As Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, they are already getting very heavy rains and tornadoes.   Landfall is still expected early tomorrow morning somewhere near the Tampa-St Petersburg area.  It is expected to be the worst in over 100 years and most of the island cities are empty.  Prayers for all the folks down there.

Our 1 PM temperature is 61°F (16°C), the humidity is 38%, and winds are from the NW at 6-12 mph.  The pressure is 29.99 in (1015.6 mb)and steady, and the dew point is 31°F (-1°C).  Visibility is 14 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 67°F (19°C), and the overnight low was 35°F (2°C).  Average temps for this date are 63°F/42°F.  Record temps for Oct. 8 are 86°F (2007), and 20°F (1864).  Sunrise was at 7:44 AM, and sunset will be at 7:05 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Sunny with a high of 64°F (18°C).  Winds NW at 10-15 mph.

Tonight:  Clear skies.  Low 33°F (1°C).  Winds light and variable.

Thursday:  Widespread frost in the morning.  Sunny.  High near 64°F (18°C).  Winds light and variable.