Updated: 350 AM CST FRI JAN 16 2004

TODAY

The high today in Franklin county, is expected to be near 44 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 24 to 33 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 8 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 6 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. There will be 4 hours where the temperature will be lower than or equal to 32 degrees. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours.

TONIGHT

The low tonight in Franklin county, is expected to be around 41 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.18 inches over 70% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 39 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 9 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 9 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 4 hours.

TOMORROW

The high tomorrow in Franklin county, is expected to be near 46 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.46 inches over 80% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 86%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 3 to 6 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the east at 3 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 12 hours.

TOMORROW NIGHT

The low tomorrow night in Franklin county, is expected to be around 32 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.08 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 40 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 13 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 10 hours.