all we get until the middle of next week. Oh well, we can live in hope.
Low Temperature (°F): 51
Current Temperature (°F): 54.8
Relative Humidity (%): 86%
Dew Point (°F): 50.7
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
Cloud Cover (AM): Mostly Fair
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Straight
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 70°F/67.8°F//58°F/59.7°F//52°F/56.8°F//49°F/51.8*F
Relative Humidity: 57%/64%//77%/80%//66%/79///100%/85%
The N.W.S. did not do quite as well as they did yesterday. The only recorded point that they missed was the 05:00 hour relative humidity. While not among their best efforts, it was not a bad attempt at predicting the future.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 58°F/73°F/79°F/78°F
Relative Humidity: /75%/46%/38%/40%

The scattered light showers predicted by the N.O.A.A. did not arrive here in Wilton, Maine this afternoon. There were plenty of cumulonimbus clouds around this afternoon, and some people may well have seen a shower, but I did not. It is amazing what can be accomplished when the weather co-operates. Today I pulled three loads of stuff out of the barn and put it on top of the Weed-X weed block. I loaded the trailer with a fourth load. I split 20 pieces of wood. One section of the tomato row now has its lattice up with two of the largest tomato plants planted. I painfully got 10 gallons of gas for my equipment. It is not easy, but things are beginning to come together. I still need some more decent weather to be able to get it all done.
The N.W.S. forecasts the overnight to start with light scattered showers around the area followed b a period of no precipitation and ending with fog for the second half of the overnight. The cloud cover looks like it will disappear (6%/38%/9%/11%). There are still quite a few of the "pop-up" thunderstorms around, and the NEXRAD regional radar shows them moving from the Northwest of this location toward the Southeast. We may or may not have one here. The Weather Underground model forecast map indicates that all of this will clear out leaving us with a great day tomorrow. Then it is back into the same pattern for Thursday and probably Friday. They do not carry it out through the weekend yet.
My Weather Stick is smiling, and the relative humidity is 50%, can you believe that. My electronic instruments are all seeing the same weather and coming up with different forecasts. The La Crosse weather station sees unsettled weather with falling barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer sees foul weather with falling barometric pressure. The remote weather station sees cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. It is no wonder that the television weather prognosticators have the problems they do. I think we may see a scattered shower early, but things should clear after that. The conditions seem to be right for a bit of fog later on. As I said this morning we did get into the eighties during the afternoon except in the barn (80.2°F/82.1°F/71.2°F) This seems like it is going to be a nice, but interesting set of weather conditions. Do enjoy it while it is here.
High Temperature (°F): 80.2
Current Temperature (°F): 76.6
Relative Humidity (%): 50%
Dew Point (°F): 46.8
Heat Index (°F): 81
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.91
Wind Direction: Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 6.4
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Mostly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 66°F/67.8°F//72°F/76.2°F//75°F/79.5°F//74°F/77.9*F
Relative Humidity: 88%/80%//55%/56%//65%/59///57%/52%
The N.W.S. did very well again today. They actually got all four forecasts within the 5°F and 10% limits I set for accuracy for both parameters. I am impressed this afternoon.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 70°F/58°F/52°F/49°F
Relative Humidity: 57%/77%/86%/100%

