Tuesday, May 8, 2018

May 8, 2018

Temperature: 65°F
Dew Point: 47°F
Wind: ESE 2 mph
Clouds: Altocirrus
Precipitation: 40%

Currently, in our area temperatures are still going to remain high today. With a high of 78°F today and a getting down to 57°F overnight. Currently, the air is getting closer to saturation (based on dewpoint and temperature) then it was yesterday, this may make the air feel thicker. A cold front is passing through, bringing temperatues down 8°F compared to yesterday. As this low pressure system moves in, there will be a series of rain events throughout the week.

Figure 1. Surface Forecast for 8:00 PM EDT (intellicast.com).

Today, Western MN will be getting a start to the large amounts of rain for the day. This first wave will miss Eau Claire because it is not coming directing from the SW in Eau Claire's path.
Figure 2. Radar at 9:30 AM EDT (weather.com);

There is a higher chance for Easter MN and Western WI to receive rain later tonight. The winds should continue to come from the SE (like they are now), there is a chance that precipitation will occur in the next 15-20 hours. If the precipitation t the south continues to develop, this could be the wave of rain that Eau Claire sees tonight.
Figure 3. United States Colored Water Vapor Satellite (accuweather.com).

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