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Clear, cold and is Comet Ison really gone?

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear, then partly cloudy. High of 27F. Winds less than 5 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the evening, then overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 25F with a windchill as low as 14F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%.   The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 75% with a Dew Point of 7ºF and a wind chill of 12.8ºF. The temperature Is 12.8ºF. We have South Southwest winds   that puff between 1.3 MPH and 0.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 31.11 HPA 1043 and rising with a weather graphic indicating Sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:02 PM with Moon Rise at 3:55 a.m. EST and the moon phase is waning crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3078 RMK AO2 SLP430 T11171139 11094 21122 53009 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16

Cold, clear and time for cold turkey sandwichs

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy, then clear. High of 25F with a windchill as low as 10F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 12F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 65% with a Dew Point of 5ºF and a wind chill of 16.7ºF. The temperature Is 16.7ºF. We have South Southwest winds   between 0.0 MPH and 1.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.81 HPA 1032 and rising with a weather graphic indicating Sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:02 PM with Moon Rise at 2:47 a.m. EST and the moon phase is waning crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 291153Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM FEW120 M08/M15 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP319 T10831150 11078 21083 51017 $ Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with "few" clouds to 12,000 ft / 3,657 m. We had no measurable precipitat

Clear and cold for Thanksgiving day

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 30F with a windchill as low as 10F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 14F with a windchill as low as 5F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 62% with a Dew Point of 15ºF and a wind chill of 27.7ºF. The temperature Is 27.7ºF. We have South Southwest winds   between 0.0 MPH and 1.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.03 HPA 1023 and rising with a weather graphic indicating Sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:02 PM with Moon Rise at 1:40 a.m. EST and the moon phase is waning crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 281153Z AUTO 30012G25KT 10SM BKN090 M02/M09 A2965 RMK AO2 PK WND 29027/1054 SLP044 60000 70203 T10221094 10022 21022 53067 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions to

Special weather Statement and Happy Thanksgiving

Special Statement Statement as of 3:07 am EST on November 28, 2013 Patchy dense fog early this morning along with icy conditions... Moist conditions from yesterday's rainfall have led to the development of locally dense fog. Motorists are advised that rapid changes in visibilities are possible through 9 am. Visibilities down to one eighth of a mile are possible. In addition... moisture may freeze on roadways... creating icy conditions. If you are traveling this Thanksgiving Holiday... use caution.

Cold rain, freezing rain, and sleet

Good morning Augusta. If you're just waking up, DO NOT look outside, at least not until you've had some coffee. This morning it is overcast with rain. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 1.3 in. possible. Tonight it will be overcast with snow, then a chance of snow after midnight. Low of 27F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the West after midnight. Chance of snow 80%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 94% with a Dew Point of 47ºF and a wind chill of 48.8 ºF. The temperature Is 48.8ºF. We have East Southeast winds   between 5.5 MPH and 10.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.93 HPA 1006 and falling with a weather graphic indicating Rain/Snow.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:02 PM with Moon Rise at 12:36 a.m. EST and the moon phase is wan

Flood watch statement

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:36 am EST on November 27, 2013 Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... Central Somerset... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York...    interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York... Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... northern Franklin... northern Oxford... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... coastal Rockingham... interior Rockingham... Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern Coos... northern Grafton... southern Carroll... southern Coos... southern Grafton... Strafford and Sullivan. * Through this afternoon * heavy rain totaling 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts. * The river basins most at risk for flooding are the upper S

Flood watch our area

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 2:37 PM EST on November 26, 2013 Flood Watch in effect from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon... The National Weather Service in gray has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of western Maine and New Hampshire... including the following areas... in western Maine... Androscoggin... Central Somerset... coastal Cumberland... coastal Waldo... coastal York... interior Cumberland... interior Waldo... interior York... Kennebec... Knox... Lincoln... northern Franklin... northern Oxford... Sagadahoc... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... coastal Rockingham... interior Rockingham... Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern Coos... northern Grafton... southern Carroll... southern Coos... southern Grafton... Strafford and Sullivan. * From late tonight through Wednesday afternoon * heavy rain totaling 2 to 4 inches with locally highe

Light snow this morning.

