Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Milkweed blossoms about to pop
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 52 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 52, barometric pressure 29.97” and rising. We picked up 0.09” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 65, and the overnight low was 49.
Forecast:
An upper level low approaching from the Ohio Valley will bring increasing chances for showers by early this afternoon across northern New York and into Vermont during the late afternoon and early evening hours. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon and evening, mainly across northern New York. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. It’ll be seasonably warm with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight showers are likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then showers likely after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
Another trough of low pressure will move in Wednesday bringing showers in the morning. then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Wednesday night showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
High pressure will begin to build in Thursday bringing partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s. At this point, Friday and the Fourth are looking dry!
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 84 and a low of 62.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 80 and lows of 59.
The record high was 93°F in 1946.
The record low was 42°F in 1936.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:11 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 41m
Length of Day: 15h 28m
Tomorrow will be 0m40s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 13d 21h old with 97% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:09 PM EDT
Moonset: 4:04 AM EDT
There will be a spectacular convergence of Jupiter and Venus tonight—one that has not occurred in about 2000 years! If you get a chance (and if the skies are good to us, which is increasingly unlikely), take a look to the west right after sunset. The two planets will be only about 0.03 degrees apart—nearly touching! This is a very rare event and one worth checking out.
About Today’s Photo:
The milkweed blossoms are ready to pop in the front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mmm macro, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/500″ exposure.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Raindrops cling to fescue seedhead in the front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 54 degrees and drizzling under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 29.76” and rising. We picked up 0.55” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 63, and the overnight low was 53.
Forecast:
As low pressure continues to pull away from the region, lingering rain showers and drizzle this morning will give way to drier conditions for this afternoon and tonight under the influence of a brief ridge of high pressure. We’ll see cloudy skies with patchy fog this morning and a chance of showers and patchy drizzle this morning, then a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with patchy dense fog. Lows will be in the lower 50s with light and variable winds.
Tuesday should start out partly sunny with patchy dense fog in the morning. Another round of low pressure will move our way in from the Great Lakes in the afternoon bringing a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It’ll be warmer with highs in the mid 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Wednesday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 85 and a low of 55.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 80 and lows of 59.
The record high was 96°F in 1944.
The record low was 37°F in 1919.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:10 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 42m
Length of Day: 15h 29m
Tomorrow will be 0m37s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 12d 20h old with 92% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:11 PM EDT
Moonset: 3:19 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
More rainy weather yields further opportunities for shooting raindrops on grasses in the front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/5, 1/2500″ exposure.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Brilliant (and tasty!) nasturtium blooming in our window boxes.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 5:50AM it’s currently 55 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the southeast at 6-8 mph and gusting to 15. Relative humidity is 88%, dewpoint 52, barometric pressure 29.85” and falling rapidly. We picked up 0.30” or rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 74, and the overnight low was 54.
There is an Areal Flood Watch in effect for all of Vermont through Monday morning.
Forecast:
Two low pressure systems—one currently out over the eastern Great Lakes and one riding up the coast near New Jersey—will deliver a cool, rainy, and blustery day as they track east and up the New England coast over the next 24 hours. We’ll see rain with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in will only be in the upper 50s with east winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Showers will continue into tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then showers likely after midnight. Lows will be around 50 with east winds 10 to 15 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 70%.
Rain will linger into Monday morning with cloudy skies and a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 60s with light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph in the afternoon as the showers depart and a ridge of high pressure builds in briefly. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s and light and variable winds.
Tuesday should start out partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers later in the day as another low pressure system approaches from the Great Lakes. It’ll be warmer with highs in the mid 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 83 and a low of 49.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 80 and lows of 59.
The record high was 95°F in 1991.
The record low was 43°F in 1927.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:10 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 43m
Length of Day: 15h 29m
Tomorrow will be 0m32s shorter
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 11d 20h old with 85% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:10 PM EDT
Moonset: 2:39 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Robin planted several nasturtiums in window boxes on our back patio. These lovely blooms add a spicy kick to our nightly salads!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/13, 1/250″ exposure.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Roses blooming by the studio stairs
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:35AM it’s currently 55 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 30.13” and rising. Yesterday’s high was 74, and the overnight low was 44.
