Friday, July 31, 2015
A tachina fly in the folds of a yellow day lily
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 59 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 59, barometric pressure 29.74”. We picked up 0.20” or rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 81, and the overnight low was 58.
Forecast:
Quiet weather is expected today before a series of disturbances in the flow aloft bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to the region tonight through Saturday. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with highs in the upper 70s and west winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows will be around 60 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 20%.
Saturday should be partly sunny with isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Saturday night should be partly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 40%.
Sunday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and southwest winds around 10 mph. Sunday 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 73 and a low of 53.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1999.
The record low was 42°F in 1964.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:37 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:18 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 46m
Length of Day: 14h 40m
Tomorrow will be 2m18s shorter.
The Moon is the full “Buck” moon (Northeast Native American)
15d 9h old with 100% illumination.
Moonrise: 8:15 PM EDT
Moonset: 5:52 AM EDT
Other names for this full moon include: “Summer” (Colonial American), “Hay” (English), “Claiming” (Celtic), “Mead” (Medieval Wiccan), and “Rose” (Neo-Pagan Wiccan).
Today’s full moon is also a somewhat rare “Blue Moon”. No, it has nothing to do with the color of the moon, but rather the fact that we’re getting two full moons in one month (the other was on July 1st.) During most years, the Earth experiences 12 full moons, one in each month. But some years, such as 2015, have 13 full moons, and one of those “extra” lunar displays gets the label of Blue Moon. You can read more about it here.
About Today’s Photo:
Small things regarded closely yield new worlds.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/13, 1/1600″ exposure.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
A tiny wasp on a tiny portion of Queen Anne’s lace
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 64 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.79” and falling. We picked up 0.07” of rain yesterday afternoon. Yesterday’s high was 90, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
A cold front, its leading edge currently along the western edge of Lake Erie, will move eastward today bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to our region later today. We’ll see mostly sunny skies this morning, then showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as the front moves through sometime between 5:00 & 7:00PM. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is near 100%. Tonight should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s and southwest winds around 10 mph.
Friday should be mostly sunny with a 20% slight chance of showers in the afternoon. It will be noticeably cooler with highs in the upper 70s and west winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph.
Saturday’s looking partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be around 80 with southwest winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be partly 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 75 and a low of 46.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1959.
The record low was 45°F in 1968.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:36 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:19 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 49m
Length of Day: 14h 42m
Tomorrow will be 2m18s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 14d 9h old with 99% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:32 PM EDT
Moonset: 4:43 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
This tiny wasp was only a few millimeters long. It was busy working a small patch of a larger Queen Anne’s lace bloom in our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/13, 1/500″ exposure.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
A bumble bee and crab spider meet in a mallow blossom
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:05AM it’s currently 64 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.95”. Yesterday’s high was 87, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
We’ve got a dog day on tap today with warm, muggy air in place. We’ll see mostly sunny skies with patchy fog this morning, then a slight (20%) chance of diurnal heating showers and thunderstorms over the mountains this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be clear and muggy with lows around 70 and light and variable winds.
Thursday should start out mostly sunny in the morning, then become mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon as a cold front moves through from the west. Some thunderstorms may approach severe levels with gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Despite the clouds, it’ll be warm and humid with highs in the mid 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s and southwest winds around 10 mph.
Cooler, more seasonable conditions are on tap for Friday with mostly sunny skies and highs around 80 with west winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear with lows around 60.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 70 and a low of 43. We picked up 1.36″ or rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 98°F in 1949.
The record low was 45°F in 1987.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:35 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:20 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 51m
Length of Day: 14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 2m15s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 13d 9h old with 95% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:43 PM EDT
Moonset: 3:40 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
As I was out bug hunting the other day, I caught this pair of competing critters. The crab spider was waiting in the mallow blossom for breakfast to arrive when the bumble bee just, well, bumbled into the scene. The spider politely stepped aside, but I did recently see a photo (by Jim W.) of a crab spider eating a bumble bee, so I suppose this one got off lightly!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/14, 1/200″ exposure.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Ants like raspberries too!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:55AM it’s currently 61 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.97” and rising slowly. We picked up 0.35” of rain overnight in some pretty good boomers that rolled through at about 2:30AM. Yesterday’s high was 85, and the overnight low was 60.
