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August begins as expected for what the 2010 summer has been known for. Hot, humid, and wet. Things will continue this way for the next week or so until a change in the overall patten takes shape. Slightly below average temperatures are forecast for the period starting Aug 16 thru Aug 24. Above average precipitation will accompany the moderate temps. It is likely OSNW3 will surpass the wettest summer (Jun/Jul/Aug) in Oshkosh history total of 20.80". To date we are second with a total summer precipitation amount of 19.37". The data set for the precipitation rankings can be found here . Click here for the temperature rankings. ( OSNW3 Weather Brief ) ( OSNW3 August Observations ) (OSNW3 August 2010 Summary) (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) ---- La Niña Conditions In Pacific The NWS Duluth put together a great entry about the current La Niña and what it means for the winter in the Northland. Below is the opening statement. Plea...

Just as I suspected. August is repaying us for a cool July. I am certain my weather stations hygrometer isn't the most accurate, but with a reading of a 75.8° dew point and a temperature of 85.8° on Aug 9 there is no denying it was HOT. Temperatures are forecast to be above average for the next seven days and for some of the population out there, "it's finally starting to feel like summer". We had a brief bout with lightning and thunder a few nights ago which brought some 3am excitement. As the storms rolled through during the early morning of Aug 8, the threatening sights and sounds seemed everlasting. Beneficial rain greeted us at observation time which put smiles on all our faces. ( OSNW3 August Observations ) (Temp Comparison 2008 / 2009 | August 1 - 12) Max Avg: 78.0 / 77.6 / -0.4 Min Avg: 60.8 / 62.2 / -1.4 (August 2009 Precipitation | August 1 - 12) 2009 Monthly Total Precip.. 1.91" Oshkosh Average Precip.. 4.15" Departure Precip.. -2.24"...