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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.
Cloudy but Cooler in Mid Michigan

Cloudy but Cooler in Mid Michigan

It is a cooler morning than what we have had and it really feels great.  We did get a little rain yesterday, 0.12 inches.  There are showers and thunderstorms in our forecast for this afternoon, then we could see some clearing.  Winds will turn to the north and bring some relief from these stifling temperatures.  I’m going to try to get out for a bike ride this afternoon, but will have to see what happens with the rain.  The Midwest…

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The Heat Continues in Mid Michigan

The Heat Continues in Mid Michigan

This morning is very muggy and warm.  Showers and thunderstorms moved across the state overnight but we received very little rain.  There was just a trace in my gauge this morning at 8:30, but another shower is passing as I write this.  I can’t say that we really need the rain although the ground does dry out quickly with the heat.  Our highs have been in the upper 80s the past 3 days, and with the high dew points and…

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Another Hot One in Mid Michigan

Another Hot One in Mid Michigan

Our skies have been mostly cloudy today although we have a little sun right now.  Temps are slightly cooler than yesterday and rain seemed to be a possibility this morning, but it all missed us.  Once again, it is just too hot to do anything outdoors and even just sitting out there is uncomfortable.  The dew point is quite high and that affects the feel of things more than the humidity.  At least I think so. Our 4 PM temperature…

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Very July-Like in Mid Michigan

Very July-Like in Mid Michigan

For those wishing for hot weather, we finally got it!  Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s all this week.  The chance for thunderstorms looms over us for the weekend but there is no break in the heat expected until early next week.  What makes it unbearable for me is that there is hardly any breeze.    I have said many times that I don’t like hot temperatures.  It takes all of my energy away. our 9:30…

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The Beginning of a Beautiful Day in Mid Michigan

The Beginning of a Beautiful Day in Mid Michigan

Yesterday turned out to be a nice day after the morning rain subsided.  Today looks to be another winner with no rain in the forecast.  Our temperatures have cooled off to a comfortable level although  highs in the upper 80s are expected by week’s end.  Today will be the day to get things done outdoors while the cooler weather lasts. Our 9:30 AM temp is 69.6°F (21°C), the humidity is 61% and skies are clear.  Visibility is 10 miles and…

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Not A Very Nice Sunday Morning in Mid Michigan

Not A Very Nice Sunday Morning in Mid Michigan

  Today started out with a little sun, but it didn’t take long for the clouds to start rolling in.  I ran into a light shower on the way to church, but was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t pouring when I got out.  When I got home, I noticed that there was 0.13″ in my gauge that wasn’t there early this morning.  Now we have light fog with drizzle.  I hope that this doesn’t last all day.  I guess we…

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Comfortable, Wonderful Weather for our Saturday in Mid Michigan

Comfortable, Wonderful Weather for our Saturday in Mid Michigan

We couldn’t have asked for a lovelier Saturday.  The sun is bright, temps are in the mid 70s and there is a light breeze.  Perfect in my book.   What’s even better is that there is just a slight chance for rain later in the week and temps should remain at comfortable levels. Right now (11:30 AM EDT), our temp is 74.7°F (24°C) , the humidity is 57%, and winds are from the west at 6 mph.  Our heat index is…

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Cloudy and Cooler in Mid Michigan

Cloudy and Cooler in Mid Michigan

After plenty of rain over the past two days, today should be a bit cooler and more comfortable.  Although we didn’t get any severe weather, there was flooding in some areas of the state, and we certainly don’t need anymore rain for awhile.  This has been a very wet year for us although the farmers are loving it.  Our temps should remain in the 70s today, so we can open the windows for a change.  That will seem good Our…

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Stormy Weather Expected in Mid Michigan

Stormy Weather Expected in Mid Michigan

Last night brought thunderstorms, but they didn’t do much to cool us off.   The threat of severe weather looms over us today, so we’ll have to keep our eye to the sky this afternoon.   Hopefully, there won’t be much damage done.  Yesterday was very hot and muggy . . . . the type of day that you didn’t want to be outdoors too long.  I sat out for awhile with the dogs, but they didn’t want to stay out for…

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A Very Wet Overnight in Mid Michigan

A Very Wet Overnight in Mid Michigan

For a change, my area got some much needed rain.  There was just under an inch in my gauge this morning and rain remains in the forecast for this afternoon.   Some areas had severe weather but we were lucky and just got the rain with a bit of noise.   Radar at this time is showing most of the storms to have moved off to our southwest and they are now centered over eastern Ohio and moving into Pennsylvania.  All of…

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