Westmoreland Weather
The rain gauge was empty this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies.
Weather Fact
Last year in August at my location, the average low was 69.4º and the average high was 92.8ºF and there was 0.23" of rain for the month.
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/29/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee in a morning report was 1.71" at Shelbyville.
The most rain in Texas was 3.08" at Orange Grove.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.61" at Watauga.
So far 4282 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 3.29" at Zebulon, North Carolina.
August 30, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
The rain gauge was empty this morning, but we had a brief shower that didn't get anything in the gauge but dropped a few drops a little after 4 PM yesterday, so the official CoCoRaHS report for today was a trace (less than 0.01"). The 5:30 AM temperature was 68ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 86ºF. The sky ranged from clear to mostly cloudy during the day, with the predominant condition probably partly cloudy.
Weather Fact
A cyclone is an atmospheric circulation of winds rotating clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and the lows shown on weather maps are all examples of cyclones of various size and intensity. Cyclones are usually accompanied by precipitation or stormy weather.(2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/29/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee in a morning report was 0.12" at Greeneville. A 6PM report from Murfreesboro was for 0.15".
The most rain in Texas was 3.02" at Del Rio.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5056 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.15" at Seneca, South Carolina.
The rain gauge was empty this morning, but we had a brief shower that didn't get anything in the gauge but dropped a few drops a little after 4 PM yesterday, so the official CoCoRaHS report for today was a trace (less than 0.01"). The 5:30 AM temperature was 68ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 86ºF. The sky ranged from clear to mostly cloudy during the day, with the predominant condition probably partly cloudy.
Weather Fact
A cyclone is an atmospheric circulation of winds rotating clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and the lows shown on weather maps are all examples of cyclones of various size and intensity. Cyclones are usually accompanied by precipitation or stormy weather.(2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/29/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee in a morning report was 0.12" at Greeneville. A 6PM report from Murfreesboro was for 0.15".
The most rain in Texas was 3.02" at Del Rio.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5056 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.15" at Seneca, South Carolina.
August 29, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
The rain gauge was empty after 4 days of at least a hundredth to report. The 5:30 AM temperature was 70ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies along with a 30% chance of rain.
The low for today was 68ºF and the high was 87ºF. We received a very brief shower a little after 4 PM that didn't make any drops into the rain gauge. Most of the day was partly cloudy and there were some thunderstorms nearby in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
A watch (such as a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch) indicates conditions are right for the occurrence of the weather event. A warning means the event has been observed for the area or is imminent. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/28/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.78" at Greenville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.4o" at Camp Wood.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.14" at Arlington.
So far 5435 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.27" at Burnsville, North Carolina. The rain from what is left of Faye kept moving on, as you can see from CoCoRaHS as the larger amounts of rain moved into Virginia on the 27th(generally reported on the 28th).
The rain gauge was empty after 4 days of at least a hundredth to report. The 5:30 AM temperature was 70ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies along with a 30% chance of rain.
The low for today was 68ºF and the high was 87ºF. We received a very brief shower a little after 4 PM that didn't make any drops into the rain gauge. Most of the day was partly cloudy and there were some thunderstorms nearby in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
A watch (such as a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch) indicates conditions are right for the occurrence of the weather event. A warning means the event has been observed for the area or is imminent. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/28/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.78" at Greenville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.4o" at Camp Wood.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.14" at Arlington.
So far 5435 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.27" at Burnsville, North Carolina. The rain from what is left of Faye kept moving on, as you can see from CoCoRaHS as the larger amounts of rain moved into Virginia on the 27th(generally reported on the 28th).
August 28, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was 0.01" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 65ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low today was 65ºF and the high was 85ºF. It was mostly clear in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
Flash floods account for most of the deaths associated with thunderstorms in the U.S. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/27/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 4.30" at Dayton.
The most rain in Texas was 1.43" at Webster.
The only rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Blue Mound.
So far 5490 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 9.57" at Burnsville, North Carolina. The Carolina's received widespread significant rainfall amounts with around 80 stations reporting over 4".
There was 0.01" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 65ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low today was 65ºF and the high was 85ºF. It was mostly clear in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
Flash floods account for most of the deaths associated with thunderstorms in the U.S. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/27/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 4.30" at Dayton.
