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Month: April 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Ridiculously Cool Weekend

Saturday, April 20, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Ridiculously Cool Weekend

Currently 41 with an average wind from the W of 9 mph. Feels like 36 degrees. Dew Point 25, Humidity 57%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:51 am, Sunset 8:31 pm.

Partly sunny until midday then becoming mostly sunny. There is a chance of snow flurries during the morning hours. High in the mid 40s. W winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy with overnight widespread frost likely. Low in the lower 30s. W winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

This is a miserable chilly Saturday. And the thought that there could possibly be stray snow flakes flipping about is crazy. Things will begin to warm up a bit once we get past this weekend, but this is not fun.  March was not nice and so far April is not playing nice either. When will this start to get right? Hopefully soon. We’ve certainly waited long enough.

 

Friday, April 19, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny But Cool

Friday, April 19, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny But Cool

Currently 45 with a WNW wind of 8 mph. Feels like 41 degrees. Dew Point 26, Humidity 48%, Barometer 30.02, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:53 am, Sunset 8:30 pm.

Sunny with a high in the lower 50s. W winds 15-25 mph with gusts to around 35.

Partly cloudy with an overnight low in the mid 30s. W winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.

Pretty weather with charming blue skies. But our temperature is not nudging up to where it feels warm. Look for this kind of weather to continue to about Tuesday, where we can usually count on rain. Again this week, too. Sort of a steadfast pattern. One we can live with but can’t help wishing for a bit more warmth. I’ve heard it said that this could be an unusually warm summer and if that does come around, I reckon we’ll be wishing we were back in this cool pattern. But as far as predicting the coming summer, we’ll just have to see what comes around.

Thursday, April 18, 2024-SW Michigan-Rain Moving In Later

Thursday, April 18, 2024-SW Michigan-Rain Moving In Later

Currently 54 with a WNW wind of 5 mph. Feels like 54 degrees. Dew Point 40, Humidity 65%, Barometer 30.05, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:54 am, Sunset 8:29 pm.

Partly sunny until midday then becoming cloudy with a 40% chance of rain. high in the upper 50s. W winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

80% chance of overnight rain. Low in the lower 40s. NW winds 5-15 mph.

Not a bad morning but it’s determined to deteriorate later on. Rain moving in which will hang around overnight. Could hear some thunder during the night rain. Clearing up tomorrow but likely we’ll end up with some wind to move things around a bit. Still appears to be a dry weekend. Cool but dry. Oh well, half of what we’d like is better than nothing. Could be cold and rainy – or the way this spring has gone – cold with snow. So we’ll take what’s really coming and be satisfied.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024-SW Michigan-Some Risk For Severe Storms Today

Wednesday, April 17, 2024-SW Michigan-Some Risk For Severe Storms Today

Currently 64 with an average wind from the SSE of 5 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 57, Humidity 78%, Barometer 29.62, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:56 am, Sunset 8:28 pm.

Windy with 100% chance of rain with thunderstorms today. High in the upper 60s. S winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 35.

Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy tonight. Low in the mid 40s. W winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 35.

Didn’t get the storms or wind predicted for yesterday, last night. Not here in my area. But there does seem to be a fairly strong risk of possible severe storms today. The sky certainly looks different than yesterday, like it would be no effort to work up some severe weather. Be alert just in case.

Still looking for a dry but cool weekend coming up. Still waiting for steady warm temperatures to settle in and stay. It’ll happen but it sure is taking time.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024-SW Michigan-Some Wind And Rain On The Way

Tuesday, April 16, 2024-SW Michigan-Some Wind And Rain On The Way

Currently 57 with an 11 mph wind  from the ESE. Feels like 57 degrees. Dew Point 34, Humidity 47%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:57 am, Sunset 8:27 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. E winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 in the afternoon.

Windy tonight with a 90% chance of rain with the possibility of thunderstorms. Low in the lower 50s. E winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 40.

Some clouds may start to show up later today along with the wind coming in. I believe there is a fire damage alert out today because of dry conditions and way too much wind. Things should at least get dampened down good after tonight an tomorrow. But that wind will remain with us for a bit. Next weekend still looking like a sunny one, but much cooler than the last. Our typical ups and downs. At least heading in the right direction to warmer weather.

