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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.
Milder Weather For Mid Michigan

Milder Weather For Mid Michigan

We had a total of 0.37 in overnight rainfall, and more is expected over the next few days.  This morning is gloomy and damp, but at least it isn’t as chilly as the past few days.  I’m so happy for the Houston Astros and their World Series win last night.  The Tiger’s ex-pitcher, Justin Verlander, helped win  it for them, and after all that Houston has been through, they now have something to celebrate.  I’m so happy for them as…

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Another Warmup Heading Our Way – Mid Michigan

Another Warmup Heading Our Way – Mid Michigan

After waking to our first snow cover yesterday morning, today will bring warmer temperatures.  Halloween was not the best for our kids, but I don’t think they notice the cold weather as they aim for their quest of abundant candy and treats.  We never get any kids here where we live but it was fun watching them as I headed home from work.  The little ones are so excited and can hardly wait for mom or dad as they parade…

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Clouds, Sprinkles, and Wind to Start Our Monday – Mid Michigan

Clouds, Sprinkles, and Wind to Start Our Monday – Mid Michigan

Our mornings are so dark and dreary these days.  I can’t wait to get back on standard time again.  When it’s this dark, I don’t even feel like getting out of bed.  I know that it will be dark earlier in the evening, but I prefer to have the daylight in the morning myself.  That will happen this Sunday.  This morning is beginning with a few sprinkles, giving us a trace of rain so far.  We have an 80% chance…

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Rain For Our Sunday Morning – Mid Michigan

Rain For Our Sunday Morning – Mid Michigan

Our morning is starting out with clouds and very damp conditions.  We received very light rain late Saturday afternoon, but most came overnight.  There was only 0.03″ in my gauge but everything is wet this morning.  The cool temps will prevail through this week with no long term sign of any warmups.  It looks like Halloween will be chilly for the kids.  At least we haven’t seen any snow or sleet as yet, but I’m sure that it won’t be…

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It’s a Dreary, Cold Morning in Mid Michigan

It’s a Dreary, Cold Morning in Mid Michigan

Although we haven’t seen anything is the way of snow or sleet yet, it certainly feels cold enough for some frozen precipitation.  Yesterday brought us some light rain early in the day and there was 0.07″ in my gauge this morning.  I had to work so the weather didn’t really affect me much, but today we need to get out and get some yard stuff done.  The lawn needs mowing and I suspect that we won’t be doing that too…

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First Frost of the Season – Mid Michigan

First Frost of the Season – Mid Michigan

We were warned by a local meteorologist that we could get a frost last night, and it did indeed happen.  There were no warnings or advisories posted since NOAA figured that the growing season is over.  I do still have a few flowers alive in my garden and I’m not sure if they will survive this morning’s frost.  I guess I’ll know soon.  At any rate, I didn’t do anything to protect them since it is so late in the…

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The past two days have been extremely wet with a total of 1.84″of rain  since Monday.  After a very dry September, Mother Nature decided to remedy the rain deficit all at once.  The Upper Peninsula had hurricane force winds yesterday with waves well over 20 feet.  This weather is typical of November in northern Michigan, but November isn’t even here yet.  My  brother and sister in law are heading back to Florida today from the cabins in Cheboygan, and they…

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A Wet Day In Store For Most of Michigan

A Wet Day In Store For Most of Michigan

Today is beginning with very mild temperatures and mostly cloudy skies.  There is heavy rain showing on radar but it hasn’t reached us as yet.  Many areas of the state are under flood watches and warnings in anticipation of what is coming, and some areas have already received an inch of rain.  The showers are training from the south and slowly moving to the east.  My area is expecting up to 2 inches of rain by the time it is…

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Our Wonderful Weather Is Coming To An End – Mid Michigan

Our Wonderful Weather Is Coming To An End – Mid Michigan

Tonight will bring the leading edge of a cold front which will take our temperatures to a normal range by mid week.  Today will still be wonderful but by Wednesday, it will be down right cold.  But what can I say?  September and this month have been exceptional here in Michigan.  We knew that it couldn’t last forever and we can look forward to a normal winter or so they are telling us.  Plenty of snow is in the forecast. …

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Gorgeous Weather Continues in Mid Michigan

Gorgeous Weather Continues in Mid Michigan

Yesterday’s weather was outstanding, and today should be very similar.  It’s going to be hard to part with this autumn’s weather when normalcy finally reaches us.  I’m seeing that the extended forecast is no longer calling for highs only in the 40s, so maybe it won’t be quite as cold as originally thought.  Bow hunting season is here and I suppose that the hunters would appreciated cooler weather.  As for me, I’m just thankful for what we have had. Our…

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