The most rain in Texas was 1.43" at Webster.
The only rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Blue Mound.
So far 5490 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 9.57" at Burnsville, North Carolina. The Carolina's received widespread significant rainfall amounts with around 80 stations reporting over 4".
August 27, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was 0.13" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 69ºF, there was a heavy sprinkle falling from cloudy skies, and winds were 1-3 mph. We received 4.10" of rain over the last 3 days, which was much needed after 24 days without rain.
The forecast for today is for highs around 80, and mostly cloudy skies in the morning with a 20% chance of rain, then partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
The low today was 67ºF and the high was 76ºF. It was cloudy all day with mist and very light rain in the morning before 10 AM, then just cloudy until very late afternoon when a couple of spots of the sky could be seen in the distance.
Weather Fact
Flash flooding usually occurs within 6 hours of a rain event and most often is caused by large amounts of rain falling in a short time. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/26/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 5.90" at Graysville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.06" at Buchanan Dam.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5533 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.05" at Clarkesville , Georgia.
There was 0.13" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 69ºF, there was a heavy sprinkle falling from cloudy skies, and winds were 1-3 mph. We received 4.10" of rain over the last 3 days, which was much needed after 24 days without rain.
The forecast for today is for highs around 80, and mostly cloudy skies in the morning with a 20% chance of rain, then partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
The low today was 67ºF and the high was 76ºF. It was cloudy all day with mist and very light rain in the morning before 10 AM, then just cloudy until very late afternoon when a couple of spots of the sky could be seen in the distance.
Weather Fact
Flash flooding usually occurs within 6 hours of a rain event and most often is caused by large amounts of rain falling in a short time. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/26/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 5.90" at Graysville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.06" at Buchanan Dam.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5533 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.05" at Clarkesville , Georgia.
August 26, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was 3.71" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 70ºF, there was light rain fallling, and winds were 1-3 mph. I wasn't home yesterday morning but we had hard rains from sometime after I left home at 5:45 or so and 12 noon. My son reported sometime before noon that the rain gauge had what looked like a couple of inches in the outer cylinder. (The inner cylinder holds 1").
The forecast for today is for highs around 80, and cloudy skies and a near 100% chance of showers.
The low for today was 69ºF and the high was 78ºF. There was light rain with clouds early, then cloudy with periods of mostly cloudy skies for the rest of the day.
Weather Fact
A severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds greater than 58 mph, and/or hail at least 3/4 inch in diameter. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/25/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 2.86" at Cedar Hill.
The most rain in Texas was 3.13" at Corpus Christi.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5242 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.05" at Theodore, Alabama.
There was 3.71" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 70ºF, there was light rain fallling, and winds were 1-3 mph. I wasn't home yesterday morning but we had hard rains from sometime after I left home at 5:45 or so and 12 noon. My son reported sometime before noon that the rain gauge had what looked like a couple of inches in the outer cylinder. (The inner cylinder holds 1").
The forecast for today is for highs around 80, and cloudy skies and a near 100% chance of showers.
The low for today was 69ºF and the high was 78ºF. There was light rain with clouds early, then cloudy with periods of mostly cloudy skies for the rest of the day.
Weather Fact
A severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds greater than 58 mph, and/or hail at least 3/4 inch in diameter. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/25/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 2.86" at Cedar Hill.
The most rain in Texas was 3.13" at Corpus Christi.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5242 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.05" at Theodore, Alabama.
August 25,2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was 0.26" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was cloudy, and winds were 1-3 mph. A shower woke me up around 3:30 AM, there was no thunder and lightening, just a fairly good rain for about 20 minutes. This was the first rain we've received in August, and we wouldn't mind getting some more.
The forecast for today is for highs in the low 80's and mostly cloudy and cloudy skies and a 60% chance of showers.
The low today was 70ºF and the high was 74ºF. Some fairly hard rain in the morning left some ruts in my gravel driveway. It was cloudy all day.
Weather Fact
Hurricane season in the eastern Pacific is May 15 - November 30. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/24/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.00" at Pulaski.
