Forecast for Dacula GA
Today: High will get near 70, with a very slight chance of rain. Otherwise, its looking to be a nice day. The chance of rain will continue into tonight with some scattered thunderstorms. Overnight low expected to get down to the mid 50s.
Saturday: Rain to continue in the area with a high in the mid 70s. This would not be the day to be planning any outdoor activities. Overnight low expected to be in the upper 40s.
Sunday: Rain will begin to move out of the area overnight leaving cooler temperatures and more of a pleasant day. Highs will only get to the upper 60s and an early monday morning low in the mid 40s.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Starkville Forecast
Tonight: Clouds will increase throughout the night as the chance for precipitation and thunderstorms increases as a cold front approaches. Gusts to about 25 mph and an overnight low reaching 65F.
Tomorrow: The rain and thunderstorms will stick around through out the day, so expect to be swimming with the ducks tomorrow. The high will get near 80F. Wear your rain jackets and rain boots and bring your umbrellas tomorrow!
Tomorrow Night: Rain will still be in the area, and temperatures will begin to drop. Overnight low expected to be around 60F.
Rest of the Week: The clouds and rain will start to move out of the area by Wednesday and highs will remain in the mid to upper 70s and overnight lows will drop to about 50F.
Tomorrow: The rain and thunderstorms will stick around through out the day, so expect to be swimming with the ducks tomorrow. The high will get near 80F. Wear your rain jackets and rain boots and bring your umbrellas tomorrow!
Tomorrow Night: Rain will still be in the area, and temperatures will begin to drop. Overnight low expected to be around 60F.
Rest of the Week: The clouds and rain will start to move out of the area by Wednesday and highs will remain in the mid to upper 70s and overnight lows will drop to about 50F.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Hoppy Easter
Easter is a time to celebrate. However, there have been numerous weather events revolving around Easter Sunday. For instance, multiple tornadoes have been reported on Easter Sunday. Including 1913 in Omaha and in 2011 in Texas and Arkansas. Not only have tornadoes been spotted on Easter, but in 1965 there was a tornado outbreak on Palm Sunday. Going from one extreme to another, there have also been snow storms on Easter Sunday. There was a blizzard in 1873, and a snow storm in Connecticut. Usually, there are cold snaps around Easter as well, however this year, we are just as warm as we normally are!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Born to Love Weather
Cool story here. On March 29, 1991 in Atlanta Georgia, just 3 days after I was born, the NWS in Peachtree City issued a tornado warning for Fulton Co. This is where I was at. They brought all the babies into the hallway as they waited for the storm to pass. Here is some background information on these storms.
Here is some information on this storm, and other significant Georgia tornadoes.
March 29, 1991: An F3 tornado hit Cobb and Douglas counties, more than 50 million dollars in damage and 27 injured.
April 6, 1936: An F4 desecrated the town of Gainesville. It started off as two tornadoes and then merged into one. A pants factory took the worst of it, after being hit by the tornado, it caught fire and collapsed, 70 alone died in that. The approximated death toll is at 203. This tornado also came from the same system that spawned the deadly 1936 Tupelo tornado.
April 9, 1998: A high F2 struck the most heavily populated parts of Metro-Atlanta. Counties affected were Cobb, Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett. The funnel cloud was first spotted near Smyrna, and it touched down near Memorial Park cemetary. The tornado crossed I-75 and passed over an office park where The Weather Channel is located. The funnel lifted back up and touched back down in the city of Dunwoody. There it left significant damage to homes as well as Georgia Perimeter College. The storm then made its way into Gwinnett county where it finally decided to give up. It produced an estimated 250 million dollars in damage.
March 14-15, 2008: An F2 tornado tore through downtown Atlanta on Friday March 14, 2008 in the middle of the SEC Mens Basketball tournament. The tornado caused much damage to the area, including damage to the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Omni Hotel, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia World Congress Center, and the Oakland Cemetery. The tornado went right through the heart of downtown Atlanta. There were a total of 45 tornadoes reported that weekend, the highest rated being an F3.
Here is some information on this storm, and other significant Georgia tornadoes.
March 29, 1991: An F3 tornado hit Cobb and Douglas counties, more than 50 million dollars in damage and 27 injured.
April 6, 1936: An F4 desecrated the town of Gainesville. It started off as two tornadoes and then merged into one. A pants factory took the worst of it, after being hit by the tornado, it caught fire and collapsed, 70 alone died in that. The approximated death toll is at 203. This tornado also came from the same system that spawned the deadly 1936 Tupelo tornado.
