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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.
Wet And Drizzly . . . . .

Wet And Drizzly . . . . .

Nothing more can be said about today except that it’s nasty outdoors.  We received quite a bit of rain overnight with  0.41″ in my rain gauge this morning.  Since then we have had drizzle and mist with a bit of fog, and our forecast is calling for an end to it later today.  Sunshine is expected tomorrow and I hope that doesn’t change. Our 2:30 PM temperature is 41°F, the humidity is 95%, and skies are overcast with light rain. …

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Continued Mild For Now . . . .

Continued Mild For Now . . . .

Although our highs today won’t be as warm as the past several days, they will still be above the average.  We received 0.14″ of rain late yesterday and overnight and we now have just cloudy skies.  We could see a little more rain today but radar is showing it all to our south at this time.   Winds will be light so not a bad day so far. Our 12:45 PM temperature is 43°F (6°C), the humidity is 97%, and skies…

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The Dark Days Of Winter . . . .

The Dark Days Of Winter . . . .

We have yet another dark, gloomy day with rain.  Temperatures are way above where they should be for this date, and that’s the only good thing.  This is expected to continue until Saturday, but then temps will become closer to normal.  This has been a very easy winter for us so far.  A little snow would be nice at some point, but none expected anytime soon. Our 1 PM temperature is 42°F, the humidity is 97% and skies are overcast. …

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A Gloomy Day After Christmas . . ..

A Gloomy Day After Christmas . . ..

Although today has looked like rain all day, we haven’t gotten a drop as yet.  Rain is in the forecast  for tonight, although no great amounts are expected.  No sun is in the forecast until Saturday and rain is in the forecast everyday.  I think that I’ve said a few times, that I’d rather have snow this time of year.  Daylight hours are short enough without the gloom of a rainy day.  Unfortunately, I have no control over it.  I…

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Merry Christmas From Mid Michigan

Merry Christmas From Mid Michigan

We had a little sun earlier today, but now clouds have taken over.  It looks like rain but none so far.  Temps are mild but the dampness gives the day a chilly feel.  It’s a quiet day for us.  The family is all here but my daughter had to leave because she works tomorrow.  My oldest son is here until Wednesday.  They both live near Detroit. our 4:30 PM temperature is 51°F.  The humidity is 87% and skies are overcast. …

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Drizzle, Fog, But Mild Temps For Our Christmas Eve . . .

Drizzle, Fog, But Mild Temps For Our Christmas Eve . . .

It’s going to be a gloomy day, but at least it’s warm.  Temps could even possibly reach near the record high.  It’s going to be a very green Christmas and it will be good traveling for family gatherings.  I’m seeing possible freezing rain to our west on the national forecast map, but it shouldn’t affect us at all.  We do have some light fog but not enough to affect driving. Our 11 AM temperature is 45°F, the humidity is 100%,…

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Another Gloomy Day . . . . .

Another Gloomy Day . . . . .

We received 0.66″ of rain overnight and into early this morning.  Now the rain has stopped and the radar is clear.  Temperatures are very mild and winds are light.  So other than there being a thick cloud cover, it isn’t a bad day at all.  My family all made trips to the store earlier and complained about how crowded the stores were.  That should be no surprise with Christmas just two days away.  I’m glad I don’t have to go….

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Dark And Dreary Once Again . . . . .

Dark And Dreary Once Again . . . . .

Although our temperatures will be warming up over the weekend, it would be great if a sunny day would be included, but that’s not the case.  Clouds and rain showers seem to be the norm over the next week or so.  At least driving should be good. Our 1:45 PM temperature is 39°F (4°C), the humidity is 94%, and skies are overcast with light rain.  Winds are from the SE at 2-5 mph, and the dew point is 36°F (2°C). …

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Another Snowless December Day . . . .

Another Snowless December Day . . . .

Our morning is beginning with frost and light cloud cover.  We aren’t expecting any precipitation today or even tomorrow.  Our holiday weekend is expected to be wet but no snow.  Temperatures on Christmas should reach into the 50s, so much different from last year when we were snowed in. Our 11 AM temperature is 36°F (2°C), the humidity is 91%, and skies have a light cloud cover.  Winds are from the east at 3-5 mph, and the dew point is…

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Becoming Sunny . . . . . .

Becoming Sunny . . . . . .

Our morning began with clouds which then moved off to the north.  Now our sky is almost clear and it looks like it’s going to be a very nice day.  It could be a little warmer but it is lovely for late December.  This is the first day of our holiday warm-up, and temperatures on Christmas could reach the mid 50s.  This isn’t good for snow lovers but I think we’ll get our share before winter’s end. Our 1:45 PM…

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