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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 Little Sun To Start Our Sunday – Mid Michigan

A Little Sun To Start Our Sunday – Mid Michigan

This morning is bringing us a little sun before the clouds roll in later today.  Yesterday was very cold . . . . at least it felt very cold with the brisk wind.  It was the first day where it was cold enough to need a winter coat.  Today won’t be much better although it seems good to see the sun.  Rain is in the forecast for most of the week with temperatures much below average.  I wouldn’t be surprised…

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Clouds This Morning Giving Way To Sun This Afternoon – Mid Michigan

Clouds This Morning Giving Way To Sun This Afternoon – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was quite wet and dreary but showers ended late.  Today should bring a little sunshine but much colder temperatures.  I think that our warm weather is over for the year.  There was 0.25″ in my rain gauge but I’m seeing on the CoCoRahs reports this morning that some areas received well over an inch of rain.  Today is expected to dry out and the weekend should be bright but very chilly. Our 9:45 AM temperature is 41°F (5°C), the…

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Rain Moving In For Our Friday – Mid Michigan

Rain Moving In For Our Friday – Mid Michigan

We had four lovely days this week, but every good thing must come to an end.  The forecast for the weekend and next week sounds more like November than October.  The trees are getting more color everyday, especially the yellows.  We haven’t seen many reds yet and I hope they do develop.  I’m hearing from the relatives up north that the colors are really beautiful right now and I’m wishing that it happened when we were there.  Our campground closes…

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Possibly Our Last Decent Day – Mid Michigan

Possibly Our Last Decent Day – Mid Michigan

We better enjoy today because tomorrow will bring in a big change in our weather.  We will see significant drops in the temperatures that are expected to last through next week.  At this time, there isn’t much rain expected with this cold front but highs will remain below average.  Today and tomorrow will still see highs near 70° although some rain may move in late tomorrow.  I guess we knew that this was coming, and at least there is no…

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A Very Chilly Morning In Mid Michigan

A Very Chilly Morning In Mid Michigan

These past few days have really brought the color out on the trees.  I guess it just takes some cold weather to do the trick.  The past few days have been sunny and quite warm, but the nights are very chilly.  Last night wasn’t as cold as Monday night but still quite brisk.  There was some fog when I got up this morning.  This may be the last of our warmer weather as next weeks forecast is calling for highs…

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Monday was a beautiful day with sun all day long and just enough breeze to help dry the ground out a bit.  Highs made it into the upper 60s, so it was quite pleasant.  We can expect this weather to last most of this week, and then who knows what will happen?  I’m hearing that “s” word but I think it is for more north of us.  I have seen snow cover in October before although it doesn’t happen very…

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Finally, Some Beautiful Autumn Weather – Mid Michigan

Finally, Some Beautiful Autumn Weather – Mid Michigan

After a very wet start to our October, we are finally getting some fine autumn weather.  This entire week is supposed to be dry with plenty of sun and normal temperatures.  Our weekend was quite nice although we did get a little rain on Friday.  Today should see high temps in the upper 60s and breezy.  We’ll take it! Our 9:15 AM temp is 52°F (11°C), the humidity is 85% and skies are partly cloudy.  Winds are from the southwest…

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It Feels Like November This Morning – Mid Michigan

It Feels Like November This Morning – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was the first time that we had the furnace on all day.  Temperatures only make it up to the mid 50s and the wind made it even colder.  At least we didn’t get any rain.  Today’s forecast differs depending on who you are listening to, but I don’t think that any rain is expected until tonight.  The sun did manage to peek out yesterday very briefly.  I hope that we see more today and that it’s a little warmer….

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Another Soggy Day For Mid Michigan

Another Soggy Day For Mid Michigan

We have received almost three inches of rain over the past three days and this deary weather is taking a toll on my mood.  I haven’t been by the river lately but I’m sure that it is well over it’s banks.  At least today should be the last of it according to latest forecast and we should see some sun tomorrow.  We have received 4.21″ of rain since Sept. 28.  That’s more than the normal precipitation amount for the entire…

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Flooding Rain For Mid Michigan

Flooding Rain For Mid Michigan

The system which brought record snowfall to Montana is now over us, and I guess we should just be happy that we are getting rain and not snow.  It started raining yesterday morning and continued throughout the night.  The rain yesterday was intermittent and not that heavy.  Last night, however, was a different story.  A slow moving thunderstorm approached right around midnight and left 1.07″ in my rain gauge.  That was in addition to the 0.38″ from earlier in the…

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