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Conditions: Fair Temp: 74° Wind: South 7

Pressure: 0 Dewpoint: 59° Relative Humidity: 60

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The rainy weather will continue into the work week. Tonight will bring scattered showers and thundershowers with a few areas of heavy rain. Low near 58*. Wind northeast 10-20 mph. Monday will be mostly cloudy with periods of rain. High near 66*. Wind northeast 10-20 mph. Showers are likely again Monday night and Tuesday, becoming widely scattered Wednesday. Pleasant weather is expected Thursday and Friday. John Wheeler

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December 13, 2012

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 16° MM 49° 1913 23° -7° 34° Low 8° MM -28° 1917 7° 1° 21° Average 12°       15° -3° 28°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation T 0.35 1995 0.02 -0.02 0.00 Month to Date 0.14 0.34     -0.20 0.01 SINCE DEC 1 0.14 0.34     -0.20 0.01 Since Jan. 1 14.29 22.12     -7.83 23.60
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 5.2 1995 0.3 0.3 Month to Date 1.9     4.4 2.5 SINCE DEC 1 1.9     4.4 2.5 SINCE JUL 1 10.3     3.0 2.7 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 53 50 3 37 Month to Date 567 623 -56 564 SINCE DEC 1 567 623 -56 564 SINCE JUL 1 2476 2585 -109 2110
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 1 795 551 244 694
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: 0.7 Conditions LIGHT SNOW HAZE	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 22° 48° 1998 Temperature Low 6° -32° 1901     December 14 2012 Sunrise 805 AM CST Sunset 439 PM CST December 15 2012 Sunrise 806 AM CST Sunset 439 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.