Good morning Augusta. IT is snowing outside folks. This morning it is overcast. High of 37F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%. Tonight it will be overcast with a chance of snow, then snow and rain after midnight. Low of 32F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of snow 90%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 73% with a Dew Point of 23ºF and a wind chill of   27.7ºF. The temperature Is 27.7ºF. We have South Southeast winds   between 1.7 MPH and 2.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.56 HPA 1024 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:03 PM with no Moon Rise time listed-and the moon phase is     in the last quarter. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: SPECI KAUG 261220Z AUTO 19003KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC035 M04/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 P0001 T10441050 Vis

Clear, and cold with no snow - tips on driving in ice and snow

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is   clear, then partly cloudy. High of 27F with a windchill as low as -2F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy. Low of 21F with a windchill as low as 12F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 39% with a Dew Point of -3ºF and a wind chill of   15.5ºF. The temperature Is 15.5ºF. We have Southwest winds   between 4.5 MPH and 7.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.52 HPA 1023 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:03 PM with Moon Rise at 11:34 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 251253Z AUTO 29011G18KT 10SM CLR M09/M19 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 29030/1159 SLP231 T10941194 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a pretty clear sky right now. We had

Wind advisory, bitter cold and wind chill defined

Good morning Augusta. We remain under a wind advisory so go back to bed and take your cup of coffee with you. This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 25F with a windchill as low as 5F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 14F with a windchill as low as 0F. Windy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 49% with a Dew Point of 6ºF and a wind chill of   -3.8ºF. The temperature Is 20.7ºF. We have West winds   between 16.3 MPH and 28.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 29.99 HPA 1005 and falling with a weather graphic indicating snow.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05 PM with Moon Rise at 10:34 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 241153Z AUTO 29009G15KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A2967 RMK

Wind Adisory

Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:14 am EST on November 24, 2013 Wind Advisory now in effect until 1 am EST Monday. * winds... northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing... winds will increase tonight and become strong on Sunday... lasting through the evening. * Impacts... gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause scattered power outages. Driving may also be difficult for high profile vehicles. In addition... falling temperatures will combine with the winds to produce wind chills near or below zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means strong winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph can lead to damage due to downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:38 PM EST on November 23, 2013 Wind Advisory in effect from 7 am Sunday to 1 am EST Monday... The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 7 am Sunday to 1 am EST Monday. * Winds... northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing... winds will increase tonight and become strong on Sunday... lasting through the evening. * Impacts... gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause scattered power outages. Driving may also be difficult for high profile vehicles. In addition... falling temperatures will combine with the winds to produce wind chills near or below zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means strong winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph can lead to damage due to downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. F  

Cold, windy and make sure your "winter car kit" is in the car now

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear with a High of 36F and a windchill as low as 23F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Low of 18F with a windchill as low as 9F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 59% with a Dew Point of 23ºF and a wind chill of   21.4ºF. The temperature Is 34.9ºF. We have West Southwest winds   between 7.3 MPH and 11.3 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.08 HPA 1008 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain/snow.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05 PM with Moon Rise at 9:35 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 231253Z AUTO 29011G24KT 10SM FEW039 02/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00171061 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilomet

Overcast, with rain/snow on the way

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers. High of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40% . Tonight it will be overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers. Low of 30F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 69% with a Dew Point of 21ºF and a wind chill of   33.8ºF. The temperature Is 33.7ºF. We have Southeast winds   between 0.0 MPH and 0.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.25 HPA 1023 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05 PM with Moon Rise at 8:37 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 221253Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM OVC100 M01/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP234 T10061072 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 K

Clear, cold and "seasonal"

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 27F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 68% with a Dew Point of 12ºF and a wind chill of   28.7ºF. The temperature Is 20.7ºF. We have South winds   between 0.4 MPH and 0.0 MPH. Our Barometric pressure is 30.93 HPA 1036 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:06 PM with Moon Rise at 7:41 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the   pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 211053Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP364 T10391111 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a good clear ceiling.   We have had no rain here in the past 24 hours.

Cold, clear and slightly more mild.

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear with a High of 36F and a windchill as low as 21F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 21F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 49% with a Dew Point of 10ºF and a wind chill of   28.4ºF. The temperature Is 28.6ºF. We have North Northwest winds   between 3.1 MPH and 5.4 MPH. Our Barometric pressure   is 30.76 HPA 1030 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.     We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 4:05          PM with Moon Rise at 6:47 pm EST and the moon phase is     Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 201153Z AUTO 32010G17KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP301 T10281122 11011 21028 53033 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 Kilometers with a good clear ceiling.   We have had no rain here in the p