Friday, November 24, 2006

Breaking a Few Records?

Just when we thought it couldn't get any better than yesterday well, think again!

Temperatures this morning started off fairly mild. A few lower and middle 30s, but with clear skies and a dry atmosphere to start off with, the mercury was quick to rise and at noon highs were already into the middle and upper 50s! Yesterday's high of 58 degrees has already been surpassed. At 1pm temperatures have reached the lower 60s! Winds will continue to usher in warmer air from the southwest for this afternoon. And I wouldn't be surprised if we tied the record for this date which was 65 degrees set back all the way in 1931! One limiting factor that may limit temperatures from going any further is that high cirrus clouds are beginning to move in and the dew points are starting to rise. So that may hold temperatures pretty steady.

Highs will remain fairly mild for the majority of the weekend. We'll still be in the lower 50s, we will just see more clouds and less sun. A warm front will remain anchored over the Midwest through the weekend and as a result a few sprinkles or even some drizzle is possible Saturday afternoon.

But before you enjoy the weekend, get out and enjoy this afternoon. How often in November do you get to wear shorts? :) (Okay, maybe not shorts, but definitely "spring-like" attire)

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