Although our temperatures will be summer-like, very strong winds will make being outdoors far from pleasant.  The map above shows expected wind gust throughout our state today.  There is also a chance for severe weather in a few areas.  We also have a chance for some thunderstorms early, but it isn’t happening.  The warmest temps are expected early, then falling through the afternoon.

Our 10:15 AM temperature is 78°F (26°C), the humidity is 58% and winds are very strong from the SW at 15 mph to 30 mph.  The dew point is 61°F (18°C) and visibility is 10 miles.  The pressure is 29.75 in (1007.5 mb) and falling.  Skies are mostly clear and the heat index is 80°F (27°C).  Yesterday’s high was 76°F (24°C) and the overnight low was 70°F (21°C).  Average temp for this date are 63°F/40°F.  Record temps for April 28 are 82F (1990) and 22°F (2022).  Sunrise was at 6:34 AM and sunset will be at 8:36 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Partly cloudy and very windy.  Temperatures rising to the upper 70s before falling in the afternoon.  Winds from the west at 25-35 mph with higher gusts possible.  A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy with possible frost.  Low in the lower 30s.  Winds NNW at 15-25 mph, decreasing overnight.

Wednesday:  Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly sunny.  High in the low 60s.  Winds light and variable.