Forecast:
High pressure sitting over the region and a southerly airflow will combine to ratchet up the temperature and humidity today through Thursday, and diurnal heating will continue the threat of afternoon showers. We’ll see mostly sunny skies today with a 20% slight chance of mountain showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight. Lows will be in the mid 60s with light and variable winds.
Wednesday should be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s to 90 and light and variable winds. Wednesday night should be mostly clear and humid with lows in the upper 60s and light and variable winds.
A sharp cold front will move through Thursday afternoon bringing showers and thunderstorms. Some might approach severe levels. It’ll be humid with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 again with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Thursday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 68 and a low of 57. We picked up 0.59″ or rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1964.
The record low was 45°F in 2001 (we had a low of 49).
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:34 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:21 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 54m
Length of Day: 14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 2m12s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 12d 9h old with 89% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:50 PM EDT
Moonset: 2:44 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We have several patches of wild raspberries around the place. I noticed a pair of black ants investigating a plump berry by the pond.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/10, 1/250″ exposure.
Monday, July 27, 2015
A bumble bee works lavender blossoms by our back patio
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:35AM it’s currently 64 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.98” and rising slowly. Yesterday’s high was 83, and the overnight low was 59.
Forecast:
We’ve got some classic summer weather ahead of us for the first half of this week with warm, muggy conditions and occasional convection-based shower popping up. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with light and variable winds. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 20% slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds.
Tuesday should be partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s with light and variable winds. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 60s and southwest winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the upper 80s and west winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. At this point, it’s looking like a more potent cold front will move through on Thursday bringing rain and cooler temperatures. Stay tuned!
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 80 and a low o 56. We picked up 0.08″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 98°F in 1949.
The record low was 46°F in 2001 (we had a low of 42).
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:33 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:22 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 56m
Length of Day: 14h 49m
Tomorrow will be 2m10s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 11d 10h old with 81% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:54 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:55 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The long tongue of the bumble bee reaches far down into the depths of the lavender blossom by our back patio. Busy time of year in the bee world!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/14, 1/160″ exposure.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
A blue damselfly perches on a blade of grass by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 9:00AM it’s currently 66 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 93%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.92” and rising slowly. We picked up 0.05” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 81, and the overnight low was 63.
Forecast:
Showers will continue across the region this morning as a mid-level trough progresses eastward. With a persistent northwest flow aloft, there will be a chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms today and again on Monday. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with showers likely this morning, then partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph this morning, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 60%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 20%.
Monday should be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds. Chance of rain is 40%. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 60s with southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday’s looking partly sunny and warm with highs in the mid 80s and west winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 77 and a low of 52.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 94°F in 1939.
The record low was 45°F in 1976.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:32 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:23 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 15h 59m
Length of Day: 14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 2m8s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 10d 11h old with 73% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:54 PM EDT
Moonset: 1:14 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The damselflies and other dragons are active around the pond these days. I stalked this little one for some time before getting a good shot.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/7.1, 1/1000″ exposure.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
A Tachina fly works a daisy fleabane blossom
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently 52 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 52, barometric pressure 30.00” and rising. We picked up 0.05” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 50.
Forecast:
This morning’s clear skies and dry conditions will give way to a weak mid-level shortwave trough this afternoon that may kick off some convection showers this afternoon. We’ll see partly sunny skies with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s with light and variable winds. A more significant trough will move in from the west tonight bringing cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Sunday should start out mostly cloudy in the morning, then become partly sunny with a 50% chance of convective showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds.
Warmer, more humid weather will begin to arrive Monday with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 80s with southwest winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 78 and a low of 48.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 97°F in 1963.
The record low was 45°F in 1912.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:31 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:24 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 01m
Length of Day: 14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 2m6s shorter.
The Moon is waxing gibbous, 9d 9h old with 63% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:55 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:38 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Tachina flies are common insects in our region—beneficial too as they lay eggs on common pests. This little feller was busy working some daisy fleabane blossoms by the pond.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/13, 1/1000″ exposure.