Overnight the N.O.A.A. forecast light scattered showers for the entire period. We did not have any here in Wilton, Maine, but you might have had some where you live. That would be particularly true if you lived along the coast or on the western border of Maine with Canada. That was where the NEXRAD regional composite radar showed the showers last night. It certainly is nice to see the sun though this morning, and it is bright. There are a few cirrus clouds to our east, and the sky is not quite the clear blue that I like to see. It should be a good day to work outside, at least for the early part of the day.
The N.W.S. is forecasting no precipitation for the early part of the day, with a chance for light scattered showers for the rest of it. The cloud cover is expected to remain a little bit on either side of 50% (40%/38%/59%/65%). I would expect there to be some breaks in that cloud cover, and hence in the showers that we can expect this afternoon. Currently the NEXRAD regional composite radar does not show any storm cells around the state of Maine. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still indicate that we will see some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, and into this evening. What else is new?
My Weather Stick is responding nicely to the 93% relative humidity by frowning deeply. There is no agreement among my electronic instruments. The La Crosse Weather Station forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure. That pressure has remained steady overnight. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts foul weather with falling barometric pressure. Finally the remote weather station forecasts cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. As confused as those instruments are I will take a guess that the sun will increase the instability in the atmosphere this morning resulting in some pretty significant thunderstorms this afternoon. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens to find out if I am right, the N.W.S. is right or one of the instruments is right. Our low temperatures were once again in the fifties (except in the barn) (55.2°F/56.3°F/61.3°F). I think we may top 80°F this afternoon unless the thunderstorms cause some overcast and block the sun from heating the atmosphere to that point.
Low Temperature (°F): 55.2
Current Temperature (°F): 56.8
Relative Humidity (%): 93%
Dew Point (°F): 54.8
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): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 68°F/65.8°F//62°F/64.0°F//59°F/58.8°F//57°F/55.7*F
Relative Humidity: 85%/87%//96%/89%//97%/91%//95%/91%
The N.W.S. had a much better record overnight. They actually got all four forecasts within the 5°F and 10% limits I set for accuracy for both parameters. I am impressed this morning.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 66°F/72°F/75°F/74°F
Relative Humidity: 88%/66%/65%/57

We did not have the heavy rain that the N.O.A.A. forecast, but we did have light sprinkles off and on all day. There just was not enough for the rain gauge (analog or digital) to measure. I still got some more of the barn cleaned and put onto my garden to help control the weeds. With any luck I will empty some more of the barn tomorrow and get some tomatoes planted and start tying them on support lattice. Woo Hoo.
For the overnight the N.W.S. calls for periods of rain followed by periods of light scattered showers. The cloud cover is forecast to dissipate somewhat, and that may lead to a lower probability of precipitation overnight. Looking at the NEXRAD regional composite radar I note that there are showers along the Canadian border and others along the coast. Here in Wilton, for a change we are dry. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still call for tomorrow to be another nasty day. Things may break up tomorrow night, and Wednesday looks like the pick of the week, with Thursday falling into the same pattern of showers and rain, particularly in the late afternoon and evening. Boo, Hiss!
My Weather Sick continues to frown at the 87% relative humidity. The temperatures only made it into the mid-seventies (75.5°F/78.3°F/68.9°F), so, except for the rain, it was pretty comfortable to work outside. My electronic instruments are now not only on hallucinogens, but also totally confused. One calls for fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer calls for unsettled weather with falling barometric pressure. Finally the remote weather station forecasts clouds with falling barometric pressure. I think they are all wrong. I think we will yet get a bit of rain, but it will begin to clear overnight. There will still be plenty of clouds and a good chance for some light scattered showers, but we may be starting to turn the corner. By the way That Kestrel Falcon that visited my anemometer last year is back doing her hunting again. I could have taken a new picture, but the Wind Vane from the unit was in the way. She does not look any different this year than she did last. If I get an updated photo of her I will post it, but for now this will have to do.

High Temperature (°F): 75.5
Current Temperature (°F): 65.1
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 61.1
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
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today. 61.3°F/89%//59.9°F/91%//60.4°F/82%//60.4°F/93%
Temperature: 68°F/61.3°F//71°F/59.9°F//74°F/60.4°F//73°F/60.4*F
Relative Humidity: 87%/89%//76%/91%//69%/82%//73%/93%
The N.W.S. did not have a very good day. They had the 08:00 hour temperature forecast correct, and the 08:00 relative humidity forecast correct. They missed all the others because it stayed cloudy and showery all day. Not a good job today. I wonder if I should send this the N.W.S.?
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 68°F/62°F/59°F/57°F
Relative Humidity: 85%/96%/97%/95%

