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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.
Rain / Snow Mix In Our Forecast – Mid Michigan

Rain / Snow Mix In Our Forecast – Mid Michigan

The possible snowstorm that was predicted for us now appears to be mostly moving south of us.  We may see some snow showers but not much, if any, accumulations.  That makes me very happy.  After flowers are in bloom, no one wants to see snow.  My daffodils are beautiful and the tulips are coming up.  Today began with some sun but now it is cloudy, rainy, and very windy. Radar is showing a line of showers moving across the state…

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Totally Beautiful Today In Mid Michigan

Totally Beautiful Today In Mid Michigan

Today is an absolutely gorgeous day. We better enjoy it because there is snow in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Mark was showing that my area can expect 2 to 5 inches. I’m hoping it’s only two or even less. It is hard to be thinking snow after the weather that we’ve had for the past two weeks. But it’s only April and anything can happen weather-wise. I’m taking my dog and going out and enjoying what we have…

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Snow In Our Forecast! Can You Believe it? – Mid Michigan

Snow In Our Forecast! Can You Believe it? – Mid Michigan

Today is a lovely, seasonable day, but I’m hearing that we could get 2-5 inches of snow in the next few days.  At least we know that it won’t last long, but snow, after the wonderful weather that we’ve been having, is hard to grasp.  Hopefully they’ll be wrong and it will be rain instead.  Our morning began with plenty of sun and frost, but now we have clouds moving in.  Highs today should reach our normal which is the…

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Wet, Cloudy, And Cool For Our Thursday – Mid Michigan

Wet, Cloudy, And Cool For Our Thursday – Mid Michigan

Our day began with some light showers but they seem to have ended now looking at the radar.  Our temperatures are below average once again, but it doesn’t feel too bad out there.  I think there may have been a few flurries mixed in with the rain but they weren’t too obvious.  Most of the snow has remained to our north and that’s fine with me.  After today, our temperatures will warm up once again, but not as warm as…

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Another Gorgeous Day In Mid Michigan

Another Gorgeous Day In Mid Michigan

This recent warm weather that we have had, has really brought out the leaves on the trees and bushes. I think we are going to see the world greening up early this year. Last year at this time, it was so cold that we were all wondering if spring was ever going to happen. We do have a few cold days ahead and we could even see some snow showers, but no accumulation is expected. These above normal temperatures have…

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Cloudy and Cooler For Our Sunday – Mid Michigan

Cloudy and Cooler For Our Sunday – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was still quite mild, but afternoon and evening thunderstorms brought us over one inch of rain and much cooler temperatures.  Highs today will be closer to normal which will still be pleasant.  Winds aren’t too strong so it is comfortable.  We saw a little sun early but now skies have become overcast.  There is still a chance of rain but there isn’t much showing on radar at this time.  There is some in northern Ohio that is moving this…

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Mostly Cloudy, Filtered Sun for Mid Michigan

Mostly Cloudy, Filtered Sun for Mid Michigan

I thought that it was supposed to be cold this weekend, but apparently, that has changed.  That’s okay.  We’re loving this early spring weather.  We had some thunderstorms move through yesterday afternoon and we received another 0.09″ of rain.  It didn’t last long and didn’t do much to cool it off.  My sister-in-law in Florida can’t believe the weather that we’re having.  For that matter, I can’t either. Our 10:45 AM temp is 62°F (17°C), the humidity is 74%, and…

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Possibly Our Last Warm Day For A While – Mid Michigan

Possibly Our Last Warm Day For A While – Mid Michigan

After almost a week of summer-like temperatures, showers and thunderstorms ushered in some much cooler air, and this will probably be the norm for a while.  Yesterday was still very warm and afternoon thunderstorms brought 0.33 inches of rain, along with some very strong winds.  Today is windy and mostly cloudy.  There is still a chance for more rain but the radar is almost clear at this time.  I think we have enough rain for a while.  Since our average…

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A Very Warm April Day In Mid Michigan

A Very Warm April Day In Mid Michigan

After yesterday morning’s thundershowers, the remainder of the day was partly cloudy and mild.  We received just under half an inch of rain.  Temps were in the mid 60s most of the day so it was nice to be out and about.  This weather is really spoiling us, and when it returns to normal, we’ll complain.  Today has had a light layer of clouds and filtered sunlight has been shining through.  Highs could reach pretty close to 80F and I’ve…

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Thundershowers To Start Our Day – Mid Michigan

Thundershowers To Start Our Day – Mid Michigan

Our day began with clouds, then thundershowers moved through our area.  It’s the first for this year.  We received just under half an inch and now there is some clearing and a little sun.  Our Easter Sunday was absolutely perfect with highs reaching the upper 60s and very light wind.  The kids were all home, and we spent most of the day outdoors.  We had chicken on the grill, which my husband is a master at cooking, and all the…

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