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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.
Could Be A Stormy Afternoon In Mid Michigan

Could Be A Stormy Afternoon In Mid Michigan

The Weather Service is promising us some rain today.  We could also see some heavy, if not severe, thunderstorms.  These are already occurring up north but we’ve yet to see any rain here.  In addition to that, many areas are under a heat advisory.  The radar is very active right now, showing the formation of many storm cells, with most still staying well to our north.  I haven’t watered any of my garden the past few days, so I’m banking…

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Another Day Like The Previous Ones – Mid Michigan

Another Day Like The Previous Ones – Mid Michigan

There isn’t much to say about our weather except that each passing day is much like the last . . . . . warm, breezy and dry.  There were quite a few pop-op showers and thunderstorms yesterday, but all we had was one 30 second downpour, which left 0.02″ of rain in my gauge.  Other areas east of us had some severe storms, which caused some tree damage.  There was even a tornado which moved off into Lake Huron as…

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Rain On Radar But None Here As Yet – Mid Michigan

Rain On Radar But None Here As Yet – Mid Michigan

Today was supposed to be quite wet for us, but so far, the rain has remained to our north.  Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for most of the day so I hope we get a little rain anyway.  I feel so bad for the folks in Kentucky.  I wish these extreme storms would happen in the west where their reservoirs are drying up.  But it never happens where it is needed.  Same with the brush fires.  One of…

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Typical Summer Day In Mid Michigan

Typical Summer Day In Mid Michigan

Hot and dry is what we can usually expect this time of year, and that’s exactly what we are getting.  It’s been a few years since we have seen weather like this and it seems pretty good.  Unfortunately, my family and I are all stuck home with Covid.  No one is deathly ill, but just enough to be annoying.  I hate being sick.  It seems like such a waste of time, but it is what it is.  I’m happy that…

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Just a Nice Summer Day In Mid Michigan

Just a Nice Summer Day In Mid Michigan

I had to go to the ER last night.  After feeling crappy all day, I was suddenly so weak that I couldn’t get out of my chair.  My husband called the ambulance and I was diagnosed with Covid.  So now I’m stuck at home for two weeks, but it could be worse.  At least this current strain isn’t as severe as the first ones were, so the ER doctor assured me that I would be alright. Our weather today is…

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Cloudy But Warm In Mid Michigan

Cloudy But Warm In Mid Michigan

Temperatures are quite warm today and skies are cloudy.  We had a few sprinkles of rain yesterday and there were a few showers which appeared on the radar map, but they were few and far between.  We could see that again today but chances are very slight.   At least with the cloudy skies, that should keep the temperatures at a comfortable level.  Today is my husband’s birthday and we are both a  bit under the weather, so I’m hoping that…

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Another Lovely End Of July Day In Mid Michigan

Another Lovely End Of July Day In Mid Michigan

After an almost perfect day yesterday, today brings much of the same.  Highs should reach near 8oF, but the humidity and dew point is low, so it will be very comfortable.  There is no rain expected any time soon and the remainder of this week should be seasonable.  But they are already warning us that the 90s will be back next week.  I was hoping that we would be done with that for the year. Our 2 PM temperature is…

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An Absolutely Wonderful Day In Mid Michigan

An Absolutely Wonderful Day In Mid Michigan

After the past week of 90 degree temperatures,  today is literally a breath of fresh air.  Temps will only make it into the upper 70s with gentle breezes.  This is such a welcome relief from what has been and I just hope that it lasts through August.  Our total rainfall since Saturday night is 0.90″, just enough to green up the lawn and get it growing again.  Our next chance for rain is tomorrow night and into Wednesday, but the…

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Overnight Thunderstorms Bring Much Needed Rain – Mid Michigan

Overnight Thunderstorms Bring Much Needed Rain – Mid Michigan

Thunderstorms began around midnight here, and they brought much needed rainfall.  We were under a severe thunderstorm warning, and the rain brought some very strong winds when they arrived, but I don’t see any damage near us.  I’m seeing some areas of the state received well over 2 inches of rain, and we had 0.83″ as of this morning. It was still sprinkling a little when I first went out, but that soon ended.  Now our skies are clearing but…

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A Stormy Weekend Expected For Mid Michigan

A Stormy Weekend Expected For Mid Michigan

There were a few drops of rain in my gauge this morning, and also lightning strikes showing on my weather station.  I wasn’t aware of any rain in my area overnight but I guess it happened.  The weather service is showing us to be in a slight to enhanced risk area for severe storms today.  I’m seeing reports from some of my Facebook friends to our south, that they are without power this morning as heavy to severe thunderstorms moved…

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