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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 Mild St Patrick’s Day In Michigan

A Mild St Patrick’s Day In Michigan

St. Patrick’s Day should be quite pleasant here in mid Michigan.  Our morning is starting out a bit damp but it should clear up later in the day.  Highs should reach the upper 40s.  Unfortunately, with this Corona virus going around, there won’t be much celebrating, at least not in public.  We received 0.03″ of rain overnight and I doubt that we will get anymore today. Our 9:15 AM temp is 38°F (3°C), the humidity is 87%, and skies are…

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Filtered Sun And Very Chilly For Our Monday – Mid Michigan

Filtered Sun And Very Chilly For Our Monday – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was a bright, beautiful day but a bit on the chilly side.  Winds weren’t too strong so it was quite nice to be outdoors.  Skies were clear all day and the sun is really starting to feel warm.  My furnace didn’t run all afternoon and that’s always nice.  This morning was really cold when I got up and the temperature has gone up a little since then.  We aren’t expecting many warm days this week but I’m seeing one…

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Another Cloudy Day In Mid Michigan

Another Cloudy Day In Mid Michigan

Our morning is starting out with cloudy skies and freezing temperatures.  This is expected to be our coldest day but at least we aren’t expecting any frozen precipitation.  We could see a little sun later and the strong winds of yesterday have subsided. Our 10:30 AM temperature is 32°F (0°C), the humidity is 63%, and winds are from the north at 3-8 mph.  The dew point is 21°F (-6°C).  The pressure is 30.36 in (1028.1 mb) and rising, and visibility…

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Windy But Sunny For Our Friday The 13th – Mid Michigan

Windy But Sunny For Our Friday The 13th – Mid Michigan

Winds are very strong this morning but skies are partly cloudy.  Highs are expected to reach the upper 40s but the wind will make it feel much colder.  We received a hint of rain overnight, only 0.01″ in my gauge.  i’m happy that we didn’g get anymore since our lawn is still wet and spongy.  In fact, we have spots that remained wet all last year.  Hopefully, this upcoming spring and summer season will be dryer. Our 8:45 AM temperature…

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Another Cloudy But Mild Morning – Mid Michigan

Another Cloudy But Mild Morning – Mid Michigan

There isn’t really much to say about today’s weather except it is just more of the same.  We received a trace of rain overnight, and cloudy skies continue.  Yesterday was quite mild, but today will be even warmer with highs in the 50s expected once again.  We could see a little sun later on.  In face, it’s trying to peek out now. Our 10:30 AM temperature is 42°F (6°C), the humidity is 83%, and winds are from the SW at…

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Warm, Cloudy, And Rainy For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

Warm, Cloudy, And Rainy For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

We received 0.31″ of rain overnight and radar is showing that it has moved out of our area.  We could see some sun this afternoon and our temperatures will remain on the mild side.  Yesterday’s high got into the low 60s once again but strong winds made it feel much cooler.  They always say that March is the windy month and that has proven true lately.  Although much cooler weather is on the way, highs will continue to be above…

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Very Warm Temperatues Outdone By Strong Winds – Mid Michigan

Very Warm Temperatues Outdone By Strong Winds – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was a beautiful day but strong winds took the joy of it away.  We sat out for a bit, somewhere out of the wind and it was quite nice.  Skies were completely clear all day and our furnace didn’t run all afternoon.  Today is still seeing temps in the upper 50s, but it is still windy and now clouds are moving in.  Rain is in the forecast for tonight and we could see a substantial amount.  With that will…

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A Real Spring-Like Day Ahead For Mid Michigan

A Real Spring-Like Day Ahead For Mid Michigan

Today is expected to be our warmest yet this year, with temperatures reaching near 60°.  This morning is bright and sunny making it easier to get up one hour early due to DST.  It will take me a good week to adjust and I really wish that they would stop this nonsense with changing the time.  I like standard time myself, but I just wish they would leave it on one or the other.  We brought out some of our…

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Rain And Snow For Our Friday – Mid Michigan

Rain And Snow For Our Friday – Mid Michigan

We woke to half an inch of snow this morning.  It began as rain and there was a total of 0.15″ in my gauge at 8:30 AM.  Much of it has already melted and temperatures will remain in the mid 30s today.  This is just a one day event because it is expected to be significantly warmer the next two days.  In fact, we could see 60° on Sunday.    This is typical for March in Michigan.  We can have winter…

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Sunny But Chilly This Morning – Mid Michigan

Sunny But Chilly This Morning – Mid Michigan

Our morning is beginning with sun and breezy.  We could see some rain or snow later on but not much as far as accumulations are expected.  This has been a dry period for us which is unusual for this time of year.  I can’t help but wonder if this summer will be very dry with the precip amounts below average from what we usually have.    Our last 2-3 years have been so wet, especially last year.  Michigan could benefit from…

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