Today will be lovely, but we pay for it tonight and tomorrow.  A large area of severe weather is in the forecast for today, tonight, and tomorrow.  Thankfully, Michigan is in the “slight” area but we still could see some heavy storms later tonight and on Saturday.  Temps should rise into the low 70s this afternoon before the storms form.

Our 10 AM temperature is 47°F (8°C), the humidity is 52%, and skies have a light cloud cover.  The pressure is 29.99 in (1015.6 mb) and falling.  Winds are from the SE at 3-8 mph, and the dew point is 26°F (-3°C).  The wind chill is 43°F (6°C) and visibility is 10 miles.  Average temps for this date are 42°F/24°F.  Record temps for March 13 are 76°F (1990) and -4°F (1960).  Sunrise was at 7:51 AM and sunset will be at 7:42 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  A mix of clouds and sun.  High near 71°F.  Winds SSE at 10-20 mph.

Tonight:  Becoming cloudy with thunderstorms likely.  Low near 57°F.  Winds S at 20-25 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph.  Chance of rain 80%.

Saturday:  Rain early, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.  High near 73°F.  Winds SSE at 20-30 mph, gusting as high as 50 mph. Chance of rain 70%.