The N.O.A.A. was quite accurate for the predominant weather overnight, although the fog we are experiencing this morning was not predicted. We did have an additional 0.08" of rain early yesterday evening. Right now, here in Wilton, Maine we are over an inch ahead of last year, and a little over 4" behind 2006. Of course, from what I understand that was the wettest June on record.
The N.W.S. forecasts a little light rain early this morning with more significant rain through the noonhour and into this evening. The weather is trying to catch up with 2006, as I see it. The forecast cloud cover (82%/83%/91%/89%) certainly supports the chance for some showers and thunder showers during the daylight hours. The NEXRAD regional composite radar shows the thunderstorms of last evening exiting southeastern Maine. There is a fresh supply moving into southern and western Maine for this morning's festivities. That is just what we need. The Weather Underground model forecast map still shows some significant rain for our area today. There is some indication that we will see some moderation in the rain for tomorrow, and then a stellar day (I hope) on Wednesday). We need a few stellar days.
My Weather Stick Continues its frowning ways. Wit 93% relative humidity (the highest that I can record on my Weather Station) I cannot blame it. It is so humid that some of the humidity is condensing on my screens. I am turning green with mold from all the high humidity and rain we have been having. My electronic instruments are still having pipe dreams. The La Crosse weather station and Min/Max thermometer forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The pressure on the La Crosse station has actually fallen a bit from 30.04 to 30.02 in Hg. The remote weather station does not show foul weather, but clouds with a barometric pressure that has fallen slightly. With all that I can see outside, and the data available to me from the N.W.S. NEXRAD regional radar and model forecast maps I would have to say that we are going to have another fairly nasty day, with showers and rain. How can I get my barn clean and garden finished with weather like this? Our low temperatures just did make it into the
fifties, with the exception of the barn (59.3°F/59.4°F/62.6°F).
Low Temperature (°F): 59.3
Current Temperature (°F): 60.9
Relative Humidity (%): 93%
Dew Point (°F): 58.9
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.02
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.08
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 68°F/61.3°F//62°F/59.9°F//59°F/60.4°F//57°F/60.4*F
Relative Humidity: 78%/89%//97%/91%//100%/82%//100%/93%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature at 23:00, 02:00 and 05:00 hours. They did miss the 20:00 hour recorded temperature, and that was probably due to the rain we were having at the time. It just made it cooler than they predicted. That rain was probably the reason they missed the relative humidity at 20:00 hours as well. Why they missed the 02:00 hour point I have no clue. They just missed it, and by quite a bit.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 63°F/71°F/74°F/73°F
Relative Humidity: 87%/76%/69%/73%

The N.O.A.A. had the predominant forecast exactly right for today. I was able to work in the barn and garden until a little before noon. We had lunch, and then I came back out. I was able to work until around 15:00 hours, at which time we started a very interesting light show thanks to Mother Nature. One of those strikes was close enough that my hair stood on end. By 17:00 hours we had 0.19" of rain. We did have one brief shower just as I was coming back to the barn, so I was able to work in the barn until it finishes, and that was before noon. I now have half of another stall emptied.
For tonight we have a new forecast, more light scattered shower. Right now 20:40 we have had a total of 0.29" of rain today. The forecast cloud cover does not seem to be in agreement with what is being seen outside (92%/79%/66%/75%), since the sky is now completely overcast. Does anyone think we have had enough? The NEXRAD regional composite radar does not since there is still some more headed our way. The Weather Underground model forecast maps do not either since they indicate that this type of weather will continue through Tuesday. It looks like Wednesday will be a better day, in fact the pick of the week.
My Weather Stick is frowning due to the 87% relative humidity. I think my electronic instruments are all on hallucinogenic drugs. None of them see these storms we are having right now. Two of them see fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station also sees rising barometric pressure, but it predicts unsettled weather (a mix of sun and clouds). The weather indication obviously is the result of the change in barometric pressure that these units are seeing. We did not quite make it to the eighties today, but we got close (78.6°F/79.0°F/68.2°F). I can only guess what tomorrow will bring.
High Temperature (°F): 78.6
Current Temperature (°F): 62.6
Relative Humidity (%): 87%
Dew Point (°F): 58.6
Heat Index (°F): 81
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.02
Wind Direction: West
Wind Speed (mph): 4.4
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.19
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 60°F/57.5°F//71°F/62.9°F//75°F/77.1°F//74°F/71.7*F
Relative Humidity: 84%/91%//66%/89%//58%/69%//62%/67%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature at 08:00, 14:00 and 17:00 hours. They did miss the 11:00 hour recorded temperature. They also missed the 11:00 and 14:00 hour recorded relative humidity. I think they could have done a bit better than they did. O, well tonight is another chance.
Temperature: 68°F/62°F/59°F/57°F
Relative Humidity: 78%/97%/100%/100%

