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Good afternoon. The damp weather continues today, although there is much less rain than the past few days. Cloudy this evening and tonight with periods of mostly light showers. Low tonight near 46*. Wind North 10-25 mph. Wednesday will start out cloudy with a few areas of light rain followed by clearing skies. High near 69*. Wind North 10-25 mph. Thursday will be sunny and mild. there is a chance of showers late Friday into early Saturday. John Wheeler

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February 18, 2013

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 30° 305 AM 52° 1981 25° 5° 39° Low -1° 1159 PM -31° 1966 7° -8° 13° Average 15°       16° -1° 26°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.04 0.55 1991 0.03 0.01 0.00 Month to Date 1.22 0.33     0.89 0.02 SINCE DEC 1 2.56 1.86     0.70 0.96 Since Jan. 1 2.19 1.03     1.16 0.60
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.5 5.6 1991 0.3 0.2 Month to Date 14.4     4.1 0.3 SINCE DEC 1 28.7     6.5 2.2 SINCE JUL 1 37.1     5.1 2.0 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 50 49 1 39 Month to Date 920 940 -20 786 SINCE DEC 1 4144 4246 -102 3409 SINCE JUL 1 6053 6208 -155 4955
Degree Days Cooling   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Cooling 0 0 0 0 Month to Date 0 0 0 0 SINCE DEC 1 0 0 0 0 SINCE JAN 1 0 0 0 0
Wind   Observed Highest Speed 3 Highest Direction 3 Highest Gust Speed 3 Highest Guest Direction 3	Relative Humidity   Observed Time Highest 3 3 Lowest 3 3 Average 3
Forecast Skycover POSSIBLE SUNSHINE: MM AVERAGE SKY COVER: 1.0 Conditions HEAVY SNOW SNOW LIGHT SNOW FOG FOG W/VISIBILITY <= 1/4 MILE HAZE BLOWING SNOW	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 25° 52° 1930 Temperature Low 7° -29° 1929     February 19 2013 Sunrise 724 AM CST Sunset 558 PM CST February 20 2013 Sunrise 723 AM CST Sunset 600 PM CST
Source: National Weather Service Climate Report

Wind (mph)	Temperature (Fahrenheit)
0	35°	30°	25°	20°	15°	10°	5°	0°	-5°	-10°	-15°	-20°	-25°	-30°	-35°	-40°	-45°
5	31	25	9	13	7	-1	-5	-11	-16	-22	-28	-34	-40	-46	-52	-57	-72
10	27	21	15	9	3	-4	-10	-16	-22	-28	-35	-41	-47	-53	-59	-66	-77
15	25	19	13	6	0	-7	-13	-19	-26	-35	-39	-45	-51	-58	-64	-71	-81
20	24	17	11	4	-2	-9	-15	-22	-29	-35	-37	-44	-55	-61	-68	-74	-84
25	23	16	9	3	-4	-11	-17	-24	-31	-37	-44	-51	-58	-64	-71	-78	-87
30	22	15	8	1	-5	-12	-19	-26	-33	-39	-46	-53	-60	-67	-73	-80	-89
35	21	14	7	0	-7	-14	-21	-28	-34	-41	-48	-55	-62	-69	-76	-82	-91
40	20	13	6	-1	-8	-15	-22	-29	-36	-43	-50	-57	-64	-71	-78	-84	-93
45	19	12	5	-2	-9	-16	-23	-30	-37	-44	-51	-58	-65	-72	-79	-86	-93
50	19	12	4	-3	-10	-17	-24	-31	-38	-45	-52	-60	-67	-74	-81	-89	-95
55	18	11	4	-3	-11	-18	-25	-32	-39	-46	-54	-61	-68	-75	-82	-89	-97
60	17	10	3	-4	-11	-19	-26	-33	-40	-48	-55	-62	-69	-76	-84	-91	-98

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Differences Between the new and old systems

• Wind speed is now calculated for 5 feet off the ground. Wind speed was previously based on observations at 33 feet.
• The calm wind threshold was lowered to 3mph.
• A consistent standard for skin tissue resistance is now in use.
• Measurements are based on how wind affects the human face, typically the most exposed portion of the body.
• The table incorporates the theory that heat is lost from the body depending on its surroundings
• The sun's impact is not factored into the wind chill temperature formula.