June 13, 2016 11 PM Update

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Good evening! Currently mostly cloudy and 58 degrees in Delmar. There is a northwest breeze at 13 mph.

Slight chance of showers then mostly clear and cool tonight. We will have a slight chance of showers before midnight. Look for a low around 49. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. The normal low for tonight is 56, so it will be about seven degrees below normal. The record low of 39 occured back in 1970.

Tonight we have a Waxing Gibbous Moon with 60% illuminated. The moon will rise around 1:24 pm and will set around 2:49 am. June’s Strawberry Moon is next Monday.

Tomorrow the sun will rise at 5:16 am with the first light at 4:41 am, which is 1 seconds later then today.

Sunny but otherwise nearly seasonably warm for Tuesday.We will have ahigh near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph. The normal high for Tuesday is 78, so it will be about normal for this time of year. The record high of 96 happened back in 1892.

I was reading in William Kennedy’s O Albany that Academy Park in Downtown Albany was one of the city’s first landfills. At one level, that’s not too surprising. I wonder how many people know that story. Then again most cities are built on garbage and rubble of earlier generation.

I have to look with disdain and disgust with what is happening in our country. I was watching the Orlando protest and I didn’t see a single American flag. Our country is under attack by Islamic terrorists, and protesters of the terrorist attack couldn’t bothered to show some pride to be America. Our first amendment protects the right of obnoxious places to exist, like night clubs that celebrate sexuality. I’ve long supported gay marriage, and the right of committed individuals to form the ultimate bond, but pernicious sexuality is just offensive. All thanks to values that many men have lost their lives to defend.

I’m not sure what the solution is but I don’t think gun control or even locking up lots of innocent people is the answer. Folks have rights, including the right to keep and bear arms. One solution may be increased insurance, so that if one loses a loved one, at least they won’t be in financial ruin. Freedom isn’t free. People need to be able to hunt and fish, protect their families and use our natural resources responsibly.

I started getting into the habit of responding to idiotic political Facebook posts. I know that’s not the answer. People will believe stupid political stuff. It’s better to just hide stuff you disagree with and avoid all the political silliness. I may be one of the last undecided voters in 2016. I like a lot of the social policies of the buffoon but not so much his economic ideas or his insane foreign policy.

Added speed limit information to Waze on many streets locally this evening. Trying to improve my rank, so I can update major rural arterials I drive on with correct speed limits. The Waze speedometer and speeding reminder feature, is so helpful. I can’t wait until it’s enabled and mostly accurate on all the local streets. It will make driving much easier and safer with speed reminders being the norm.

Looking ahead, First Day of Summer is in 1 week, Independence Day is in 3 weeks, First Day of August is in 7 weeks, Labor Day is in 12 weeks, Columbus Day is in 17 weeks and Halloween is in 20 weeks.

I hope you had a good day. Sleep well.

June 13, 2016 Evening

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Good evening! Currently mostly cloudy and 60 degrees in Albany. Breezy, 17 mph breeze from the west-northwest. Pretty cool for mid-June and sun has generally be quite limited today.

Partly cloudy and cool for tonight. Look for a low around 49. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The normal low for tonight is 56, so it will be about seven degrees above normal. The record low of 39 occurred back in 1970.

Tonight the sun will set at 8:34 pm with dusk around 9:09 pm, which is 27 seconds later than yesterday. We are slowing down on our daylight, as we prepare in a week to start seeing shorter days every day. Tonight we have a Waxing Gibbous Moon with 60% illuminated. The moon will set around 2:49 am. June’s Strawberry Moon is next Monday.

Right now the weekend looks good but humid. Both Saturday and Sunday will be sunny. On Saturday look for a high near 81. For Father Day, look for a high near 83. Good weather for barbecuing with dad. Typical average high for the weekend is 79 degrees.

In four weeks on July 11 the sun will be setting at 8:32 pm, which is 1 minute earlier then today. The average high is 82 degrees, and the record for that date is 98 degrees was set back in 1936.

June 13, 2016 9 AM Update

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Good morning! Monday’s come back around again. Currently partly cloudy and 59 degrees in Delmar. There is a west-northwest breeze at 14 mph.

Partly sunny and cool for today. Looking for a high near 70. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. The normal high for today is 77, so it will be a bit cool for this time of year. The record high of 94 happened back in 1892.

Cool but a sunny start to the week. Warmer weather for Tuesday and Wednesday but then rain for Thursday and Friday. Nicer weather for the weekend. I’m looking forward to going to the Gas Up in Gallupville with dad this weekend.

Tonight the sun will set at 8:34 pm with dusk around 9:09 pm, which is 27 seconds later than yesterday. Today will have 15 hours and 17 minutes of daylight, an increase of 29 seconds over yesterday.

Partly cloudy and a bit cool tonight. We will have a low around 51. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. The normal low for tonight is 56, so it will be fairly cool for this time of year. The record low of 39 occured back in 1970.

On this day in 1966, the United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. Also in 1970, “The Long and Winding Road” becomes The Beatles’ last U.S. number one song. And in 1977, Convicted Martin Luther King Jr. assassin James Earl Ray is recaptured after escaping from prison three days before.

There are 1 weeks until the First Day of Summer when the sun will be setting at 8:36 pm with dusk at 9:11 pm. The average high temperature is 79 degrees, with a record high of 97 in 1953. We are almost there this year.

I wish we had better weather this past weekend, but so be it. There is still a lot of summer left to enjoy. I’m sure that there will be 90 degree, sunny weekends left to enjoy at the Potholers and state park pools. Next week most of state parks open for swimming.

I’m looking at heading up to Moose River Plains for Independence Day Weekend. Probably leave Thursday night or maybe early Friday. Depends on the work schedule. Also want to head to the Finger Lakes in mid July, so I can get my tan on at the Watkins Glen pool.