The N.O.A.A. correctly forecast the predominant weather overnight. The only thing they missed was the arrival of some fog over Wilton, Maine. That fog currently is being quite persistent. There is no wind right now to blow it away. The sun is not yet high enough to take care of it either. I guess it will dissipate after a while.
The N.W.S. forecast calls for light scattered showers this morning with more significant rain this afternoon. Why not, is this not the pattern we have been dealing with for over a week? Once, either the rain starts or the sun breaks through the fog should disappear. The cloud cover is forecast to increase through the afternoon (65%/75%/76%/83%0, supporting the arrival of more showers. There is a front on the border between New York and Vermont with associated showers moving in our direction. That must be the significant rain we will see this afternoon. That is supported by the Weather Underground model forecast map. Their forecast indicates that we can expect more storms moving through until Tuesday, and things finally clearing out for Wednesday. I do hope they are right.
My Weather Stick is back to frowning at the 90% relative humidity. Two of m y electronic instruments forecast fair weather with rising barometric pressure. The La Crosse Weather Station has shown a slight increase in that pressure overnight. The remote weather station currently calls for cloudy conditions to persist with steady barometric pressure. That usually indicates unsettled weather, or at least a chance for scattered showers. I guess I will be working between showers emptying my barn and working on getting the garden finished. Maybe by the time Wednesday gets here it will be done. Our low temperatures were in the mid- to upper fifties overnight, so I guess summer is moving in despite the rain (52.5°F/53.8°F/58.5°F). So it continues with showers and rain again for today.
Low Temperature (°F): 52.5
Current Temperature (°F): 52.8
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 50.0
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.02
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
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. 67.8°F/68%//58.2°F/86%//54.1°F/88%//52.7°F/90%
Temperature: 66°F/67.8°F//59°F/58.2°F//55°F/54.1°F//54°F/52.7*F
Relative Humidity: 75%/68%//87%/86%//93%/88%//100%/90%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature and relative humidity at all four times overnight. This was an excellent job. Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 60°F/71°F/75°F/74°F
Relative Humidity: 84%/66%/58%/62%

There were plenty of cumulonimbus clouds around and a few showers as well. It was not as extensive as it was yesterday. I was able to get outside and start working on both my garden and my barn. Of course that is a moot point since the Maine Department of agriculture has confiscated my animals. I had not been able to clean the barn first because it was frozen and them because of all the rain we had. Their agent then wanted access, and I under the Federal Bill of Rights Said she could not. She then got a warrant and came back today and took my goats, sheep and rabbit. I cannot even find out who is making these complaints against me. I thought we were supposed to be able to face our accusers in this country. Welcome to the great Communist State of Maine. If you do not knuckle under to these bureaucrats they hurt you every way they can. That is my opinion, and I am entitled to it. I could not even get out to repair my electric fence due to the weather we have been having. Enough about me and my problems, and back to the weather.
The N.W.S. has forecast no precipitation for the overnight for the first time in a long time. The cloud cover is expected to remain at the 50% level more or less (52%/53%/5%/60%). There are a few showers east of us here in Maine, but there appears to be a significant front tow our west that should arrive here tomorrow morning. Oh, Joy. The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that we are in for some more showers and rain storms for tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday. They may not be constant, but they will be a constant threat.
My Weather Stick is smiling a little bit right now with the relative humidity at 69%. Two of the electronic instruments call for fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station still calls for cloudy conditions and it shows the barometric pressure to be falling. We did have reasonably high temperatures today (80.0°F/78.5°F/70.2°F). I think this unsettled weather will continue for a while yet. It just makes it that much more difficult to get work done around here. I have a house to paint,, a barn to clean and a garden to finish planting. The weather certainly has conspired against me this year.
High Temperature (°F): 80.0
Current Temperature (°F): 67.6
Relative Humidity (%): 69%
Dew Point (°F): 57.1
Heat Index (°F): 81
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 30.02
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind-Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation (Type): None
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (PM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cirrostratus
Weather Stick: Slightly Up
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 60°F/60.6°F//67°F/72.8°F//71°F/74.8°F//73°F/77.7*F
Relative Humidity: 67%/92%//55%/58%//51%/60%//55%/60%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature at all four times today. They missed the 08:00 hour relative humidity forecast, but had the rest of them correct. This was not a bad attempt.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 66°F/59°F/55°F/54°F
Relative Humidity: 75%/87%/93%/100%

