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Author: Cathie Ursu

I have lived in Michigan all of my life and became very interested in the weather after the 1953 Flint tornado. This was one of the few EF5 tornadoes in our state's history (since records have been kept). Although we are not strangers to severe storms in Michigan, EF5 tornadoes are very rare. I live in an area where we rarely get a good thunderstorm, in fact, we haven't had one all summer. When I lived down by Detroit, they were frequent during the spring and summer months. I love experiencing the four seasons here in Michigan and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
Still Colder Than Normal . . . . .

Still Colder Than Normal . . . . .

Many are wondering if warm weather will ever come this year.  May, so far, has been very chilly and there is no real warmup seen in the near future.  At least the rain has stopped for awhile, and our lawn doesn’t feel so much like a sponge anymore.  We began with clouds this morning, but now the sun is starting to make an appearance.  It isn’t, however, expected to warm it up much. Our 2:15 PM temperature is 52°F, the…

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Cloudy And Cool . . . . .

Cloudy And Cool . . . . .

Once again, our temperatures are below where they should be for this date.  We received a little rain overnight but today has been dry.  Sunny days are hard to find lately although yesterday was quite nice.  I’m hearing from YouTube weather gurus that next week may be very stormy for the entire country.  I just hope that we aren’t affected too much. Our 3:30 PM temperature is 51°F, the humidity is 37%, and skies are cloudy with a few blue…

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Another Warm Day . . . .

Another Warm Day . . . .

Today will feel like summer once again.  Unfortunately, it will only last one day before another cold front moves in.  With that comes possible severe weather, although we are being told that the chances of that are very low.  We’ve heard that before, then have multiple tornadoes.  Whatever happens, today we have a beautiful day to enjoy. Our 10:45 AM temperature is 63°F, the humidity is 49%, and skies area clear.  Winds are from the SW at 7-11 mph, and…

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Continued Below Average Temperatures . . . .

Continued Below Average Temperatures . . . .

Spring seems to be having trouble holding on this year.  We should be seeing highs in the low 60s now, and some days have a difficult time reaching 50°F.  Tomorrow is expected to possibly reach 70°F,  and then I’m hearing that there is a slight chance for more severe weather.  That indicates more cold temperatures coming. Our 1:00 PM temperature is 60F, the humidity is 32%, and winds are from the WSW at 14-16 mph.  The pressure is 29.74 in…

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Another Blah Day . . . . .

Another Blah Day . . . . .

Today began with clouds, then some clearing.  Now clouds are returning and we have another chance for rain this afternoon.  We had 0.14″ in my gauge this morning, just enough to get things wet.  Right now, the sun is out but there is about 75% cloud cover, so I know it won’t be around for long. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 48F, the humidity is 51%, and the pressure is 29.86 in and steady.  Winds are from the WNW at…

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Another Rainy Day . . . .

Another Rainy Day . . . .

Once again, we have clouds and rain.  It isn’t much, just a few sprinkles.  I think we had more sunny days in March than we have had in April this year.  Seeing the sun anymore is a real treat.  Besides that, temperatures aren’t even reaching the average mark, so hopefully, our typical spring weather will return soon. Our 3:30 PM temperature is 52°F, the humidity is 67%, and skies are overcast.   Winds are from the NE at 2-4 mph and…

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Another Dreary Day . . . . .

Another Dreary Day . . . . .

Today is cloudy with occasional sprinkles from time to time.  It is also quite blustery and not pleasant to be outdoors.  We will probably not see many warm days in the near future as highs will only reach the 50s all week.  We should see  quite a bit of sun, however, so that will make it seem warmer. Our 4 PM temperature is 59°F, the humidity is 68%, and winds are from the west at 5-12 mph, gusting to 20…

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A Strange Weather System . . . .

A Strange Weather System . . . .

As the weather map shows, the severe weather is not expected to reach as far north as us, but  we could get high winds comparable to a severe thunderstorm tonight.  Gusts up to 70 mph will not be uncommon.  We could see rain but the wind is expected to happen after the storms have passed.  This will truly be a strange scenario. Our 1:30 PM temperature is 70°F, the humidity is 38%, and skies have a light cloudy cover with…

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Looking To Be A Very Nice Day . . . .

Looking To Be A Very Nice Day . . . .

It seems good to see the sun again, and highs should reach the mid 60s this afternoon.  Yesterday was dreary and damp, but no precip.  There is no rain in our forecast until mid week, and I think that makes everyone happy. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 60°F, the humidity is 53%, and skies are mostly clear.  Winds are from the ESE at 6-11 mph, and the pressure is 30.04 in and steady.  The dew point is 40°F and visibility…

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An Afternoon Deluge . . . .

An Afternoon Deluge . . . .

The morning began with clear skies, but by noon, clouds were thickening.  We were in Detroit, and I knew that rain was in the forecast for this afternoon.  I hoped that we made it home before the storms.  Well, we almost made it.  By 2:30 we were in Holly and we drove through a hard sprinkle.  By the time we reached east of Durand, it was like the sky opened up and it was like driving through a car wash. …

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