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advance. In most locations, this prediction is only 70% accurate and it is a good idea to consult the National Weather
Service for more accurate weather forecasts. In some locations, this prediction may be less or more accurate. However, it
is still an interesting educational tool for learning why the weather changes.
The National Weather Service (and other weather services such as Accuweather and The Weather Channel) have many
tools at their disposal to predict weather conditions, including weather radar, weather models, and detailed mapping of
ground conditions.
9.8 Max/Min Mode
9.8.1 Viewing Max/Min Values
To view the max value, press the
MODE
button, and the max values will be displayed, as shown in Figure (a). To clear
the max values, press and hold the MODE button while the max values are displayed.
To view the low alarm settings, press the
MODE
button again, and the min values will be displayed, as shown in Figure
(b). To clear the min values, press and hold the MODE button while the min values are displayed.
To return to normal mode, press the
LIGHT
button.
(a)
(b)
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9.8.2 Display Wind Chill, Heat Index vs. Dew Point Max/Min Values
While the
max values
are displayed as outlined in Section 9.8.1, press the
TEMP+
button once to view the wind chill,
twice to view the dew point, third to view the heat index and a fourth time to return to outdoor temperature.
While the
min values
are displayed as outlined in Section
9.8.1
, press the
TEMP+
button once to view the wind chill,
twice to view the dew point, third to view the heat index and a fourth time to return to outdoor temperature.
9.8.2 Display Wind Speed vs. Wind Gust Max Values
While the
max values
are displayed as outlined in Section
9.8.1
, press the
WIND-
button once to view the max wind
gust, and twice to return to wind speed.