The most rain in Texas was 3.84" at Las Tiendas Ranch.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.34" at Grapevine.
So far 4373 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 12.05" at Monticello, Florida.
There was 0.26" of rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was cloudy, and winds were 1-3 mph. A shower woke me up around 3:30 AM, there was no thunder and lightening, just a fairly good rain for about 20 minutes. This was the first rain we've received in August, and we wouldn't mind getting some more.
The forecast for today is for highs in the low 80's and mostly cloudy and cloudy skies and a 60% chance of showers.
The low today was 70ºF and the high was 74ºF. Some fairly hard rain in the morning left some ruts in my gravel driveway. It was cloudy all day.
Weather Fact
Hurricane season in the eastern Pacific is May 15 - November 30. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/24/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.00" at Pulaski.
The most rain in Texas was 3.84" at Las Tiendas Ranch.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.34" at Grapevine.
So far 4373 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 12.05" at Monticello, Florida.
August 24, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 68ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of showers.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 83ºF. It was mostly cloudy all day.
Weather Fact
Hurricane season in the Atlantic is June 1 - November 30. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/23/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.18" at Bartlett.
The most rain in Texas was 3.30" at Crystal City.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4367 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 8.00" at Hilliard, Florida.
49 stations in Florida have had rainfall totals of more than 10" from the 8/19 through 8/23 reporting dates which means generally the rain fell 8/18 through 8/22. The most reported was 25.28" at Melbourne Beach. 4 stations reported more than 20" for this period. Fay was a wet behemoth.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 68ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of showers.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 83ºF. It was mostly cloudy all day.
Weather Fact
Hurricane season in the Atlantic is June 1 - November 30. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/23/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.18" at Bartlett.
The most rain in Texas was 3.30" at Crystal City.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4367 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 8.00" at Hilliard, Florida.
49 stations in Florida have had rainfall totals of more than 10" from the 8/19 through 8/23 reporting dates which means generally the rain fell 8/18 through 8/22. The most reported was 25.28" at Melbourne Beach. 4 stations reported more than 20" for this period. Fay was a wet behemoth.
August 23, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
'There was no rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 69ºF and the high was 85ºF. It was mostly cloudy to partly cloudy all day, with more mostly than partly.
Weather Fact
Hurricanes winds form a circle or oval shape and can be up to 300 miles in diameter. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/22/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 3.65" at Ramer.
The most rain in Texas was 3.50" at Vidor.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Watauga.
So far 4846 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 10.82" at Edgewater, Florida.
'There was no rain in the gauge this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 69ºF and the high was 85ºF. It was mostly cloudy to partly cloudy all day, with more mostly than partly.
Weather Fact
Hurricanes winds form a circle or oval shape and can be up to 300 miles in diameter. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/22/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 3.65" at Ramer.
The most rain in Texas was 3.50" at Vidor.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Watauga.
So far 4846 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 10.82" at Edgewater, Florida.
August 22, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
'There was no rain in the gauge this morning, though a few drops around 9:30 AM yesterday gave us a trace to report on CoCoRaHS this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 66ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 66ºF and the high was 91ºF (The warmest day this August so far). It was partly cloudy in the morning and mostly clear in the afternoon. Lot's of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
A Hurricane is a severe cyclone that develops over tropical waters (23.5ºN-23.5ºS latitude) with 1 minute sustained surface winds of 64 knots (74mph) or higher. West of the International Date Line and north of the equator, hurricanes are known as typhoons. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/21/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.02" at Germantown.
The most rain in Texas was 4.91" at Nederland.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 2.81" at Euless. (13 of 15 reporting stations in Tarrant county reported rain).
So far 5239 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 11.12" at Cocoa, Florida.
'There was no rain in the gauge this morning, though a few drops around 9:30 AM yesterday gave us a trace to report on CoCoRaHS this morning. The 5:30 AM temperature was 66ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 66ºF and the high was 91ºF (The warmest day this August so far). It was partly cloudy in the morning and mostly clear in the afternoon. Lot's of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
A Hurricane is a severe cyclone that develops over tropical waters (23.5ºN-23.5ºS latitude) with 1 minute sustained surface winds of 64 knots (74mph) or higher. West of the International Date Line and north of the equator, hurricanes are known as typhoons. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/21/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.02" at Germantown.
