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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.
A Beautiful Easter Sunday In Mid Michigan

A Beautiful Easter Sunday In Mid Michigan

Our Easter morning is warm and sunny with light winds.  It’s perfect.  I don’t think that we will reach 70F but it will get pretty close.  We’ll be cooking out and probably sitting outdoors much of the day.  I love it. Our 1:15 PM temp is 62F (17C), the humidity is 35% and skies are partly cloudy.  Winds are from the ESE at 1-5 mph and the dew point is 31F (-1C).  Visibility is 10 miles.  The pressure is 30.01 in…

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A Beautiful Easter Weekend For Mid Michigan

A Beautiful Easter Weekend For Mid Michigan

We couldn’t have a nicer weekend for our Easter celebrations than what this one is turning out to be.  We probably won’t quite reach 70F but will be close tomorrow and early next week.  Regardless, there isn’t any rain, or better yet snow, in the forecast and that’s a good thing.  The buds on bushes and trees are really starting to appear and I think that we’ll be seeing leaves early this year.  I’m hearing reports that we could still…

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Much Colder, Cloudy Skies For our Thursday – Mid Michigan

Much Colder, Cloudy Skies For our Thursday – Mid Michigan

Yesterday saw winds gust up to 38 mph for my area but it was sunny most of the day.  By nightfall, we received some light snow flurries and that continued into this morning.  There was no accumulation but no one is excited to see snow falling after having temperatures near 70F.  I know that this is not unusual for early April in Michigan but never the less, we are all ready for spring weather.  Fortunately, our weekend is looking wonderful…

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More Cold Weather For Mid Michigan

More Cold Weather For Mid Michigan

After a nice, warm day on Tuesday, our temperatures have once again dipped back to normal.  This seems to be the pattern that we are in lately.  It goes from one extreme to another.  The problem with yesterday was the wind.  Our highest recorded gust was 38 mph, and it made it very difficult to enjoy even though the temperatures were quite warm.  There was sun most of the day, but then rain moved in at around 9 PM.  We…

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Mild Temps, Sunny Skies But Very Windy – Mid Michigan

Mild Temps, Sunny Skies But Very Windy – Mid Michigan

Today would be beautiful except for the wind.  It is much too strong to go out and enjoy the day, so we just have to look out the window and wish.  Yesterday wasn’t too bad except that we didn’t see much sun.  It was a bit breezy but temperatures were quite mild and it wasn’t a bad day at all.  My dog is hassling me to take her out and I’m trying to ignore her.  Highs are supposed to be…

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A Cold And Windy Palm Sunday

A Cold And Windy Palm Sunday

Today certainly isn’t the nicest of days with cloudy skies, a few raindrops and a lot of wind.  Also our temperatures are expected to remain steady or drop as the day goes on.  Northern counties could even see some snow and I’m hoping that it stays north of us.  This time of year is such a teaser, with spring weather one day, then back to winter the next.  April is predicted to be quite nice, and with next Sunday being…

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Mild Temperatures, Cloudy Skies For Mid Michigan

Mild Temperatures, Cloudy Skies For Mid Michigan

Our morning began with clear skies, but now there is mostly clouds and the winds have picked up.  Temperatures will be quite a bit warmer than yesterday, and it is actually quite pleasant outdoors.  The rains of Thursday night have really greened things up and the look and feel of spring is abundant.  There is more rain expected for tonight and that’s okay.  We could use more. Our 2:45 pm temperature is 53°F (12°C), the humidity is 63% and skies…

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Much Needed Rain In Mid Michigan

Much Needed Rain In Mid Michigan

After a night of moderate to heavy rainfall, our Friday has been mostly dry.  There was 1.47″ in my gauge this morning and it was very welcome.  The grass has greened up a bit and the fire danger is now over.  There is a chance of more rain over the next few days and our temperatures are much cooler.  Today’s temp was at our normal level for this date, but it feels cold compared to what we’ve had over the…

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A Little Overnight Rain, Warm Temperatures For Mid Michigan

A Little Overnight Rain, Warm Temperatures For Mid Michigan

Yesterday was another gorgeous day although quite breezy.  Highs made it into the low 70s and skies were clear part of the day.  We received 0.10″ of rain overnight which was nice, but we need a lot more.  We could get some decent rain on Friday from what they’re saying, and I hope it happens.  Today won’t be quite as warm as yesterday but it will be quite windy.  Then temperatures are expected to fall for the weekend and normal…

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More Above Average Temps For Mid Michigan

More Above Average Temps For Mid Michigan

We have yet another unseasonably warm day although not as much sun.  The morning began overcast, but now there is filtered sunlight and our temperature is already up to 70°F.  This should continue yet tomorrow before reality returns.  Thursday and Friday are expected to be wet and we could hear thunder for the first time this season.  The ground is so dry that I hope that the rainfall is adequate.  There is even the mention of snow for Sunday although…

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