Our Wednesday is beginning warm and tranquil, but we do have the chance of some heavy thunderstorms late.  We aren’t in the severe weather area, but close enough.  The reason is that there is another strong cold front knocking on our door.  We could even see snow tomorrow.  This is typical for March in Michigan with these temperature swings.  but hey usually aren’t this drastic.

Our 11:15 AM temperature is 62°F (17°C), the humidity is 48%, and skies are partly cloudy.  Winds are from the south at 8-14 mph, and the pressure is ( 29.87 in (1011.5 mb) and steady.  The dew point is 40°F (4°C) and visibility is 11 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 67°F (19°C) and the overnight low was 56°F (13°C).  Average temp for March 19 are 45°F/26F.  Record temps for March 18 are 80°F (2012) an 5°F (1959).  Sunrise was at 7:42 AM and sunset will be at 7:48 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of showers.    High 72°F.  Winds S at 15-20 mph, gusting  higher at time.

Tonight:  Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Low near 38°F.  Winds SSW at 10-20 mph.  Chance of rain 80%.

Thursday:  Rain changing to snow early.  Gradual clearing in the afternoon.  High 46°F.  Winds NW at 15-25 mph.