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Good evening. Looks like it is going to be a beautiful evening. Temperatures will cool off quickly tonight. Lows near 45* The wind will be light out of the Southeast at 5-15 mph. Friday will be turning cloudy with some showers moving into the Red River Valley either late afternoon or during the evening hours. Some hit and miss showers and thunderstorms this weekend with high temperatures most days close to 70*.

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March 07, 2013

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 30° 448 PM 62° 2000 31° -1° 32° Low 6° 1247 AM -22° 1883 15° -9° 16° Average 18°       23° -5° 24°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.00 0.59 1983 0.03 -0.03 T Month to Date 0.48 0.26     0.22 0.05 SINCE MAR 1 0.48 0.26     0.22 0.05 Since Jan. 1 2.67 1.57     1.10 1.58
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 4.8 1897 0.3 0.3 Month to Date 4.8     2.5 2.3 SINCE MAR 1 4.8     2.5 2.3 SINCE JUL 1 41.9     0.5 1.4 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 47 42 5 41 Month to Date 319 303 16 307 SINCE MAR 1 319 303 16 307 SINCE JUL 1 6910 6981 -71 5734
Degree Days Cooling   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Cooling 0 0 0 0 Month to Date 0 0 0 0 SINCE MAR 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: 0.3 Conditions FOG HAZE	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 32° 54° 1911 Temperature Low 16° -20° 1891     March 08 2013 Sunrise 653 AM CST Sunset 623 PM CST March 09 2013 Sunrise 651 AM CST Sunset 625 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.