The most rain in Texas was 4.91" at Nederland.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 2.81" at Euless. (13 of 15 reporting stations in Tarrant county reported rain).
So far 5239 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 11.12" at Cocoa, Florida.
August 21, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 75ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were 1-3 mph.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers.
The low today was 72ºF and the high was 90ºF for the second straight day. It was cloudy or mostly cloudy most of the day and there were a few drops of precipitation in the morning around 9:30.
Weather Fact
A Tropical storm is a cyclone that develops over tropical waters (23.5ºN-23.5ºS latitude) with 1 minute sustained surface winds of between 34 and 63 knots(39-72 mph). (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/20/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.23" at Altamont.
The most rain in Texas was 8.16" at Fairview.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 1.82" at Westover Hills. (17 stations in Tarrant county reported rain and the least amount was 0.04" at Mansfield and Bedford).
So far 5213 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 14.55" at Palm Shores,Florida. The second most rain was also at Palm Shores and was 13.65". In the comment for this report it was stated that Fay had so far precipitated 19.85" as of 6:14 AM on 8/21.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 75ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were 1-3 mph.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers.
The low today was 72ºF and the high was 90ºF for the second straight day. It was cloudy or mostly cloudy most of the day and there were a few drops of precipitation in the morning around 9:30.
Weather Fact
A Tropical storm is a cyclone that develops over tropical waters (23.5ºN-23.5ºS latitude) with 1 minute sustained surface winds of between 34 and 63 knots(39-72 mph). (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/20/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.23" at Altamont.
The most rain in Texas was 8.16" at Fairview.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 1.82" at Westover Hills. (17 stations in Tarrant county reported rain and the least amount was 0.04" at Mansfield and Bedford).
So far 5213 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 14.55" at Palm Shores,Florida. The second most rain was also at Palm Shores and was 13.65". In the comment for this report it was stated that Fay had so far precipitated 19.85" as of 6:14 AM on 8/21.
August 20, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 62ºF and the high was 90ºF. It was partly cloudy most of the day.
Weather Fact
Tornado paths average 5 miles in length, but range from a few feet to more than 100 miles.. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/19/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.67" at Huntland.
The most rain in Texas was 5.50" at Lott.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 3.87" at Azle. (17 stations in Tarrant county reported rain and the least amount was 0.54" at Arlington).
So far 5204 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 10.0" at Jensen Beach,Florida. (This report seems a little bit of an estimate to me based on the comment that it was emailed to whoever entered it. A station near Sun Valley, Florida reported 8.01" and seems more likely to be an actual measurement.)
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 62ºF and the high was 90ºF. It was partly cloudy most of the day.
Weather Fact
Tornado paths average 5 miles in length, but range from a few feet to more than 100 miles.. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/19/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.67" at Huntland.
The most rain in Texas was 5.50" at Lott.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 3.87" at Azle. (17 stations in Tarrant county reported rain and the least amount was 0.54" at Arlington).
So far 5204 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 10.0" at Jensen Beach,Florida. (This report seems a little bit of an estimate to me based on the comment that it was emailed to whoever entered it. A station near Sun Valley, Florida reported 8.01" and seems more likely to be an actual measurement.)
August 19, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 61ºF and the high was 89ºF. It was partly cloudy or mostly cloudy most of the day.
Weather Fact
Tornados have an average forward speed of 30 mph. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/18/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
No rain was reported in Tennessee.
The most rain in Texas was 5.70" at El Cenizo.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.17" at Watagua.
So far 5296 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.70" at El Cenizo, Texas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 61ºF and the high was 89ºF. It was partly cloudy or mostly cloudy most of the day.
Weather Fact
Tornados have an average forward speed of 30 mph. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/18/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
No rain was reported in Tennessee.
The most rain in Texas was 5.70" at El Cenizo.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.17" at Watagua.
So far 5296 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.70" at El Cenizo, Texas.
August 18, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 56ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 56ºF and the high was 86ºF. It was clear or mostly clear all day.
Weather Fact
An average of 49 persons are killed in the US by hurricanes each year. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/17/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.09" at Spring Hill.