Forecast:
We’ve got a pretty significant change in the weather heading our way for the next 48 hours. Dry conditions are expected during the daylight hours today under filtered sunshine, before a developing area of low pressure moving out of the Ohio River valley brings widespread rainfall tonight through Sunday night. With rainfall amounts of one to two inches, rivers and streams could reach flood stage by Sunday. An Areal Flood Watch has been posted for all of Vermont. In addition, localized gusty winds are likely along the western slopes of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains Sunday morning, with below normal temperatures.
We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then mostly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southeasterly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight will bring rain—heavy at times—as the low moves in. Lows will be in the mid 50s with southeast winds around 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph and gusting up to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is near 100%.
The low will to the southern New England coast Sunday—setting up a summer nor’easter—bringing rain with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. It’ll be breezy with highs in the upper 50s and east winds 15 to 25 mph gusting up to 45 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Rain will continue into Sunday night. Lows will be in the mid 50s with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
The low will move up the New England coast Monday bringing cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 60s with west winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 81 and a low of 49. We picked up 0.05″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 79 and lows of 59.
The record high was 96°F in 2007 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 44°F in 1927.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:09 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 43m
Length of Day: 15h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m28s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 10d 21h old with 78% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:09 PM EDT
Moonset: 2:05 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We’ve got a lovely rosebush by the studio stairs, and this is a great year for blossoms there.
Sony HX90V, ISO 125, f/5.6, 1/160″ exposure.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Daisy fleabane blooming in the front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:15AM it’s currently 55 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 96%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 30.02” and rising slowly. We picked up just a trace of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 73, and the overnight low was 50.
Forecast:
High pressure will deliver another pleasant day today. We’ll see partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s and northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Saturday should start out mostly sunny in the morning, then become mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon as a trough of low pressure heads our way from the Ohio River valley. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 30%. Saturday night will bring rain. Lows will be in the mid 50s with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%.
Rain will continue into Sunday with highs only in the lower 60s and southeast winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Sunday night rain is likely. Lows will be in the mid 50s. Chance of rain is 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 75 and a low of 54. We picked up 1.04″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 79 and lows of 58.
The record high was 96°F in 2007 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 41°F in 1979.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:09 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m25s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 9d 21h old with 69% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:09 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:34 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Daisy fleabane is a common resident of open fields and along wood fringes. This open bloom had a big raindrop right in the middle of it.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/1000″ exposure.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Lessor stitchwort in our front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:05AM it’s currently 59 degrees under party cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 59, barometric pressure 30.04” and rising. We picked up 0.10” of rain last night. Yesterday’s high was 75, and the overnight low was 51.
Forecast:
We’ll see partly sunny skies today with highs in the mid 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers until midnight as a weak disturbance slides by to our south. Lows will be in the lower 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Friday should be partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds, becoming northerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Friday night should be clear with lows in the lower 50s and east winds around 10 mph.
Saturday should start out partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain as low pressure approaches from the Ohio River valley. Highs will be will be in the mid 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be rainy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain is 90%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 70 and a low of 65. We picked up 0.53″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 79 and lows of 58.
The record high was 94°F in 1995.
The record low was 39°F in 1979.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:09 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m19s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 8d 22h old with 60% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:10 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:06 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Lessor stitchwort is one of the regulars in our front field. It’s 1/2″ blossoms bloom on slender, vine-like stems that intertwine with the grasses and other plant around it.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/10, 1/800″ exposure.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Orange hawkweed in our front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:10AM it’s currently 60 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are out of the west at 0-3 mph. Relative humidity is 85%, dewpoint 55, barometric pressure 29.90” and rising slowly. We picked up 0.37” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 82, and the overnight low was 56.
Forecast:
Drier more tranquil weather will be the rule through the rest of the week thanks to a drier northwesterly airflow and high pressure. We’ll see mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid 70s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then a 20% chance of showers after midnight as a weak embedded shortwave trough slides by to our north. Lows will be in the mid 50s with west winds 10 to 15 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Thursday should be partly sunny with a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon as a weak cold front slides through. Highs will be in the mid 70s with west winds around 10 mph, becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and north winds around 10 mph.
