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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.
Cristobol Left It’s Mark On Michigan

Cristobol Left It’s Mark On Michigan

Although we didn’t get any severe weather here where I live, others in the state were not as lucky.  There was a tremendous amount of damage done around Bay City and Saginaw, and also on the western side of the state.  Large trees were snapped in half with many falling on homes and autos.  The storm ravaged on for about 6 hours moving from south to north.  When it arrived here, we got very hard rain but almost no wind. …

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Severe Weather A Probability Today In Michigan

Severe Weather A Probability Today In Michigan

As the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobol approach our area, with it comes heavy rain and possible severe weather of every kind.  Temperatures last night never fell much below 80 degrees most of the night and it feels like a sauna this morning.  Skies are partly to mostly cloudy at this time, but the sun will just add to the instability, causing some pretty nasty weather later on. Our 9 AM temperature is 81F (27C), the humidity is 73% and…

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A Sunny Morning Could Bring A Stormy Evening – Mid Michigan

A Sunny Morning Could Bring A Stormy Evening – Mid Michigan

The morning is starting out very warm with temps already in the mid 70s.  Tropical Storm Cristobol is heading in our direction and our weather could be affected by tonight.  Behind it will bring much cooler temperatures once again for the weekend.  So far this spring, our temps have gone from one extreme to the other.  AC one day and furnace the next.  Hopefully, it will balance out soon. Our 9:45 AM temp is 76F (24C), the humidity is 42%…

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Another Chilly Day In Northern Michigan

Another Chilly Day In Northern Michigan

Yesterday was cloudy most of the day, but the sun began to peak through by 5 PM.  We received a little rain but hardly enough to wet the surface and that was fine.  This morning is starting out with clear skies and the forecast sounds good.  We will be heading back home tomorrow. Our 9:30 AM temperature is 59°F (15°C), the humidity is 67%, and winds are from the NW at 12 mph.  The pressure is 30.01 in (1016.4 mb)…

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Cloudy And Warm For Our Friday Morning In Northern Michigan

Cloudy And Warm For Our Friday Morning In Northern Michigan

We have rain in our forecast for this afternoon, and radar is showing it already in the western portions of the state.  I’m hoping that most stays to our south, but even at that, it isn’t expected to be that much.  There is another cold front coming and temperatures this weekend are expected to only reach the 60s.  That’s okay.  I brought some warm clothes with me.  Yesterday was perfect with clear skies all day and comfortable temps and humidity….

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Beautiful Weather In Northern Michigan

Beautiful Weather In Northern Michigan

We drove up here yesterday under sunny skies and very warm temperatures.  We are expecting this weather to remain through the weekend with just a chance for rain on Friday.  After all the rain that we’ve had, the mosquitoes are terrible but with plenty of bug spray, we’ve pretty much conquered that problem.  It is a bit cooler up here in Indian River than at home with highs only in the mid 70s.  For me, that’s better than the mid…

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Some Real Summer Weather Ahead For Michigan

Some Real Summer Weather Ahead For Michigan

Today will really feel like summer with highs expected in the upper 80s.  The weekend was a bit chilly but nice for working in the yard.  Sunday night finished off with a shower which left 0.19″ in my gauge.  This morning is sunny and we do have a chance for some random thunderstorms later on. Our 10 AM temperature is 73F (23C), the humidity is 57%, and skies are clear.  Winds are from the W at 6-12 mph and the…

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A Wonderful Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

A Wonderful Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

After 2 days of rain, today’s skies are clear although temperatures are below normal.  We received 0.22″ of rain yesterday early in the day.  Then the afternoon turned mostly sunny and this should continue through the weekend. Our 10 AM temperature is 63°F (17°C), the humidity is 46% and skies are clear.  Winds are from the NW at 5-11 mph and the dew point is 45°F (7°C).  The pressure is 30.01 in (1016.3 mb) and rising.  Visibility is 10 miles. …

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A Rainy, Cool Day In Mid Michigan

A Rainy, Cool Day In Mid Michigan

Today is starting out with light to moderate rain and temperatures much cooler than what we have had.  There was only 0.08″ in my rain gauge at 9 AM, but we have had heavier rain showers since then.  Northern Michigan received flooding rain amounts yesterday, mainly Traverse City, but we had just a few off and on sprinkles throughout the day.  We just can’t seem to get a break from this rain lately.  We are told that it is from…

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More Rain Ahead For Mid Michigan

More Rain Ahead For Mid Michigan

Rain is something that we don’t need, but there seems to be no end to it.  The forecast is calling for  up to an inch of precip over the next few days.  Storms formed yesterday afternoon, but all we got was a few sprinkles and it is sprinkling out right now.  Our hot weather appears to be over for now, and highs will only make it into the 60s this weekend. our 9:15 AM temperature is 71F (22C), the humidity…

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