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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.
Rain Is Postponing Our Last Northern Michigan Trip

Rain Is Postponing Our Last Northern Michigan Trip

We were supposed to head up north this morning, but heavy to moderate rain has cause us to put it off for tomorrow.  We have already received 0.28″ inches overnight, and another 0.11″ since I emptied my gauge at 9 AM.  We just have light sprinkles right now but radar is showing a lot more on the way. Our 10:30 AM temp is 63°F (17°C), the humidity is 99% and skies are cloudy.  Winds are from the southeast at 9…

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Heading North To Northern Michigan For The Week

Heading North To Northern Michigan For The Week

This will be our final trip to camp for the season and as usual, I hate to see it end.  Tomorrow has rain in the forecast for both here at home and Indian River.  I hope that it isn’t raining when we get there.  It’s a pain setting up i the rain.  At least most of the week ahead looks nice although temps will be on the cool side. Our 9:45 AM temperature is 65°F (18°C), the humidity is 75%…

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Another Foggy Morning In Mid Michigan

Another Foggy Morning In Mid Michigan

This is like our sixth in a row.  Our highs have been in the low to mid 80s and that makes for very uncomfortable days.  I’m really ready for it to cool off.   Next week should see more seasonable weather but with that comes rain.  We’re taking our last trip up north for the year and I’m really hoping for nice weather. Our 8:45 AM temperature is 66°F  (19°C),  The humidity is 99% and skies are mostly clear.  The pressure…

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A Sunny Sunday Morning for Mid Michigan

A Sunny Sunday Morning for Mid Michigan

We did have a little fog early but it dissipated quickly when the sun came up.  I’m afraid that our warm days are coming to an end as the forecast for next week doesn’t seem that promising.  We know that it can’t last since we are well into September and the official start of autumn is next week.  I can’t believe how fast this summer went by. Our 9:30 AM temp is 65°F (18°C), the humidity is 100%, and the…

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Fourth Day Of Dense Fog – Mid Michigan

Fourth Day Of Dense Fog – Mid Michigan

This is getting to be a habit.  Once again our visibility early this morning was near zero miles in some places.  I’m glad that I didn’t have to go anywhere early.  Our skies now have cleared and temps are warming up to a comfortable level.  I just wish that there was a stronger breeze so that we wouldn’t need the AC.  At any rate, it’s turning into a lovely day.  I’ve been watching the hurricane coverage on TV and the…

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Another Foggy Morning – Mid Michigan

Another Foggy Morning – Mid Michigan

We woke to visibility at less than quarter of a mile this morning.  This has been common over the past three days.  Yesterday was cloudy most of the day and I’m hoping to see more sun today.  We are starting to see some trees  turning color but they are few and far between.  It seems like we usually have more color by mid September than we do now.  Maybe that’s a sign of a late autumn.  I would be happy…

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Summer-Like Weather Continues In Mid Michigan

Summer-Like Weather Continues In Mid Michigan

Our weather is wonderful and I hope it continues through the remainder of the month.  Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall today and my prayers go out for those in it’s path.  The amount of rain that they are expecting is staggering and I hope that everyone has evacuated from these areas.  As for us, our weather remains tranquil with above normal temperatures expected through the weekend. Our 10:15 AM temperature is 64°F (18°C), the humidity is 100% and…

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Dense Fog To Start Our Day – Mid Michigan

Dense Fog To Start Our Day – Mid Michigan

Our morning began with visibility close to zero, but now that the sun is up, it seems to be dissipating.  Today should be the beginning of a significant warm-up for us with highs expected in the mid 70s.  Hurricane Florence should keep a large high pressure center in place most of the week which will bring us wonderful weather.  Our last trip to our campground is in another week and I’m hoping that this weather holds until we get back. …

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Feels Like Fall in Mid Michigan

Feels Like Fall in Mid Michigan

With the eastern seaboard bracing for Hurricane Florence, we are expected to be spared from this storm, even though it appears to be heading right for us.  One local meteorologist  said that strong high pressure will keep it to our east and it will stall out over those unfortunate to be in it’s path causing flooding rains.  I certainly hope it does miss us since we don’t need anymore rain.  At this time, our extended forecast looks terrific with plenty…

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Cloudy And Cool This Saturday Morning – Mid Michigan

Cloudy And Cool This Saturday Morning – Mid Michigan

I won’t complain about the temperatures but I really wish that we’d have more sun.  It was in the forecast for yesterday afternoon but it didn’t happen.  Maybe today.  At least we can now go outdoors  now without feeling. wet.  There is a large area of rain to our south, in Indiana and Ohio.  The forecast isn’t calling for any rain for us today and I hope that is so.  We sure don’t need anymore. Our 9:30 AM temperature is…

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