Updated: 1139 AM CST FRI JAN 16 2004

TODAY

The high today in Chester county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Rainfall totals of .00 - .01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 34 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 43%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 10 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 10 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 5 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour.

TONIGHT

The low tonight in Chester county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.05-0.20 inches over 60% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 9 hours.

TOMORROW

The high tomorrow in Chester county, is expected to be near 54 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.46-0.74 inches over 90% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow's temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 77%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southeast 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 8 hours.

TOMORROW NIGHT

The low tomorrow night in Chester county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. Rainfall totals of 0.12-0.23 inches over 70% of the county are expected. Dewpoints will range from 40 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night's temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 12 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 12 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 10 hours.