Once again, we received much more precip than what was predicted.  There was 1.20 inches in my gauge as of 8 AM this morning and moderate rain continues at this time.  The rain began around 1:30 PM yesterday and increased in intensity as the day wore on.   Dense fog developed with the rain.  A flood watch was issued early in the day and continues through tomorrow.  We have very little snow cover left, mainly where snow piles were.  We could see record high temps this afternoon with temperatures expected to reach the mid 60s.

Our 8:45 AM temperature is 54°F (12°C),  the humidity is 94%, and winds are from the south at 7 mph.  Visibility is 7 miles and the dew point is 54°F (12°C).   The pressure is 29.89 in (1011.9 mb) and steady.    Sunrise was at 7:26 AM and sunset will be at 6:14 PM.   Yesterday’s high was 52°F (11°C) and the overnight low was 53°F (12°C).  Averages for this date are 30°F / 16°F.   The record high for Feb 19 is 59°F set in 1930, and the record low is -15°F set in 1920.

DURAND – CORUNNA FORECAST:

Today:  Showers and a possible thunderstorm, with heavy rain and areas of fog.   High in the mid 60s.  Winds SSW at 14-16 mph, gusting to 22 mph.  Chance of rain 100%.  New rainfall amounts from one half to three quarters of an inch.

Tonight:   Showers and a possible thunderstorm with heavy rain.  Low 37°F.  Winds SSW at 11-15 mph, turning to the W after midnight.  Chance of rain 100%.  New rainfall amounts from three quarters of an inch to one inch possible.

Wednesday:   Rain mixed with snow early, then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon.  Chance of precip 40%.  Winds NW at 10-15 mph.  High near 40°F.

Wednesday Night:  Partly cloudy with a low of 24°F.  Winds NE at 5-10 mph.