The most rain in Texas was 3.85" at Seguin.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.01" at Saginaw.
So far 4610 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.04" at Wilmer, Alabama.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 56ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the upper 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 56ºF and the high was 86ºF. It was clear or mostly clear all day.
Weather Fact
An average of 49 persons are killed in the US by hurricanes each year. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/17/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.09" at Spring Hill.
The most rain in Texas was 3.85" at Seguin.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.01" at Saginaw.
So far 4610 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.04" at Wilmer, Alabama.
August 17, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 55ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low today was 55ºF and the high was 84º. It was clear or mostly clear all day.
Weather Fact
An average of 54 persons are killed in the US by tornadoes each year. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/16/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 2.21" at Oakland.
The most rain in Texas was 4.05" at Abilene.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.40" at North Richland Hills. (15 stations in Tarrant County reported, and 14 reported rain.)
So far 4746 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was4.05" at Abilene, Texas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 55ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low today was 55ºF and the high was 84º. It was clear or mostly clear all day.
Weather Fact
An average of 54 persons are killed in the US by tornadoes each year. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/16/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 2.21" at Oakland.
The most rain in Texas was 4.05" at Abilene.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.40" at North Richland Hills. (15 stations in Tarrant County reported, and 14 reported rain.)
So far 4746 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was4.05" at Abilene, Texas.
August 16, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 65ºF, the sky was cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies in the morning going to partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The low for today was 60ºF and the High was 81ºF. It was mostly cloudy in the morning and was partly cloudy by late afternoon.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Europe is 183" per year over a period of 22 years in Crkvica, Bosnia-Herzegovina. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/15/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.01" at Greeneville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.53 " at Grandview.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 2.46" at Watauga. (18 stations in Tarrant County reported rain, the least amount was 0.73" at Azle.)
So far 5350 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.53" at Grandview, Texas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 65ºF, the sky was cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies in the morning going to partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The low for today was 60ºF and the High was 81ºF. It was mostly cloudy in the morning and was partly cloudy by late afternoon.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Europe is 183" per year over a period of 22 years in Crkvica, Bosnia-Herzegovina. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/15/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.01" at Greeneville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.53 " at Grandview.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 2.46" at Watauga. (18 stations in Tarrant County reported rain, the least amount was 0.73" at Azle.)
So far 5350 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.53" at Grandview, Texas.
August 15, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies in the morning going to partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The low for today was 62ºF and the high was 82ºF. It was mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy, as the forecasters had predicted.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for north America is 276" per year over a period of 16 years in Henderson Lake, British Columbia, Canada. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/14/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.03" at Bountville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.07 " at Austwell and Odem.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5267 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 3.50" at Clarence, Missouri.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies in the morning going to partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The low for today was 62ºF and the high was 82ºF. It was mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy, as the forecasters had predicted.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for north America is 276" per year over a period of 16 years in Henderson Lake, British Columbia, Canada. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/14/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 1.03" at Bountville.
The most rain in Texas was 2.07 " at Austwell and Odem.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5267 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 3.50" at Clarence, Missouri.
August 14, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 59ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 60ºF and the high was 84ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Australia is 316.3" per year over a period of 34 years in Bellenden Ker, Queensland. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/13/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.28" at Ardmore.
The most rain in Texas was 2.49 " at Boerne.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.05" at North Richland Hills.
So far 5209 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.00" at Olathe, Kansas (The Olathe Kansas report seems a little strang to me since the time of the report is 8 AM and it was entered at 12:04 AM and no other report from Kansas was for more than 0.28". The most rain from a legitimate looking report was 5.40." at Irmo, South Carolina.)
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 59ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 60ºF and the high was 84ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Australia is 316.3" per year over a period of 34 years in Bellenden Ker, Queensland. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/13/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.28" at Ardmore.
The most rain in Texas was 2.49 " at Boerne.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.05" at North Richland Hills.
So far 5209 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 7.00" at Olathe, Kansas (The Olathe Kansas report seems a little strang to me since the time of the report is 8 AM and it was entered at 12:04 AM and no other report from Kansas was for more than 0.28". The most rain from a legitimate looking report was 5.40." at Irmo, South Carolina.)
