December 29, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.

A record high temperature of 75 degrees was set at Jackson.
This breaks the old record of 70 set in 1984.

A record high temperature of 77 degrees was set at Memphis.
This breaks the old record of 76 set in 1889.

The high temperature in Parsons was 74.3 degrees.

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December 24, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.

A record high temperature of 68 degrees was set at the Memphis…Germantown weather forecast office today. This breaks the old record of 66 set in 1988.

A record rainfall of 1.86 inches was set at the Memphis…Germantown weather forecast office today. This breaks the old record of 1.60 set in 1988.

The high temperature in Parsons was 60.7 degrees with 1.93 inches of rainfall.

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December 21, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.

A record high temperature of 73 degrees was set at Jackson on Dec 19, 2008.
This broke the old record of 72 set back in 1967.

The High temperature in Parsons was 73.2 degrees.

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November 23, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.

A record low temperature of 18 degrees was set at Jackson on Nov 22, 2008.
This ties the old record of 18 set in 1964.

The low temperature in Parsons was 17.5 degrees.

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November 21, 2008 by ParsonsWeather.com.

Today’s topic is winter weather safety rules for your home.

The best way to survive a winter storm is to plan and prepare for The Hazards of winter weather. Although some winter storms develop quickly and with short notice…most events can be planned for.

At home…the primary concerns are for the potential loss of power…heat and telephone service. Food supplies may also run low if conditions persist for several days. Some items that should be readily available around the home prior to the onset of winter weather include…

-extra food and water…especially canned goods
-a flashlight with extra batteries
-first-aid supplies and extra medicine
-extra baby items
-extra wood for emergency heating
-a battery powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio

If power is lost…never use a gasoline or diesel powered generator inside the house…in the garage…or any other enclosed space. Generators can cause Carbon monoxide to build up to deadly levels in enclosed spaces. Operate such generators outdoors only.

Another winter threat is house fires. December…January…and February are the leading months for house fires in this country. More than one-third of fire deaths typically occur during the winter months.

Here are some precautions you can take…

-central heating systems should be kept in proper working
order. This includes regular inspections.
-Space heaters need to be at least 36 inches away from any
flammable materials. The heaters should not be left on
when no one is present or when people are asleep. The
heaters should have automatic shut-off switches that turn
the unit off if it tips over.
-Fireplaces and chimneys should be inspected and cleaned on
a regular basis. The fireplaces should have a sturdy screen…
and only wood should be burned.
-Wood stoves should be installed…used…and maintained in
accordance with instructions from the manufacturer. Use of
a stove board will protect the floor. Only wood should be
burned in the stove.
-Kitchen ranges and ovens…charcoal grills…and hibachis
should never be used for heating.
-Carbon monoxide is another hazard. It is a colorless…
odorless gas and is produced by gas-fired appliances…
charcoal grills…and wood-burning furnaces and fireplaces.
Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed to provide an
early warning when the gas begins to build up.

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