Friday, July 24, 2015
A bumble bee on approach to comfrey blossoms
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:50AM it’s currently 57 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 29.93” and rising. We picked up 0.04” of rain in the past 24hrs (earlier this morning mostly). Yesterday’s high was 75, and the overnight low was 51.
Forecast:
An upper level low over southern Quebec will shift southward across the region today bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms, most widespread this afternoon. We’ll see showers this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 70s with light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 60%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then mostly clear after midnight as a ridge of high pressure builds in. Lows will be in the mid 50s with light and variable winds.
With high pressure briefly over the region on Saturday, we’ll see partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds. Another trough will approach the region from the Great Lakes on Saturday night bringing more showers overnight. Lows will be around 60 with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
Sunday showers and thunderstorms are likely. Highs will be in the mid 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 71 and a low of 50. We picked up 1.09″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 95°F in 1987.
The record low was 45°F in 1912.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:30 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:25 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 03m
Length of Day: 14h 55m
Tomorrow will be 2m3s shorter.
The Moon is in its first quarter, 8d 10h old with 53% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:55 PM EDT
Moonset: 12:06 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
It’s a busy time of year out there for pollinators. This bumble bee was busy working the comfrey that’s growing wild near our woodshed.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/3.3, 1/2000″ exposure.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
A crab spider lurking on a mallow blossom
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:35AM it’s currently 61 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 61, barometric pressure 29.86” and rising slowly. We picked up 0.24” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 58.
Forecast:
The upper level low centered over Québec will continue to deliver scattered isolated showers to the region today and tomorrow. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph gusting up to 25 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers until midnight, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with west winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Friday should be partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph, becoming northwesterly in the afternoon. Friday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be in the mid 50s with north winds around 10 mph.
A brief ridge of high pressure will build in for Saturday bringing partly sunny skies with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds. Another trough moves in Saturday night bringing partly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 86 and a low of 64.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 93°F in 2011 (we had a high of 89).
The record low was 46°F in 1977.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:29 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:26 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 06m
Length of Day: 14h 57m
Tomorrow will be 2m0s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 7d 10h old with 44% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:56 PM EDT
No Moon Set
About Today’s Photo:
I went on a bug hunt yesterday morning and came across this crab spider lurking in a mallow blossom below our patio garden. She was just waiting to ambush the the right sized pollinator…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/14, 1/400″ exposure.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Thistle getting ready to bloom in our ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently 57 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 57, barometric pressure 29.69” and rising. We picked up 0.53” of rain yesterday afternoon. Yesterday’s high was 80, and the overnight low was 52.
Forecast:
An upper level low pressure system centered across Quebec will result in somewhat cooler temperatures through the end of the work week. We’ll see partly sunny skies with patchy fog this morning and a chance of showers mainly this afternoon courtesy of diurnal heating. Highs will be in the mid 70s with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 40%. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers until midnight, then become mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Thursday should be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers mainly in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph, gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night should be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s and west winds around 10 mph.
Friday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and lows in the mid 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 85 and a low of 60.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 97°F in 1955.
The record low was 44°F in 1914.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:28 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:27 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 08m
Length of Day: 14h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m57s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 6d 10h old with 34% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:58 AM EDT
Moonset: 11:37 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
These ornamental thistles in our ornamental garden are getting ready to bloom. Once in flower, they are extremely fragrant and attract all sorts of pollinators. No doubt I’ll have another shot of them in bloom sometime soon!
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 640, f/2.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Bee balm blooming in our ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:20AM it’s currently 65 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 29.65”. We picked up 0.45” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 87, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
Upper level high pressure ridging over the region today will deliver quieter weather with a noticeable decrease in humidity levels. We’ll see sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and west winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s and southwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
An upper level trough and associated cold front will move into the region from the west on Tuesday bringing partly sunny skies with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be around 80 with south winds around 10 mph, becoming southwesterly in the afternoon. Chance of rain is 80%. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the upper 50s with west winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with a 30% 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 54.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 99°F in 1977.
The record low was 43°F in 1929.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:26 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:29 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 12m
Length of Day: 15h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m51s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 4d 10h old with 18% illumination.
