This morning is beautiful with mild temps and almost clear skies.  Later, we are expecting thunderstorms although nothing severe.  We really do need the rain.  Even areas of our lawn, which are usually wet, have dried out completely.  Then much cooler temps come in for the weekend.

Our 12:30 PM temperature is 72°F (22°C), the humidity is 57%, and skies are mostly clear.  Winds are from the NE at 2-5 mph.  The pressure is 20.95 in (1014.2 mb) and falling, and the dew point is 52°F (11°C).  Visibility is 10 miles.  Yesterdays’ high was  80°F (27°C) and the overnight low was 50°F (10°C).  Average temps for this date are 61°F/39°F.  Record temps for April 24 are 88°F  (1925) and 24°F (2015).  Sunrise was at 6:40 AM and sunset will be at 8:31 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  Showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.  High in the low to mid 70s.  Winds SSW at 5-10 mph.  Chance of rain  80%.

Tonight:  Cloudy with showers early.  Low 45°F.  Winds north at 10-20 mph.  Chance of rain 80%.

Saturday:  Cloudy, then gradual clearing.  High in the mid 50s.  Winds NNW at 15-20 mph.