April 9, 1998: A high F2 struck the most heavily populated parts of Metro-Atlanta. Counties affected were Cobb, Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett. The funnel cloud was first spotted near Smyrna, and it touched down near Memorial Park cemetary. The tornado crossed I-75 and passed over an office park where The Weather Channel is located. The funnel lifted back up and touched back down in the city of Dunwoody. There it left significant damage to homes as well as Georgia Perimeter College. The storm then made its way into Gwinnett county where it finally decided to give up. It produced an estimated 250 million dollars in damage.
March 14-15, 2008: An F2 tornado tore through downtown Atlanta on Friday March 14, 2008 in the middle of the SEC Mens Basketball tournament. The tornado caused much damage to the area, including damage to the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Omni Hotel, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia World Congress Center, and the Oakland Cemetery. The tornado went right through the heart of downtown Atlanta. There were a total of 45 tornadoes reported that weekend, the highest rated being an F3.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Where Did Spring Go?
Recently, the entire eastern portion of the United States have been having record breaking high temperatures. Since the beginning of the month, about 6,000 highs were broken. Six THOUSAND. Did we even have a spring? Here in the south, it feels like we went straight from a warm, spring-like winter...to summer! In Atlanta, they made it to 7 days in a ROW above 80 degrees. That beat the previous record set in 1908. In International Falls, they reached a record high of 79 degrees. The highest temperature ever recorded for March. So why such warm weather? Well recently, a strong High pressure has settled in the middle of the eastern half of the States. This has brought warm, south winds into most of the area and as a result, a very warm March. So if late winter/early spring is this warm, how will the summer be? only time will tell.
[table from www.weather.com]
[table from www.weather.com]
| Day | # of Records |
|---|---|
| Fri. Mar. 9 | 101 |
| Sat. Mar. 10 | 105 |
| Sun. Mar. 11 | 189 |
| Mon. Mar. 12 | 138 |
| Tue. Mar. 13 | 218 |
| Wed. Mar. 14 | 460 |
| Thu. Mar. 15 | 662 |
| Fri. Mar. 16 | 496 |
| Sat. Mar. 17 | 565 |
| Sun. Mar. 18 | 586 |
| Mon. Mar. 19 | 510 |
| Tue. Mar. 20 | 710 |
| Wed. Mar. 21 | 575 |
| Thu. Mar. 22 | 295 |
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Bulldog to Bulldog
From one bulldog to another. 2 different college campuses 6 hours away. Here is the weekend and spring break forecast for Athens GA.
For the weekend, we're going to have gorgeous spring like weather. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the 40s and increasing cloud coverage on Sunday. Winds will be out of the East at 5-10 mph. If you plan on doing something outside, this is the perfect time to do so. Some suggestions in Athens would be the State Botanical Gardens on Milledge Ave, shopping in Downtown Athens, or just enjoying the beautiful campus of the University of Georgia.
As the week begins, clouds will continue to increase as well as the chance of rain as a cold front approaches from the west. Temperatures will climb and will approach the upper 70s as we get into Tuesday and Wednesday. The best chance for thunderstorms will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This cold front will not bring cooler temperatures as the forecast calls for seasonably warm conditions for Thursday as well. All in all, it will be a pleasant Spring Break if you're happening to spend the break in Athens, with a few crummy moments. Get outside and enjoy the nice Georgia weather!
It won't be too hot you need to be like Uga and have your own bag of ice and an air conditioned dog house ;)
For the weekend, we're going to have gorgeous spring like weather. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the 40s and increasing cloud coverage on Sunday. Winds will be out of the East at 5-10 mph. If you plan on doing something outside, this is the perfect time to do so. Some suggestions in Athens would be the State Botanical Gardens on Milledge Ave, shopping in Downtown Athens, or just enjoying the beautiful campus of the University of Georgia.
As the week begins, clouds will continue to increase as well as the chance of rain as a cold front approaches from the west. Temperatures will climb and will approach the upper 70s as we get into Tuesday and Wednesday. The best chance for thunderstorms will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This cold front will not bring cooler temperatures as the forecast calls for seasonably warm conditions for Thursday as well. All in all, it will be a pleasant Spring Break if you're happening to spend the break in Athens, with a few crummy moments. Get outside and enjoy the nice Georgia weather!
It won't be too hot you need to be like Uga and have your own bag of ice and an air conditioned dog house ;)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
If You Ain't Here to Party
It's almost spring break! For a lot of people that means driving down to the beach to soak up the sun and have fun with friends. Here are some forecasts for some popular spring break destinations.