Friday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 74 and a low of 57.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 79 and lows of 58.
The record high was 96°F in 2003 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 40°F in 1988.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:40 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m15s shorter.
The Moon is in its first quarter, 7d 20h old with 50% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:11 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:39 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Cousin to the yellow hawkweed I posted two days ago, orange hawkweed (aka Devil’s Paintbrush) creates a lovely splash of bright color in the green of our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/10, 1/500″ exposure.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
A female ruby-throated hummingbird sips from the Japanese bittersweet by the studio stairs
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:10AM it’s currently 63 degrees and raining heavily under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 63, barometric pressure 29.78” and falling rapidly. We’ve picked up 0.43” of rain so far this morning. Yesterday’s high was 78, and the overnight low was 58.
Forecast:
A fast moving upper level disturbance over the Great Lakes region will bring widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms to the region early today. More showers and thunderstorms will then develop by early afternoon as a cold front moves into the region. We’ll see morning showers taper briefly with some possible glimpses of sunshine before the next round of showers and thunderstorms move in. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 90%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then mostly clear after midnight as high pressure begins to build in. Lows will be in the mid 50s with west winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 35 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.
Wednesday should be sunny with highs in the mid 70s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers as a weak surface trough nudges into the region. Lows will be in the lower 50s with west winds around 10 mph.
Thursday’s looking mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 80 and a low of 45.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 79 and lows of 58.
The record high was 93°F in 1975.
The record low was 41°F in 1940.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m11s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 6d 21h old with 41% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:14 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:12 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I was out testing a new compact camera when this female ruby-throated hummingbird came buzzing by to feed on the Japanese bittersweet growing on a trellis next to the Studio stairs. I managed to get this shot.
Sony HX90V, ISO 500, f/6.4, 1/250″ exposure.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Raindrops cling to yellow hawkweed blooms in the front field.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:10AM it’s currently 63 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 62, barometric pressure 29.85” and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.24” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 79, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
Any lingering morning showers should move to our east this morning as high pressure builds in today to bring partly sunny skies. Highs will be in the upper 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight as the next low approaches from the Great Lakes. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 40%.
Tuesday showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwesterly and gusting up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
High pressure will build in again for Wednesday bringing mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s and west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 75 and a low of 45.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 78 and lows of 57.
The record high was 92°F in 1921.
The record low was 39°F in 1940.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 45m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m6s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 5d 21h old with 32% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:16 AM EDT
No Moon Set
About Today’s Photo:
Yellow hawkweed (King Devil) is common in fields this time of year. A relative of Devil’s Paintbrush (orange hawkweed), the two species often grow adjacent to each other.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/320″ exposure.
Sunday, June 21, 2015: The Summer Solstice
A damp daisy by the pond
Happy Solstice!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:50AM it’s currently 66 degrees and raining under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 65, barometric pressure 29.74” and falling. We picked up 0.35” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 78, and the overnight low was 63.
Forecast:
The remnants of tropical depression Bill have brought us this morning’s rain and warm, juicy air. We may see a break in the showers mid-morning before a middle-level trough slides our way from the from the Great Lakes renewing the showers and bringing the chance thunderstorms. It’ll be cloudy with showers likely this morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 60%. Tonight should be cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with northwest winds around 10 mph.
Monday should start out mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers in the morning, then become partly sunny in the afternoon as high pressure builds in. Highs will be in the upper 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s and south winds 10 to 15 mph.
Another low will move our way from the Great Lakes on Tuesday bringing showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 68 and a low of 40.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 78 and lows of 57.
The record high was 97°F in 2012 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 32°F in 1920.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 45m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m3s shorter (yup, shorter…)
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 4d 21h old with 23% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:17 AM EDT
Moonset: 11:44 PM EDT
The Summer Solstice occurs today at 12:38PM. This is the longest day of the year and marks the beginning of astronomical summer. The Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most inclined toward the Sun on its orbit around our star (Earth’s maximum axial tilt toward the Sun is 23° 26′). From now until the Winter Solstice on December 22nd, the days will grow shorter. You can read more about solstices here (Wikipedia) and here (nice graphics and other interesting facts…)
About Today’s Photo:
Raindrops bead on daisy by the pond.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 1250, f/10, 1/1000″ exposure.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Bright red yarrow by the back deck
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 5:30AM it’s currently 41 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 40, barometric pressure 30.11”. Yesterday’s high was 67, and the overnight low was 40.
