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Author: Patricia Murphy

An unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the weather, an observer of world-wide weather events, and an addicted fan of the Weather Channel on TV. Some occurrences from our not too distant past have left me horrified to this day- such as the possibly avoidable tragedy of the damage and death trailing behind Katrina, where human error combined with Mother Nature for sheer terror, the unspeakable destructive Tsunamis in Japan and Thailand, scenes and sounds of which I can hardly bear to see or hear. But I do see and hear it all because I am enthralled, fascinated, by weather driven happenings every bit as much as I am captivated by the clouds in our ever-changing sky. No impressive credentials, no list of meaningful letters trailing after my name, this is merely me, just another weather junky having my say about it all.
Sunday, June 9, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny Week Coming Up

Sunday, June 9, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny Week Coming Up

Currently 66 with an average wind of 5 mph from the W. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 29.78, Humidity 68, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:03 am, Sunset 9:20 pm.

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

Partly cloudy with a low in the lower 40s. n winds 5-15 with gusts to 25 mph.

Look for nothing but sunshine coming our way for the next week. Temperatures building by the end of the week into the 80s. Very summery weather will be ours.

Saturday, June 8, 2024-SW Michigan-Rain To Develop Later

Saturday, June 8, 2024-SW Michigan-Rain To Develop Later

Currently 66 with an average wind from the WSW of 2 mph. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 29.84, Humidity 59%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:03 am, Sunset 9:20 pm.

Partly sunny with a 70% chance of afternoon rain showers. High in the lower 70s. SW winds 5-10 mph becoming NW in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy with a 50% chance of evening rain showers. Low in the lower 50s. W winds around 10 mph.

Look for some rain later and then sunshine for the next week. That’s, at least, the picture we’re seeing now. And the temperatures should be back in the 80s by the end of next week. Sounds like a summery week coming our way.

Friday, June 7 2024-SW Michigan-Should See Some Sun Today

Friday, June 7 2024-SW Michigan-Should See Some Sun Today

Currently 66 with a 13 mph wind from the W. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 47, Barometer 29.7, Humidity 54%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:03 am, Sunset 9:19 pm.

Mostly sunny today with a high in the upper 60s. N W winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 35.

Mostly clear tonight. Low in the lower 50s. W winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 25 in the evening becoming light.

The heavy clouds of this morning are clearing some but still not seeing any bright sunshine yet. Supposed to happen, so we’ll watch for it. Much cooler today than it’s been and hopefully this coolness won’t hang around. Should be back in the 70s soon and by the end of next week the 80s. Look for the possibility of rain tomorrow but none showing up for Sunday.

Thursday, June 6, 2024-SW Michigan-Mostly Sun Coming Our Way

Thursday, June 6, 2024-SW Michigan-Mostly Sun Coming Our Way

Currently 66 with an average wind of 7 mph from the W. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 29.58, Humidity 65%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:04 am, Sunset 9:18 pm.

Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of afternoon rain. High in the lower 70s. W winds 10-20 mph with gust to 35.

Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight rain showers. Low in the lower 50s. W winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 30.

Except for Saturday, where there seems to be a small chance for some rain, the days coming our way for the next week look to be of the sunny variety. Sounds fine to me. Plus the temperature will be rising again by sometime next week. Couldn’t be better as far as I’m concerned. Let the summery weather take over.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024-SW Michigan-Rainy Day Today

Wednesday, June 5, 2024-SW Michigan-Rainy Day Today

Currently 72 with an average wind from the SSW of 3 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 69, Barometer 29.59, Humidity 89%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 6:04 am, Sunset 9:18 pm.

70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the mid 70s. SW winds 10-15 mph becoming W in the afternoon with gusts to 25.

Partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 50s. SW winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

Temperature is lower today but the humidity is high enough to make it feel a tad uncomfortable. Look for sunshine the rest of the week without those high numbers as far as temperature goes.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Hot Today, Rain Tomorrow

Tuesday, June 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Hot Today, Rain Tomorrow

Currently 75 with an average wind from the S of 3 mph. Feels like 75 degrees. Dew Point 64, Barometer 29.84, Humidity 68%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:04 am, Sunset 9:17 pm

Partly sunny with a high in the upper 80s. S winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

Partly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s. S winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

Going to be hot today but it isn’t going to hang around all that long. Rain coming in tonight will bump it down to the 70s. We may soon see a handful of 60 degree days, too. The 80 degrees won’t be returning any time soon. Not this coming week anyway. Perhaps the week after? So, enjoy the heat today – if you’re like me – and enjoy the rain tomorrow – again like me.

Monday, June 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Today And Tomorrow

Monday, June 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Warm Today And Tomorrow

Currently 68 with a 5 mph wind from the SSW. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 58, Humidity 57%, Barometer 29.9, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:16 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the lower 80s. S winds 5-10 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms. Low in the mid 60s. SE winds 5-10 mph.

Going to be a hot one today and even more so tomorrow. But don’t get too excited about that. On Wednesday we’ll get rain and our temperatures will drop back down into the 70s, perhaps one in the 60s might even show up, for the rest of the week. The Jet Stream has moved to allow hot temperatures for most, but not, as of now, particularly for us. We seem to be on the outside edge – the cooler edge. Who knows how long that will last? We’ll take our days as they come – as we have no choice in the matter, anyway.

Sunday, June 2, 2024-SW Michigan-Clouds Hopefully To Sun Today

Sunday, June 2, 2024-SW Michigan-Clouds Hopefully To Sun Today

Currently 64 with an average wind from the WSW of 3 mph. Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 60, Humidity 91%, Barometer 29.93, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:16 pm.

Mostly cloudy until midday becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog until midday. High in the mid 70s. Light winds.

Partly cloudy with a low in the upper 50s. Light winds.

Hopefully this morning’s cloudy sky will at least partially clear up and allow some sunshine to pour down on us today. There is a chance for some sunshine tomorrow and then rain until the end of the week. Not observing any big warm up coming our way, even though this is June. The word is we’re supposed to be hot this month, but so far I’m not seeing when that’s likely to begin. Anyway, let’s look for some sunshine today. Would be nice.

 

Saturday, June 1, 2024-SW Michigan-Enjoy This Morning’s Sunshine

Saturday, June 1, 2024-SW Michigan-Enjoy This Morning’s Sunshine

Currently 64 with an average wind from the S of 3 mph. Feels like 66 degrees. Dew Point 49, Humidity 52%, Barometer 30.08, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:15 pm.

70% chance of afternoon rain. High in the mid 70s. S winds 5-10 mph becoming SW in the afternoon with gusts to 20.

90% chance of rain with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. Low in the upper 50s. Light winds.

I hope you get a chance to be out and about and enjoy today’s sunshine while it’s here. Rain is on the way. A better opportunity to enjoy sunshine will be tomorrow and as far as seen right now, the only chance for the week. It looks as if rain will be coming every day. What a soggy week ahead if nothing changes. Of course, we all know how quikly it does, but alas…as of now that’s the picture showing up.

Friday, May 31, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny Today, Rain Tomorrow

Friday, May 31, 2024-SW Michigan-Sunny Today, Rain Tomorrow

Currently 64 with an average wind from the SSW of 4 mph Feels like 64 degrees. Dew Point 44, Humidity 41%, Barometer 30.23, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:06 am, Sunset 9:14 pm.

Sunny with a high in the upper 70s. S winds around 10 mph with gusts to 20 in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Low in the mid 50s. Light winds becoming SW 5 – 10 mph.

A bright, pleasant day today but look for rain tomorrow. Should see sunshine again on Sunday, so we have a half and half weekend. Fair enough I guess. Seems as if rain will be with us for much of the days next week.

And in spite of the sunshine, for those who have been paying attention, this is a dark day for America.