Welcome to Summer, or at least the calendar says it is summer. The N.O.A.A. forecast for last night was for m ore light scattered showers, and this time it appears that we missed them. There were echoes on last nights radar, but none of them arrived over my area of Wilton, Maine. Everything depends on your location.
For today the N.W.S. forecasts light scattered showers all day (surprise, urprise). They are forecasting the cloud cover to be the lowest it has been in days (86%/68%/61%/53%). This fits in with the NEXRAD regional composite radar that is showing the lowest number of echoes that I have seen in days. So, there does not appear to be much rain around the area. There are some showers moving off toward the Canadian Maritimes from Eastern Maine. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still show a pretty good chance for showers this afternoon. They also show a decent morning tomorrow after some showers overnight. They also forecast showers tomorrow afternoon, and a carbon copy forecast for Monday. This whole mess still does not appear to be out of here until at least Tuesday afternoon. I can hardly believe it.
My Weather Stick continues to frown, and with 92% relative humidity who can blame it. Tow of my electronic instruments forecast fair skies with rising barometric pressure. The remote weather station still calls for clouds with steady barometric pressure. There has not been much change in the barometric pressure with my La Crosse weather station, so I am not so sure of its forecast. With the fog around this morning, and the overcast sky I would suggest that we may well see some showers pop up this afternoon, when and if the sun acts on the unstable atmosphere. Our low temperatures were in the mid to upper fifties overnight, so they may get into the seventies this afternoon, if we get some sunshine (54.3°F/54.7°F/59.4°F). We will see if the Summer Solstice brings us any change in our weather pattern. Of course, if summer is here can winter be far behind?
Low Temperature (°F): 54.3
Current Temperature (°F): 55.5
Relative Humidity (%): 92%
Dew Point (°F): 53.3
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): Fog
Amount (Inches): 0.00
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 62°F/60.2°F//57°F/57.7°F//55°F/55.9°F//53°F/55.2*F
Relative Humidity: 79%/87%//93%/90%//100%/91%//100%/92%
The N.W.S. correctly forecast the temperature and relative humidity overnight at each of the times scheduled. At least the recorded data were with the limits that were set some time ago. This was a better job than yesterday's attempt.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 60°F/67°F/71°F/73°F
Relative Humidity: 67%/65%/51%/55%

For today the N.O.A.A. forecast called for light scattered showers all day. We did not have much this morning, but this afternoon wee had another 0.12" of rain. At this rate we have already surpassed last year's rainfall totals, but only about half of what we had in 2006. It is kind of nice to be able to do some direct comparisons, now that I have enough data to look at.
For the overnight the N.W.S. forecasts light scattered showers again. There is enough cloud cover to support that forecast (98%/96%/94%/94%), There are some cells on the NEXRAD regional composite radar that seem to be moving our way. The Weather Underground model forecast maps also indicate the presence of some showers overnight, as well as tomorrow afternoon and a good bit of the day on Sunday. We will not escape unscathed on Tuesday either if they are right.
My Weather Stick just loves to frown at the 90% relative humidity, and so do I. All three of my electronic instruments forecast rising barometric pressure. Maybe the upper level low is beginning to move out. Two of them now forecast fair weather, and the remote weather station forecasts unsettled weather. We did have high temperatures today (74.1°F/74.3°F/65.8°F). Late this afternoon it did get a little warm while the sun was out briefly. I am just not sure how much more of this kind of weather we can stand. There are some that say it will be better next week. I will believe it when I see it.
High Temperature (°F): 74.1
Current Temperature (°F): 57.7
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 54.8
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): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.12
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 58°F/57.0°F//63°F/61.3°F//66°F/72.3°F//64°F/64.0*F
Relative Humidity: 86%/92%//65%/86%//68%/68%//67%/80%
The N.W.S. missed the 14:00 hour forecast for the temperature, but that was only by one degree over the limit. The also missed the 11:00 hour and
17:00 hour relative humidity forecasts. That makes this a not so good day for prognostication. I guess I am one of the few that holds their feet to the
fire on their forecasts.
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 62°F/57°F/55°F/53°F
Relative Humidity: 79%/93%/100%/100%