Forecast:
Surface high pressure will slide off the New England coast today delivering mostly clear skies with a gradual increase in clouds this afternoon in a warming southerly air flow out ahead of the next round of showers. We’ll see sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming southerly this afternoon. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers until midnight, then cloudy with a 50% chance of showers after midnight as the remnants of tropical storm Bill edge their way northward. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph.
A surface low will head our way from the Great Lakes on Sunday brining showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. There’s a fair amount of moisture to work with in this system, so it should be another soaker. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 70%. Sunday night showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Monday’s looking partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be around 60.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 65 and a low of 44.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 78 and lows of 57.
The record high was 95°F in 2012 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 35°F in 1918.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 45m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m3s longer.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 3d 19h old with 15% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:18 AM EDT
Moonset: 11:14 PM EDT
There will be a wonderful convergence of Jupiter, Venus, and the crescent moon in the western sky just after sunset. Unfortunately, the forecast doesn’t look to good for catching it with clouds building up this afternoon. But do take a look to the west as it gets dark. Last night’s display was lovely, but Jupiter and Venus should be almost on top of each other tonight.
About Today’s Photo:
The yarrow that Robin planted by the back deck a couple years back has finally bloomed. Quite the explosion of red against green!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/4, 1/640″ exposure.
Friday, June 19, 2015
A rugosa rose and ant…
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:55AM it’s currently 62 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.85” and rising. We picked up 0.83” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 77, and the overnight low was 62.
Forecast:
Any lingering showers and clouds will give way to sunny this afternoon as high pressure builds into the region. It will be cooler today with highs in the upper 60s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be clear and seasonably chilly with lows in the mid 40s and north winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Saturday should be sunny with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. A weak mid level shortwave trough will move through Saturday night
bringing showers. Lows will be around 60 with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
A more active rainy day is in store for Sunday (the Summer Solstice) as the remnants of tropical storm Bill move up the Ohio River valley and combine with a low from the Great Lakes. We’ll see showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. Sunday night showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 71 and a low of 51. We picked up 0.07″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 77 and lows of 57.
The record high was 100°F in 1995.
The record low was 37°F in 1946.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:39 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m6s longer.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 2d 21h old with 9% illumination.
Moonrise: 8:19 AM EDT
Moonset: 10:41 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Rugosa roses are some of the sweetest smelling blooms on our property. These hardy and tenacious roses grow just about anywhere, and scent the air with their fine aroma. I think the ant in the photo agrees.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/13, 1/60″ exposure.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Mayapple flowering by the Studio stairs
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 59 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 94%, dewpoint 58, barometric pressure 30.03”. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 49.
Forecast:
Showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon into tonight ahead of a cold front approaching from the northwest. We’ll see partly sunny skies this morning, then mostly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds until midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Friday should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers in the morning, then become mostly sunny in the afternoon as high pressure builds in. It’ll be cooler with highs will be in the mid 60s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday night should be clear with lows in the mid 40s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday’s looking sunny with highs in the mid 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 76 and a low of 58. We picked up 0.45″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 77 and lows of 56.
The record high was 97°F in 1994.
The record low was 40°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:38 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m11s longer.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 1d 12h old with 4% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:20 AM EDT
Moonset: 10:04 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
There’s a patch of Mayapple that pops up every year by the Studio stairs. We never planted it, but its bright white blooms are quite pretty this time of year.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/3.8, 1/4000″ exposure.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
One of the peonies by the pond in full glory
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 50 degree under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 49, barometric pressure 30.15” and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.55” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 46.
Forecast:
High pressure is currently building into the region and will deliver a sunny and dry day with highs in the lower 70s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and light and variable winds.
