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Author: Cathie Ursu

I have lived in Michigan all of my life and became very interested in the weather after the 1953 Flint tornado. This was one of the few EF5 tornadoes in our state's history (since records have been kept). Although we are not strangers to severe storms in Michigan, EF5 tornadoes are very rare. I live in an area where we rarely get a good thunderstorm, in fact, we haven't had one all summer. When I lived down by Detroit, they were frequent during the spring and summer months. I love experiencing the four seasons here in Michigan and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
Really Feels Like Late Fall . . . .

Really Feels Like Late Fall . . . .

Yesterday will be our last warmer day for awhile.  Today feels like late fall or early winter.  At least we haven’t gotten any snow yet, but that may happen tonight and tomorrow.  We could even see a few inches by the time it is over.  It isn’t expected to last, however, since the ground is still quite warm. Our 1:15 PM temperature is 41°F, the humidity is 55%, and winds are from the north at 4-10 mph.  The pressure is…

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A Wet Friday . . . .

A Wet Friday . . . .

We had rain overnight leaving 0.35″ in my gauge.  Since then, there has been no more rain but it is a dark and dreary day.  We also have strong winds once again, and that should blow off any remaining leaves on bushes and trees.  We expect to see some sun later and temperatures will still be quite mild today.  Not for the weekend however. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 51°F, the humidity is 90%, and skies are overcast.  Winds are…

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Enjoy While It Lasts . . . . .

Enjoy While It Lasts . . . . .

Today will probably our last nice day for awhile.  We can expect some rain tonigiht and through tomorrow with much colder temperatures.  It sounds like winter will be upon us this weekend with possibly our first snowfall.  Expected amounts range from a dusting to as much as 2 inches.  At leasts snow makes it much brighter outdoors during these dark winter days. Our 2:15 PM temperature is 51°F, the humidity is 44%, and winds are from the WSW at 4-10…

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Cloudy But Mild . . . .

Cloudy But Mild . . . .

Our weather issue today is wind.  We could see gusts as high as 40 mph.  I don’t think we’ll see much sun today if any.  High 57°F. We could see some clearing later, probably around sundown.  We better enjoy these next few days because the weather will turn nasty for the weekend.  We will probably see our first snow of the season. Our 12:45 PM temperature is 56°F, the humidity is 67%, and skies are overcasts.  Winds are from the…

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Nice Early November Weather . . . .

Nice Early November Weather . . . .

Today is sunny and temps not too chilly.  This has been a lovely autumn up till now, but I hear that very cold weather is coming soon.  I’m sure that it won’t be long and we’ll be seeing the white stuff.  In fact, last year we had snow on Halloween.  Our temperatures will remain quite mild but big changes for the weekend. Our 11 AM temperature is 55°F, the humidity is 48%, and winds are from the WSW at 5-11…

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A Little Rain Overnight . . . .

A Little Rain Overnight . . . .

We had a little rain overnight which only measured 0.01″ in my gauge.  In fact, it was still sprinkling a little when I first went out at 8:30.  Now we have mostly cloudy skies with a little blue showing through.  The sun peeks out from time to time and it is very windy.  There is no rain on radar except to our north and east.  It should be a dry day. Our 11:30 AM temperature is 54°F, the humidity is…

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It Looks Like Rain . . . .

It Looks Like Rain . . . .

Our morning is quite dreary and very chilly.  I’m seeing some showers on radar over the west side of the state near Lake Michigan but nothing close to us.  Temperatures are expected to remain in the 40s and there is a slight chance of rain.  It’ll be a good day to stay indoors and watch football. Our 11:30 AM temp is 41°F, the humidity is 92%, and skies are overcast.  Winds are from the west at 0-2 mph, and the…

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Very Chilly And Windy For Our Halloween Night . . . .

Very Chilly And Windy For Our Halloween Night . . . .

Any trick or treaters better dress warm tonight because it won’t be warm.  At least it isn’t raining or snowing for a change.  Right now we have mostly cloudy skies and the wind is pretty brisk.  It really feels like November but some trees are still hanging on to their leaves.  We didn’t really have much color this year.  I think it may have been because it was so dry.  Many trees were bare before any color could develop. Our…

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Not Going To Be A Bad Day . . . .

Not Going To Be A Bad Day . . . .

It is the end of October and our weather continues to be very nice.  We won’t see quite as much sun today but temps will still be comfortable with a light jacket.  Winds will be quite strong  but other than that, not a bad day at all. Our 10:45 AM temperature is 43°F, the humidity is 93%, and skies have a light cloud cover.  Winds are from the NW at 0-5 mph, and the pressure is 29.65 in and falling. …

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Mostly Sunny And Breezy . . . .

Mostly Sunny And Breezy . . . .

Our morning was clear and frosty.  Now we have some clouds moving in.  There is no rain expected but it will be quite breezy.  It should be a decent day weather-wise. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 55°F, the humidity is 61%, and skies are partly cloudy.  Winds are from the ENE at 6-11 mph, and the pressure is 29.95 in and falling.  The dew point is 40°F and visibility is 11 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 58°F and the overnight low…

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