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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.
Much Cooler After Sunday’s Storms – Mid Michigan

Much Cooler After Sunday’s Storms – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was another very warm although windy day.  Storms didn’t arrive until the evening, and we did receive a lot of rain but nothing severe.  There was a total of 1.10″ in my gauge this morning.  Today feels more like late March once again.  The next two days are expected to only see highs in the 40s.  That’s much too chilly for this time of year.  We get these teaser days and then back to the cold.  It’s hard to…

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A Summer-Like Day In Mid Michigan

A Summer-Like Day In Mid Michigan

Today’s weather was a real treat with highs reaching the low 80s.  We had sun all day with a few scattered clouds here and there.  Clouds are on the increase now with possible showers moving in late tomorrow.  We received o.41″ of rain overnight but some areas got well over an inch.  There are a lot of flooded fields around and the farmers are hoping for a dry spell to happen soon. This upcoming week will be cooler than normal…

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A Beautiful Start To Our Friday – Mid Michigan

A Beautiful Start To Our Friday – Mid Michigan

Although we have rain in the forecast for this afternoon and tonight, this morning is lovely with plenty of sun and mild temperatures.  Our daily highs have been a bit below average but this weekend will make up for it.  We can expect temperatures to reach the upper 70s to near 80 degrees both Saturday and Sunday.  Unfortunately, that leaves us open for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday.  Next week is expected to be a bit…

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Sunny And Much Warmer Today In Mid Michigan

Sunny And Much Warmer Today In Mid Michigan

It seems that our cold, unseasonable weather is leaving us and we can look forward to some real spring-like weather.  Temps should reach well into the 50s today, and everyday this week will continue to get a little warmer.  We could see the mid 70s by Sunday.  This morning is quite pleasant with clear skies and light winds.  There is more rain moving in tonight and early Thursday, but not that much is expected.  The grass is green and buds…

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A Snowy Day After Easter – Mid Michigan

A Snowy Day After Easter – Mid Michigan

Our Easter Sunday was quite nice.  There was some cloud cover  in the early afternoon, but we had sun most of the day.  Temperatures were a bit chilly but not as bad as today.  It feels more like late March than mid April, and we are expecting up to an inch of snow.  The Detroit area could get as much as 2-3 inches.  Next weekend should see temperatures in the low 70s, so at least that gives us something to…

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A Sunny Saturday In Mid Michigan

A Sunny Saturday In Mid Michigan

Our Friday was very blustery and cold.  Hopefully, the winds won’t be as bad today and we will have more sun.  Temperatures are not expected to rise out of the mid 40s, but that won’t be too bad if it’s sunny and not windy.  We can only hope.  The radar showed rain over us much of the day, but the air was too dry and we had no precip at all.  I’m looking forward to the warmer temps that are…

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Another Wind Advisory Day For Mid Michigan

Another Wind Advisory Day For Mid Michigan

Yesterday was very windy with gusts close to 50 mph in parts of the state.  Today isn’t quite as windy but still expecting gusts close to 40 mph.  Skies were clear early but now the sky is filled with clouds once again.  We can expect a significant warm-up by Thursday of this coming week, then temps are supposed to be much warmer the week after.  May is only two weeks away so it’s about time.  I’m ready for it!  We…

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No Severe weather For Michigan

No Severe weather For Michigan

Having watched the weather happening in all the states south of us yesterday, Michigan lucked out once again.  There were many tornadoes, as well as severe storms which produced damaging winds and large hail, and we had the chance of seeing some of that here in Michigan.  But the storms came as far north as Ohio and started dying out.  We did received 0.35″ of rain during the day with very little of it overnight.  This morning began with clear…

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Severe Weather A Possibility In Mid Michigan Today

Severe Weather A Possibility In Mid Michigan Today

After a very nice Tuesday, today probably will not be very pleasant.  We could be in line for some pretty hefty storms this afternoon and tonight.  Yesterday brought, what has become, a weekly rash of tornadoes from the deep south up into Minnesota.  Today may be our turn, although chances remain quite low.  There is another cold front knocking on our door and even snow has been mentioned for this upcoming week.  Whatever happens, we’ll just have to deal with…

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A Beutiful Palm Sunday In Mic Michigan

A Beutiful Palm Sunday In Mic Michigan

Today has been gorgeous, but unfortunately, it isn’t going to last.  There is some very stormy weather expected this upcoming week although Michigan isn’t expected to be affected that much.  We can expect more wet weather and temps above normal before another cold air system strikes later in the week.  Once again, there will be another round of tornadoes and even blizzard conditions in the south and   central regions of the country.  The southwest will be ripe for wildfires.  So…

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