Panama City Beach, FL
This week: Highs in the lower 70s with clear skies early in the week and increasing clouds with the possibility of storms during the weekend. Lows are ranging from the upper 40s to upper 50s.
Daytona Beach, FL
This week: Highs increasing as the week progresses, ranging from the upper 60s to upper 70s. It will be mostly sunny throughout the week with lows from the upper 50s to 60s.
Miami Beach, FL
This week: Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A slight chance of rain is existent for Wednesday and Thursday. Lows will be warm in the upper 60s, lower 70s. Winds will increase on Monday and Tuesday.
Orlando, FL
This week: Temperatures will warm up throughout the week as the highs range from the upper 60s to lower 80s. Clouds are on the increase as the week progresses and winds will pick up on Tuesday. Lows range from the upper 40s to lower 60s.
Panama City Beach, FL
This week: Highs in the lower 70s with clear skies early in the week and increasing clouds with the possibility of storms during the weekend. Lows are ranging from the upper 40s to upper 50s.
Daytona Beach, FL
This week: Highs increasing as the week progresses, ranging from the upper 60s to upper 70s. It will be mostly sunny throughout the week with lows from the upper 50s to 60s.
Miami Beach, FL
This week: Highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A slight chance of rain is existent for Wednesday and Thursday. Lows will be warm in the upper 60s, lower 70s. Winds will increase on Monday and Tuesday.
Orlando, FL
This week: Temperatures will warm up throughout the week as the highs range from the upper 60s to lower 80s. Clouds are on the increase as the week progresses and winds will pick up on Tuesday. Lows range from the upper 40s to lower 60s.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Baseball Season is finally here! For some that means peanuts, cracker jacks and hot dogs. For others it means warmer weather and sunshine. The Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball team has experienced a myriad of different kinds of weather this weekend while playing in a tournament at Dudy Noble. The bulldogs have so far swept the tournament. Friday night, the temperature dropped and bulldog fans had to experience a chilly game. The temperature at the first pitch was 48 degrees with a dew point at 25. Winds were coming out of the NW at 6 mph bringing in cooler temperatures. The bulldogs defeated Kansas 1-0.
Saturday was a beautiful day for baseball. At the time of the first pitch of the first game for the bulldogs, it was clear with a few high clouds, a little chilly in the shade but nice in the sun. Temperature was at 56 degrees with winds out of the NW at 12 mph with gusts up to 21 mph which could have definitely affected where the baseball went. I also noticed that one of the Mississippi Valley State University players missed a pop-up fly because of the sun, which therefore advanced the bulldogs farther into play. MSU defeated MVSU 13-5. The bulldogs also played Kansas at 4pm. At that time, the weather was slightly warmer with a temperature at 59 and winds out of the N at 12 mph. At the end of the second game, the temperature dropped to 48 degrees and winds died down significantly. The bulldogs beat Kansas 3-1.
Sunday (today) is just as beautiful as Saturday, but better! Temperatures are warmer and there is not a cloud in the sky. Currently we are at 62 degrees with winds out of the SSE. By the first pitch, temperature should be about 60 degrees, and the winds are predicted to be still out of the SSE but picking up at 8 mph. By the end of the game, the temperature will continue to drop throughout the evening getting to a low in the upper 40s.
Good luck to the MSU Baseball team! Lets beat those Delta Devils!
Saturday was a beautiful day for baseball. At the time of the first pitch of the first game for the bulldogs, it was clear with a few high clouds, a little chilly in the shade but nice in the sun. Temperature was at 56 degrees with winds out of the NW at 12 mph with gusts up to 21 mph which could have definitely affected where the baseball went. I also noticed that one of the Mississippi Valley State University players missed a pop-up fly because of the sun, which therefore advanced the bulldogs farther into play. MSU defeated MVSU 13-5. The bulldogs also played Kansas at 4pm. At that time, the weather was slightly warmer with a temperature at 59 and winds out of the N at 12 mph. At the end of the second game, the temperature dropped to 48 degrees and winds died down significantly. The bulldogs beat Kansas 3-1.
Sunday (today) is just as beautiful as Saturday, but better! Temperatures are warmer and there is not a cloud in the sky. Currently we are at 62 degrees with winds out of the SSE. By the first pitch, temperature should be about 60 degrees, and the winds are predicted to be still out of the SSE but picking up at 8 mph. By the end of the game, the temperature will continue to drop throughout the evening getting to a low in the upper 40s.
