Browsed by
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.
A Very Stormy Afternoon . . . .

A Very Stormy Afternoon . . . .

Although my area hasn’t had any storms yet, northern Michigan, and some areas in mid Michigan, are battling the flooding situation.  As the weather map shows, there is a large area in the severe area for today, although we’re expecting ours overnight.    The storms affecting Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana will be heading our way overnight.  Ryan Hall is covering it on YouTube, and I’m sure the Michigan Weather Chasers will also be very soon.  Right now, we have…

Read More Read More

Record Warmth For The Week Ahead . . . .

Record Warmth For The Week Ahead . . . .

This upcoming week will feel like late May or early June.  Highs will reach into the 70s everyday and I’m expecting many records will be broke or tied.    With that comes the possibilities of severe weather, mostly on Wednesday along with more heavy rain.  The city of Cheboygan is on alert for their dam failing, and there are concerns for other dams in the state.  Today is very pleasant although on the windy side.  We had cloudy skies this…

Read More Read More

Sunny With Average Temperatures . . . .

Sunny With Average Temperatures . . . .

Today should be a decent day with plenty of sun and temps in the 50s.  There is no rain expected until late tonight, so it will be a good day to get outdoors and do whatever. Our 12:45 PM temperature is 50°F, the humidity is 46%, and the pressure is 30.38 in and steady.  Winds are from the NE at 2-8 mph and the dew point is 27°F.  Visibility is 12 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 56°F and the overnight low…

Read More Read More

Cloudy, Damp And Cool . . . .

Cloudy, Damp And Cool . . . .

Today isn’t as nice as yesterday, but we have much warmer weather to look forward to this weekend and early next week.  Unfortunately,  it increases our chances for severe weather during that time.  We have to take the good with the bad, and hopefully, it won’t be that bad. Our 2:15 PM temperature is 47°F, the humidity is 83%, and skies are overcast.  We had a little rain overnight, but none since then.  Winds are from the north at 4-7…

Read More Read More

Spring Weather Has Returned . . . . .

Spring Weather Has Returned . . . . .

Our morning began with overcast skies, and the deck was damp from a little overnight rain.  There was  0.08″ in my gauge.  Now skies are almost clear and temperatures have risen to the mid 60s.  It is quite breezy but it is a warm breeze.  The lawn is still pretty waterlogged from all the weekend rain.  Unfortunately, there is more to come. Our 1:30 PM temperature is 68°F, the humidity is 28%, and skies are mostly clear.  Winds are from…

Read More Read More

A Warmup Begins . . . .

A Warmup Begins . . . .

Today begins another round of very warm weather.  Hopefully it will last awhile.  Our skies were clear this morning, but now we have mostly clouds.  We could see highs in the 70s this weekend, and as usual, it will come with some rain.  Our rivers are overflowing now, so we certainly can do without that. Our 12:15 PM temperature is 43°F, the humidity is 49%, and winds are from the south at 6-9 mph.  The pressure is 30.27 in and…

Read More Read More

A Sunny Day But Cold . . . .

A Sunny Day But Cold . . . .

To look out the window, it seems like a beautiful spring day.  Then you walk outside, and the wind feels like January.  At least we aren’t getting anymore rain.  The river is overflowing it’s banks and many roads are flooded that usually don’t flood.  Some have even been washed out.  I just hope it is done for awhile. Our 3 PM temperature is 33°F, the humidity is 43%, and skies are clear.  Winds are from the SE at 0-6 mph…

Read More Read More

A Mix Of Rain And Sun . . . .

A Mix Of Rain And Sun . . . .

Today is one of those days that Mother Nature isn’t sure what she wants to do.  Our morning was overcast, but now it’s an even mix of sun and clouds.  Every so often we get some sprinkles of rain thrown into the mix.  The area is still recovering from all the rain that we got, and a flood warning remains in effect for our county.  Right now the sun is out and temperatures are a little below the average.  It’s…

Read More Read More

A Cold Easter Sunday . . . .

A Cold Easter Sunday . . . .

We have had a very wet April so far.  Since the beginning of the month, we have had 3.67″ of rainfall and I’m seeing standing water where their usually never is any.  The river is very high and there are lakes in many of the farm fields.  There were two possible tornadoes yesterday.  One was near Monroe and the other in the Detroit area.  Today the rain has finally ended and I’m now seeing some blue sky peeking though the…

Read More Read More

Excessive Rain . . . .

Excessive Rain . . . .

Our yard is partially under water from all the rain that we’ve had the past 36 hours.  Radar is still showing a lot more coming before it is done.  I can’t believe that there are no flood warnings or watches issued.  Highs are supposed to reach into the 60s today, then back in the 30s tonight.  This weather lately has been crazy. Our 11 AM temperature is 42°F, the humidity is 95%, and skies are overcast with moderate rainfall.  Winds…

Read More Read More