Thursday should start out partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon as another trough and associated cold front approach from the northwest. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 40%. Thursday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
Friday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the upper 60s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph and gusting up to 25 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 40s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 83 and a low of 54.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 77 and lows of 56.
The record high was 96°F in 1994.
The record low was 42°F in 1925.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:38 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 31m
Tomorrow will be 0m15s longer.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 21h old with 1% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:23 AM EDT
Moonset: 9:21 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The peonies by the pond are open in their full glory!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/3.3, 1/3200″ exposure.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Raindrops bead on lupine leaves by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 64 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 94%, dewpoint 63, barometric pressure 29.84” and falling slowly. We picked up 0.23” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 65, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
Low pressure lifting northeastward out of the Ohio River Valley will deliver another unsettled day. We’ll see numerous showers this morning, then occasional showers with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. It will be warmer with highs in the lower 70s and light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 80%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then mostly clear after midnight as high pressure begins to build in behind the departing low. Lows will be in the lower 50s with north winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%.
High pressure will dominate on Wednesday bringing sunny skies wit highs in the lower 70s and light and variable winds. Wednesday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s and light and variable winds.
Another trough of low pressure will move in Thursday bringing partly sunny skies and a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Thursday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the mid 50s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 77 and a low of 45.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 77 and lows of 56.
The record high was 94°F in 1891.
The record low was 37°F in 1961.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:38 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 44m
Length of Day: 15h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m19s longer.
The Moon is new, 29d 7h old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:28 AM EDT
Moonset: 8:31 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Lupine leaves hold morning raindrops by the edge of the pond.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 1250, f/13, 1/160″ exposure.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Shasta daisies blooming by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 60 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are out of the south at 3-6 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 59, barometric pressure 29.95”. We picked up 0.58” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 77, and the overnight low was 57.
Forecast:
This morning’s showers should move to our east later in the morning, with some breaks of sunshine expected later in the day. We’ll see cloudy skies with showers likely this morning. It’ll be on the cool side with highs only in the upper 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight should be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s and southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday should start out cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning. A cold front will swing though in the afternoon bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. It’ll be warmer with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds, becoming southwesterly around 10 mph and gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 50%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph.
High pressure will build in Wednesday bringing partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 70 and a low of 49. We picked up 0.50″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 76 and lows of 55.
The record high was 97°F in 1988.
The record low was 41°F in 1923.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:37 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 43m
Length of Day: 15h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m24s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 28d 6h old with 2% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:38 AM EDT
Moonset: 7:35 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We’ve got several clumps of Shasta daisies around the pond. They create a nice bright contrast to the greens of the ferns and grasses ringing the water.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
A honey bee visits the poppies near our back deck
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:35AM it’s currently 57 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 30.07” and rising. Yesterday’s high was 78, and the overnight low was 53.
Forecast:
High pressure continues to ridge over the region today. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies this morning, then partly sunny skies later in the day. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds, becoming northerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be partly cloudy until midnight, then become cloudy with showers likely after midnight as low pressure moves in from the Great Lakes. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds, becoming southeasterly around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain is 70%.
Monday should be cloudy with 50% chance of showers mainly in the morning. Highs will be around 70 with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Monday night should be cloudy with lows in the upper 50s and southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 68 and a low of 55. We picked up 0.30″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 76 and lows of 55.
The record high was 94°F in 1988.
The record low was 36°F in 1912.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:37 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 43m
Length of Day: 15h 29m
Tomorrow will be 0m28s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 27d 7h old with 5% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:53 AM EDT
Moonset: 6:33 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The poppies near our back deck have bloomed brightly attracting many pollinators. I managed to catch a honey bee at work.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/2.5, 1/1000″ exposure.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Canada Mayflower blooming along the Mailbox Trail
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 57 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 29.94” and rising rapidly. We picked up 1.47” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 74, and the overnight low was 57.
Forecast:
With high pressure currently building into the region, this morning’s clouds should give way to clearing skies but midday or so. Highs will bump up into the upper 70s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s and northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Sunday should be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs will be around 80 with light and variable winds. The next low pressure trough will approach the region Sunday night bringing the likelihood of showers overnight. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
Monday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the lower 60s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 66 and a low of 59. We picked up 0.81″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 76 and lows of 55.