The N.O.A.A. called for more wet stuff, and w got it, ending with fog early this morning. That is what we had, and when I took Ike out for his morning constitutional the street was still wet, and we still had the remnants of the rain in the puddles in the driveway. The sky was still overcast with stratus clouds and the weather was still threatening more rain.
The N.W.S. forecast for today calls for (guess what) light scattered showers this morning with heavier rain this afternoon. The cloud cover is not expected to change very much (82%/82%/83%/82%), and does not hold any promise for sunshine during the day today. There are some echoes on the NEXRAD regional composite radar to our west (in New York Stat) that will probably reach us this afternoon. On the animated radar the storms keep circling around that upper level low that has been plaguing us for the 5 days. It looks, from the Weather Underground model forecast maps, like this system will remain in place through Monday now. We may get a few breaks on Sunday though. We can live in hope.
My Weather Stick still frowns at the 90% relative humidity, and I am frowning too at both the humidity and the weather. My electronic instruments agree that the barometric pressure is rising. Two of them call for fair skies, and I do not believe that. The remote weather station forecasts cloudy skies, and while I believe that, I think we will also have some rain. My usual "painful joints" that forecast foul weather are doing just that. So, with all that said I am currently seeing some intermittent sunshine between the cumulonimbus clouds that portend showers. It does appear that we have some scattered showers to our west that will probably arrive a little after lunchtime.
Low Temperature (°F): 53
Current Temperature (°F): 58.8
Relative Humidity (%): 91%
Dew Point (°F): 56.2
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): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.10
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight. 60.0°F/88%//56.7°F/91%//53.4°F/92%//53.9°F/92%
Temperature: 58°F/60.0°F//54°F/56.7°F//52°F/53.4°F//49°F/53.9*F
Relative Humidity: 82%/88%//89%/91%//96%/92%//99%/92%
The N.W.S. did not miss any of the recorded temperatures or relative humidity readings overnight. They were close to the limits, but did get them right within the 5°F limit and 10% limit respectively. Nice Job.
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 58°F/63°F/66°F/64°F
Relative Humidity: 86%/65%/68%/67%

The N.O.A.A. called for raid today, and indeed we received nearly half an inch of the stuff. Our total for the month is now approaching 3.4". Needless to say I was unable to get outside to work in my garden, or on my lawn, both of which are becoming disaster areas. Maybe things will ease up tomorrow.
The N.W.S. predicts more light scattered showers for most of the overnight with fog to end the period. The forecast cloud cover even suggests that we may still have some showers right into the morning (67%/76%/85%/80%). There are still echoes around the area on the NEXRAD regional composite radar. The Weather Underground model forecast maps still do not hold any promise for decent weather to work outside. Storms, storms, storms are all we seem to have circling through with the animated map. There still does not seem to be any relief.
My Weather Stick is frowning, would you believe. Would you also believe that the relative humidity is 90%? Well, believe it, because it is true. Two of my electronic instruments call for fair skies, while the remote weather station indicates cloudy conditions. The first two say the barometric pressure will rise while the remote weather station foresees steady barometric pressure. T think they are all wrong at this point since I ran into the hose through a nasty shower complete with the thunder and lightning mentioned above. I fear we will see a bit more before the end of the night. This is not a good omen for our gardens. Our high temperatures still are not approaching the levels we should be seeing at this time of year (67.2°F/69.5°F/64.4°F), and summer is one day away. The temperatures should be in the seventies at least.
High Temperature (°F): 67.2
Current Temperature (°F): 56.4
Relative Humidity (%): 90%
Dew Point (°F): 53.6
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): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.43
Cloud Cover (PM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Cumulonimbus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today.
Temperature: 56°F/53.7°F//61°F/56.8°F//62°F/65.1°F//62°F/65.1*F
Relative Humidity: 90%/92%//75%/92%//70%/82%//70%/86%
The N.W.S. did not miss any of the recorded temperatures today. The relative humidity however was another matter. The only recorded relative humidity that matched the forecast was at 08:00 this morning. This was not a good result for their ability to foretell the future. Maybe the rain had something to do with it,
Forecast data for the overnight.
Temperature: 58°F/54°F/52°F/49°F
Relative Humidity: 82%/89%/96%/99%

