cloudy wet and more rain on the way

Good morning Augusta.

This morning it is mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.

Tonight it will be overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.

The readings from my own instruments are:

The humidity is 91% with a Dew Point of 66.0ºF and a wind chill of 68.8ºF.

The temperature Is 68.8ºF.

We have Northwest winds between 0.0 mph and 0.0 mph.

Our Barometric pressure is 29.81 HPA 1009.4 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.  

We have a UV rating of 0 out of 16, sunset will be at 6:54 PM with Moon Rise at 1:54 p.m. and the moon phase is waxing crescent.

For the pilots out there, Raw Metar readings are:

SPECI KAUG 121115Z AUTO 18005KT 5SM BR FEW005 BKN075 BKN110 19/18 A2993 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE

Visibility is 5.0 miles/8.0 kilometers with clouds to 500 ft / 152 m., and Mostly cloudy up to 7,500 ft / 2,286 m., and extending up to    11,000 ft / 3,352 m.

We've had rain here of 0.34 inches in the past 24 hours.

Have you wondered what the diference between a severe weather watch and a severe weather warning is?

Well, here is the answer from Weather.com at:

http://feedback.weather.com/knowledgebase/articles/24412-tv-what-is-the-difference-between-a-severe-weathe

A Severe Weather Watch alerts viewers that severe weather is expected or that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather.

A Severe Weather Warning means that severe weather is occurring, imminent, or likely in the location indicated and is a threat to life and property. People in the warning area need to take action immediately.

Severe Weather Watches and Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service.

 

 

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