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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 Wet, Dreary Start To November

A Wet, Dreary Start To November

Halloween was a bust for our area with moderate to heavy rain and cold temperatures.  Some kids had to go trick-or-treating in the snow.  Our snow didn’t come until overnight when we received about half an inch.  It melted soon after daybreak which is a good thing.  I didn’t even get my Halloween decor out this year since their was so much wind, and one TV station put the extreme Halloween weather stats on.  According to them, this Halloween broke…

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A Nasty Halloween In Mid Michigan

A Nasty Halloween In Mid Michigan

Rain began yesterday in the afternoon and it hasn’t let up since.  There was 0.64″ in my rain gauge at 8:30 this morning and it has been raining ever since.  What’s worse is that we are expecting snow tonight, although it isn’t expected to stick.    Our past four Halloweens have been rainy, but this one will be nasty.  I doubt that many kids will be out, just the die-hards. Our 10 AM temperature is 41.5°F (5°C), the humidity is 95%…

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A Very Wet, Gloomy Wednesday Morning In Mid Michigan

A Very Wet, Gloomy Wednesday Morning In Mid Michigan

We woke to moderate rain which measured 0.34″ in my gauge.  It has sort of let up a little at this time but radar is showing a lot more coming.  I’m seeing that the western side of the state got some snow in the CoCoRahs reports, but we’ve been lucky so far.  Snow is in our forecast, however, for the end of the month.  Halloween is not expected to be great by any means. Our 9 AM temperature is 38°F…

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A Big Change In The Weather – Mid Michigan

A Big Change In The Weather – Mid Michigan

After a lovely Monday, today won’t be nearly as nice.  Our morning is starting out with sprinkles and temperatures are much cooler.  After the clouds burned off yesterday, the remainder of the day was beautiful.   Our high was well into the 60s and it was warm enough to not wear a coat.  I don’t think that we’ll be seeing anymore like it this year.  The rest of this week is expected to be wet and cold with the possibility of…

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A Sunny Start To Our Monday

A Sunny Start To Our Monday

Yesterday morning was misty after the heavy rain from Saturday night.  But as the day went on, the skies began to clear and it turned out to be very nice.  Today looks like it will be a winner with lots of sun and mild temperatures.  This will be a good day to get the outdoor furniture stored away for the winter.  The remainder of the week doesn’t look so good with cold, rainy weather expected. Our 9 AM temp is…

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Cold And Dreary In Mid Michigan

Cold And Dreary In Mid Michigan

Yesterday turned into a fairly nice day with clearing skies which resulted in a beautiful sunset.  Highs reached the low 50s and the winds were light to moderate.  This morning is our coldest yet this season with lows falling into the upper 20s in some places.  It was 30°F on my thermometer at 8 AM.  I guess it’s time to realize that this will be the norm from now on.  At least, with us returning to standard time, the mornings…

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A Cloudy, Chilly Morning In Mid Michigan

A Cloudy, Chilly Morning In Mid Michigan

Our mornings continue to get darker and I’ll be happy to be back on Eastern Standard time once again.  I just wish that we would stay there.  That will be happening next weekend.  As for today, skies are overcast and I don’t think that we will see much sun.  One good thing is that the winds aren’t expected to be strong. Our 8:45 AM temperature is 41°F (5°C), the humidity is 78% and skies are overcast.  Winds are from the…

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Cooler Temps, Less Wind For Mid Michigan

Cooler Temps, Less Wind For Mid Michigan

Yesterday turned out to be a bright, beautiful day except for the wind.  Regardless, we went for a ride to a cider mill in St John, and enjoyed the colors on the way.  We aren’t quite at peak color yet but probably in the few more days.  The high winds didn’t do too much damage to the leaves although some trees are totally bare already.  Hopefully, we’ll enjoy a more quiet setting up until Halloween. Our 9:30 AM temperature is…

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Stormy Weather On The Horizon For Mid Michigan

Stormy Weather On The Horizon For Mid Michigan

After a very nice weekend, our weather will become more seasonable beginning today.  We should still see highs in the 60s, but then back to reality.  This morning is cloudy but quiet.  The overnight was quite mild with lows only falling into the 50s. Our 9 AM temperature is 52°F (11°C), the humidity is 83%, and skies are overcast.  The pressure is 29.86 in and falling.  Winds are from the east at 7 mph and visibility is 10 miles.  The…

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A Beautiful Sunday in Mid Michigan

A Beautiful Sunday in Mid Michigan

Our morning began with cloudy skies, but since then, it has cleared up nicely and with the tree color, it is gorgeous outdoors.  The temperatures will be above normal today with highs expected in the upper 60s.  We better enjoy it though because tomorrow , more rain is expected with very windy conditions over the next 2 days.  I’m still waiting for a stretch of nice, calm weather to set up my Halloween decorations outdoors.  I hope it happens. Our…

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