The record high was 94°F in 1949.
The record low was 40°F in 1923.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:36 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 42m
Length of Day: 15h 29m
Tomorrow will be 0m32s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 26d 6h old with 12% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:12 AM EDT
Moonset: 5:26 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Canada Mayflower is prolific in the woods along the Mailbox Trail, though the blooms are on their way out right about now. In places along the trail, they create a lovely carpet of green and white.
Sony RX100 III, ISO 800, f/8, 1/400″ exposure.
Friday, June 12, 2015
White iris blooming in our ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:55AM it’s currently 58 degrees under overcasts skies. A wee bit of drizzle is currently in the air. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 29.97” and rising. We’ve picked up 0.01″ of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 77, and the overnight low was 53.
Forecast:
An upper level trough heading our way from the Great Lakes will bring cloudy skies with a slight chance of sprinkles this morning, then an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with light and variable winds. Tonight showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 60%.
Saturday should start out partly sunny in the morning, then clear as high pressure builds into the region setting us up for a nice weekend. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night should be clear with lows in the mid 50s and light and variable winds.
Sunday’s looking sunny with highs around 80 and light and variable winds. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 60 and a low of 53. We picked up 0.50″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 75 and lows of 54.
The record high was 92°F in 1949.
The record low was 36°F in 1906.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:36 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 41m
Length of Day: 15h 28m
Tomorrow will be 0m37s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 25d 7h old with 20% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:35 AM EDT
Moonset: 4:17 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
It’s an iris time of year! The white irises in our ornamental garden are blooming nicely.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/1.8, 1/3200″ exposure.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
A peonie opens up by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:15AM it’s currently a balmy 68 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are out of the southwest at 3-6 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.72” and rising. We picked up 0.07” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 77, and the overnight low was 66.
Forecast:
High pressure currently building into the region will deliver mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and west winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and west winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Friday should be partly sunny in the morning, then begin to cloud up with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon as low pressure approaches from the Great Lakes. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 20%. Friday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the upper 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Saturday should start off with some showers, then clear off late morning into the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of morning rain is 70%. Saturday night should be clear with lows in the mid 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 70 and a low of 51. We picked up 0.01″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 75 and lows of 54.
The record high was 92°F in 1947.
The record low was 35°F in 1972.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:35 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 40m
Length of Day: 15h 28m
Tomorrow will be 0m40s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 24d 7h old with 30% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:00 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:07 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The peonies are beginning to pop in several locations around our place. This is one of the first to open by the pond. A bit of lavender flox brightens the background.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/640″ exposure.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Fargo Brook raging yesterday evening.
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 56 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 56, barometric pressure 29.78” and rising. We picked up 2.47” of rain in the past 24hrs for a total of 4.75” for the 48 hour period — lots of rain with a fair amount of flood damage being reported in Huntington and Richmond. The Winooski River is currently flooding downstream of Richmond. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 53.
Forecast:
We’ll have a sunny start to the day today courtesy of a ridge of high pressure currently cresting to our south. We’ll see partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds, becoming southwesterly around 10 mph this afternoon. A cold front will move across the region tonight bringing showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
High pressure will build in again on Thursday bringing mostly sunny skies with a 20% chance of showers in the morning. Highs will be in the upper 70s with west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and west winds around 10 mph.
Friday should be partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and west winds around 10 mph. An upper level trough will move across the region Friday night bringing more showers. Lows will be around 60. Chance of rain is 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 74 and a low of 57.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 75 and lows of 54.
The record high was 93°F in 1974.
The record low was 34°F in 1912.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:07 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:35 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 40m
Length of Day: 15h 27m
Tomorrow will be 0m44s longer.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 23d 6h old with 41% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:27 AM EDT
Moonset: 1:57 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
With 4.75″ of rain in the past 48 hours, Fargo Brook was raging by yesterday evening, jumping its banks by 5:00PM. I took this shot at 6:17PM. Robin reported that the water level had already dropped at least a foot by then. Standing on our bridge over the raging chocolate-colored water to get the shot was quite an experience as the water was shaking the bridge as invisible flotsam bumped into it. I didn’t linger…
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, circular polarizing filter, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/13″ exposure.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Pagoda dogwood blooming along Taft Road
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 61 degrees and raining steadily under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 60, barometric pressure 29.61”. We’ve picked up 1.93” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 69, and the overnight low was 59.
