A Wonderfully Refreshing Morning In Mid Michigan

A Wonderfully Refreshing Morning In Mid Michigan

It is such a relief to walk outdoors this morning.  Temps are in the mid 60s and it doesn’t feel like a sauna.  Today could be a perfect day weather-wise.  In fact, this whole weekend could be.  Unfortunately it isn’t going to last as temps in the 90s will be back again next week.  They predicted a hot, dry summer for us and I was hoping that they were wrong.  A few areas did get some rain yesterday but it…

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A Temporary Reprieve From The Heat Coming – Mid Michigan

A Temporary Reprieve From The Heat Coming – Mid Michigan

July 4th brought some folks a little rain and in some cases, a lot of rain.  We, however, received none.  Most were small pop up storms which formed late in the afternoon but most were over in time for fireworks.  Our lawn is really getting dry but at least it stopped growing.  Thunderstorms are in the forecast for today and  cumulus clouds are already forming and moving quickly from the west.  Winds have also picked up since an hour ago…

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Independence Day Will Be Very Warm in Mid Michigan

Independence Day Will Be Very Warm in Mid Michigan

Our morning is beginning with hot, humid conditions and it is promising to be uncomfortable for those planning outdoor activities.  As for me, I don’t plan to be outdoors much today.  We really don’t have any plans since the holiday is falling mid week, so my kids won’t be coming this year.  We could see a few pop up storms this afternoon, but the chance of that is minimal.  No cooler weather is expected until the weekend. Our 10:15 AM…

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A Little Reprieve From The Excessive Heat

A Little Reprieve From The Excessive Heat

Today should bring some relief from the hot, humid air that we have been dealing with over the weekend.  Although highs will remain in the 80s, the humidity should be less as well as the dew point.  i have some gardening to do so I should get at it before this afternoon. Our 10:30 AM temp is 80°F (27°C), the humidity is 60%, and skies are partly cloudy.  The dew point is 64°F (18°C) and winds are from the west…

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Extreme Heat Continues For Mid Michigan and Much Of The Nation

Extreme Heat Continues For Mid Michigan and Much Of The Nation

I didn’t stick my head outdoors much yesterday and when I did, the heat was stifling.  I need to get out and do some work in my flower gardens but it won’t happen as long as this heat continues.  It doesn’t look like we’ll get any break the rest of this week, and I haven’t heard any predictions for next week either.  I wish our highs would stick around the 80° mark.  That’s perfect in my book. Our 9:30 AM…

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Hellish Temperatures Gripping Michigan and Most of the Nation

Hellish Temperatures Gripping Michigan and Most of the Nation

What can be said about this weather except we complained back in April that we didn’t think that summer would ever come.  Now it’s too hot.  A heat advisory is in effect for most of the upcoming week, and many places will see highs in the triple digits today.  For us, the heat index will be that high but not the actual temperature.  To make it worse, the humidity and dew points will also be at very uncomfortable levels.  This…

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Staying Dry In Northern Michigan

Staying Dry In Northern Michigan

Looking at the radar this morning, it appears that the southern half of the state is getting doused.  Here in Topinabee, we have nice temperatures and plenty of sun.  The rain forecast that we had earlier this week has been changed and I’m happy about that.   Today was supposed to be cloudy but it hasn’t been so far.  Rain has been totally dropped from the forecast but we could see fog over the next several mornings.  We are going to…

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Tuesday Morning in Northern Michigan

Tuesday Morning in Northern Michigan

Yesterday was a perfect day although a little on the cool side.  At least it was dry, however there is rain in the forecast for tomorrow once again.  I’m hoping that it totally misses us.  Rain is a pain when one is camping although we are very comfortable in our new trailer.  The worst part is trying to keep the floors clean.  In fact, that’s almost impossible.  But it is what it is and we’ll just deal with it. Our…

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Mostly Rainy And Cool In Northern Michigan

Mostly Rainy And Cool In Northern Michigan

We got here on Thursday and have been so busy that I haven’t had time to blog. The first day was nice but we had mostly rain yesterday and this morning.  Highs today won’t even reach 70°, but with the sun, it doesn’t feel too bad. We have a new trailer this year and  it’s like moving into a new home . . . . we can’t find anything.  But little by little we’re getting settled.  Now if it would…

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Much Cooler Temperatures For Our Tuesday in Mid Michigan

Much Cooler Temperatures For Our Tuesday in Mid Michigan

It seems that the 90s are gone for a while and temperatures are back to where they should be.  That’s a relief.  I don’t do well at all when temps get much above 80°F.  We received a few showers late yesterday which left 0.20″ in my gauge.  We could see a few more today but no great amounts are expected.  We are getting ready to head north for a week and will be leaving on Thursday morning.  My daily reports…

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