| (ARA)- To make the most of outdoor activities, | | | | with a submersible waterproof probe. |
| people need more information: the temperature, | | | | If you are really into precision, Acu-Rite's newest |
| humidity, barometric pressure, and whether any | | | | model, available this spring at Wal-Mart, will give you |
| storms are lurking over the horizon. | | | | not only accurate weather readings, but also will |
| Fortunately, there are thermometers that fit the bill | | | | synchronize to the official U.S. atomic clock in Boulder, |
| for the weekend gardener, the grilling enthusiast, the | | | | Colo. |
| weather aficionado or anyone in between. And with | | | | Spruce up the deck |
| various outdoor celebrations throughout the season, | | | | Whether you need to know when to flip the burgers |
| thermometers make a great gift that's also practical | | | | or when to flip yourself to get an even tan, a |
| and attractive. | | | | combination thermometer/clock on the deck is handy |
| Accurate weather information | | | | during warm weather. Many combination models or |
| If it's weather information you're after, digital | | | | sets are available, in designs ranging from a bright |
| thermometers and weather stations are the latest | | | | mosaic, to garden herbs, to sea shells. Look for sets |
| trend. These handy devices incorporate wireless | | | | made from durable sculpted resin to withstand |
| monitoring technology and provide the convenience | | | | outdoor use and still provide accurate time and |
| of having a monitor on a table inside the house with | | | | temperature information. |
| a weatherproof sensor outdoors, in the attic or | | | | Decorative thermometers, including glazed ceramic or |
| wherever you would like it to be. Acu-Rite's models | | | | earthy terra cotta designs, are suitable for indoor or |
| feature easy-to-read LCD screens that display both | | | | outdoor decorating. Stoney Creek's ceramic line |
| the internal room temperature as well as the | | | | offers colorful designs with floral, French Provincial |
| temperature for up to three remote sensors with a | | | | and other garden-related themes. Other designs |
| range of up to 100 feet. They also function as clocks | | | | incorporate nature themes such as birds, frogs and |
| with snooze alarms and day/date displays. | | | | flowers that can also function as birdfeeders, key |
| The more advanced models will give you barometric | | | | holders or planters. More traditionally-styled |
| pressure and humidity readings and alert you to | | | | thermometers available from Acu-Rite include brass |
| weather changes and impending storms. If you want | | | | tub thermometers that mount to a window frame, |
| to monitor the temperature of your lily pond or | | | | metal verdigris or grape leaf patterns, or a nautical, |
| swimming pool, the weatherproof sensors also come | | | | porthole style thermometer. |