Thursday March 24, 2011

 These two photos were taken on Wednesday March 23, 2011, in my front yard in Robinson. The photos were taken at 6:17 p.m. A cold front was coming through after three days of beautiful warm, spring weather. At the time these photo's were taken it was 65 degrees F. and the winds were out of the W.N.W. at 27 m.p.h. with winds gusting to 34 m.p.h.. The temperature was expected to drop to the 40's on Thursday. The sky was bright and beautiful. I would classify these clouds as Cirrostratus, but in the bottom photo they look more like Cumulus clouds.

Wednesday March 16, 2011

It is currently sunny and 36 degrees F. Winds are coming from the south at 5 mph. The humidity is at 99% with a dew point of 36 degrees. High today near 59 with partly cloudy skies.

Fun Fact
A corn field of one acre gives off 4,000 gallons of water per day in evaporation.
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Monday March 14, 2011

It is currently cloudy and 38 degrees F. winds are from the NE at 14 mph gusting to 18 mph. The humidity is 75% with a dew point of 30 degrees. We have a 60% chance of precipitation.

Fun Fact
The average lifespan of a tornado is less than 15 minuets.
www.angelfire.com/ca/tornado/facts.html

Sunday March 13, 2011

It is currently 34 degrees F. with the humidity at 89 degrees and the dew point is 31 degrees. Today there will be a mix of clouds and sun with the winds from the NNE at 5-10 mph.

Fun Fact
Rain contains vitamin B12
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Saturday March 12, 2011

It is currently 52 degrees F. and sunny. Winds are from the WSW. at 16 mph. gusting to 21 mph. Humidity is at 56% with a dew point of 37 degrees. Today will be a mixture of sun and clouds. We have a 20% chance of rain.

Fun Fact
A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by displacement of a large volume of a body of water.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/tsunami

Thursday March 10, 2011

It is currently cloudy and 38 degrees F. Winds are out of the NW at 15 mph., gusting to 20 mph. Scattered snow flurries and snow showers this morning. Chance of snow is 30%.

Fun Fact
The national weather service publication storm data recorded a total of 449 deaths from lightning strikes between 1998 and 2008.
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Wednesday March 9, 2011

It is currently 50 degrees F. and cloudy. The humidity is at 97% and the dew point is 49 degrees. Temperatures will remain steady near 51 degrees. The winds are out of the SW at 10-15 mph. There is a 20% chance of rain this morning increasing to 50% this evening.

Fun Fact
If a high pressure system is on it's way, often you can expect cooler temperatures and clear skies. If a low pressure system is coming, then look for warmer weather, storms, and rain.
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Tuesday March 8, 2011

It is currently cloudy and 48 degrees F., but feels like 43. The humidity is at 66% with a dew point of  37 degrees. Highs should reach 56. A few showers developing this afternoon with winds out of the SE at 15-25 mph. This evening we have a 100% chance of rain and probably thunderstorms. Rainfall may reach one inch.

Fun Fact:
In March of 1929 the recorded high in Harrisburg, IL. was 94 degrees F. In March of 1962 in Freeport, IL. the record low was -21 degrees F.
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Sunday March 6, 2011

It is currently cloudy and 32 degrees F, but feels like 25 degrees. Winds are out of the NNW at 10 mph. The humidity is a 86% with a dew point of 29 degrees. Today should be mostly sunny with temperatures rising to the mid 40's.

Fun Fact:
The average flash of lightning could turn on a 100-watt light bulb for more than three months.
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Friday March 4, 2011

It is currently cloudy and feels like 53 degrees F. Winds are from the SSE at 14 mph. gusting to 18 mph. The current humidity is 74% with a dew point of 45 degrees. Looks like we are in for a rainy day with the highs hitting 60. Showers and thunderstorms likely. This evening we have a 90% chance of rain.

Fun Fact:
You can estimate how many miles away a storm is by counting the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the clap of thunder.
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Thursday March 3, 2011

Good morning. It is currently sunny and 32 degrees F. the winds are from the east at 7 mph., making it feel like 26 degrees. The humidity is 73% with a dew point of 25%. Today's high is expected to reach 55 degrees. Tonight there is a 40% chance of rain.

Fun Fact:
What is referred to as "heat lightning" is actually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard. However, the storm may be moving in your direction.

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Tuesday March 1, 2011

It is currently 28 degrees F. Today will be sunny with a high of 52. Wind's will be out of the SSE at 11 mph. Expected  humidity is 57%.

Fun Fact:
The fastest recorded tornado winds were moving at 286 mph. This occurred in Wichita Falls, Texas on April 2, 1958.