August 13, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 60ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 59ºF and the high was 84ºF. It was mostly sunny or clear all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for South America is 354" per year over a period of 29 years in Quibdo, Columbia. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/12/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.09" at Memphis. (This is the only rain reported in TN, it is a 7PM report so the rain reported fell during the day which would more typically be reported on the 13th).
The most rain in Texas was 4.97" at Palestine.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.10" at Euless.
So far 5309 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.02" at Spencer, Nebraska.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 60ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 59ºF and the high was 84ºF. It was mostly sunny or clear all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for South America is 354" per year over a period of 29 years in Quibdo, Columbia. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/12/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.09" at Memphis. (This is the only rain reported in TN, it is a 7PM report so the rain reported fell during the day which would more typically be reported on the 13th).
The most rain in Texas was 4.97" at Palestine.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.10" at Euless.
So far 5309 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.02" at Spencer, Nebraska.
August 12, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 58ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 58ºF and the high was 80ºF. It was partly cloudy most of the day but it was mostly cloudy some in the afternoon. Still, there was lots of sunshine.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Africa is 405" per year over a period of 32 years in Debundscha, Cameroon. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/11/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.03" at Sneedville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.72" at Lubbock.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.08" at Bedford. ( 0.09" recorded at Blue Mound said it was for the weekend, so should have been a multiday report, though from the other reports it may have been from 8/11 also.)
So far 5253 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 6.90" at Shawnee, Oklahoma.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 58ºF, the sky was partly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 58ºF and the high was 80ºF. It was partly cloudy most of the day but it was mostly cloudy some in the afternoon. Still, there was lots of sunshine.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Africa is 405" per year over a period of 32 years in Debundscha, Cameroon. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/11/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.03" at Sneedville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.72" at Lubbock.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.08" at Bedford. ( 0.09" recorded at Blue Mound said it was for the weekend, so should have been a multiday report, though from the other reports it may have been from 8/11 also.)
So far 5253 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 6.90" at Shawnee, Oklahoma.
August 11, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 59ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 58ºF and the high was 80ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Asia is 467.4" per year over a period of 38 years in Mawsynram, India. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/10/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.01" at Germantown and Memphis (both are in Shelby county).
The most rain in Texas was 2.74" at Reklaw.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far4385 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.12" at Liberty, Kansas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 59ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 58ºF and the high was 80ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
The highest measured average annual precipitation extreme for Asia is 467.4" per year over a period of 38 years in Mawsynram, India. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/10/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain reported in Tennessee was 0.01" at Germantown and Memphis (both are in Shelby county).
The most rain in Texas was 2.74" at Reklaw.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far4385 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.12" at Liberty, Kansas.
August 10, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 60ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 59ºF and the high was 83ºF. There was plenty of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
There are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning bolts in the U.S. each year, killing and average of 62 people annually. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/9/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
No station in Tennessee reported rain.
The most rain in Texas was 1.44" at Henderson.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far4512 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.70" at Russell, Kansas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 60ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.
The low for today was 59ºF and the high was 83ºF. There was plenty of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
There are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning bolts in the U.S. each year, killing and average of 62 people annually. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/9/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
No station in Tennessee reported rain.
The most rain in Texas was 1.44" at Henderson.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far4512 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.70" at Russell, Kansas.
August 9, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 58ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low today was 58ºF and the high was 82ºF. The sky was mostly clear most of the morning and partly cloudy in the middle of the day and then mostly clear again. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
In Europe, Astrakhan Russia averaged 6.4" of precipitation per year over a 66 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/8/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 2.83" at Loretto.
The most rain in Texas was 0.92" at Shady Shores.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5043 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 3.77" at Pontotoc, Mississippi.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 58ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low today was 58ºF and the high was 82ºF. The sky was mostly clear most of the morning and partly cloudy in the middle of the day and then mostly clear again. There was lots of sunshine all day.
Weather Fact
In Europe, Astrakhan Russia averaged 6.4" of precipitation per year over a 66 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/8/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 2.83" at Loretto.
The most rain in Texas was 0.92" at Shady Shores.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5043 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 3.77" at Pontotoc, Mississippi.
