The remainder of yesterday did continue the way that was previously predicted. The first eighty degree day of the year was reached! Yesterday recorded a high temperature of 83°F. There was however no precipitation overnight, which was previously predicted. Today had started out very warm and humid, thunderstorms are predicted for Eau Claire today.
Current Conditions:
Temperature: 68°F Feels Like: 68°F
Humidity: 50%
Wind Conditions: SW 10 mph
Precipitation: 20%
Sky Conditions: overcast
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire there are warm temperatures that are expected to increase through the day. There are mixed clouds and overcast skies today with sunshine occasionally popping out. Clouds should increase as the cold front from the west seen in Figure 1 moves into the area. Today should be cooler than yesterday but temperatures in the seventies are still predicted. Showers are predicted for today to occur in the late afternoon. There can be seen that there is a high amount of water vapor situated over the Midwest today in Figure 2. This moisture content has come from southern winds from the Gulf of Mexico bringing the moisture north to Wisconsin. Over Georgia and Florida in the surface map in Figure 1 there is a high pressure system called the Bermuda High. This high pressure has become stronger lately as there is more incoming solar radiation with summer approaching.
Figure 1. Surface map of the United States for today.
Figure 2. Map of the water vapor content across the United States today.
Tomorrow's Forecast:
I believe the weather conditions currently being experienced in Eau Claire will last for the rest of the day with increasing temperatures. Rain is predicted for later this afternoon and possibly into tomorrow morning as the 24-hour forecast map in Figure 3 shows. Short lives strong thunderstorms are predicted for this evening. Wednesday and Thursday are also predicted to be impacted with rain and thunderstorms with temperatures still in the seventies.
Figure 3. 24-hour forecast map for the United States.
Today is National May Day! Today is the first day of May! The month of proms, graduations, and spring flowers! In foreign countries this holiday is celebrated with festivals and traditional cultural activities like dancing, singing, and cake. I prefer just to celebrate that it is my birthday month!! How ever you plan to celebrate May Day today, enjoy the first day of May!
