Mid Michigan was pounded by severe storms yesterday afternoon.  There was even on unconfirmed tornado, somewhere in the thumb area.  Other than that, there was wind damage reported  in Clare county.  All we got was a few claps of thunder and some sprinkles.  Today is cloudy and cooler temperatures.  I think we may be able to leave the AC off for a change.  Rain remains in our forecast for later this afternoon.

Our 11 AM temperature is 69°F (21°C), the humidity is 82%, and winds are from the WSW at 3-8 mph.  Skies are cloudy with a little sun peeking through the clouds.  The pressure is 29.93 in (1013.6 mb) and rising. and the dew point is 61°F (16°C).  Visibility is 8 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 82°F and the overnight low was 59°F (15°C).  Average temps for this date are 82°F/60°F.  The record high for July 5 is 99°F (37C), set in 2012, and the record low is 37°F (3°C), set in 1972.  Sunrise was at 6:05 AM, and sunset will be at 9:19 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.  A chance of a shower late.  High near 78°F (26°C).  Winds W at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 30%.

Tonight:  A chance of a shower or thunderstorm early, then partly cloudy.  Low 58°F (14°C).  Winds N at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain 30%.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny.  High near 83°F (28°C).  Light SW winds.