Welcome winds are blowing across the Tri-state today. We are just far enough on the on the backside of the area of high pressure to reap the benefits of strong southwesterly winds. They will be responsible for giving us a wonderful weekend. Not only will we have sunny skies, but the mercury is headed up. The question is just how warm will it get today.
Normal high for us is 57 degrees, but today we are going to feel like spring. Highs are warming into the upper 60s this afternoon, but it doesn't stop here. The warmth continues and by Monday, I have the high reaching 70 degrees.
It stays dry this weekend and into Monday. The next chance of rain doesn't come until Tuesday when a cold front moves through.
After the front, we return back to the 50s for high, so enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
Special Note from Raleigh:
I found this website with incredible satellite pictures showing very cool cloud and other formations. Check it out:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/nov/04/satellite-eye-october?picture=355110690
THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny
& warm.
High 67
TONIGHT
Clear skies.
Low 48
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny
& warm.
High 68
Earth Gauge: Lighten Up
Fewer daylight hours and cooler weather often mean that we spend more time inside during fall and winter. While heating and cooling account for more energy use than other household activities, small appliances and lights still add to home energy costs. Last year, Ohio residents spent 201 dollars on energy for home lighting.
Viewer Tip: The Alliance to Save Energy estimates that replacing the four most-used traditional light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) can save the typical Ohio household 120 dollars over the lifetime of the bulbs! While CFLs are generally more expensive at the time of purchase, they last about eight times longer than traditional bulbs.