Moonrise: 10:02 AM EDT
Moonset: 10:42 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Bee balm always reminds me of a group of court jesters with their silly hats…
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 640, f/1.8, 1/2500″ exposure.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Bright astilbe in our back patio garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:35AM it’s currently 70 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 70, barometric pressure 29.77”. We picked up 0.23” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 82, and the overnight low was 62.
Forecast:
More showers and thunderstorms are expected today out ahead of approaching cold front which will cross the region overnight. We’ll see occasional showers and thunderstorms. It’s looking like a round of storms this morning, and then another round in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. It’ll be muggy with highs in the lower 80s and south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%. Tonight should be mostly cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms until midnight, then becoming partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may still produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall until midnight. It’ll be humid overnight with lows in the lower 60s ands southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 80%.
Monday should be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning before the cold front finally clears the region and weak high pressure builds in. Highs will be in the lower 80s with west winds around 10 mph and gusting up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers as another cold front approaches the region from the west. Lows will be in the upper 50s with southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday showers are likely as the cold front moves through. Highs will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. Tuesday night showers are likely. Lows will be in the upper 50s. Chance of rain is 60%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 78 and a low of 51.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 98°F in 2013 (we had a high of 90).
The record low was 48°F in 1929.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:25 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:30 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 14m
Length of Day: 15h 05m
Tomorrow will be 1m49s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 3d 11h old with 11% illumination.
Moonrise: 9:04 AM EDT
Moonset: 10:15 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Bright astilbe blooming in waves in our back patio garden.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 640, f/2.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Lavender blooming in our patio garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:45AM it’s currently 54 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 30.10”. Yesterday’s high was 71, and the overnight low was 43.
Forecast:
The high pressure that gave us the past few days of nice weather will slide eastward today and
warm air advection will increase during the afternoon hours ahead of next approaching low pressure system and associated fronts. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected between tonight and Monday. We’ll see partly sunny skies today with highs in the upper 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be cloudy with showers likely mainly after midnight. Lows will be around 60 with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Saturday should start out mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. It’ll be humid with highs in the upper 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It’ll remain humid overnight with lows in the mid 60s and light and variable winds.
Sunday’s looking mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It’ll the muggiest day of the weekend with highs in the mid 80s and light and variable winds. Sunday night showers and thunderstorms are likely. Lows will be in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70%.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 73 and low of 49.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 97°F in 1999 (we had a high of 93).
The record low was 47°F in 1908.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:23 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:32 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 18m
Length of Day: 15h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m44s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent, 1d 10h old with 2% illumination.
Moonrise: 7:06 AM EDT
Moonset: 9:14 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I can’t help but be reminded of our trip to Provence France in the spring of 2014 when I smell the lavender now blooming in our patio garden…
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 640, f/3.5, 1/1250″ exposure.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Yellow day lilies blooming by the pond
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:15AM it’s currently 47 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 47, barometric pressure 30.10” and rising. We picked up 0.01” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 68, and the overnight low got down to a chilly 42.
Forecast:
High pressure currently over the region will deliver a lovely summer day today. We’ll see sunny skies with highs around 70 and light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be clear with lows around 50 and light and variable winds.
A warm front out ahead of developing low pressure over the Great Lakes will move into the region on Friday bringing partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. The low will move our way Friday night bringing showers overnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%.
Saturday showers are likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 70%. Saturday 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 78 and a low of 56. We picked up 0.20″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 94°F in 1969.
The record low was 44°F in 1946.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:22 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:32 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 20m
Length of Day: 15h 10m
Tomorrow will be 1m39s shorter.
The Moon is a waxing crescent (just barely…) 10 hours old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 6:07 AM EDT
Moonset: 8:40 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We have a clump of lemon-yellow day lilies by the pond that are just beginning to bloom. Their striking color made for a bright note on an overcast morning yesterday.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 200, f/1.8, 1/4000″ exposure.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
A trio of black-eyed Susans in our front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:55AM it’s currently 54 degrees and drizzling under overcasts skies. Winds are out of the southwest at 0-4 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 53, barometric pressure 29.72” and rising rapidly. We picked up 0.91” of rain overnight. Yesterday’s high was 82, and the overnight low was 54.
