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Partly cloudy today with a high near 81*, the wind southeast at 5-15 mph. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 59* with a southeast wind at 5-10 mph. Wednesday looks warmer, but windy. High tomorrow near 84*, but a stiff south wind increasing to 20-30 mph and gusty by afternoon. Highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s expected Thursday through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms possible each day.

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March 16, 2013

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 9° 526 PM 76° 2012 36° -27° 76° Low -6° 744 AM -16° 1885 20° -26° 39° Average 2°       28° -26° 58°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.00 0.40 1945 0.04 -0.04 0.00 Month to Date 1.01 0.64     0.37 0.38 SINCE MAR 1 1.01 0.64     0.37 0.38 Since Jan. 1 3.20 1.95     1.25 1.91
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 5.2 1943 0.3 0.3 Month to Date 11.0     5.6 5.4 SINCE MAR 1 11.0     5.6 5.4 SINCE JUL 1 48.1     3.6 4.5 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 63 37 26 7 Month to Date 753 656 97 523 SINCE MAR 1 753 656 97 523 SINCE JUL 1 7344 7334 10 5950
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: 0.2 Conditions HAZE	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 36° 76° 2012 Temperature Low 20° -17° 1923     March 17 2013 Sunrise 736 AM CDT Sunset 736 PM CDT March 18 2013 Sunrise 734 AM CDT Sunset 737 PM CDT
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.