Yesterday was very uncomfortable with highs reaching the mid  80s and very humid.  Today will see more clouds with some sun, which is starting to show itself.  Rain began late yesterday, and continued overnight.  We only received     0.42″ of rain, but other areas got well over an inch.  There were a few severe storm warnings issued, and even a tornado warning.  I haven’t heard any damage reports however.

Our 1:30 PM temperature is 80°F (27°C), the humidity is 74%, and skies are mostly cloudy.  Winds are from the NW at 9-16 mph, and the pressure is 29.73 in (1006.8 mb) and steady.  The dew point is 68°F (20°C), and visibility is 10 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 85°F (29°C) and the overnight low was 70F (21C).  Average temps for this date are 83°F/60°F.  The record high for July 29 is 102°F (39°C) set in 1916, and the record low is 44°F (7°C) set in 1971.  Sunrise was at 6:27 AM, and sunset will be at 9:01 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

This Afternoon:  Becoming partly sunny.  High near 84°F (29°C).  A stray shower is possible.  Wind are from the NW at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 20%.

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy with gradual clearing overnight.   Low 66°F (19°C).  Winds W at 5-10  mph.

Wednesday:  Patchy fog early then mostly cloudy.  High near 86°F (30°C).  Winds SW at 5-10 mph.  A chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the late afternoon.  Chance of rain 30%.