Forecast:
A cold front will move south across the region early this morning with a few lingering rain showers and much less humid air. A ridge of high pressure will build southeast from the Great Lakes and Canada
this afternoon and will remain over us through Friday with fair and dry weather expected. We’ll see cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Highs will be around 70 with north winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be clear with patchy dense fog after midnight. It’ll be seasonably chilly with lows in the upper 40s and north winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Thursday should be sunny with highs in the lower 70s and light and variable winds becoming northerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night should be clear with lows around 50 and northeast winds around 10 mph.
Friday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and south winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers as weak low pressure approaches from the Great Lakes.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 79 and a low of 61. We picked up 0.08″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 93°F in 2013 (we had a high of 90).
The record low was 44°F in 1960.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:21 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:33 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 22m
Length of Day: 15h 11m
Tomorrow will be 1m37s shorter.
The Moon is new, 28 days old with 0% illumination.
Moonrise: 5:09 AM EDT
Moonset: 8:00 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Black-eyed Susans on a lazy summer morning…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 160, f/3.5, 1/160″ exposure.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A close up look at a day lily blooming in our ornamental garden
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:50AM it’s currently 63 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 63, barometric pressure 29.69” and falling slowly. We picked up 0.02” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 85, and the overnight low was 60.
Forecast:
Skies will start out partly sunny today giving way to clouds and an increasing chance for
scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as a cold front moves south from Canada. We’ll see partly sunny skies with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain is 60%.
Wednesday should start out cloudy with a 40% chance of showers in the morning, then become mostly sunny in the afternoon as high pressure begins to build in behind the departing cold front. It’ll be cooler with highs in the lower 70s and north winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday night should be clear with patchy dense fog. Lows will be in the upper 40s with north winds around 10 mph.
Thursday’s looking sunny with highs in the lower 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Thursday night should be clear with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 81 and a low of 51. We picked up 0.15″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 100°F in 1995.
The record low was 48°F in 1940.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:20 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:34 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 24m
Length of Day: 15h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m34s shorter.
The Moon a waning crescent, 27d 20h old with 3% illumination.
Moonrise: 4:13 AM EDT
Moonset: 7:14 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
I love getting in close to blooming flowers to bring out the detail of their inner bits. This day lily’s stamens are thick with pollen. If I were a bee or other pollinator, I’d jump right in!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 400, f/13, 1/400″ exposure.
Monday, July 13, 2015
Black ants on milkweed
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:45 it’s currently 67 degrees under mostly clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 98%, dewpoint 67, barometric pressure 29.90”. Yesterday’s high was 85, and the overnight low was 61.
Forecast:
A mid-level shortwave low pressure system aloft will deliver partly sunny skies with a 50% chance of pop-up showers and thunderstorms today, particularly over the mountains. Highs will be in the lower 80s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with south winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 80s with south winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Lows will be around 60 with southwest winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday’s looking partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. It’ll be cooler with highs in the lower 70s and north winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 77 and a low of 55.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 96°F in 1995.
The record low was 45°F in 1940.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:20 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:34 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 25m
Length of Day: 15h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m29s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 26d 21h old with 7% illumination.
Moonrise: 3:22 AM EDT
Moonset: 6:22 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
With the milkweed flowers opening up, ants have found a fresh source of sweetness. I found a few working an emerging blossom in our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/8, 1/160″ exposure.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
A morning glory in all its glory yesterday morning!
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 5:30AM it’s currently 60 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 97%, dewpoint 59, barometric pressure 29.97”. Yesterday’s high was 85, and the overnight low was 60.
Forecast:
A ridge of high pressure both at the surface and aloft will continue to provide our region with sultry summer conditions through early Monday. A few isolated showers are possible across the region this
afternoon with a better chance tomorrow as a cold front sags down from the north. We’ll see mostly sunny skies today with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with light and variable winds, becoming northwesterly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight
should be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms until midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60s with light and variable winds.
Monday should be partly sunny with a 20% chance of showers in the morning, then a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s with light and variable winds, becoming southerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Monday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s and south winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday’s looking partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 70s with south winds around 10 mph. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 84 and a low of 50.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 61.
The record high was 96°F in 1948.
The record low was 46°F in 1971.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:19 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:35 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 27m
Length of Day: 15h 16m
Tomorrow will be 1m27s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 25d 19h old with 14% illumination.
