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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.
Another Lovely Autumn Day In Mid Michigan

Another Lovely Autumn Day In Mid Michigan

Our morning began with dense fog and frost, but it didn’t last long after the sun came up.  Temperatures were very cold overnight and recovery will only be into the mid 50s.  There isn’t much wind so it will be comfortable, especially with the sun out.  My husband mowed the lawn for the final time this year (we hope), and mulched most of the leaves.  Our dry weather continues but that is expected to change late tomorrow and Thursday.  With…

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Cloudy And Cooler For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

Cloudy And Cooler For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was lovely weather-wise.  Unfortunately, we had to spend the day at the hospital in Detroit so we couldn’t enjoy most of it.  In fact, we didn’t get home until sunset.  Temps reached into the mid 60s and it felt like a spring day rather than autumn.  Today is much cooler and cloudy.  Although there is a chance for some rain, there isn’t much appearing on radar at this time and it is all remaining to our north.  We haven’t…

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Sunny And Very Mild On This Nov. 7 – Mid Michigan

Sunny And Very Mild On This Nov. 7 – Mid Michigan

Today may be the last of our warm fall days so we should take advantage of it and enjoy it.  Highs in the 60s are expected today and tomorrow, but after that, it is expected to feel more like November.  Usually by now, almost all the leaves are off the trees, but the maples are still hanging onto theirs.  It’s aggravating because my husband wants to get them mulched for the year and be done with them.  I’m just hoping…

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An Okay Day In Mid Michigan

An Okay Day In Mid Michigan

Today has been fairly nice with mild temps and light winds.  The morning was a bit sunny but now more clouds have moved in.  We are expecting a substantial warm-up over the weekend and into next week with highs reaching into the lower 60s.  I would like to say that we’ll be getting the leaves all mulched but most are still on the maples and oaks.  I think we’ll be mowing into mid November this year.  At least there is…

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A Sunny, Frosty Morning In Mid Michigan

A Sunny, Frosty Morning In Mid Michigan

We had our first snow shower yesterday evening.  It all melted on contact but I could see large, white flakes falling in my yard light.  Most of the maples and oaks are holding on to their leaves, so hoping for no heavy snow amounts anytime soon.  I can’t remember ever having leaves on the trees this late in the season.  This has indeed been a strange autumn for us.  I’m not complaining and I’ve really enjoyed it.  I can’t go…

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It Really Feel Like November in Mid Michigan

It Really Feel Like November in Mid Michigan

Our morning is starting out with a mix of sun and clouds.  Temperatures are very chilly and northern Michigan got their first taste of measurable snow yesterday.  Since so many of our trees still have leaves, I’m hoping that we won’t see any for a while.  There is snow flurries in our forecast but that’s all for now.  We could see a warm-up by next weekend, but highs are expected to only reach the upper 50s. Our 9:45 AM temp…

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A Sunny Morning In Mid Michigan

A Sunny Morning In Mid Michigan

Today is Halloween and we finally have some decent weather for it.  The past 4-5 Halloweens have been cold and rainy.  We are finally seeing color on our trees after several very chilly nights.  Yesterday was misty and gloomy all day.  There was 0.03″ in my rain gauge and northern lights were supposed to be visible overnight.  I don’t know if they ever happened since it was still cloudy when I went to bed.  This is a very pleasant morning…

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Cloudy With Rain Ending – Mid Michigan

Cloudy With Rain Ending – Mid Michigan

After two days of rain, it has finally stopped.  Today is the big game between Michigan State and Univ. of Michigan and the weather should be  dry in time for it.  That will be the highlight for today if you live in Michigan and are a football fan.  As for me, I’m babying my knee following my surgery and am not getting around very well.  I’m not supposed to be sitting by the computer too long since my leg needs…

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Rain, Rain, And More Rain For Mid Michigan

Rain, Rain, And More Rain For Mid Michigan

What can I say, it’s really a crummy day out there.  The rain began late yesterday afternoon and continued all night.  It’s still raining quite hard with no break.  What’s worse it that it is expected to continue all day today.  There was 0.98″ in my gauge at 8:45 this morning, and possibly up to another inch is expected before it comes to an end tonight.  I’ll be going into the hospital tomorrow for a total knee replacement, so will…

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Cloudy, With Morning Frost – Mid Michigan

Cloudy, With Morning Frost – Mid Michigan

Our Sunday began with frost and fog.  Visibility was less than half a mile until mid morning.  Intermittent light showers yesterday gave us another 0.05″ of rain and temperatures haven’t made it out of the 40s yet today.  The forecast is calling for highs in the low 50s.  Radar is showing a large area of rain just to our south and that is expected to reach us later today.  It really feels like November. Our 2 PM temperature is 48°F…

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