August 8, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 61ºF and the high was 80ºF. It was mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
In Ausralia, Muika (Troudaninna) in South Australia averaged 4.1" of precipitation per year over a 42 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/7/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 1.47" at White House.
The most rain in Texas was 1.00" at Giddings and Mason.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Euless.
So far 5210 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.53" at St. Francis, Kansas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 62ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 61ºF and the high was 80ºF. It was mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
In Ausralia, Muika (Troudaninna) in South Australia averaged 4.1" of precipitation per year over a 42 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/7/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 1.47" at White House.
The most rain in Texas was 1.00" at Giddings and Mason.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was a trace (less than 0.01") at Euless.
So far 5210 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.53" at St. Francis, Kansas.
August 7, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies and a 50% chance of showers.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 82ºF. It was cloudy in the morning and gradualy cleared off til it was mostly clear by nightfall.
Weather Fact
In Asia, Aden, Yemen averaged 1.8" of precipitation per year over a 50 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/6/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 0.78" at Byrdstown.
The most rain in Texas was 4.50" at Hilshire Village.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.06" at Crowley.
So far 5271 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.50" at Hilshire Village, Texas.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 80's and mostly cloudy skies and a 50% chance of showers.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 82ºF. It was cloudy in the morning and gradualy cleared off til it was mostly clear by nightfall.
Weather Fact
In Asia, Aden, Yemen averaged 1.8" of precipitation per year over a 50 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/6/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 0.78" at Byrdstown.
The most rain in Texas was 4.50" at Hilshire Village.
The most rain recorded in Tarrant County, Texas was 0.06" at Crowley.
So far 5271 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.50" at Hilshire Village, Texas.
August 6, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers with the best chance in the afternoon.
The low for today was 70ºF and the high was 87ºF. It was mostly clear early, then partly cloudy, then mostly cloudy as the day went on. In the evening there was a severe thunderstorm south of us and thunder and lightning north of us, but we did not receive any rain here.
Weather Fact
In North America, Batagues, Mexico averaged less than 1.2" of precipitation per year over a 14 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/5/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was a trace (less than 0.01") at Cross Plains.
The most rain in Texas was 1.44" at Friendswood.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5067 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 6.42" at Valparaiso, Indiana. The top 40 or so CoCoRaHS entries were from Indiana with rain amounts ranging from over 3.5" to 3 reports of over 6". 47 of the top 50 were from Indiana.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers with the best chance in the afternoon.
The low for today was 70ºF and the high was 87ºF. It was mostly clear early, then partly cloudy, then mostly cloudy as the day went on. In the evening there was a severe thunderstorm south of us and thunder and lightning north of us, but we did not receive any rain here.
Weather Fact
In North America, Batagues, Mexico averaged less than 1.2" of precipitation per year over a 14 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/5/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was a trace (less than 0.01") at Cross Plains.
The most rain in Texas was 1.44" at Friendswood.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 5067 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 6.42" at Valparaiso, Indiana. The top 40 or so CoCoRaHS entries were from Indiana with rain amounts ranging from over 3.5" to 3 reports of over 6". 47 of the top 50 were from Indiana.
August 5, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 70ºF and the high was 90ºF. It was mostly clear most of the day, though there were some periods were the sun was hidden for a few minutes in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station(U.S.) averaged less than 0.8" of precipitation per year over a 10 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/4/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was a trace (less than 0.01") at Sneedville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.10" at Bridge City.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4877 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.72" at Tampa, Florida.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 71ºF, the sky was mostly clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 70ºF and the high was 90ºF. It was mostly clear most of the day, though there were some periods were the sun was hidden for a few minutes in the afternoon.
Weather Fact
The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station(U.S.) averaged less than 0.8" of precipitation per year over a 10 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/4/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was a trace (less than 0.01") at Sneedville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.10" at Bridge City.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4877 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.72" at Tampa, Florida.
August 4, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 66ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 65ºF and the high was 89ºF. The sky was mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
Wadi Halfa, Sudan averaged less than 0.1" of rain per year over a 39 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/3/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 01.34" at Kingsport.
The most rain in Texas was 0.80" at Fort Davis.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4025 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.32" at Carmel Hamlet, New York.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 66ºF, the sky was clear, and winds were calm.