Moonrise: 2:35 AM EDT
Moonset: 5:25 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Delicate morning glories are blooming in our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 160, f/4, 1/3200″ exposure.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Daylilies in bloom along Texas Hill Road
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 8:10AM it’s currently 66 degrees under clear skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 92%, dewpoint 64, barometric pressure 30.06” and rising. Yesterday’s high was 79, and the overnight low was 52.
Forecast:
We have another lovely summer day on tap today courtesy of high pressure which is sitting over the region this morning. We’ll see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds, becoming westerly around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight should be mostly clear until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be in the lower 60s with southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunday should be mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 60s and light and variable winds.
A frontal system will skirt to our north Monday bringing partly sunny skies and a 50% chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 80s with south winds around 10 mph. Monday night should be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 77 and a low of 46.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1911.
The record low was 48°F in 1968.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:18 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:36 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 28m
Length of Day: 15h 17m
Tomorrow will be 1m23s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 24d 22h old with 22% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:52 AM EDT
Moonset: 4:22 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Daylilies are opening up on these warmer summer days. There’s a nice patch of naturalize lilies along Texas Hill Road.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 200, f/1.8, 1/2000″ exposure.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Fireweed and elderberry along Taft Road
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:30AM it’s currently 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dp 59, barometric pressure 29.93” and rising. We picked up a 0.01” trace of rain yesterday. Yesterday’s high was 72, and the overnight low was 58.
Forecast:
High pressure continues to build into the region and should deliver some fine days though the weekend. Any patchy fog and clouds should dissipate this morning to sunny skies. Highs will be in the upper 70s with northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight should be clear with patchy fog after midnight. Lows will be in the upper 50s with northwest winds around 10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable.
Saturday should be sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 80s and light and variable winds, becoming westerly around 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night should be clear with lows around 60 and southwest winds around 10 mph.
Sunday’s looking mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s and light and variable winds. Sunday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 74 and a low of 50. We picked up 0.03″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1911.
The record low was 45°F in 1942.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:17 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:36 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 30m
Length of Day: 15h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m19s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 23d 20h old with 32% illumination.
Moonrise: 1:14 AM EDT
Moonset: 3:16 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
The tall, colorful spires of fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) are beginning to bloom in fields and along roadsides.
Sony RX100III, ISO 125, f/2.8, 1/640″ exposure.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Elderberry in bloom along Camel’s Hump Road
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:10AM it’s currently 54 degrees under overcast skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 54, barometric pressure 30.01”. We picked up 0.30” of rain yesterday morning for a total of 0.73” from the storm. Yesterday’s high was 73, and the overnight low was 50.
Forecast:
Weak high pressure is over our region this morning, however a stretched out low and stationary front are just to our south and will keep the skies mostly cloudy for today as well as bringing the threat of some showers to southern parts of the state. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be mostly cloudy until midnight, then become partly cloudy. Lows will be in the upper 50s with light and variable winds.
Friday should be sunny with highs in the upper 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be clear with lows in the upper 50s and northwest winds around 10 mph.
Saturday should be mostly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. Highs will be in the upper 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Saturday night should be mostly clear with a 30% chance of showers. Lows will be in the lower 60s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 79 and a low of 61. We picked up 0.35″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 97°F in 1988.
The record low was 44°F in 1969.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:16 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:37 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 31m
Length of Day: 15h 20m
Tomorrow will be 1m16s shorter.
The Moon is a waning crescent, 22d 21h old with 43% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:38 AM EDT
Moonset: 2:08 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Elderberry is in full flower all over the place these days. The fragrant blooms are large and opulent tucked along roadsides and hiding at the fringes of woods.
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm @ 120mm, ISO 400, f/4.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Blue bead berry blooming along the trail to Algonquin Peak
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:15AM it’s currently 63 degrees and raining steadily under overcast skies. Winds are out of the south at 0-5 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, dewpoint 62, barometric pressure 29.87” and rising. We picked up 0.43” of rain in the past 24hrs. Yesterday’s high was 82, and the overnight low was 63.
Forecast:
A cold front will move southeast across the region early this morning. Morning showers should be ending by mid-morning as high pressure begins to build in slowly from the Great Lakes later today. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of showers this morning, then sunny skies this afternoon. It will be cooler with highs in the lower 70s and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight should be clear with lows in the mid 50s and light and variable winds.