Forecast:
An upper level trough of low pressure and associated cold front will move across the region today through early tonight. We’ll see showers this morning, then occasional showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon as the cold front moves through. Highs will be around 70 with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is near 100%. Tonight should be cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
Wednesday should start out partly sunny with highs popping up into the upper 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southwesterly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Another level trough of low pressure will swing through late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night bringing more showers. Lows will be around 60 with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
High pressure will build in Thursday bringing partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s and west winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 25 mph. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 80 and a low of 57.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 75 and lows of 54.
The record high was 93°F in 1933.
The record low was 37°F in 1983.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:34 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 39m
Length of Day: 15h 26m
Tomorrow will be 0m49s longer.
The Moon is in its last quarter, 22d 7h old with 52% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:54 AM EDT
Moonset: 12:46 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
There are lots of pagoda dogwood trees growing in various spots along Taft Road. Their fizzy white flower heads add a splash of white in the dense green of early summer.
Sony RX100 III, ISO 160, f/2.8, 1/1000″ exposure.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Tall cumulus clouds build above Camel’s Hump
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:45AM it’s currently 60 degrees and raining lightly under overcast skies. Winds are light out of the south. Relative humidity is 89%, dewpoint 56, barometric pressure 29.80” and falling slowly. We’ve picked up 0.05” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 74, and the overnight low was 60.
Forecast:
We’ve got an active weather week ahead of us. A series of low pressure systems will bring widespread rain to the region today and lasting into Tuesday evening. We’ll see showers this morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon with some locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs will be around 70 with south winds 15 to 20 mph gusting up to 45 mph this morning. Chance of rain is 90%. Showers will continue into tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then showers after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 90%.
Showers will continue into Tuesday with a slight chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 80%. Tuesday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%.
We’ll have a brief break in the rains Wednesday with partly sunny skies during the day. Highs will be in the mid 70s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Another set of lows will approach Wednesday night bringing more showers. Lows will be around 60. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 82 and a low of 49.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 74 and lows of 53.
The record high was 91°F in 1984.
The record low was 36°F in 1960.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:34 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 38m
Length of Day: 15h 25m
Tomorrow will be 0m53s longer.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 21d 6h old with 61% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:19 AM EDT
Moonset: 11:36 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Summer clouds are upon us! Tall cumulus clouds build above Camel’s Hump on a warm afternoon. Rain on the way…
Sony RX100 III, ISO 125, f/5.6, 1/100″ exposure.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
A pink Lady’s Slipper along the Mailbox Trail
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:25AM it’s currently 44 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 44, barometric pressure 30.18” and rising slowly. Yesterday’s high was 63, and the overnight low got down to 36.
Forecast:
We’ll start the day off with sunny this morning, then partly sunny skies later in the day. Highs in the lower 70s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be partly cloudy until midnight, then become mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers after midnight as a low pressure system approaches from the Great Lakes. Lows will be in the mid 50s with south winds 15 to 20 mph.
Monday will bring showers as the low moves in with an associated warm front. Highs will be in the lower 70s with south winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. Monday night showers are likely. Lows will be around 60 with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
The low will move to our north by Tuesday swinging a trailing cold front through our region with more showers likely. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 70%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the mid 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 79 and a low of 47. We picked up 0.16″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 74 and lows of 53.
The record high was 94°F in 1999 (we had a high of 92).
The record low was 35°F in 1958.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:08 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:33 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 37m
Length of Day: 15h 24m
Tomorrow will be 0m58s longer.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 20d 7h old with 74% illumination.
No Moon Rise
Moonset: 10:26 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
This pink Lady’s Slipper was hiding amongst the ferns along the Mailbox Trail. I almost missed it! Worth stopping for and taking a shot for sure!
Sony RX100 III, ISO 800, f/3.5, 1/250″ exposure.
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