Good luck to the MSU Baseball team! Lets beat those Delta Devils!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Severe Weather Awareness Week
This week (Feb 13-17) is Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state of Mississippi. This week is provided to raise awareness on safety and knowledge of severe weather situations.
Monday covered severe thunderstorms and the differences between severe and regular thunderstorms as well as the difference between watches and warnings. What consitutes a severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that meets one or more of the following criteria: hail with a diameter of .25" (quarter sized) or larger, winds greater than 58 mph, or tornadoes. Knowing the difference between a watch and a warning can save many lives. I personally know people who get these two switched up and I constantly correct them. A watch is such that the conditions are favorable for a severe thunderstorm. A warning is that there is one indicated by radar or by a storm spotter and you need to be prepared. These cover any kind of watch or warning, weather it be thunderstorm, tornado or even flood.
Tuesday discussed flooding. Flooding occurs when there is a significant amount of rainfall in a short amount of time. Flash flooding occur between minutes and 6 hours of the torrential rainfall. These are very dangerous because they can happen quickly and wash out roads, houses, and anything that gets in its way. River flooding is slower than flash flooding and is used for rivers, creeks etc. This happens when there is a lot of rain and the river overflows its banks.
Wednesday went over tornadoes. There was a statewide tornado drill at 9:15 AM and all sirens and weather radios went off in order to be prepared for an actual emergency. Tornadoes are particularly potent in the south. This is because generally there is so much moisture in the air, tornadoes are usually rain wrapped and difficult to see. Peak tornado season in the south east is late March to early May, as well as November and December. If a tornado warning is issued for your city, IMMEDIATELY seek shelter in the lowest part of the house on the inside away from any windows. If you only have one floor, get in an interior bathroom or closet. Storm shelters are also good protection from natures fury. Tell tale signs a tornado may be near is a green sky, hail, and debris cloud. We rate tornadoes not by their intensity, but by the damage they produce on the Enhanced-Fujita scale. EF-0 (65-85 mph, weak)- light damage, shallow rooted trees pushed over, some damage to gutters and sidign. EF-1 (86-110 mph, weak)- moderate damage, mobile homes overturned, roof shingles peeled off. EF-2 (111-135 mph, strong)- considerable damage, large trees uprooted or snapped, mobile homes destroyed. EF-3 (136-165 mph, strong)- severe damage, trains overturned, well built homes will lose their roofs and walls. EF-4 (166-200 mph, violent)- devasting damage, well built homes leveled, cars thrown around. EF-5 (Over 200 mph, extreme)-Incredible damage, well built homes disintegrated, car sized objects thrown greater than 300 feet.
Thursday explained lightning. Lightning is probably the most underrated of weather events, however its a leading killer. Every thunderstorm has lighting, since you can not have thunder with out lightning. Here are some outdoor lightning safety tips: seek shelter in a house or in a metal car with the windows rolled up, if your hair stands on end and your skin tingles take cover because lightning is about to strike, if on a boat lie on the surface of the boat with cushions between you and the bottom and sides of the boat. DO NOT seek shelter under large trees or hills or near chain link fences. Indoor safety tips include staying away from windows and unplugging electronics.
I hope by the end of this week you have learned some valuable information about severe weather and the dangers that come along with it.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Weekend Forecast
Valentines Day is right around the corner, and if you're planning a big night out, or are like me and don't have any plans at all, you will need to know the weather.
Here in Starkville, our temperatures have been above average for the past few weeks. That is going to change this weekend. Our forecasted high for Saturday is 49, and even colder on Sunday with a high of 45. So if you are planning anything outdoors at all, you will need a jacket and/or heavy coat in order to keep yourselves warm. Now our lows are going to be significantly colder than we've previously had. Saturday night we will get all the way down to 23 degrees! BRRRRRR! If you are going to the Statewide Wesley Retreat in Jackson, bring blankets, coats, blankets, hot hands, and more blankets! However, the weather will cooperate just enough because there will not be any precipitation, only a few clouds on Saturday. Friday is a slightly different story where there is a slight chance of rain. If there is any rain at all, it should only be light showers and won't last long.
Over in Dacula, the temperatures are going to be pretty similar to the temperatures here in Mississippi. On Saturday the expected high is 50 and Sunday a high fof 45. But the lows are going to drop, they won't be as extreme as the lows in Starkville, Saturday night we will get down to 27. Thats still pretty chilly than what we've been used to these past few weeks. Friday night there is a slight chance of showers, but mostly sunny with a few clouds the rest of the weekend.