Overnight, just as the N.O.A.A. predicted, we had some more rain, but only 0.02". We woke to fog and drizzle, and Ike and I went out to greet the
day. This did not bode well for the coming day. It looks like the day will be nothing more than a repeat of yesterday and the overnight.
The N.W.S. forecast more of the same, but this time, according to the graphical forecast map, we are on the edge of the rain/light scattered showers
line. The cloud cover forecast also indicates that there might be some breaks in that cloud cover (94%/87%/80%/78%). The NEXRAD regional
composite radar still shows several light scattered showers around the area, and more significant rain at the border between Vermont and New York.
The Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate that it will be Sunday before we see any movement of the upper level low. Saturday appears
to be the best day of the weekend.
My Weather Stick is still responding to the high (88%) relative humidity. The three electronic instruments do not agree any better than they did last
night. The La Crosse Weather Station called for unsettled conditions with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max thermometer sees fair skies with
rising barometric pressure. Finally the remote weather station called for cloudy conditions with steady barometric pressure. Low temperatures
overnight did not fall very far, but farther than they have in recent days (50.7°F/53.8°F/58.5°F). This was close to a twenty degree change as opposed
to the five to ten degree change we have seen lately. We are going to see some more rain before the day is over. Another day in the gray, dank and
dreary weather.
Low Temperature (°F): 50.7
Current Temperature (°F): 53.8
Relative Humidity (%): 92%
Dew Point (°F): 51.1
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): Rain
Amount (Inches): 0.02
Cloud Cover (AM): Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for the overnight.
Temperature: 60°F/58.6°F//57°F/52.1°F//53°F/53.2°F//52°F/53.7*F
Relative Humidity: 78%/82%//83%/88%//89%/90//89%/91%
The N.W.S. did not miss any of the recorded temperatures or relative humidity. This was a fine job of prognostication by the N.W.S. .
Forecast data for today.
Temperature: 56°F/61°F/62°F/62°F
Relative Humidity: /90%/75%/70%/70%

The N.O.A.A. forecast for today did call for light scattered showers all day, and that is what we had. We only received another 0.04" of rain, but it was scattered throughout the day. It was not a good day to split wood or work in the garden. Overnight we did have .55" of rain, and that made the garden very difficult to do anything in. I hope for a better day tomorrow.
The N.W.S. calls for more light scattered showers overnight. The cloud cover is forecast to increase through the overnight hours, (84%/64%/91%/95%) which would support the idea of some more rain around. There are plenty of echoes on the NEXRAD regional composite radar, and the Weather Underground model forecast maps indicate cloudy/stormy conditions throughout the night and right through Saturday at this point. Is anybody else disgusted with this stretch of weather?
My Weather Stick is responding well to the 88% relative humidity by frowning still. Agreement is lacking among my electronic instruments. The La Crosse Weather Station calls for unsettled weather with rising barometric pressure. The Min/Max Thermometer forecasts fair skies with rising barometric pressure, and finally the remote weather station sees cloudy conditions with rising barometric pressure. Until the upper level low loves out of the area I think we can expect mainly foul weather. Temperatures, like these (70.5°F/71.0°F/66.0°F) will continue to be the order of the day. These certainly are not summertime readings. Get ready for some more rain.
High Temperature (°F): 70.5
Current Temperature (°F): 55.5
Relative Humidity (%): 88%
Dew Point (°F): 48.8
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): 0.04
Cloud Cover (PM): Partly Cloudy
Cloud Type: Cumulus
Weather Stick: Down
Comparative data for today. 58.8°F/91%//65.6°F/76%//64.9°F/79%//64.7°F/81%
Temperature: 58°F/58.8°F//63°F/65.6°F//64°F/64.9°F//64°F/64.7*F
Relative Humidity: 80%/91%//67%/76%//63%/79%//63%/81%
The N.W.S. did not miss any of the recorded temperatures. They missed two of the relative humidity forecasts at 14:00 and 17:00 hours.
Forecast data the overnight.
Temperature: 60°F/57°F/53°F/52°F
Relative Humidity: 78%/83%/89%/89%

Posted by Jeffrey Le Doux at 06:42 AM
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