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Hot and Humid and rainbows explained

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 69% with a Dew Point of 57ºF and temp is 72.5ºF. Our wind direction is Southeast between 1.4 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.32 HPA 1016 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:58 a.m. sunset is 8:26 PM and Moon Rise is at 8:15 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is waxing crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 301053Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01670139 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with some cotton-ball clouds here and there. We received no rain here in the pa

Warm, sunny and more humid

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 68% with a Dew Point of 55ºF and temp is 73.1ºF. Our wind direction is East Southeast between 0.4 MPH and 1.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.55 HPA 1024 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:57 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 7:18 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is waxing crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 291053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP235 T01780128 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with excellent conditions. We received no rain here in the past 24 hours.

Warm and sunny

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 73% with a Dew Point of 53ºF and temp is 68.2ºF. Our wind direction is East Northeast between 1.1 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.59 HPA 1022 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:57 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 6:22 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is a new moon. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01500117 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with   We received no rain here in the past 24 hours.

Clear, sunny and Metar defined for real this time

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 77F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 72% with a Dew Point of 51ºF and temp is 65.5ºF. Our wind direction is East Northeast between 1.7 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.43 HPA 1019 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:56 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 5:27 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is a new moon. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 271053Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01390106 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with excellent clear conditions. We received no rain here in the past 24 hours. Yesterday I mistakenly posted the Isobar and Millobar explanation. So today I post the Raw Metar explanation Download

More rain, soggy and Raw Metar defined

Good morning Augusta. Its still raining out there folks. This morning it is overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 92% with a Dew Point of 60ºF and temp is 61.4ºF. Our wind direction is North Northwest between 4.6 MPH and 7.3 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.18 HPA 1011 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:56 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 4:36 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is Waning Crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 261053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM -RA OVC005 16/16 A2985 RMK AO2 RAE18B51 SLP106 P0001 T01610156 Visibility is

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch Statement as of 4:55 PM EDT on June 25, 2014 Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday morning. The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of western Maine and New Hampshire including the following areas in western Maine... Androscoggin... interior Waldo... Kennebec... southern Franklin... southern Oxford and southern Somerset. In New Hampshire... Belknap... Merrimack... northern Carroll... northern Grafton... southern Carroll... southern Coos... southern Grafton and Sullivan. * Through Thursday morning * a slow moving cold front will be the focus for heavy rainfall this evening into Thursday. One to three inches or rain is likely... with the potential for locally higher amounts that could produce flash flooding.   Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Y

Warm, Humid and Humidity v. Dew Point explained

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is overcast with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. Tonight it will be overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 1.0 in. possible. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 77% with a Dew Point of 58ºF and temp is 64.4ºF. Our wind direction is South Southeast between 0.6 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.11 HPA 1012 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is 0 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:55 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 3:48 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is Waning Crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 2

Warm and humid with rain on the way.

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 70% with a Dew Point of 56ºF and temp is 67.9ºF. Our wind direction is Southwest between 1.3 MPH and 2.1 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.45 HPA 1020 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:55 a.m. sunset is 8:27 PM and Moon Rise is at 3:05 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is Waning Crescent. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 241053Z AUTO 19007KT 160V220 10SM BKN090 16/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01560117 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Mostly cloudy conditions to 90

Warm and sunny again

 

Warm, Sunny and how to care for your pets in hot temps.

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is Clear, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Tonight it will be Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 55% with a Dew Point of 45ºF and temp is 59.6ºF. Our wind direction is North Northwest between 8.2 MPH and 15.3 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.24 HPA 1013 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. sunset is 8:26 PM and Moon Rise is at 12:44 a.m. EDT and the moon phase is in its last quarter. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 201053Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM BKN075 13/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01280072 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with Mostly Cloudy conditions down to 7500 ft / 2286 m. We received no rainfall overnig

Bright, Sunny and how to deal with a sunburn

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight it will be clear. Low of 48F. 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 59ºF and temp is 68.9ºF. Our wind direction is West Southwest between 6.9 MPH and 10.7 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.24 HPA 1013 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. sunset is 8:26 PM and Moon Rise is at 12:13 a.m. EDT with the moon phase being a Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 191053Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01830128 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear conditions. We received no rainfall overnight in this area. Now that suntan and as logicaly follows, sun burn season is upon us, you need to know what causes a burn

Rain and fog this morning

Good morning Augusta. It is rainy and foggy out there. This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 87% with a Dew Point of 56ºF and temp is 64.4ºF. Our wind direction is South Southeast between 1.1 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   29.95 HPA 1003 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain. The UV rating is not measurable, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. sunset is 8:25 PM and Moon Rise is at 11:40 p.m. EDT with the moon phase being a Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 181053Z AUTO 12003KT 1/4SM FG VV002 17/16 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 T01670161 Visibility is 0.2 miles/0.4 kilometers with

Clear, sunny and warmer

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70%. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 68% with a Dew Point of 56ºF and temp is 67.3ºF. Our wind direction is Our South Southeastbetween 1.3 MPH and 2.0 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.38 HPA 1017 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 4:54 a.m. sunset is 8:25 PM and Moon Rise is at 11:40 p.m. EDT with the moon phase being a Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 171053Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01440111 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers with clear conditions again today. WE received   no   rain here in the past 24 hours.

Warm, sunny and Birth Stones explained

Good morning Augusta. This morning it is clear. High of 77F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. The readings from my own instruments are: The humidity is 58% with a Dew Point of 53ºF and temp is 63.4ºF. Our Wind direction is West Northwest between 3.5 MPH and 7.1 MPH.   Our Barometric pressure is   30.46 HPA 1028 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun. The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise will be 4:54 a.m. sunset will be 8:25 PM and Moon Rise is at 11:05 p.m. EDT with the moon phase being a Waning Gibbous. For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are: METAR KAUG 161053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01500078 Visibility is 10.0 miles/16.1 kilometers clear conditions.with WE received   no rain here in the past 24 hours. What do   "Birth Stones" mean anyway? Did you know that in addition to l