Enjoy you're weekend :)
Here in Starkville, our temperatures have been above average for the past few weeks. That is going to change this weekend. Our forecasted high for Saturday is 49, and even colder on Sunday with a high of 45. So if you are planning anything outdoors at all, you will need a jacket and/or heavy coat in order to keep yourselves warm. Now our lows are going to be significantly colder than we've previously had. Saturday night we will get all the way down to 23 degrees! BRRRRRR! If you are going to the Statewide Wesley Retreat in Jackson, bring blankets, coats, blankets, hot hands, and more blankets! However, the weather will cooperate just enough because there will not be any precipitation, only a few clouds on Saturday. Friday is a slightly different story where there is a slight chance of rain. If there is any rain at all, it should only be light showers and won't last long.
Over in Dacula, the temperatures are going to be pretty similar to the temperatures here in Mississippi. On Saturday the expected high is 50 and Sunday a high fof 45. But the lows are going to drop, they won't be as extreme as the lows in Starkville, Saturday night we will get down to 27. Thats still pretty chilly than what we've been used to these past few weeks. Friday night there is a slight chance of showers, but mostly sunny with a few clouds the rest of the weekend.
Enjoy you're weekend :)
Friday, February 3, 2012
It Ain't Over Till Its Over
The Big Game is this weekend in Indianapolis. It's Super Bowl Sunday and the entire nation will be watching the Patriots battle the Giants. Whether you are watching it for the football, the halftime show, or even the commercials, the weather will be a factor for the iconic weekend. Although the game will be played in the Lucas Oil Stadium, there will be many people tailgating.
Early Sunday morning, there will be some rain moving into the region, but that will not affect any tailgating plans. Sunday after noon, winds will be out of the north bringing in cold air making the temperatures drop, so a jacket will be needed as you're grilling hotdogs and hamburgers. A high is expected of 47 with a low of 29. This is somewhat warmer than average because the average high for february is 39 and the average low is 22.
In 2014, the Super Bowl committee voted to have its first ever superbowl out in the elements in a cold weather location, that is, not in a dome. This Super Bowl will be held at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. We could never know what the weather will do in February 2014, but it sure will be an excited super bowl! The Weather Channel has an interesting article on weather events during the super bowl. http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/five-worst-weather-nfl-super-bowls-title-games_2012-02-02
Super Bowl Fun Facts:
1. 8 million pounds of guacamole will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday
2. 14,500 tons of chips are eaten with the guacamole
3. It is the 2nd most watched sporting event in the world behind the World Cup.
4. A 30 second commercial aired during the super bowl costs $2,800.00
5. The NFL has a policy against holding Super Bowl games in stadiums that have a climate of less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, unless it is an enclosed stadium.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Starkville/MSU Wx
Background: Starkville is located in the northern/middle part of eastern Mississippi. Average temperatures at this time of year are a high of 53 and a low of 31, with average rainfall at 5.4 inches. The record high was set in 1943 with a high of 81, and the record low was set in 1985 at -6.
Tonight: Temperatures do not reflect the time of year. Tonight we will get down to a low of 60 with rain and the occasional thunderstorm moving in from the west. These storms will not be severe for the Starkville area, but the threat for severe weather is more prominant south of I-20.
Tomorrow: The rain will continue throughout the day tomorrow as the QLCS (quasi-linear convective system) moves over the region and dumps rain and thunderstorms all over campus. We will reach a high of 72 as the southern winds bring in warm moist air to warm up our rainy day. Low will be about 42 after the system moves through and brings us the drenching rain. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between 3/4 to an inch. By Thursday night the rain is expected to move out with some lingering clouds.
Other News: Sunday night, the south was slammed by severe storms. Alabama got hit hard with 10 reported tornadoes ranging from EF-0 to EF-3. There were also three reported fatalities, and many people injured because of these overnight twisters. Tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information on the Alabama tornadoes visit: http://www.alabamawx.com/
In conjunction with the January 22nd tornadoes. A problem arose with Diane Sawyer claiming that there was no warning to the tornadoes on World News. Needless to say, the meteorology world was in an uproar. To view the video, follow this link: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/alabama-tornadoes-survival-lessons-15433740
On a brighter note, The AMS conference is well underway down in the Big Easy. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the student conference and learned a lot about careers in meteorology. I truly enjoyed the chance to participate and experience such an event.