Thursday should be partly sunny wit highs in the upper 70s and light and variable winds. Thursday night should be mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s and light and variable winds.
Friday’s looking sunny with highs in the upper 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Friday night should be mostly clear with lows around 60.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 85 and a low of 63. We picked up 0.04″ of rain.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 98°F in 1921.
The record low was 40°F in 1969.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:16 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:37 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 33m
Length of Day: 15h 21m
Tomorrow will be 1m13s shorter.
The Moon is in its last quarter, 21d 20h old with 55% illumination.
Moonrise: 12:04 AM EDT
Moonset: 12:58 PM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Blue bead berry is a common wildflower in both the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains. It was in full bloom along the upper elevation portion of the trail on the way up to Algonquin Peak but had already set its fruit at lower elevations.
Sony HX90V, ISO 160, f/4.5, 1/50″ exposure.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
A Timothy grass head flowering in our front field
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 7:00AM it’s currently a sultry 69 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 92%, dewpoint 67, barometric pressure 30.01”. Yesterday’s high was 82, and the overnight low was 58.
Forecast:
A weakening upper level disturbance over the Middle Atlantic states will bring clouds and more humid conditions along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the region on today. Then a cold front
will move into the region tonight from the west bringing showers and thunderstorms. We’ll see partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon as the cold front approaches. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs will be around 80 with south winds 10 to 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain is 70%. Tonight showers and thunderstorms are likely until midnight, diminishing after midnight. It’ll be humid overnight with lows in the lower 60s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 60%.
Wednesday should start out mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers in the morning, then become partly sunny in the afternoon as high pressure builds in behind the departing cold front. It’ll be less humid with highs in the lower 70s and northwest winds around 10 mph. Wednesday night should be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s and northeast winds around 10 mph.
Thursday’s looking partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and light and variable winds. Thursday night should be partly cloudy wit lows in the mid 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 75 and a low of 54.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 96°F in 1908.
The record low was 43°F in 1969.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:15 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:38 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 34m
Length of Day: 15h 22m
Tomorrow will be 1m8s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 20d 21h old with 66% illumination.
No Moon Rise
Moonset: 11:48 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
Timothy grass is an abundant perennial grass in our region (and many others!) It’s pipe cleaner-like heads burst with tiny flowers as it blooms.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/8, 1/1000″ exposure.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Bunchberry along the trail up to Algonquin
Morning Observation:
This morning in Huntington at 6:40AM it’s currently 55 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm. Relative humidity is 99%, dewpoint 55, barometric pressure 30.13”. Yesterday’s high was 79, and the overnight low was 53. We were in the ‘Dacks over the Fourth and picked up 0.50” of rain here that day/evening.
Forecast:
A ridge of high pressure will be over the region today bringing dry conditions and warm, humid temperatures. Clouds will thicken tonight with chances for showers and thunderstorms arriving by Tuesday. We’ll see patchy dense fog this morning then sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and light and variable winds. Tonight should be clear with lows in the mid 60s and south winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday should be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. Highs will be in the lower 80s with south winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. It’ll be humid with lows in the mid 60s and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday should be cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 70s with west winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain is 50%. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s.
Almanac:
Last year on this date we had a high of 82 and a low of 52.
Burlington norms for this date are highs of 81 and lows of 60.
The record high was 95°F in 2010 (we had a high of 91).
The record low was 39°F in 1962.
Sky Notes:
Sunrise: 5:14 AM EDT
Sunset: 8:38 PM EDT
Length of Visible Light: 16h 35m
Length of Day: 15h 23m
Tomorrow will be 1m4s shorter.
The Moon is waning gibbous, 19d 20h old with 77% illumination.
Moonrise: 11:31 PM EDT
Moonset: 10:36 AM EDT
About Today’s Photo:
We were in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks over the weekend with family. Some of us summited Algonquin Peak (at 5,115″, it’s the second highest peak in New York after Mt. Marcy.) Bunchberry was blooming prolifically all along the trail.
Sony HX90V, ISO 80, f/3.5, 1/60″ exposure.
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