Heavy thunderstorms moved over the eastern half of the lower peninsula yesterday morning and afternoon, dropping as much as 5 inches of rain in some areas near Detroit.  It was a cool day until late in the afternoon when it cleared up a bit.  That’s when it really got hot.  Highs were in the upper 80s to 90 degrees, but our heat index was 115°F due to the high dew point.  Local weather gurus said that it is a rarity to have a due point that high here in Michigan.  I don’t think that today will be much better, and severe thunderstorms are in our forecast.  Hopefully there isn’t much damage.

Our 12 Noon temperature is 75°F (24°C), the humidity is 84%, and skies are overcast.  Winds are from the SSW at 7-14 mph, and the dew point is 67°F (19°C).  The pressure is 29.79 in (1008.0 mb) and steady.  Visibility is 9 miles.  Our Air Quality Index is good at 30, and the UV Index is low at 1.  Yesterday’s high was 87°F (31°C) and the overnight low was 70°F (21°C).  We received 0.04″ of rain yesterday morning, but all the afternoon storms missed us.  Sunrise was at 6:53 AM and sunset will be ata 8:27 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

This Afternoon:  Cloudy early, then heavy thunderstorms developing.  Some could be severe.  High 88°F (31°C).  Winds W at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 40%.  1-2 inches of rain can be expected.

Tonight:  Thunderstorms during the evening, becoming cloudy after midnight.  Some storms could be severe.  Low 67°F (19°C).  Winds N at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch.

Friday:  Decreasing clouds, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon.  High near 80°F (27°C).  Winds N at 5-10 mph.