TORNADO HUNTER:
Tonight: Temperatures do not reflect the time of year. Tonight we will get down to a low of 60 with rain and the occasional thunderstorm moving in from the west. These storms will not be severe for the Starkville area, but the threat for severe weather is more prominant south of I-20.
Tomorrow: The rain will continue throughout the day tomorrow as the QLCS (quasi-linear convective system) moves over the region and dumps rain and thunderstorms all over campus. We will reach a high of 72 as the southern winds bring in warm moist air to warm up our rainy day. Low will be about 42 after the system moves through and brings us the drenching rain. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between 3/4 to an inch. By Thursday night the rain is expected to move out with some lingering clouds.
Other News: Sunday night, the south was slammed by severe storms. Alabama got hit hard with 10 reported tornadoes ranging from EF-0 to EF-3. There were also three reported fatalities, and many people injured because of these overnight twisters. Tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information on the Alabama tornadoes visit: http://www.alabamawx.com/
In conjunction with the January 22nd tornadoes. A problem arose with Diane Sawyer claiming that there was no warning to the tornadoes on World News. Needless to say, the meteorology world was in an uproar. To view the video, follow this link: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/alabama-tornadoes-survival-lessons-15433740
On a brighter note, The AMS conference is well underway down in the Big Easy. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the student conference and learned a lot about careers in meteorology. I truly enjoyed the chance to participate and experience such an event.
TORNADO HUNTER:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Dacula, Georgia Wx
Background: Dacula, Georgia (Duh-que-lah) is located right between Athens and Atlanta. The terrain is hilly with some farmland as well as trees. Typically, for this time of year, the average high for Dacula is around 54 degrees and the average low is around 31 degrees. The average precipitation in January is approximately 4.6 inches. Currently, Dacula has only received 1.6 inches of rain. Also, the highest temperature recorded this month has been 66 degrees, while the lowest temperature is 22 degrees. Record high is 80 degrees (2002). Record low is -8 degrees (1985).
Today (Jan 18): Between yesterday (Jan. 17), and today, Dacula has seen a drastic temperature change. The high yesterday was 61, while the high today was 48. This is because a cold front arrived over Tuesday night, which dropped temperatures to the mid 30's to lower 40's. Winds shifted from the South, South-West to the West, North-West which brought the colder air that lowered temperatures. The winds were also fairly strong gusting to about 20 mph. Humidity also decreased as the day progressed leaving clear skies after the Tuesday rain.
Tomorrow (Jan 19): The warming trend will begin tomorrow starting with a high of 55 and a calm wind out of the south. It will be a clear day tomorrow with a few clouds outside. Perfect day to go to the park with your dog as long as you bring a jacket.
Weekend (Jan 20-22): The warming trend continues with a high of 60 on Friday and only increasing into the weekend reaching 66 on Sunday. Cloud coverage will increase throughout the day on Friday where there will be a 30% chance of rain for Friday afternoon and evening, along with the occasional thunderstorm. For Saturday, there is a higher chance of rain at 60%, and mostly cloudy throughout the day. On Sunday the rain chances and cloud coverage diminishes as we warm up once again.
Today (Jan 18): Between yesterday (Jan. 17), and today, Dacula has seen a drastic temperature change. The high yesterday was 61, while the high today was 48. This is because a cold front arrived over Tuesday night, which dropped temperatures to the mid 30's to lower 40's. Winds shifted from the South, South-West to the West, North-West which brought the colder air that lowered temperatures. The winds were also fairly strong gusting to about 20 mph. Humidity also decreased as the day progressed leaving clear skies after the Tuesday rain.
Tomorrow (Jan 19): The warming trend will begin tomorrow starting with a high of 55 and a calm wind out of the south. It will be a clear day tomorrow with a few clouds outside. Perfect day to go to the park with your dog as long as you bring a jacket.
Weekend (Jan 20-22): The warming trend continues with a high of 60 on Friday and only increasing into the weekend reaching 66 on Sunday. Cloud coverage will increase throughout the day on Friday where there will be a 30% chance of rain for Friday afternoon and evening, along with the occasional thunderstorm. For Saturday, there is a higher chance of rain at 60%, and mostly cloudy throughout the day. On Sunday the rain chances and cloud coverage diminishes as we warm up once again.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
What To Expect:
Welcome to my first weather blog! I am a meteorology major at Mississippi State and love it. From this blog you can expect weather updates (especially from the Starkville, MS and Atlanta, GA area), fun weather facts, and some interesting articles and pictures that I come across. So if you just love weather, or want to learn more about it...enjoy!
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