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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.
Sunny, Warm, But Windy – Mid Michigan

Sunny, Warm, But Windy – Mid Michigan

Today looks like a beautiful day except the winds are picking up once again.  At least the temperatures will be warm enough that it won’t seem so cold.  Election day is now over, thank heavens, and I’m so happy that we won’t be bombarded with campaign ads anymore.  It still isn’t clear who won, and I’m hoping that it is resolved soon. Our 9 AM temp is 52F (11C), the humidity is 71%, and winds are from the SW at…

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A Brighter Day But Still Very Cold – Mid Michigan

A Brighter Day But Still Very Cold – Mid Michigan

We have quite a bit of sun today but strong winds are still an issue.  The warm-up will begin tomorrow and it will be very welcome.  Yesterday was very blustery with wind gusts up in the 40 mph range and intermittent snow squalls.  Today isn’t quite as bad but still much too windy for comfort.  At least we are seeing the sun.  I’ve noticed that the day seems to be going by much slower on standard time and I’m wishing…

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A Mixed Bag Of Weather Today In Mid Michigan

A Mixed Bag Of Weather Today In Mid Michigan

Today began with cloudy skies which have now become partly cloudy with snow showers mixed in. Radar is showing that most are lake effect.  The winds have been brutal today and many of the fallen leaves have blown away.  The next few days are expected to see a big improvement with warmer temps and plenty of sun.  We’re hoping that the forecast doesn’t change. Our 3:15 PM temperature is 36F (2C), the humidity is 65%, and skies are mostly cloudy. …

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A Very Cold Halloween In Mid Michigan

A Very Cold Halloween In Mid Michigan

It is interesting, as I look out the window this morning, that leaves are falling off the trees like snow.  There is little to no wind, but they are still falling.  This morning is clear and bright but not comfortable to be outdoors.  The temperature was only 24F when I got up and has risen a few degrees since then.  I put up some of my Halloween decor yesterday since there were no strong winds for a change.  The trick-or-treaters…

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Definitely Feels Like Novermber In Mid Michigan

Definitely Feels Like Novermber In Mid Michigan

It feels really cold out there today.  Highs aren’t even expected to make it into the 40s and thankfully, there isn’t much wind.  Skies have been cloudy all day so far and I’m not expecting to see much sun, if any.  We are looking forward to the warmup that the local weather gurus are promising by mid week.  I  just wish that it would stay all of November but I know that we won’t be that lucky.  At least we…

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A Very Pleasant Day In Mid Michigan

A Very Pleasant Day In Mid Michigan

Today was very nice with plenty of sun although temperatures were quire cool.  Clouds are starting to move in now and there isn’t expected to be nearly as much sun tomorrow as there was today.  We could see a few drops of rain Thursday but nothing major is expected.  As two storms move to our south, they should remain there which is good for us.  Those on the gulf coast are not as lucky as Hurricane Zeta approaches.  The next…

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Feels Like November in Mid Michigan

Feels Like November in Mid Michigan

Today began with a trace of rain resulting in a cloudy, chilly day.  It is quite breezy which adds to the chill and there is no sign of the sun.  It is not a nice day to to be outdoors for sure, and the remainder of the week is not promising to be much better.  Even when they predict partly sunny, we see more clouds than sun.  At least we haven’t seen snow yet. Our 2PM temperature is 43F (6C),…

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A Cloudy, Very Chilly Day In Mid Michigan

A Cloudy, Very Chilly Day In Mid Michigan

Temperatures fell quickly yesterday afternoon after the storms passed and lows overnight dipped below freezing.  Ice covered my rain gauge this morning and there was 0.29″ from the previous storms.  We were under a severe TS warning but we only got heavy rain and strong winds.  There was no damage in my area that I know of.  Today began with clear skies but have now become mostly cloudy.  Highs will not be very warm today or the rest of this…

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Showers, Thunderstorms On The Way Ahead Of A StrongCold Front – Mid Michigan

Showers, Thunderstorms On The Way Ahead Of A StrongCold Front – Mid Michigan

Our morning began calm and sunny.  Since then, the winds have picked up and clouds rolled in.  It felt almost like a summer morning and temps are still holding in the low 70s.  Radar is showing a line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front which will dramatically drop our temperatures below the average once again.  There have been a few sprinkles so far but most of the rain remains to our west.  I figure that it will…

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A Wet Morning Results In Foggy Afternoon – Mid Michigan

A Wet Morning Results In Foggy Afternoon – Mid Michigan

The rain began late last night and continued all night.  There was 0.54″ in my gauge this morning and it continued until after noon.  Now the rain has stopped and fog has developed.  Temperatures will be very warm today and tomorrow before a strong cold front takes over.  At least there is no snow in our forecast as yet. Our 4 PM temperature is 52F (11C),  the humidity is 9%, and skies are overcast with fog.  The pressure is 29.94…

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