Monday, April 15, 2024-SW Michigan-A Pleasant Day Today

Monday, April 15, 2024-SW Michigan-A Pleasant Day Today

Currently 57 with an average wind from the SSE of 2 mph. Feels like 59 degrees. Dew Point 37, Humidity 42%, Barometer 29.95, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:59 am, Sunset 8:25 pm.

Sunny today with a high in the upper 60s. SE winds around 10 mph becoming NW in the afternoon.

Mostly clear overnight with a low in the lower 40s. N winds 5-10 mph becoming E.

No rain today but perhaps tomorrow. For sure on Wednesday. Next weekend is still looking dry. Cooler by far than this past one, but still no rain. Things can change by then but that’s the picture we’re seeing for now. This will be a cool week. Don’t be looking for any 70 degrees. But eventually we’ll have more than one or two at a time. The sooner the better but then again we have no say so in the matter. We simply take what we get. After this troublesome so-called spring, a dry day is in the plus column even if cool.

Sunday, April 14, 2024-SW Michigan-A Glorious Spring Sunday

Sunday, April 14, 2024-SW Michigan-A Glorious Spring Sunday

Currently 64 with a 9 mph wind from the WNW. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 46, Humidity 54%, Barometer 29.65, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 7:01 am, Sunset 8:24 pm.

Sunny with a high in the mid 70s. W winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

Mostly clear tonight with a low in the lower 40s. NW winds 5-10 mph in the evening becoming light.

A splendid day today and look for another good one tomorrow. Rain moves in for Tuesday and Wednesday which will drop our temperatures again. But in the meantime? A couple of lovely days to enjoy. Next weekend doesn’t sound as wonderful as this one but a lot can happen between now and then, so who knows?

Saturday, April 13, 2024-SW Michigan-Good Weather Weekend Is Ours

Saturday, April 13, 2024-SW Michigan-Good Weather Weekend Is Ours

Currently 50 with a 9 mph from the NW. Feels like 46 degrees. Dew Point 32, Humidity 55%, Barometer 30.03, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:02 am, Sunset 8:23 pm.

Sunny. High in the upper 50s. W winds 10-15 mph with gusts to around 25.

Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of overnight rain. Low in the lower 40s. S winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 25 becoming SW 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

A fine couple of days for us. Look for some rain from Tuesday on for several days and alas…next weekend, as of now, is looking to be about 30 degrees cooler. Not fun to look forward to, but rather typical of our up and down spring pattern. In the meantime, do your best to enjoy this weekend – and perhaps plan some indoor stuff for the next one coming at us.

Friday, April 12, 2024-SW Michigan-Wind Danger Today

Friday, April 12, 2024-SW Michigan-Wind Danger Today

Currently 48 with an 8 mph wind from the WNW. Feels like 43 degrees. Dew Point 44, Barometer 29.52, Humidity 97%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:04 am, Sunset 8:22 pm.

Wind Advisory in effect today from 8 am this morning until 2 am Saturday. 20-30 mph wind with gusts to 40-50 mph possible.

Windy today with a 60% chance of rain. High in the low 50s. NW winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 50.

Mostly clear tonight with a low in the upper 30s. NW winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 40.

If you have anything un-tethered laying around in your yard, this might be a good time to go take care of it. Sounds like things are going to ramp up with winds up to 50 mph possible. This could jolly well bring down tree limbs and cause power outages, so just be alert and careful. High  profile vehicles might not be the best thing to be out traveling in today either.

Once this wind event blows past we should have 2 or 3 lovely days ahead. 70 degree days and sunshine. No way can you improve on that. Rain and a lower temperature moves in then on Tuesday, but we get to relish several mighty fine days before then.

Thursday, April 11, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple Of Rainy Days

Thursday, April 11, 2024-SW Michigan-Couple Of Rainy Days

Currently 54 with a 4 mph wind from the ENE. Feels like 54 degrees. Dew Point 47, Barometer 29.6, Humidity 97%, Visibility 5 mi., Sunrise 7:06 am, Sunset 8:21 pm.

100% chance of rain. High in the upper 40s. NE winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

90% chance of overnight rain. Low in the mid 40s. NW winds 15-25 mph with gusts to around 40.

Definitely rain today and tomorrow, but just as certain a couple of sunny days this weekend. A fair trade-off. Plus some 70 degrees mixed in there until after Tuesday’s rain. Should be fine for helping blooming things to bloom. Nothing like spring rain and sunshine to grow higher spirits as well as flowering things.