Merrill, WI

12:57 PM CDT on May 20, 2012 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 89.7° W
Lat: 45.2° N
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Active Advisory: Severe Thunderstorm Watch (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Record Report
Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Alberto (North Atlantic) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.

Merrill Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:35 PM CDT
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
79 °F
Feels Like 79 °F
Wind(mph)
12
Sunrise / Set
5:23 AM
8:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 79 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 43 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 68 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 68 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 70 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.86 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 5000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 7000 ft
Mostly Cloudy 12000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
54%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRRL 201735Z AUTO 19010G18KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 BKN120 26/16 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
79 °F
Dew Point
61 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12 mph from South
Wind Gust
21 mph
Health
UV
6 out of 16
Pollen
5.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Nowcast as of 12:08 PM CDT on May 20, 2012
At 1201 PM CDT Doppler radar indicated a developing line of showers and thunderstorms from 14 miles west of Tripoli to Babcock...moving northeast at 40 mph. The storms will be near... Tripoli around 1240 PM... Willow Reservoir...Mosinee...Lac Du Flambeau around 100 PM... Winchester...Rib Mountain around 110 PM... Tomahawk...Weston...Wausau...Merrill around 120 PM...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 285 in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KRRL

Sunday, 20
Thunderstorm
79 | 43 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 21
Partly Cloudy
68 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
68 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 24
Chance of Rain
70 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Friday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
72 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 28
Chance of Rain
79 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 59 76 | 59 68 | 59 46 | 41
Wind 5 mph South 11 mph SSW 10 mph North 7 mph NNW
Humidity 91% 56% 73% 82%
Chance of Precip. 30% 80% 80% 40%
Cloud Cover 70% 81% 85% 56%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 42 64 | 38 65 | 32 47 | 37
Wind 4 mph NNW 9 mph North 7 mph NNW 1 mph NNE
Humidity 87% 35% 27% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 10% 18% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [2.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 32 65 | 34 63 | 35 49 | 44
Wind 1 mph North 7 mph South 9 mph South 11 mph SSE
Humidity 82% 31% 33% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 18% 35% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:30 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [3.18]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.26], Average RMSE [2.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 43 68 | 54 77 | 53 64 | 58
Wind 12 mph SSE 18 mph SSE 15 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 74% 63% 41% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 17% 59% 73% 100%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [3.29]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.89], Average RMSE [2.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 51 62 | 44 67 | 56 50 | 45
Wind 6 mph SSW 4 mph WNW 7 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 51% 65% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 49% 74% 87% 69%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [3.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.59], Average RMSE [3.29] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 41 63 | 48 65 | 50 50 | 45
Wind 9 mph WSW 11 mph WNW 6 mph NNW 5 mph NNE
Humidity 88% 56% 59% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 86% 66% 92% 59%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.28], Average RMSE [3.61]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.12], Average RMSE [3.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 45 70 | 53 72 | 53 58 | 52
Wind 7 mph East 8 mph SE 8 mph SE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 86% 54% 52% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 39% 41% 60% 70%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.01], Average RMSE [4.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [3.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 52 71 | 52 74 | 53 59 | 58
Wind 6 mph ESE 6 mph SE 8 mph SE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 85% 51% 47% 98%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 85% 79% 71%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.17], Average RMSE [3.96]
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 73 | 56 73 | 55 63 | 58
Wind 4 mph South 6 mph South 4 mph South 3 mph South
Humidity 99% 55% 53% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 70% 88% 85%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [4.02]
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 56 70 | 68 65 | 64 56 | 54
Wind 1 mph South 2 mph WSW 2 mph WSW 1 mph WNW
Humidity 93% 93% 92% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 67% 58% 58% 65%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:42 AM CDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 51 66 | 60 65 | 50 52 | 42
Wind 2 mph NW 3 mph WNW 2 mph NW 1 mph North
Humidity 94% 78% 59% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 79% 66% 27% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:32 PM
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KAUW) 70 °F 47 °F
Record (KAUW) 87 °F (1975) 29 °F (2002)
Yesterday 88 °F 52 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 20, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:23 AM CDT 8:27 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:48 AM CDT 9:03 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:03 AM CDT 9:48 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:08 AM CDT 10:43 PM CDT
Moon 5:04 AM CDT 8:27 PM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 14m
Length of Day
15h 04m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
Waning Crescent, 0% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
88 °F
Fond du Lac
88 °F
Kenosha
87 °F
Watertown
87 °F
Shawano
87 °F
Waupaca
51 °F
Osceola
51 °F
Siren
51 °F
New Richmond
53 °F
Superior
53 °F
Manitowoc
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Event Date Forecast
Elysion Fields 5:00 PM CDT 2012-05-25 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 73°F
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Merrill 79 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:35 PM CDT
Wausau 83 °F Clear 11:54 AM CDT
Tomahawk 77 °F Mostly Cloudy 12:35 PM CDT
Mosinee 81 °F Scattered Clouds 11:45 AM CDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: VFR (KRRL)
Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 190° (South)
Ceiling: 7000 ft

METAR KRRL 201735Z AUTO 19010G18KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 BKN120 26/16 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Marlins vs. Indians 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
Reds vs. Yankees 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 76 °F
Event Date Forecast
Cercle Brugge vs. Gent 2:30 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Rain, High 68° F/ 20° C
Livorno vs. Brescia 3:00 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 20, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 67 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Tomahawk Weather, Tomahawk, WI 76.7 °F 79 °F 63 °F 63% SE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1505 ft 12:57 PM CDT Normal
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School, Wausau, WI 83.4 °F 85 °F 63 °F 51% South  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1201 ft 12:57 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Rib Falls Repair, Athens, WI 79.7 °F 82 °F 66 °F 63% North  at  10.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 1348 ft 12:57 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS TOMAHAWK WI, Tomahawk, WI 81 °F 82 °F 61 °F 51% South  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1449 ft 12:10 PM CDT MADIS
GLEASON, WI 84.0 °F 86 °F 65 °F 54% SSW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 1605 ft 12:57 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:25 PM CDT on May 20, 2012

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of

       western and central Upper Michigan
       northern and central Wisconsin
       Lake Michigan
       Lake Superior

Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 1225 PM until
800 PM CDT.

Hail to 2 inches in diameter... thunderstorm wind gusts to 70
mph... and dangerous lightning are possible in these areas.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch area is approximately along and 75
statute miles east and west of a line from 5 miles northeast of
Houghton Michigan to 40 miles west southwest of Oshkosh
Wisconsin. For a complete depiction of the watch see the
associated watch outline update (wous64 kwns wou5).

Remember... a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally
do produce tornadoes.

Discussion... storms are beginning to increase in coverage and
intensity along/ahead of a cold front moving across wrn WI. The
environment in the warm sector is moderately unstable with MLCAPE of
1500-2000 j/kg and continued afternoon heating will further steepen
low level lapse rates. Swly mid level winds of 40-50 kt are
contributing to favorable deep layer shear supportive of organized
convective structures including a few supercells and/or Bow echoes.
This will enhance wind gust potential with stronger storms... and
steep mid level lapse rates above the pbl will also promote large
hail as storms move ewd/newd this afternoon.

Aviation... a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft
to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60
knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm
motion vector 22030.


... Weiss


Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:30 PM CDT on May 19, 2012

... Record high temperature tied in Rhinelander this afternoon...


at 243 PM... the temperature at the Rhinelander Airport reached 86
degrees. This ties the record for the date. The previous year was back
in 1911.