Yesterday brought us several heavy rain storms.  Total rainfall was almost an inch and a half.  There was a little T and L, but nothing even close to severe.  Today is expected to be much the same, although right now, the sun is peeking through a little.  There are a lot of dark clouds, but not much precip is showing on the radar at this time.  Temperatures will be comfortable, but the humidity will make it feel very sticky.

Our noon temperature is 73°F (23°C), the humidity is 82%, and winds are from the north at 3-7 mph.  The pressure is 29.77 in (1008.1 mb) and steady, and visibility is 10 miles.  The dew point is 67°F (19°C).  Yesterday’s high was 79°F (26°C), the overnight low was 58°F (14°C).  Average temps for this date are 80°F/58°F.  Record temps for August 17 are 95°F (1988) and 36°F (1864).  Sunrise was at 6:47 AM, and sunset will be at 8:36 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.  High 74°F (23°C).  Winds N at 10-15 mph with occasional higher gusts.    Chance of rain 60%.

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms early.  Low 56°F (13°C).  Partial clearing after midnight.  Winds N at 10-15 mph.

Monday:  Mostly sunny.  High near 73°F (23°C).  Winds N at 10-15 mph, gusting higher at times.