After a very wet Wednesday morning, the skies cleared by mid afternoon and the heat returned.  We received a total of 0.80″ of rain which was badly needed and the chance for more rain continues through the weekend.  It is expected to cool off over the next several days and hopefully, this is the end to this very hot weather.

Our 10:45 AM temperature is 81°F (27°C), the humidity is 75%, and the dew point is 71°F (22°C).  The heat index is 85°F (29°C).  Winds are from the west at 5-16 mph and visibility is 10 miles.  The pressure is 29.75 in (1007.5 mb) and steady.  Yesterday’s high was 85°F (29°C) and the overnight low was 72°F (22°C).  Averages for this date are 80°F / 57°F.  Sunrise was at 6:57 AM and sunset will be at 8:20 PM.

DURAND /OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Sunny early, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.  A 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms.  High 88°F.  Winds W at 10-20 mph.

Tonight:  Isolated thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight.  Low 67°F.  Winds NNW at 5-10 mph  Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow:  Scattered thunderstorms.  High 80°F.  Wind SSE at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 60%.