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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 Rain Expected For Our Wednesday in Mid Michigan

A Little Rain Expected For Our Wednesday in Mid Michigan

We have overcast skies this morning but no rain so far.  Last night was very warm with a low only at 70°F and the AC running all night.  Radar is showing a few light showers heading our way but light at best.   Temps aren’t expected to rise much more than they are right now and that’s fine.  It’s comfortable. Our 9:45 AM temp is 71°F (22°C), the humidity is 68%, and skies are cloudy.  Winds are from the SSW at…

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Another Beautiful October Day in Mid Michigan

Another Beautiful October Day in Mid Michigan

We just couldn’t ask for nicer weather than what we are having.  There is rain in the forecast over the next several days but we actually could use it.  We should see temps in the 80s this afternoon and that should make a lot of people happy. Our 1 PM temp is 83°F (28°F), the humidity is 44%, the pressure is 30.31 in (1026.1 mb) and steady.  Visibility is 10 miles and the dew point is 57°F (14°C).  Winds are…

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A Beautiful Early October Morning in Mid Michigan

A Beautiful Early October Morning in Mid Michigan

We have another heat wave on the way for the next several days and I’m loving it.  Yesterday was quite nice with comfortable temperatures and sun most of the day.  I love this type of weather in October which is my favorite month of the year.  Although it just brings the promise of winter, it’s a beautiful finale to the summer months. Our 11 AM temp is 69°F (21°F), the humidity is 49%, and skies are clear.  The pressure is…

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Another Sunny, Cold Morning in Mid Michigan

Another Sunny, Cold Morning in Mid Michigan

I shouldn’t be surprised with this weather since it is closer to normal than what we had a week ago.  I’ve noticed that the colors haven’t changed much since we left 10 days ago.   I guess that the 90 degree weather put a hold on the leaves for now.  We are expecting some above-normal highs once again this week, but nothing like we have had.  I don’t mind the 60s and 70s one bit, in fact, that’s perfect for my…

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Our Last Day in Topinabee is a Chilly One

Our Last Day in Topinabee is a Chilly One

Last night was very chilly with frost advisories and lows falling below freezing in some spots.  We did have some spotty showers yesterday afternoon but skies cleared later in the day.  We are heading back home today and I will miss northern Michigan and wish we could stay longer.  But all good things come to an end as they say, and we’ll look forward to next year.  We ordered a new trailer yesterday as our current one is almost 20…

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Frosty Weather in Northern Michigan

Frosty Weather in Northern Michigan

Last night was very chilly with frost advisories and lows falling below freezing in some spots.  We did have some spotty showers yesterday afternoon but skies cleared later in the day.  We are heading back home today and I will miss northern Michigan and wish we could stay longer.  But all good things come to an end as they say, and we’ll look forward to next year.  We ordered a new trailer yesterday as our current one is almost 20…

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Some Much Needed Rain for Northern Michigan

Some Much Needed Rain for Northern Michigan

We finally received some rain overnight, but since I have no rain gauge here, I’m not sure how much.  The closest CoCoRahs station that I could find was Mackinaw City, and they reported 0.16 inches.  Other stations to our west reported up to 3/4 of an inch.  This morning is very cloudy, cool, and damp.  They have issued a frost advisory for tonight but not at home, I hope.  This will be our last day here in Topinabee and I…

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Today is starting out with very cool temps and plenty of sun.  We had to run the furnace last night as it got down into the 40s.  We should see a rebound to the mid 60s by this afternoon, but rain is also a possibility.  I think I heard a few sprinkles on the roof last night although there was nothing showing on radar.  The trees have been dripping all morning so I’m quite sure that it did rain a…

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Cloudy and Cool For Northern Michigan This Wednesday

Cloudy and Cool For Northern Michigan This Wednesday

We will finally have some comfortable weather today and an end to the abnormal heat wave.  It will seem good to  me.  We took a drive to Petoskey yesterday to see my brother-in-law in the hospital there, then went for lunch at a cute downtown cafe.  Petoskey is such a pretty little town, one that I wouldn’t mind living in, but since it is right on Lake Michigan, I know that the winters there would be brutal.  We will be…

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The End Is In Sight For Our Record Heat – Mid Michigan

The End Is In Sight For Our Record Heat – Mid Michigan

Today should be the last for this heat wave and I’m thankful for it.  Other than Sunday, when we were out on the lake all afternoon, it’s been a struggle for me.  I don’t tolerate heat well, especially for long periods of time.  I guess that’s why I’ll always live in Michigan.  Today we’ll be traveling to Petoskey where my brother-in-law is hospitalized.  He isn’t doing well following cancer surgery with complications.  The weather should be a little cooler with…

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