The forecast for today is for highs in the mid 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 65ºF and the high was 89ºF. The sky was mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
Wadi Halfa, Sudan averaged less than 0.1" of rain per year over a 39 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/3/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 01.34" at Kingsport.
The most rain in Texas was 0.80" at Fort Davis.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4025 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 2.32" at Carmel Hamlet, New York.
August 3, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 67ºF, the sky was clear, and no wind was observed.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 85ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day with only a few scattered clouds.
Weather Fact
Arica, Chile, averaged 0.03" of rain per year over a 59 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/2/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 0.31" at Cross Plains.
The most rain in Texas was 1.17" at Knickerbocker.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4075 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.64" at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 67ºF, the sky was clear, and no wind was observed.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's and mostly clear skies.
The low for today was 67ºF and the high was 85ºF. There was lots of sunshine all day with only a few scattered clouds.
Weather Fact
Arica, Chile, averaged 0.03" of rain per year over a 59 year period. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/2/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 0.31" at Cross Plains.
The most rain in Texas was 1.17" at Knickerbocker.
No rain was recorded in Tarrant County, Texas.
So far 4075 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.64" at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
August 2, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 74ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy and no wind was observed.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's, partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of showers.
The low today was 71ºF and the high was 89ºF. It was partly cloudy or mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
Winds in Nashville, Tennessee average 8.0 mph. The average maximum wind speed is 58 mph. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/1/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 2.14" in Shelbyville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.03" in Crandall.
Edgecliff had the most rain in Tarrant County, Texas with 0.46", and 13 of the 17 reporting stations in Tarrant County reported at least a trace (less than 0.01") of rain.
So far 4857 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.69" at Fairburn, Georgia.
There was no rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 74ºF, the sky was mostly cloudy and no wind was observed.
The forecast for today is for highs in the lower 90's, partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of showers.
The low today was 71ºF and the high was 89ºF. It was partly cloudy or mostly sunny all day.
Weather Fact
Winds in Nashville, Tennessee average 8.0 mph. The average maximum wind speed is 58 mph. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
8/1/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 2.14" in Shelbyville.
The most rain in Texas was 1.03" in Crandall.
Edgecliff had the most rain in Tarrant County, Texas with 0.46", and 13 of the 17 reporting stations in Tarrant County reported at least a trace (less than 0.01") of rain.
So far 4857 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 5.69" at Fairburn, Georgia.
August 1, 2008
Westmoreland Weather
There was 0.34" of rain in the gauge this morning, the 5:30 AM temperature was 68ºF, the sky was partly cloudy and no wind was observed.
The forecast for today is for highs in the low 90's and partly cloudy sky's.
The low for today was 68ºF and the high was 87ºF. It was partly cloudy all day.
Weather Fact
The normal low for Nashville, Tennessee in July is 70ºF. (2008 The World Almanac and Book of Facts.)
CoCoRaHS
CoCoRaHS is a volunteer system where average people who like weather can record the precipitation at their location and help various climate researchers better understand precipitation patterns. For more information, go to the CoCoRaHS web site.
7/31/2008 CoCoRaHS reports (as of time of blog entry) -
The most rain recorded in Tennessee was 2.73" in Brentwood.
The most rain in Texas was 1.52" in Groves.
Saginaw had the most rain in Tarrant County, Texas with 0.62", and all 15 stations reporting had at least 0.05".
So far 4976 CoCoRaHS entries have been made and the greatest amount of rain was 4.90" at Marble Hill, Missouri.
TN-SR-32 Weather History
July 2008 had 8.57"" of rain, the average low temperature was 66.5F and the average high was 85.9ºF.
July 2007 had 8.31" of rain, the average low temperature was 65.3ºF and the average high was 84.4ºF
(Before 2007, I used a different rain gauge and estimated rain to the nearest tenth.)
July 2006 had 4.7" of rain, the average low was 67.2ºF and the average high was 87.6ºF.
July 2005 had 3.9" of rain, the average low was 68.7ºF and the average high was 86.1ºF
Rain from beginning of year through the end of July -
2008 - 38.79
2007 - 27.67
2006 - 26.3
2005 - 27.5
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