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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 Day In Northern Michigan

A Beautiful Day In Northern Michigan

Today is  sunny with light breezes, and our 2:30 PM temperature is 62°F.  It’s fine day for setting up our camp and getting outdoor stuff done.  We drove up yesterday in light rain until we reached near Gaylord, then skies looked threatening but no more rain.  It was dry when we reached the campground and we set up without a hitch.  Now that we have a seasonal site, we won’t have to go through this every time we come up. …

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A Wet Thursday For Mid Michigan

A Wet Thursday For Mid Michigan

We have showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for today, and the radar is showing them to be quite plentiful for Michigan.  Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous although a bit on the chilly side.  Winds were light so the sun made up for it.  The extended forecast is showing that the cold weather is past, and the upcoming week will have normal to even above normal temperatures.  It’s about time! Our 9 AM temperature is 45°F (7°C), the humidity is 93%,…

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Finally, A Sunny Day – Mid Michigan

Finally, A Sunny Day – Mid Michigan

It really looks like spring is finally here.  The extended forecast is showing highs up to 80° next week.  It’s about time!  We’re heading up to our campground on Friday and the weather is looking pretty good for us.  I’m ready for it.  It’s never quite as warm up there but that’s okay.  I’ll take the 60s over what we’ve been having. Our 9:45 AM temperature is 49°F (9°C), the humidity is 52%, and skies are clear.  Winds are from…

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Still Waiting For Warm Weather In Mid Michigan

Still Waiting For Warm Weather In Mid Michigan

Here it is, almost the middle of May and we are still seeing snow or other frozen precipitation.  Unbelievable!  I can’t remember ever having May be this cold and I’ve been around for many years.  Fortunately, the extended forecast is calling for the last half of the month to be closer to normal.  I certainly hope so!  We had a very small amount of rain yesterday which left 0.02″ in my gauge.  It wasn’t nearly as much as what other…

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A Welcome Warm-up For Mid Michigan

A Welcome Warm-up For Mid Michigan

It feels so balmy out there this morning, a welcome change from the past two days.  Hopefully it will stay this way.  What’s even better is that we should see temps near 70° by next weekend.  We’ll be going up to our campground to set up the trailer for the season and the weather is looking good right now.  I hope it doesn’t change. Our 9:15 temperature is 52°F (11°C), the humidity is 46%, and winds are from the SW…

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Breezy And Cold For Our Saturday – Mid Michigan

Breezy And Cold For Our Saturday – Mid Michigan

After a very windy, cold Friday, today isn’t looking too bad.  Temperatures are still not going to reach where they should be, but at least they are trying.  We should see quite a bit of sun today but there is still the chance of a few snow flurries.  Also, winds will be an issue.  We had a little graupel yesterday but it didn’t last long.  There was a frost warning last night but I didn’t see any since I didn’t…

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Freezing Weather On The Way For Mid Michigan

Freezing Weather On The Way For Mid Michigan

Today will be the warmest day that we’ll see for awhile.  It is very pleasant right now but temperatures will continue to drop through the day and the next two nights are expected to be quite frosty.  We could even see some snow showers.  The moon last night was gorgeous and we were fortunate to be able to see it.  It’s supposed to be a super moon and tonight is actually full moon. Our 10 AM temperature is 58°F (14°C),…

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Should Be A Decent Day In Mid Michigan

Should Be A Decent Day In Mid Michigan

Our weather this week has been dry with a little sun, but temperatures have been way below normal and winds have been brisk.  It feels more like early April than May.  Today should be quite nice before March-like weather comes back for the weekend.  We even have snow in the forecast for the next several days.  I think we are paying for the abnormally warm weather that we’ve had the past several months.  Hopefully, it will warm up next week….

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Cloudy And Much Cooler In Mid Michigan

Cloudy And Much Cooler In Mid Michigan

After a lovely weekend, our weather is taking a turn back to early April.  We will see below normal temperatures all week and next weekend is really going to take a dip.  Highs may only make it into the 40s.  I’m hoping that the forecast changes by then.  We want to take a trip up to the campground the week after and it won’t be pleasant if it’s that cold.  Highs this weekend were in the low 70s but the…

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The Rain Has Ended And We Have Bright Sun This Morning – Mid Michigan

The Rain Has Ended And We Have Bright Sun This Morning – Mid Michigan

Looking at the temperature map for May, it is looking pretty cool in our extended forecast.  I guess I can take my time putting the rest of the screens on my windows.  We received over an inch of rain the past two days and hopefully, it will be over for awhile.  These next three day should see normal temperatures, then another cold front will take control.  I won’t mind it as long as it isn’t gloomy and rainy.  We plan…

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